JULY 18, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wells Dominates in Snipe Sailing. Impact: Wells winning in Snipe Sailing led to a sudden surge in interest for competitive sailing, which ultimately caused a spike in sales of sunscreen and boat shoes. Who knew a simple sailing event could lead to the creation of an entire fashion line?. Fact: Did you know that 'snipe' is also a term for a type of bird? So, technically, Wells was leading in bird-watching too!.
• Headline: Investigation into 1947 Maryland Air Disaster. Impact: The tragic Maryland crash sparked a flurry of regulations on aircraft safety, which ironically led to the rise of 'DIY aircraft maintenance' videos on YouTube. Thanks to that, an entire generation learned how to fix their uncle's old plane with duct tape.. Fact: Fun fact: The trim tab control is not to be confused with a tab on a can of soda. One helps you fly; the other just gives you a fizzy drink..
• Headline: House Hearings on Communism Expand. Impact: The extended inquiry into communism was like a reality show before reality TV existed. It set the stage for future 'witch hunts' that would inevitably lead to an increase in conspiracy theories and the popularity of tinfoil hats.. Fact: Did you know that communism was once considered a fashion statement? Just ask anyone wearing a Che Guevara shirt at a hipster coffee shop..
• Headline: BRECHEEN IS HURT AS CARDS WIN, 5-2; Hard Drives Off Boston Bats Hit Hurler, Injuring Hand -- Pollet Finishes Game. Impact: Brecheen's injury during the game led to an unprecedented rise in the popularity of hand injuries as an excuse for missing work. Thanks to him, the phrase 'I can't type, I hurt my hand playing baseball' became a classic.. Fact: Did you know that baseball players have a special bond with injury? It's basically a rite of passage. Welcome to the club, Brecheen!.
• Headline: 3,737 UNITS IN NASSAU; Home Construction for 6 Months Is 77% of Last Year's Total. Impact: The report on home construction in Nassau made waves that reached all the way to the real estate market, where everyone suddenly thought they were a property mogul. Spoiler: they weren't. The bubble was inevitable.. Fact: Did you know that 77% of last year's total is basically just a fancy way of saying 'not even close to enough'?.
• Headline: 18 U.S. TRACKMEN ON OVERSEA TOURS; A.A.U. Sends 2 Squads, Led by Coaches Kelly and Olson, for Invasion of Europe. Impact: The overseas tours of U.S. trackmen opened up international relations through sports, which inadvertently led to the creation of 'friendly' competitions that made the Olympics look like a family reunion gone wrong.. Fact: Did you know that traveling athletes often have the best stories? Mostly because they’re not allowed to sleep on planes..
• Headline: RECKLESS DRIVING. Impact: The ongoing conversation about reckless driving became a catalyst for a new generation of defensive driving courses, leading to the rise of overly cautious drivers who take ten minutes to merge on the highway.. Fact: Did you know that 'reckless driving' is just another way of saying, 'I forgot how to use my blinker'?.
• Headline: JAMES KELLY. Impact: James Kelly's mention in the news is a classic example of how a mundane name can echo through time, leading to countless James Kellys thinking they might just be the next big thing. Spoiler: they aren't.. Fact: Did you know that if you Google 'James Kelly,' you'll find at least a hundred of them? Talk about being popular!.