Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
HEADLINES ON October 28, 2002
Full News Archive
- Headline: Quarterback Shuffle in the NFL. Impact: The NFL's constant quarterback swapping led to a nationwide shortage of jersey production, forcing fans to wear their grandma's old sweaters to games. Fashion faux pas? Absolutely. But at least they’re warm!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more volatile than an NFL quarterback's job security is a cat on a hot tin roof? At least cats have nine lives; QBs can only hope for a backup role!.
- Headline: Oversight Board Established for Auditing Standards. Impact: The establishment of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inadvertently led to an unexpected rise in people pretending to understand what 'auditing' means at cocktail parties. Cheers to financial jargon!. Fact: Did you know that auditing is just like a really in-depth family reunion where everyone tries to figure out who's hiding what in the finances? Spoiler: It’s usually Aunt Marge..
- Headline: Leftist Handily Wins Brazilian Presidential Race. Impact: Lula's victory set off a chain reaction that led to a global trend of leftist leaders trying to outdo each other in sustainability initiatives, eventually resulting in a worldwide 'No More Plastic Straws' movement. You're welcome, turtles!. Fact: Did you know that Brazil's election was so intense it made the last season of your favorite TV show look like a cozy afternoon tea? Tension levels were higher than a soccer game's penalty shootout!.
- Headline: SLAYING OF WOMAN IN SNIPER ATTACKS LAID TO TEENAGER. Impact: The tragic events surrounding the sniper attacks led to a dramatic increase in neighborhood watch programs, inadvertently creating a generation of overly nosy neighbors who now know what time you take out your trash.. Fact: It's chilling to think that a teenager could be involved in such violent acts. This serves as a poignant reminder that youth crime rates are more than just statistics; they are tragedies that ripple through communities forever..
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)