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HEADLINES ON April 27, 1990
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- Headline: The Nanny: A Witchy Druid Plot Twist. Impact: This film review led to a sudden spike in interest in druidic practices, resulting in a surge of New Age stores selling overpriced crystals and herbal remedies. Little did they know, these 'Druid Nanny' enthusiasts would unknowingly create a niche market for enchanted childcare services, leading to the rise of mystical babysitters who only accept payment in moonlight.. Fact: Did you know that the original title was 'The Nanny Who Knew Too Much'? But they decided that sounded too much like a Hitchcock film and opted for a more confusing approach instead..
- Headline: Westchester Zoning for Affordable Housing. Impact: The introduction of this zoning ordinance not only changed the housing landscape of Westchester, but it also inspired a secret society of zoning enthusiasts who meet bi-weekly to discuss the merits of various ordinances. They believe they are the unsung heroes of urban planning, while the rest of humanity just wishes they would get out more.. Fact: Fun fact: The next project was dubbed 'The Pondside II' but was quickly canceled when they realized nobody could afford a condo with a name so reminiscent of a bad sequel..
- Headline: Nick Nolte's Gripping Role in Corruption Drama. Impact: The portrayal of corrupt detectives in film inadvertently inspired a generation of aspiring cops who thought they should be corrupt too, leading to an uptick in detective-themed reality TV shows where nobody actually solves any crimes. The irony is that they became the criminals they were supposed to investigate.. Fact: Did you know that Nick Nolte originally wanted to play the corrupt detective as a mime? The director swiftly vetoed that idea, proving once again that Hollywood really does have a sense of humor..
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)