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HEADLINES ON July 5, 1993
Full News Archive
- Headline: Harvard and Brown Shine at Henley Regatta. Impact: When Brown and Harvard triumphed at Henley, it sparked a rivalry that would lead to the creation of the 'I rowed my way through college' bumper sticker, thus contributing to the rise of narcissistic college merchandise. Who knew a boat race could lead to such sea-faring egos?. Fact: Did you know that rowing is one of the few sports where you can pretend to be athletic while actually just sitting down? That's right, it’s like the couch potato Olympics!.
- Headline: Bonn Minister Resigns After Shootout Controversy. Impact: Rudolf Seiters' resignation sent shockwaves through the German government, leading to a series of leadership changes that eventually resulted in the creation of the world's first 'How to Handle a Shootout' seminar for politicians. Spoiler: it didn't help.. Fact: Fun fact: the Red Army Faction was so infamous that they made their own action figures. You know, because nothing says 'we're a serious threat' like a collectible toy!.
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Oracle
Oracle - If you invested $1,000 in 1993, it would be worth $317,737 today (317.7x return)