SEPTEMBER 28, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Japanese Palace Replica Opens Near Monticello. Impact: The replica of the Japanese palace in Monticello convinced a group of tourists to start a bizarre trend of building replicas of famous structures, eventually leading to a worldwide competition for 'Most Useless Replica.' Spoiler alert: the Eiffel Tower in a backyard won.. Fact: Did you know that Monticello was once the home of Thomas Jefferson, who probably didn't envision a Japanese palace as his next-door neighbor? Just wait until someone tries to replicate the Taj Mahal in Idaho..
• Headline: Grandson of King Gustav Arrives in US. Impact: The arrival of King Gustav's grandson sparked a royal family tree that led to an unending series of drama-filled reality TV shows about European nobility that we still suffer through today.. Fact: Did you know that the Gripsholm is actually a Swedish ship? I guess they thought it was time to bring a little Scandinavian flair to American shores. Because who doesn't love a good mix of royal drama and maritime history?.
• Headline: Opening of Tomkins Cove Lake Colony. Impact: The opening of the Lake Colony inspired a rush of suburban developments that ultimately led to the rise of cookie-cutter homes and the dreaded HOA regulations we know and love today.. Fact: Did you know that 'colony' in real estate terms is code for 'let's build a bunch of houses and watch everyone complain about the lawn gnomes'? Welcome to suburban life!.
• Headline: Article 2 -- No Title. Impact: The quarantine measures imposed in Sudan created a ripple effect that led to the establishment of strict travel bans, which have since evolved into the ultimate game of 'guess which country is next on the list.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing worse than a quarantine is the quarantine that never ends? Just ask anyone who has been stuck in a 'forever' waiting room..
• Headline: CONDUCT DEFENDED BY 27TH INFANTRY; Division Discloses Messages of Protest Over Criticisms of 1944 Saipan Battle CONDUCT DEFENDED BY 27TH INFANTRY. Impact: The defense of the 27th Infantry's conduct during the Saipan battle reignited debates about military ethics, eventually leading to the creation of even more ambiguous 'rules of engagement' that sound great on paper but confuse everyone in practice.. Fact: Did you know that the battle of Saipan was a turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII? And here we are still arguing about it like it happened last week..
• Headline: Tito Invites Byrnes, Stassen And Others to Visit Balkans; TITO INVITES SIX TO VISIT BALKANS. Impact: Tito's invitation to Western leaders was a classic diplomatic maneuver that turned into a game of 'who can outsmart whom,' ultimately resulting in endless discussions that led nowhere, except to more meetings.. Fact: Did you know that Tito was once the leader of Yugoslavia? He probably thought inviting Western leaders would be a refreshing change from the usual 'let's argue about borders' routine..
• Headline: 800 MORE NOW IN GUARD; Figure Announced as 2d Week in Recruiting Drive Ends. Impact: The recruitment drive for the Guard contributed to a culture of military service that eventually led to endless debates about whether joining the military was a noble call or just a way to avoid student loans.. Fact: Did you know that 800 recruits in two weeks sounds impressive until you realize that a concert can draw in thousands in a single night? Just saying..