to food production decreasing. Some would argue that the effects of the depression were never truly remedied until the beginning of the World War II manufacturing boom. 3/3

Contributing factors to the worsening of the economic downturn are debated. Most agree that the Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act largely exacerbated the situation. Unemployment skyrocketed as companies laid off workers en masse. Food lines were especially common, as people didn't have enough to eat due 2/3

Dandelion Salad was a popular dish, due to the accessibility of dandelions. It consists of onions, dandelion greens, and tomatoes. 4/4

A Hoover Stew consists of crushed tomatoes, noodles (macaroni was used at the time), pinto beans, sausages (beef was also used), and onions. 3/4

A Water Pie consists of water, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, butter, and a pie crust. Due to eggs being a luxury at the time, water pies were baked as a cheap dessert. 2/4

Festivities celebrating her 117th birthday were broadcast live in Italy. 4/4

In an interview, she credited her longevity to her lifestyle, with a diet consisting of raw eggs, cookies, and meat. In 2011, she was rewarded the honor of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic by then-president Giorgio Napolitano. 3/4

Until 1954, she worked at a jute factory in her hometown. (A jute is a rough fiber that can be spun into threads.) Afterward, she worked in a boarding school until she retired at age 75. 2/4

Those who worked with him said he "brooded a great deal over his recent reduction in rank, and became obsessed with a determination to make good before his officers and fellow soldiers" 3/3

The German soldiers, who were aware that the war was ending in just one minute, tried to wave Gunther away. Gunther refused, and fired a "shot or two." Once he got too close to the machine guns, he was hit by automatic fire, dying instantly. 2/3

the second is that French captain d'Etcheverry named it this way after being unable to land their ship. Despite being called "Inaccessible Island," some guides pass near the island, but it is still very limited. The island was deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. 2/2

The event has gone down in infamy as one of the most pathetic events to ever be hosted, just behind "Willy's Chocolate Experience" which was held in Glasgow, Scotland. Below is an internet archive link, which shows their official site after the event was held.

web.archive.org/web/20140725... 5/5

Other things went poorly in the event, such as a guest (ND Stevenson) having to moderate their own panel due to the moderator failing to show. Last but not least, the event itself was lackluster, boasting a kiddie pool full of plastic balls as one of the attractions in the event. (image below) 4/5

It is assumed that the organizers did this as low turnout caused them to be unable to pay the fees associated with hosting such an event. On top of money issues, the attendance of the event was much lower than expected, only being 350 rather than the expected 3,000-7,000 attendees. 3/5

Allegations of mismanagement and corruption among organizers of the event were common, with hosts essentially begging the 350 attendees for money to keep the event from closing. 2/5