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HEADLINES ON April 23, 1987
Full News Archive
- Headline: Confronting Race and Liberalism in America. Impact: This headline sparked a wave of 'politically correct' parenting that ultimately led to the creation of an entire industry of overly sensitive children's books. Who knew that a single interview could lead to the rise of the 'Safe Space' movement? Thanks a lot, Southern scribbler!. Fact: In the South, it's often said that the only thing more stubborn than a mule is a person who hasn't updated their views since the Civil War..
- Headline: The Importance of Furniture Finishes. Impact: By popularizing furniture finishes, this article inadvertently set off a chain reaction of DIY home improvement projects, leading to the rise of 'Weekend Warriors' everywhere. Little did anyone know that the quest for glossy wood would one day result in global furniture assembly disasters.. Fact: Applying furniture finishes became such a trend that it’s said even the wood itself started feeling insecure about its natural look..
- Headline: Cats Take the Lead in Pet Ownership. Impact: The rise of cats as the supreme pet led to a covert feline coup, resulting in cats taking over social media and the world’s hearts. This event ultimately paved the way for the dominance of cat memes, which have since been used to influence elections and distract the masses.. Fact: Statistically, cat owners are 50% more likely to think their pet is plotting to take over their life. Spoiler alert: They probably are..
Wall Street Time Machine
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1987, it would be worth $1,945,817 today (1945.8x return)
MSFT
Microsoft
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1987, it would be worth $4,778,667 today (4778.7x return)
INTC
Intel
Intel - If you invested $1,000 in 1987, it would be worth $146,978 today (147.0x return)