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HEADLINES ON April 22, 1982
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- Headline: 'SEE WHAT I HEAR' Exploration. Impact: If only this blind singer-composer had been recognized earlier, we might have avoided a world where people take selfies with their food instead of appreciating real art. Imagine the dystopia of Instagram-less brunches!. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'pat' in this context refers to being overly polite, which is ironic since this headline is anything but warm and fuzzy..
- Headline: The Chekhovian Idyll of 1910. Impact: This gathering of impoverished aristocrats led to a series of unfortunate events, including the rise of the modern art scene where people pay millions for splashes of paint. Thanks a lot, Chekhov!. Fact: Did you know that Chekhov's plays often include a character who is a doctor? It’s almost like he was trying to tell us that we need to address our emotional ailments, not just our physical ones..
- Headline: Sky Smuggling Crisis Over Florida. Impact: The smuggling pilots over Florida inadvertently inspired a new generation of extreme sports enthusiasts. Who knew drug runners could double as adrenaline junkies? The next thing you know, we'll have 'Skydiving for Cash' reality shows!. Fact: Did you know that the FAA once considered renaming the Florida sky to 'The Wild West'? They figured if it was chaotic enough, people might just start wearing cowboy hats while flying..
Wall Street Time Machine
INTC
Intel
Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1982, it would be worth $274,575 today (274.6x return)
WMT
Walmart
Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1982, it would be worth $1,791,511 today (1791.5x return)