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HEADLINES ON February 4, 1984
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- Headline: Celebrating Innovators in Hall of Fame. Impact: These four inventors, while being inducted posthumously, set off a chain reaction of innovation. Had they not invented their respective gadgets, we might still be communicating via smoke signals and carrier pigeons. Just imagine the pigeon unions demanding better working conditions!. Fact: Fun fact: The National Inventors Hall of Fame is basically the geeky version of the Oscars, minus the red carpet and the drama—unless you count the drama of who forgot their invention at home..
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WMT
Walmart
Walmart - If you invested $1,000 in 1984, it would be worth $490,961 today (491.0x return)
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1984, it would be worth $222,603 today (222.6x return)
MCD
McDonald's
McDonald's - If you invested $1,000 in 1984, it would be worth $271,190 today (271.2x return)