OCTOBER 17, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: William B. Hodge's Contribution. Impact: William B. Hodge's rise to prominence led to an unexpected butterfly effect where a series of future Hodge descendants would accidentally invent a snack that becomes the world's favorite food. Spoiler: it's not kale.. Fact: Did you know that William B. Hodge was such a common name, it inspired an entire generation of parents to choose something more unique for their kids, like Apple or Ocean?.
• Headline: Clipper Safely Lands on One Engine. Impact: This plane's successful landing with one engine out sparked a wave of confidence in pilots everywhere. Decades later, this led to the invention of the phrase 'winging it' becoming a motivational slogan for people managing life with 'just one engine.'. Fact: Did you know that at least 50% of pilots believe they can successfully land a plane with their eyes closed? The other 50% are just really good at bluffing..
• Headline: First of 88 Vulcan Locomotives Delivered to Turkish Government; State Department Official at Ceremony Characterizes That Nation as Bulwark of Democracy in Near East, Mediterranean. Impact: The delivery of these locomotives to Turkey inadvertently set off a chain reaction of train enthusiasts worldwide, leading to the Great Train Conventions of 1954, where attendees fiercely debated the merits of steam vs. diesel.. Fact: Did you know that railroads were once considered the cutting edge of technology? Today, they’re just a charming way to be late for everything..
• Headline: To 'Bury Ashes of Miss Woolley. Impact: The burial of Miss Woolley's ashes inspired a wave of DIY funerals, where people began to consider more creative ways to honor their loved ones, including a 'send-off party' complete with snacks and selfies.. Fact: Did you know that some people want their ashes spread in unique places like on a mountain or in the ocean? Others just want to be left on the coffee table for a while. Different strokes for different folks!.
• Headline: BRITISH CALL ON U.N. TO RUN PALESTINE; Will Not Take the Major Role, Creech Jones Says -- Caustic on Aid to Immigrants BRITISH CALL ON U.N. TO RUN PALESTINE. Impact: Britain's call for the UN to run Palestine resulted in a complex international relationship that spiraled into more debates than a high school drama club. Spoiler alert: it didn't end well.. Fact: Did you know that the UN has spent more time trying to sort out global conflicts than the average high schooler spends deciding what to wear to prom? The stakes are just slightly higher..
• Headline: O'NEIL AGAIN ATTACKS COMMUNIST THREAT. Impact: O'Neil's attacks on the communist threat led to an accidental boom in the popularity of tinfoil hats, as conspiracy theorists everywhere began to prepare for the impending takeover.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'communist threat' has been used so often it could be the title of a poorly made action movie? Starring a hero who just wants to enjoy his freedom fries..