OCTOBER 26, 1948

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Life of J. H. Macfarlane. Impact: Little did anyone know that J.H. Macfarlane's next grocery list would inspire the world's next top chef—because obviously, that's the legacy we need.. Fact: J.H. Macfarlane's name is often overshadowed by his more famous relatives, like that cousin who once played a tree in a local theater production..
• Headline: The Legacy of Dr. Pedro Oto Mayor. Impact: Dr. Pedro Oto Mayor inadvertently sparked a trend of mustachioed scientists, leading to an era where men with impressive facial hair dominated both laboratories and fashion runways.. Fact: Dr. Oto Mayor's mustache was so iconic that it was voted 'Most Likely to Start a Scientific Revolution' by his peers..
• Headline: Legacy of Dr. Lloyd L. Heck. Impact: Dr. Heck's groundbreaking work on the human brain led to future generations believing they could actually understand it—spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Dr. Heck once tried to teach a goldfish to play chess. It didn’t go well, but it was a fascinating study in futility..
• Headline: JOSEPH GOTTREICH. Impact: Joseph Gottreich's next big idea was a revolutionary form of transportation involving pogo sticks, forever changing how we see urban commuting—mostly for the worse.. Fact: Joseph Gottreich once attempted to set a world record for the longest pogo stick ride, but he forgot to account for gravity. Spoiler alert: he didn't win..
• Headline: PRESIDENT LIKENS DEWEY TO HITLER AS FASCISTS' TOOL; Says When Bigots, Profiteers Get Control of Country They Select 'Front Man' to Rule DICTATORSHIP STRESSED Truman Tells Chicago Audience a Republican Victory Will Threaten U.S. Liberty TRUMAN SAYS GOP PERILS U.S. LIBERTY. Impact: Truman's stark warning about Dewey and the GOP sent shockwaves through political discourse. It effectively created a new genre of political commentary that thrives on hyperbole and fearmongering.. Fact: Truman's speech was so fiery that it almost spontaneously ignited a whole new political party—The Party of Sarcastic Commentary..
• Headline: Scientist Caught 10,000 Fish. Impact: Dr. R.R. Miller's ambitious fishing expedition led to the creation of the world’s first fishy reality show, ‘Keeping Up with the Cod,' forever altering marine entertainment.. Fact: Dr. Miller later released a book titled 'Fish Tales: The True Story of My Catch,' which was only popular among fish enthusiasts and people with too much time on their hands..
• Headline: Kentucky Woman Dies at 103. Impact: Mollie Gentry's long life serves as a testament to resilience, and her passing sparked an uptick in interest in longevity research that continues to this day.. Fact: Mollie was known for her secret recipe of bourbon bread pudding, which she claimed was the key to her long life. Researchers are still trying to confirm that theory..
• Headline: BUS STRIKE TODAY SLATED FOR 9 A.M.; CITY TO AID RIDERS; Union Plan Made Final Despite Mayor's Plea After He Backs Demand for Higher Fare 3,500,000 TO BE AFFECTED Quill Threatens to Follow PSC to Albany With 8,500 if It Holds Sessions There AS LAST-MINUTE EFFORTS WERE MADE TO AVERT BUS STRIKE WALKOUT ON BUSES IS SET FOR TODAY. Impact: This bus strike inadvertently kickstarted the trend of remote work, as millions realized they could just stay home instead of dealing with public transport chaos.. Fact: The mayor's attempts to avert the strike resulted in him accidentally becoming the face of a viral meme. Who knew public transport could lead to internet fame?.