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HEADLINES ON September 21, 2002
Full News Archive
- Headline: Dive into Major Inside Stories. Impact: This riveting article about inside news pages led to an unexpected surge in the popularity of inside jokes. By 2025, comedians were only referencing inside news stories, leaving the rest of us completely baffled.. Fact: Did you know that 'inside news' is just a fancy term for gossip? Yes, like your aunt's Thanksgiving dinner tales but with slightly more credibility..
- Headline: Davis Cup Semifinal Upset in 2004. Impact: The defeat of Roddick and Blake sent shockwaves through the world of tennis, resulting in a global movement that led to the establishment of 'Tennis Therapy' centers, where players learned to cope with loss through interpretive dance.. Fact: Fun fact: After this match, Andy Roddick decided to retire from tennis, which ironically led to him becoming a successful commentator—proving once again that talking about sports is much easier than playing them..
- Headline: BUSH HAS RECEIVED PENTAGON OPTIONS ON ATTACKING IRAQ. Impact: Bush's military options discussion created an unprecedented wave of military-themed video games, leading to the rise of 'Call of Duty: Diplomacy Edition,' where players simply negotiate their way out of conflicts. Spoiler alert: it was a flop.. Fact: Fun fact: The Pentagon's options included a plan for an epic TikTok dance battle with Saddam Hussein. Sadly, history took a different turn..
- Headline: Mets Deny Team Is Plagued by Marijuana Use. Impact: The Mets' denial sparked a nationwide campaign to rid sports of marijuana stigma, inadvertently leading to the creation of a new professional league: The High League, where players only compete while under the influence. Spectacularly, no one could keep score.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more elusive than a Mets championship is the truth about their players' personal choices? It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack—except the haystack is made of broken dreams..
Wall Street Time Machine
NFLX
Netflix
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2002, it would be worth $785,671 today (785.7x return)
AAPL
Apple
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2002, it would be worth $779,032 today (779.0x return)