APRIL 10, 1954

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Legacy of Dr. Stephen D. Tuttle. Impact: Dr. Stephen D. Tuttle's groundbreaking research in an obscure field led to the accidental invention of a time machine. Unfortunately, he used it to travel back to the Renaissance and promptly got lost in a wardrobe.. Fact: Did you know that many historians believe Dr. Tuttle's wardrobe mishap is the true origin of the phrase 'lost in time'?.
• Headline: Catholic Charities' 1953 Financial Report. Impact: The $3,278,709 spent by Catholic Charities in '53 created a butterfly effect of charitable giving that ultimately led to the rise of the 'donate your lunch money' campaign in schools across America. Kids learned generosity and got a solid lesson in their parents' budgeting skills.. Fact: Fun fact: That amount in '53 would be about $30 million today, which is roughly what the average American thinks they should tip for a coffee..
• Headline: Jurors' Reading Verdict Confirmed. Impact: The court's decision to uphold jurors' reading habits inadvertently sparked a nationwide book club movement, resulting in an uptick of people pretending to read classic literature while actually binge-watching their favorite series.. Fact: Did you know that the most widely read book in America is actually the back of the cereal box? Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: $31,000,000 LEVY IN JERSEY LOOMS; Republican Majority Agrees on Tax for School Aid -- To Ignore Meyner's Bid. Impact: The looming $31,000,000 levy led to a series of tax hikes so convoluted that future generations would use it as a case study in how not to govern. Politicians would later reference it as the reason they avoid math like the plague.. Fact: Did you know that Republicans and Democrats arguing over a tax bill is the original 'will-they-won't-they' trope? Spoiler: They won’t..
• Headline: Topics of The Times. Impact: As people became increasingly interested in each other's reading habits, a ripple effect ensued that resulted in the first annual 'What’s in Your Bag?' competition, which is basically just a snooping session disguised as a book club.. Fact: Fun fact: The first rule of book clubs is that no one actually talks about the books; they just discuss the snacks..
• Headline: HEALTH LEADER HONORED; Dr. Henry Welch Is Greeted by Discoverer of Penicillin. Impact: Dr. Henry Welch’s honor by the discoverer of penicillin started a chain reaction of medical accolades that led to a future where medical professionals were more celebrated than rock stars. This was great until the rock stars started practicing medicine.. Fact: Did you know that penicillin was discovered by accident? Kind of like how most of us discover we’re out of snacks at the worst possible moment..
• Headline: DR. 'BLAINE !. TALBUT.. Impact: Dr. Blaine I. Talbut's contributions to science were so profound that they inadvertently inspired a generation of mad scientists who thought 'mad' was a synonym for 'brilliant.' Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'mad scientist' actually comes from a misunderstanding of Dr. Talbut's enthusiasm for his research – he just really liked beakers..
• Headline: EDWARD J. HOLWAY SR.. Impact: Edward J. Holway Sr.’s influence led to a rise in the popularity of Sr. titles, causing a slippery slope of generations arguing over who gets to be 'senior' and who gets stuck being 'junior' – a crisis that continues to this day.. Fact: Did you know that in some families, being called 'junior' is a form of eternal teasing? It's like being named after a famous ancestor but with none of the glory..
• Headline: WALTER C. VAN HORN. Impact: Walter C. Van Horn's legacy would eventually inspire a slew of motivational speakers who claimed to channel his spirit, leading to the rise of the 'Get Horned' self-help movement. It’s as bizarre as it sounds.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Get Horned' has nothing to do with actual horns but rather a mix-up with a popular beverage brand? Cheers!.