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The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON November 3, 1994
Full News Archive
- Headline: House Proud: Building Dreams from Ruins. Impact: Little did they know, as people flocked to their quaint little patches of paradise, this would lead to an overwhelming demand for artisanal goat cheese and handwoven organic hemp bags, forever changing the landscape of hipster culture.. Fact: Thoreau would probably roll over in his grave if he saw how many people now just Instagram their 'unspoiled' land instead of actually living off it..
- Headline: First Data Acquires Card Establishment Services. Impact: This acquisition set off a chain reaction, leading to the rise of credit card rewards programs, which ultimately caused the creation of the 'free trip to Hawaii if you spend enough on avocado toast' phenomenon.. Fact: In a shocking twist, the merger didn’t actually create any jobs, but it did create an impressive new suite of corporate jargon that no one understands..
Wall Street Time Machine
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Oracle
Oracle - If you invested $1,000 in 1994, it would be worth $159,565 today (159.6x return)