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HEADLINES ON July 16, 1987
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- Headline: Plant Care Tips for Vacationers. Impact: If only those house plants could speak, they might have started a revolution among the flora, demanding regular watering rights and better living conditions. Who knew that an unattended fern could lead to the rise of the Plant Liberation Front in 2050?. Fact: Did you know that if you leave a plant unattended on vacation, it won't start a blog about its feelings? But it might just start to wilt in resentment..
- Headline: Reviving Iconic English Gardens. Impact: The restoration of these English gardens sparked a horticultural renaissance that led to an increase in tea consumption and a nationwide obsession with garden gnomes. Who would have guessed that a few tulips could change the course of English decorum?. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing more British than tea is complaining about the weather. Spoiler alert: gardens do not care..
- Headline: Japanese Studio Glass Exhibition at Heller Gallery. Impact: The glass artists of Japan decided to flex their creative muscles, inadvertently influencing future generations to use glass as a means of self-expression. This eventually paved the way for an entire movement dedicated to 'glass selfies' in 2080.. Fact: Did you know that glass art is like modern art's sophisticated cousin? It doesn't throw paint on a canvas; it just melts and molds to make you question your entire existence..
- Headline: HERS. Impact: Henrietta's story of cleaning houses sparked a nationwide debate about the dignity of work, leading to the establishment of the 'Housecleaner's Day' holiday in 2025, which ironically is celebrated by everyone except housecleaners.. Fact: Did you know that cleaning houses is a great way to earn a living? It’s also a fantastic way to develop a PhD in 'Finding Lost Socks' and 'The Great Dust Bunny War.'.
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)