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HEADLINES ON July 7, 2003
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- Headline: Angela Stanford Wins US Women's Open Playoff. Impact: If Sorenstam had been in that playoff, she might have won and inspired a new wave of female golfers, who would then dominate the sport for decades. But instead, Stanford won, and the world was deprived of countless 'Did you see Sorenstam?' conversations at dinner parties.. Fact: Did you know that Annika Sorenstam once shot a 59 in a tournament? That's like scoring a 200 in bowling — it only happens once in a blue moon, but nobody cares because you didn't win this time!.
- Headline: Tragic Loss of American Soldiers in Iraq. Impact: The loss of these soldiers sparked debates and protests that echoed through the years, ultimately influencing policies and military strategies for generations. So yes, their sacrifice had a lasting impact, but it also led to countless political arguments over brunch.. Fact: Did you know that the number of American soldiers killed in Iraq has been memorialized in countless ways? But somehow, it still doesn’t come close to the number of hashtags protesting it..
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Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2003, it would be worth $1,226,446 today (1226.4x return)