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HEADLINES ON June 23, 1989
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- Headline: Bensonhurst Condos Offer Unique Boat Slips. Impact: The decision to include boat slips in Bensonhurst condos could be the reason why New Yorkers now think they can turn their apartments into floating mansions. Who knew a slip could lead to a tidal wave of luxury yacht parties in the city?. Fact: In New York City, 'waterfront property' often means a view of the nearest sewage treatment plant. Enjoy the ambiance!.
- Headline: Controversial Film Review: Age Gap Romance. Impact: This film set off countless debates about age gaps in relationships, leading to a surge in awkward conversations at family gatherings. Thanks to this movie, Uncle Bob's opinion on morality is now a hot topic.. Fact: This movie's premise is so bizarre that it could have been a plot twist in a horror film. Just imagine the dinner party conversation!.
- Headline: A Family Adventure in Miniature Worlds. Impact: The concept of shrinking kids actually inspired several decades of parenting techniques where parents thought they could just 'shrink' their children’s problems away instead of addressing them. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work.. Fact: If only shrinking kids was as easy as it sounds, parenting would be a breeze. Just think of the storage space!.
- Headline: Review/Film; Nicholson and Keaton Do Battle in 'Batman'. Impact: The clash between Nicholson and Keaton led to the emergence of the superhero genre that we see today, filled with caped crusaders and villains who are far too relatable. Thanks for that, guys!. Fact: With Batman's popularity skyrocketing after this film, it paved the way for more caped heroes. Who knew Gotham needed so much therapy?.
- Headline: Nicholson and Keaton Do Battle in 'Batman'. Impact: The movie's mixed reviews taught film studios that marketing is more important than actual content. Now we live in a world where trailers feature more excitement than the films themselves. Thanks for the lesson!. Fact: The Batman franchise has made enough money to fund a small country. Who needs a superhero when you have box office receipts?.
Wall Street Time Machine
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1989, it would be worth $971,793 today (971.8x return)
MSFT
Microsoft
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1989, it would be worth $2,127,569 today (2127.6x return)