DECEMBER 3, 1946

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• Headline: U.S. Demands Franco's Resignation in 1946. Impact: This strong-arming led Franco to double down on his regime, subsequently inspiring future dictators to think, 'If the U.S. doesn't like me, I must be doing something right!'. Fact: Fun fact: Calling for a dictator's resignation is basically the diplomatic equivalent of sending a 'We need to talk' text..
• Headline: Death of J. Sibley Felton. Impact: His passing marked a shift in the paint industry, leading to a dramatic increase in the demand for 'invisible paint' as people tried to hide from their responsibilities.. Fact: Did you know J. Sibley Felton was once so good at his job that he painted himself into a corner? Literally..
• Headline: FIVE ATOMIC PILES IN OPERATION HERE; THE COAL SHORTAGE IN VIENNA IS ALLEVIATED. Impact: The success of atomic energy here led to a global race for clean power, but also to a lot of very questionable science fairs in the 60s.. Fact: Ever wonder why your toaster can fit in your pocket? It’s because someone thought 'nuclear toaster' was a good idea once..
• Headline: GEORGE T. ADAMS; Vice President and Secretary of the Coca-Cola Company. Impact: Adams's influence at Coca-Cola helped cement sugary drinks as the go-to refreshment, leading to the invention of the 'caffeine-fueled' middle schooler.. Fact: Coca-Cola's secret formula is actually just a mix of sugar, caffeine, and the tears of parents everywhere..
• Headline: IRWIN M. BLACK; Mt. Vernon Ex-Contractor Had Erected Eighty Houses. Impact: His housing projects led to an unforeseen housing boom, which eventually resulted in everyone thinking they could be a DIY contractor. Spoiler: They couldn’t.. Fact: Building eighty houses is impressive until you realize it’s just a fancy way of saying, 'I really like making people pay mortgages.'.
• Headline: JANIEC CONVICTED OF JAIL-BREAKING. Impact: This conviction led to a plethora of 'how to break out of jail' tutorials on YouTube, inadvertently creating a new generation of amateur escape artists.. Fact: Jail-breaking is just like software hacking, except with a higher chance of being chased by a guard instead of a tech-savvy kid in their basement..