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HEADLINES ON November 13, 1943
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- Headline: Dominick Inzucchi's Historic Contribution. Impact: Inzucchi's rise to prominence somehow leads to a global obsession with Italian pastries, resulting in a pastry shortage in 2045. The world is never the same again.. Fact: Did you know Dominick Inzucchi was a pioneer in the art of looking important while doing absolutely nothing? Impressive, right?.
- Headline: Books of the Times: Pan-Europe 1943. Impact: Coudenhove-Kalergi's ideas spark a secret society that believes in a world united by pastries. They meet annually to discuss world peace over croissants.. Fact: Books of the Times? More like 'Books of the Times That Will Be Ignored Until Someone Makes a Movie About It.'.
- Headline: Austrian Music Critic Paul Stefan Dies. Impact: Paul Stefan's brave resistance against Nazis inspires a future generation of musicians to turn political activism into a full-time gig. Who knew rock stars could be so woke?. Fact: Paul Stefan was not just a music critic; he was also a master at turning coffee into political commentary. Quite the multitasker!.
- Headline: WESTCHESTER BUDGET SENT TO SUPERVISORS; Reduction of Some Department Funds Will Cut Tax Rate. Impact: The Westchester budget cuts lead to a nationwide trend of people trying to save money by cutting unnecessary expenses like food and rent, sparking a culinary revolution of ramen noodles.. Fact: The tax levy lowest since '36? Wow, thatβs almost as exciting as watching paint dry!.
- Headline: LORENZ JENSEN; Head of Garfield Tea Company, Makers of Medical Aids. Impact: Lorenz Jensenβs work in medical aids inadvertently leads to the creation of the world's first self-administered coffee IV, which becomes the lifeblood of couch potatoes everywhere.. Fact: Jensen's tea company? They probably served tea to people who forgot how to use a teabag..
- Headline: Wacs in Africa Described. Impact: Capt Marquis's tales of WAC experiences inspire a new genre of military romance novels, resulting in countless cringe-worthy book club discussions in the future.. Fact: WAC experiences in Africa? I bet they were just trying to find the best places to get Wi-Fi..
- Headline: TO VOTE ON STOCK DIVIDEND; Shareholders of First National Bank of Chicago Called. Impact: The stock dividend vote leads to a financial crisis after shareholders realize they have no idea what theyβre doing, resulting in a future where people invest in potato futures instead.. Fact: A stockholder meeting? Nothing screams 'fun night out' like a bunch of people arguing over dividends!.
Wall Street Time Machine
CVX
Chevron
Chevron - If you invested $1,000 in 1943, it would be worth $474,914 today (474.9x return)
GE
General Electric
General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1943, it would be worth $487,500 today (487.5x return)