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HEADLINES ON March 23, 1990
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- Headline: Caine's Dark Comedy in 'Shock'. Impact: If this film had been a blockbuster instead of a flop, we might have seen a rise in execs opting for 'creative' solutions in boardrooms, leading to a world where corporate meetings are more like murder mysteries. Get your alibis ready, folks!. Fact: Did you know that in the film industry, a flop isn't just a bad movie—it's a spectacular trainwreck that leaves everyone involved questioning their life choices for years?.
- Headline: Henry: A True Serial Killer's Story. Impact: The portrayal of serial killers in media is like adding fuel to the fire of public fascination with true crime—who knows, maybe this film inspired a future generation of wannabe detectives or amateur sleuths to take up armchair criminology as a hobby.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' is so unsettling that many viewers have walked out of screenings, proving that sometimes it's better to stick to rom-coms..
- Headline: High-Rolling Romance Unfolds. Impact: This charming little caper likely inspired a multitude of rom-coms where wealth and social status are treated like fairy dust—just sprinkle a bit on your life and watch the magic happen! Spoiler alert: it usually doesn't.. Fact: Did you know that Julia Roberts' charm is so potent that it can temporarily blind you to the glaring flaws in the plot? Just ask anyone who's seen her movies!.
- Headline: LAW; Drastic Moves Urged to Ease U.S. Courts' Load. Impact: If Congress had actually listened and acted, we might be living in a world where judges could complete their cases instead of feeling like they're drowning in paperwork—imagine the justice system running smoothly! What a radical thought.. Fact: Here’s a wild idea: what if we just made judges’ workloads lighter by giving them a daily dose of coffee and a 'Do Not Disturb' sign? It worked for me during finals week!.
Wall Street Time Machine
MSFT
Microsoft
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1990, it would be worth $1,285,532 today (1285.5x return)
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1990, it would be worth $1,043,076 today (1043.1x return)