Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON September 21, 1985
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- Headline: 'Morons' Comedy: A Space Tourist Adventure. Impact: This headline sparked a revolution in the comedy industry, leading to a bizarre chain of events where every average suburbanite thought they could become space comedians. Fast forward a few decades, and we have the first intergalactic stand-up comedy club, where the punchlines are literally out of this world!. Fact: Did you know that the first joke told in space was about why aliens never play poker? Because they’re afraid of revealing their hands! Clearly, humor transcends even the vastness of space..
- Headline: SCOUTING; 'The Professor Of Shooting'. Impact: Stu Lantz's transformation into a tutor became the gold standard for athletes everywhere, leading to a generation of former players becoming motivational speakers. Now, instead of just playing, they can bore us with life lessons too!. Fact: Did you know that becoming a 'Professor of Shooting' is actually a euphemism for teaching people how to aim their life goals? Because if you can shoot hoops, you can shoot for the stars, right?.
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)