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HEADLINES ON January 13, 1995
Full News Archive
- Headline: A Boy and His Dog: Survival Against Odds. Impact: This tale of a boy and his dog inspired countless future adventurers to think they, too, could survive the wild with just a snack pack and a loyal pet. Little did they know that many of them would end up just camping in their backyards, posting selfies with s'mores.. Fact: You could say this boy's survival skills were 'ruff,' but let's be honest, most dog owners are just one bad haircut away from thinking they're experts in wilderness survival..
- Headline: Understanding Co-op Sponsor Default Impacts. Impact: The financial panic of co-op shareholders set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the rise of 'real estate influencers' on social media. Who knew the path from defaulting sponsors to TikTok home decor hacks was so direct?. Fact: When a co-op sponsor defaults, it’s like when your roommate eats your leftovers. You can’t help but wonder how they could be so inconsiderate while also questioning all your life choices..
- Headline: Gooey Ghouls and Cosmic Conflicts. Impact: This bizarre showdown between a demon collector and a man with a key to the universe led to the creation of countless fantasy novels, movies, and a very niche board game that only the most nerdy would dare to play at parties.. Fact: If you think your family arguments are chaotic, just imagine trying to negotiate with a demon collector over the seventh key to the universe. Spoiler alert: it usually ends in someone being locked away... like in a really awkward family reunion..
Wall Street Time Machine
ORCL
Oracle
Oracle - If you invested $1,000 in 1995, it would be worth $106,067 today (106.1x return)
MSFT
Microsoft
Microsoft - If you invested $1,000 in 1995, it would be worth $210,621 today (210.6x return)