Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON January 24, 1981
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- Headline: Coastal Creature: Nature's Hidden Wonders. Impact: When coastal creatures vanished into the sand, it set off a chain reaction that led to the invention of the beach umbrella. Without that critical shade, sunburns spurred the development of sunscreen, which ultimately resulted in the rise of the SPF 1000. You're welcome, dermatologists.. Fact: They say that if you listen closely, you can still hear the sand trying to keep its secrets from the sun. Or maybe it's just the sound of tourists forgetting to pack their sunscreen..
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Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1981, it would be worth $155,194 today (155.2x return)