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HEADLINES ON June 24, 1987
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- Headline: Exploring Bronx's Unique 'Dockominium'. Impact: If only the man on the dock had known that his vacant stare was the spark for future generations to invest in 'waterfront property' that would lead to a nationwide obsession with overpriced real estate, perhaps he'd have jumped ship and bought a condo instead.. Fact: Did you know that 'dockominium' is actually a thing? Just like how 'financial ruin' is a thing for anyone who buys one!.
- Headline: Mel Brooks' Hilarious Spaceballs Screening. Impact: Mel Brooks's parody of sci-fi not only made audiences laugh but also sparked a bizarre chain reaction where countless bad sci-fi spoofs emerged, leading to movies like 'Sharknado.' Yes, we have Mel to thank for that.. Fact: Did you know that 'Spaceballs' was almost titled 'Spaceballs: The Search for More Money'? Talk about a transparent cash grab!.
- Headline: Stock Market Retreat After Record Climb. Impact: The stock market's modest decline was just the beginning. Little did they know that this minor setback would eventually lead to the creation of 'day trading' and a generation of people believing they are financial wizards when in reality, they're just gambling with their lunch money.. Fact: Did you know that a 5.78 loss back then was considered a big deal? Nowadays, it takes a 500-point drop for anyone to even raise an eyebrow!.
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)