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HEADLINES ON July 19, 1991
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- Headline: Princeton Town Houses Price Reduction. Impact: If only the townhouses had sold, perhaps they would have inspired a new trend in suburban living where the only requirement was to lower prices until everyone felt like they were winning. Fast forward to today, and we have TikTok influencers showcasing their 'affordable' homes, which are ironically still overpriced.. Fact: Did you know that Princeton's townhouses were once almost as desirable as the town's university? But then again, who doesn't love a good bargain on a house that was somehow too good to be true?.
- Headline: Australians Pursue Justice for POW Crimes. Impact: This courtroom drama has set a precedent for future films, making it so that every courtroom scene in Hollywood now requires at least one intense emotional moment. Eventually, they’ll make a courtroom drama about a courtroom drama.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Sincere courtroom drama' is Hollywood's way of saying, 'We have no idea how to make this interesting, so we’ll just rely on really intense facial expressions.'.
- Headline: Quiet Revolution by Swedish Developer in Atlanta. Impact: G. Lars Gullstedt's plan for Atlanta could have led to a Swedish invasion of architectural trends, but instead, it just became a blueprint for future developers who think 'quiet' means they can make all the noise they want while cashing in.. Fact: Did you know that Peachtree Street is so named because of the numerous peach trees that once lined it? So, if Gullstedt's project goes south, at least there’s a chance of a peach-themed revival..
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Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1991, it would be worth $882,251 today (882.3x return)