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HEADLINES ON July 13, 1990
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- Headline: Perth Amboy's Waterfront Housing Revival. Impact: As Perth Amboy started revitalizing its waterfront, it unintentionally set off a chain reaction of gentrification across the U.S. Now, hipster coffee shops and artisanal pickle factories are popping up everywhere, and your grandma's home is worth a fortune. Thanks, Perth Amboy!. Fact: Fun fact: the waterfront revitalization has led to more Instagram photos than actual local tourism. Nothing says 'I love my city' like a filtered shot of a former steel mill!.
- Headline: A Comedic Robbery Gone Wrong. Impact: The fed-up yuppie who robbed the bank became an accidental hero for future bank robbers. His story inspired countless movies, leading to a rise in 'bad decisions for the sake of art' narratives, and eventually, a new genre of existential crime films. All thanks to one man's mid-life crisis!. Fact: Did you know that this robbery led to more bank security measures? Because obviously, banks prefer to keep their money over giving aspiring actors their big break..
- Headline: LAW; Beards on Policemen Become a Civil Rights Issue. Impact: The civil rights ruling on policemen's beards sparked a nationwide debate on grooming standards, leading to a boom in hipster barbershops and an unexpected rise in beard-related fashion trends. Who would have thought facial hair could be a revolutionary act?. Fact: Fun fact: This debate not only challenged grooming policies but also inspired a new generation of police officers to join the 'beard elite'. Because nothing says 'protect and serve' like a well-groomed beard!.
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)