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HEADLINES ON June 21, 1985
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- Headline: Exploring the Depths of Horror Documentaries. Impact: This documentary on horror kicked off a chain reaction of filmmakers believing that if they just added a sprinkle of 'realism' to their horror flicks, they'd be the next big thing. Spoiler: the world got a lot of bad horror movies instead.. Fact: Did you know that documentaries about horror are often scarier than actual horror movies? Mostly because the filmmakers are still trying to figure out what the heck happened in the editing room!.
- Headline: Exploring 'Lifeforce': A Sci-Fi Horror Classic. Impact: The release of 'Lifeforce' sent shockwaves through the vampire lore community, causing a bizarre uptick in both vampire cosplay and the sale of garlic necklaces. Who knew a film could spark a fashion trend?. Fact: Did you know that 'Lifeforce' was so bad that it actually inspired a group of filmmakers to attempt to make 'so bad it's good' films? And thus, a genre was born... or maybe just some really confused people..
- Headline: Cocoon Film Premiere at the Theater. Impact: When 'Cocoon' opened, a new trend of aging gracefully was born, leading to an explosion of retirement communities embracing the 'spa and yoga' lifestyle. Who needs rejuvenation when you can just do Pilates with your fellow octogenarians?. Fact: Did you know that 'Cocoon' was such a hit that Florida considered changing its state motto to 'We may be old, but we sure know how to party!'? Because nothing says 'party' like bingo at 4 PM!.
Wall Street Time Machine
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $246,803 today (246.8x return)
MCD
McDonald's
McDonald's - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $242,284 today (242.3x return)
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1985, it would be worth $2,853,286 today (2853.3x return)