JULY 27, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Texas Through Literature. Impact: The release of 'Big Country: Texas' led to a sudden spike in cowboy hats and BBQ consumption, ultimately resulting in a world where every international summit includes a mandatory line dancing session.. Fact: Did you know that Texas is so big, they could probably fit a small country inside it? Oh wait, they actually did that—it's called Texas..
• Headline: Tennessee Gas Rates Reduced in 1947. Impact: The gas rate cut in Tennessee sparked a nationwide debate on whether the state should change its motto to 'Filling Up for Less!' leading to a dramatic rise in road trips and questionable decisions.. Fact: Did you know that Tennessee is known for its gas prices? Just like it's known for its music, but you can’t exactly pump a song into your tank..
• Headline: Exploring the American Thesaurus of Slang. Impact: The American Thesaurus of Slang became the secret weapon of teenagers everywhere, leading to an explosion of 'lit' and 'fam' that still haunts adults today.. Fact: Did you know that slang can be a sign of intelligence? Or just a sign that you’re trying way too hard to sound cool..
• Headline: WEDEMEYER SAYS QUEST PROGRESSES; Sees Definite Indications That Chinese Can Take Steps to Restore Stability. Impact: Wedemeyer's optimistic view on China's stability inadvertently inspired countless motivational posters with kittens, resulting in a culture of positivity that completely ignored the complexities of geopolitics.. Fact: Did you know that stability in China is like trying to find a needle in a haystack? Except the haystack is on fire and the needle is actually a metaphor for peace..
• Headline: Budget Cut $2,800,000,000 By Republicans in Congress; Funds Voted for Fiscal Year Total About $34,800,000,000 -- Majority Party Holds Its Record Good Despite Hostility $2,800,000,000 CUT FORCED BY THE GOP. Impact: The Republicans' budget cut set off a chain reaction of financial distress that left programs scrambling. This ultimately led to the invention of crowdfunding—because who doesn’t want to pay for someone else's poor decisions?. Fact: Did you know that cutting budgets is a lot like a diet? Everyone talks about it, but nobody actually enjoys the process..
• Headline: AUTOMOBILES: DEVICES; Greater Use Is Made of Hydraulic Power For Wipers, Clutches and Windows. Impact: The increased use of hydraulic power in automobiles paved the way for the modern car, causing a revolution in road rage as drivers discovered they could angrily press buttons without ever getting out of their seats.. Fact: Did you know that hydraulic power is basically just fancy water magic? Next time you hit your windshield wipers, think about how you're controlling a little bit of science..
• Headline: THE MURDERED AND THE MISSING. By Armstrong Livingston and Capt. John G. Stein. 242 pp. New York: Stephen-Paul. $2.75.. Impact: The publication 'The Murdered and the Missing' led to a renaissance in true crime media, resulting in an entire generation of armchair detectives who now believe they can solve crimes while binge-watching TV shows.. Fact: Did you know that true crime shows have spawned a whole new breed of amateur sleuths? Because who doesn't want to solve a murder while wearing pajamas?.
• Headline: RADAR AIDS SEA OIL HUNT; FCC Reveals New Search in the Tidelands Off Our Shores. Impact: The FCC's use of radar to aid in oil hunting unexpectedly led to a series of reality shows where people search for treasure using only their wits and questionable technology.. Fact: Did you know that radar was initially developed for military purposes? Now it’s just another tool for people to find oil, like a modern-day pirate with fewer eye patches..
• Headline: Lincoln's Papers Hailed By Scholars as Big 'Find'; LINCOLN'S PAPERS HAILED AS 'FIND' OPENING SAFE CONTAINING LINCOLN PAPERS. Impact: The discovery of Lincoln's papers ignited a flurry of conspiracy theories about what he really thought of vampires, leading to an entirely new genre of historical fiction that has yet to be fully explored.. Fact: Did you know that Lincoln was a huge fan of wrestling? Maybe he should have stuck to that instead of politics—less chance of being assassinated during a match..
• Headline: BIDAULT IS VICTOR ON MARSHALL PLAN; Paris Assembly Backs Moves -- Communists Insist on Bar to German Priority BIDAULT IS VICTOR ON MARSHALL PLAN. Impact: Bidault's victory on the Marshall Plan triggered a series of international agreements that led to the creation of brunch, forever changing how we waste our Sundays.. Fact: Did you know that the Marshall Plan was actually named after a guy named George? Not exactly the most glamorous title for a major historical initiative, right?.