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HEADLINES ON August 27, 1999
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- Headline: Hatemongering and Standoffs in NYC. Impact: The drama of hatemongering and media posturing led to a new reality show genre: 'Hate in the Spotlight,' where each episode features a different public figure trying to out-scream their opponents while simultaneously wearing sunglasses indoors.. Fact: Did you know that the 1999 Million Youth March was one of those rare moments when people actually gathered to argue about something other than reality TV? Shocking, I know..
- Headline: Norplant Settlement Reached for Women Affected. Impact: The Norplant lawsuit opened a Pandora's box of contraceptive litigation, leading to a future where every birth control method must come with a disclaimer longer than 'War and Peace,' effectively turning the packaging into a novel.. Fact: Fun fact: Norplant was designed to be a long-term contraceptive, but it led to a long-term court battle instead. Talk about a plot twist!.
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Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1999, it would be worth $880,068 today (880.1x return)