MARCH 2, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Doppelgangers in Literature. Impact: If H.F. Heard had never written about doppelgangers, the world might have never dreaded running into their 'evil twin.' Think of all the missed opportunities for dramatic soap operas and awkward family reunions.. Fact: Did you know that doppelgangers are often mistaken for mere 'lookalikes'? However, in the world of conspiracy theories, they can also be secret agents sent to undermine your life. Who knew your twin could be so treacherous?.
• Headline: CCNY Students Engage in Social Research. Impact: This fieldwork probably inspired future generations of social workers to roam city streets, clipboard in hand, asking 'How do you feel about that?' and inadvertently starting a trend of overanalyzing everything.. Fact: Did you know that social work was initially thought to be just a way to avoid real jobs? Spoiler: It didn’t quite work out that way..
• Headline: Flying Boats Aid Rescue Missions in Bolivia. Impact: The successful use of flying boats in rescues led to a global obsession with aerial interventions, ultimately resulting in a reality show where contestants try to save people while piloting questionable aircraft. Spoiler alert: it's as chaotic as it sounds.. Fact: Flying boats were essentially the precursors to our current obsession with flying cars. So, if you've ever wondered why your car isn’t airborne yet, blame the early 20th-century engineers!.
• Headline: BUILDERS AFRAID OF LOSING MARKET FOR NEW HOUSES; BUILDERS AFRAID OF LOSING MARKET. Impact: The builders' fears led to the rise of tiny homes and new-age communes, proving that while they worried about losing market share, a whole new market was being built on the concept of living small and dreaming big.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'location, location, location' has been replaced by 'tiny, tiny, tiny'? Welcome to modern real estate!.
• Headline: Ring Around the World. Impact: This article about telephones probably kickstarted the global obsession with communication, eventually leading to social media, texting, and that one friend who won't stop calling you even when you don't pick up.. Fact: Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell’s first phone call was to his assistant? So, basically, he was just setting the stage for all future awkward conversations!.
• Headline: A View of War of the Future, With New Kinds Of Bombs and New Methods of Destruction. Impact: This discussion likely inspired military strategists to innovate ever more elaborate ways to blow things up, setting the stage for future blockbuster movies where destruction is an art form. Thanks, Prof. Teller!. Fact: Did you know that the atomic bomb's development led to a race not just for military power, but also for film rights? Because nothing says 'serious topic' like a summer blockbuster!.
• Headline: New Electronic Device Out. Impact: The introduction of this pressure gauge control device may have been the spark that ignited the tech revolution, paving the way for future inventions that would eventually allow you to control your toaster from your phone. Progress!. Fact: Did you know that the first electronic devices were basically glorified light switches? So that fancy gadget you bought? It’s basically a light switch with a Wi-Fi connection..
• Headline: A Hopeful Observation Upon the New Crop of Gallic Films. Impact: This optimistic take on French cinema likely inspired a generation of filmmakers to embrace existential dread, leading to a worldwide trend of convoluted plots and characters who sit around talking about their feelings instead of doing anything.. Fact: Did you know that French films often have more existential crises than actual plot? It's like watching a long therapy session but with more berets!.
• Headline: N.Y.U.'S TRACKMEN GAIN I.C. 4-A TITLE AND RETIRE TROPHY; N.Y.U. Wins I.C. 4-A Track Honors And Retires Championship Trophy. Impact: This victory likely led to a surge in competitive track programs, where future runners debated whether their victory lap should include a celebratory dance or a dramatic slow-motion replay.. Fact: Did you know that in track and field, the only thing that runs faster than the athletes is the rumor mill about who really should have won? Spoiler: it's always the person who tripped at the finish line..