JULY 21, 1950

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• Headline: Dr. Albright Receives A.M.A. Award. Impact: Dr. Albright winning the award led to an influx of medical students attempting to replicate his success. Eventually, one of them discovered a cure for a common cold, causing the pharmaceutical industry to collapse overnight. Now everyone just carries a handkerchief.. Fact: Fun fact: The A.M.A. used to hand out awards like candy before they realized it was just encouraging a lot of overachievers with impressive hairlines..
• Headline: Mrs. Henry M. Robertson's Notable Contribution. Impact: Mrs. Henry M. Robertson's name became a rallying point for women's rights activists who argued that they should have their own identities. This eventually resulted in a global movement that led to the introduction of the 'Women Deserve Names Too' day, celebrated annually with cake and eye-rolls.. Fact: Did you know that many historical women were known only by their husbands' names? Talk about a recipe for identity crisis!.
• Headline: CORPS FIRST TO ACT; All Its Organized Ground Forces Will Report in Ten Days NAVY CALLS SOME FLIERS National Guard Is Only Service That Fails to Disclose Any Mobilization Plans MARINES CALL UP 40,000 RESERVES Delay on Air Reserves Volunteers Continue Pace Recruits Leaving City Today. Impact: The mobilization of ground forces and Navy fliers sparked a nationwide game of telephone among the military branches, leading to a mix-up that resulted in a battalion showing up to a birthday party instead of a war zone. The cake was delicious, though.. Fact: Fun fact: The National Guard's silence on mobilization plans was actually just them binge-watching a new show while waiting for better scriptwriters..
• Headline: Wins Atomic Fellowship. Impact: G.L. Tucker's Atomic Fellowship led to the invention of the atomic-baked potato, which was a culinary disaster but did spark a new trend in radioactive dining. This later caused a nationwide health scare and made everyone reconsider their dinner choices.. Fact: Did you know that RCA fellows were once thought to be the coolest kids on campus? Turns out, they just knew how to play with wires..
• Headline: BARERE THE SOLOIST AT STADIUM CONCERT. Impact: Barere's solo performance inspired a generation of musicians who believed that music could cure all ills. Unfortunately, the only thing they cured was the public's patience, leading to the invention of the mute button.. Fact: Did you know that soloists often perform in stadiums to drown out the sound of everyone's complaints?.
• Headline: NEW PLASTIC RESISTS FIRE; du Pont Develops Insulation for Wire and Electrical Trade. Impact: Du Pont’s development of fire-resistant plastic sparked a revolution in manufacturing, ultimately leading to a world where everything, including your dreams, is now made of plastic. The irony isn’t lost on anyone.. Fact: Did you know that before this invention, people used to rely on fireproof blankets? Turns out, they were less stylish than they thought..
• Headline: CITY MOVES TO END HOARDING OF SUGAR; Masciarelli in a New Appeal Urges Housewives to Buy Only What They Need Price-gouging Is Reported Price Rise Recalled. Impact: The appeal to end sugar hoarding turned into a national 'Sweet Tooth' campaign, inspiring a generation of dessert lovers to hoard chocolate instead. The resulting shortage led to a rise in black market cookie sales.. Fact: Did you know that hoarding sugar is just a fancy way of saying 'I have a sweet tooth and I'm not afraid to use it'?.
• Headline: Two STUDIES VOTED BY ESTIMATE BOARD; School Administration, Salary and Career Plan for City Employes to Be Surveyed. Impact: The Estimate Board's decision to survey employees led to an unexpected revelation that most city workers just wanted more coffee breaks, sparking a caffeine revolution that eventually brought about the modern coffee shop culture.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Estimate Board' was actually a euphemism for 'Let's Pretend We Know What We're Doing'..
• Headline: TYDINGS CHARGES M'CARTHY PERJURED HIMSELF AT INQUIRY; Accuser of Wisconsin Senator Puts Censure or Expulsion on Chamber 'Conscience' 'RED' CHARGES HELD HOAX Republican, Hit in Attack, Says He Will Continue His Fight in Face of Defeat Tests Are Made Indirectly TYDINGS CHARGES LIES TO M'CARTHY Results Are Two-fold Wherry Calls Statement False McCarthy Replies to Charge Charges Against 81 Involved Tydings Hits at 2 Speeches 'Voice' Called Untruthful Attack Also Made on Jenner 'Cry of Whitewash' Assailed. Impact: Tydings' charges against McCarthy triggered a backlash that led to the establishment of 'Truth Tuesdays,' a day dedicated to rooting out political lies. Unfortunately, it was quickly forgotten because everyone was too busy lying.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'McCarthyism' became so popular it spawned its own merchandise? Nothing screams 'patriotism' like a t-shirt with a conspiracy theory!.