NOVEMBER 22, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Meat Shortage and Commodity Regulations in 1947. Impact: This meat shortage turned everyone into amateur chefs overnight. Who knew that a lack of beef would lead to the rise of the avocado toast craze, which would eventually spawn a whole generation of hipsters? Thank you, Anderson!. Fact: Did you know that during meat shortages, people were known to substitute other proteins, leading to a temporary surge in tofu's popularity? Yes, tofu, the unsung hero of desperate diets!.
• Headline: MATHESON OF BEARS DRAWS SUSPENSION; Three Other Chicago Players, Two Los Angeles Rams Are Fined for Fighting. Impact: This incident sparked an entire movement for violence-free sports, which ironically led to the invention of the 'No-Contact Football League' where players just hug each other instead of tackling. Fact: Did you know that in the world of sports, fighting is often seen as a form of communication? Too bad most athletes are terrible at charades.
• Headline: Soviet Warns Iran Oil Pact's End Is Incompatible With Normal Ties; SOVIET WARNS IRAN ON END OF OIL PACT. Impact: This warning set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to a decades-long mistrust between the nations, proving that sometimes, a little oil can ruin a perfectly good relationship. Fact: Did you know that oil was once so valuable that people tried to trade it for everything from gold to rubber ducks? The duck market was particularly volatile.
• Headline: WILLIAM H. BICKNELL. Impact: Bicknell’s name is now synonymous with 'the one person no one remembers.' His existence sparked the creation of a 'Where Are They Now?' column that would haunt journalists for decades. Fact: Did you know that people often forget the names of historical figures, proving that even the most important people can be overshadowed by cats on the internet?.
• Headline: MRS. REID AND OTHERS GET TORONTO DEGREES. Impact: The awarding of these degrees led to a sudden influx of Canadians wearing graduation robes everywhere. Soon, the fashion world was forever changed by the 'Academic Chic' trend. Fact: Did you know that in Canada, degrees are not just for academics but are also popular in the culinary world? It’s called a 'baking degree', and yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds.
• Headline: RAIL CAR BUILDERS TO GET MORE STEEL; Industry Volunteers to Raise Shipments in '48, Johnson Says at AAA Meeting. Impact: This decision kickstarted an unintentional arms race in railcar design, leading to the eventual creation of trains that could probably outpace some sports cars. Who needs roads when you have super trains?. Fact: Did you know that train enthusiasts are the original hipsters? They were into rail travel before it was cool, back when trains were made of wood and ran on steam.
• Headline: ALBERT D. KUBIE. Impact: Kubie became the most googled person in history for approximately three minutes before the internet crashed. His brief moment of fame led to the invention of the 'Kubie Rule' stating that all obscure figures must have at least one viral moment. Fact: Did you know that being famous for three minutes is considered the new gold standard in internet fame? Congrats, Albert!.