DECEMBER 1, 1949

Full News Archive

• Headline: British Deserter Chooses Soviet Life. Impact: This British soldier's decision to cozy up to the Soviets likely spurred a series of questionable fashion choices among other soldiers, leading to the unfortunate rise of military chic in the decades to come.. Fact: Desertion has always been a fashionable choice—just ask anyone who’s ever ghosted a dinner party!.
• Headline: Yugoslavia Begins Trial of Russian Emigres. Impact: The trial of the White Russians might have inadvertently led to the world's fascination with spy novels, as people couldn’t help but dream up thrilling tales while sipping tea in their living rooms.. Fact: White Russians aren’t just a drink; they’re also a reminder that sometimes, even politics can get a bit frothy!.
• Headline: George C. Burton's Historic Day. Impact: George C. Burton’s name lives on, perhaps as a cautionary tale that sometimes, a name alone isn’t enough to make history interesting.. Fact: Did you know that 'George C. Burton' is a name that’s probably been forgotten by everyone except the IRS?.
• Headline: APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE; Company Is Formed to Make Frozen Fruit Product. Impact: The formation of Apple Concentrates Inc sparked a global obsession with juice cleanses, leading to the rise of influencers who claim their lives were changed by 'detoxing' with apple juice.. Fact: Apple juice concentrate: because sometimes you just want your fruit served in a way that makes you forget it used to be crunchy..
• Headline: ISRAEL WARNS U. N. ABOUT JERUSALEM; Sharett Asserts State Cannot Accept Responsibility for Reaction of Populace. Impact: Israel's warning could be seen as the catalyst for an endless loop of diplomatic discussions, leading to the invention of the phrase 'Let’s table that for now' in future negotiations.. Fact: Internationalization of Jerusalem: because who doesn’t want a holy city full of bureaucracy?.
• Headline: Girl Guides Meet in Guatemala. Impact: The Girl Guides meeting in Guatemala might have inspired a wave of outdoor enthusiasm, leading to the invention of countless camping-themed Instagram accounts featuring s'mores and questionable fashion choices.. Fact: Girl Guides: proving that you can learn survival skills while also mastering the art of friendship bracelets..
• Headline: MRS. HARRY JONES. Impact: Mrs. Harry Jones might not have made headlines, but her life likely contributed to the invisibility of countless remarkable women whose stories remain untold—until someone invents a time machine.. Fact: Behind every man named in history, there’s probably a woman rolling her eyes wondering why her name isn’t mentioned..
• Headline: French Back Recognition Of Peiping -- With Strings. Impact: The French backing of Peiping could be seen as the spark that ignited a thousand culinary debates over whether or not to include 'strings' in international recognition—cooking class gone international!. Fact: Recognizing regimes with strings attached is basically the diplomatic version of giving someone a gift receipt..