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HEADLINES ON October 7, 2002
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- Headline: Economic Strain Affects NYC Hair Salons. Impact: As people started cutting their own hair, a secret society of barbers formed, plotting to reclaim their clientele by introducing haircuts that look suspiciously like 90s boy band styles. This led to a resurgence of flannel shirts and an odd obsession with scrunchies.. Fact: Did you know that the average person spends about $50 a month on haircuts? That's one whole subscription to a streaming service! Priorities, right?.
- Headline: Twins Secure ALDS Victory Against Athletics. Impact: The Twins' victory sparked a chain reaction that led to an annual 'Twins Day' where everyone wears matching outfits and debates whether it's better to be a 'Twins fan' or just a 'Twins person'—the latter often leading to existential crises.. Fact: Fun fact: The Twins are named after the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul. So basically, they're the team that embodies the buddy system!.
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Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2002, it would be worth $785,671 today (785.7x return)
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Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2002, it would be worth $779,032 today (779.0x return)