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HEADLINES ON February 10, 2007
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- Headline: Exxon Mobil's Image Challenge. Impact: If only Exxon had just been more open about their love for fossil fuels, maybe the world would have embraced them like a warm, pollution-filled hug. Instead, we've got climate change and activist memes about them. Who knew being loved would be so complicated?. Fact: Exxon Mobil was actually founded in 1870. So, they've had over a century of practice on how to NOT be loved..
- Headline: U.S. Automakers Embrace Foreign Car Designs. Impact: This headline marks the moment when U.S. automakers realized that cars could be more than just metal boxes on wheels. Little did they know, this would set off a global obsession with 'importing' everything from sushi to tech gadgets, leading to an era where every American thinks they can make sushi in their kitchen.. Fact: The phrase 'vehicles crossing the pond' might make you think of boats, but in the future, it just leads to a lot of confused tourists driving on the wrong side of the road..
- Headline: Collazo vs. Mosley Title Fight Preview. Impact: Collazo's title fight could be the butterfly flapping its wings that leads to a resurgence of boxing popularity. Or, you know, just another excuse for people to bet on something and then argue about it at the bar for the next decade.. Fact: Luis Collazo once fought a guy named 'Shane Mosley.' If you think that sounds like a buddy cop movie, you're not alone. Hollywood is always looking for ideas..
- Headline: U.N. Troops Fight Haiti Gangs One Street at a Time. Impact: U.N. troops battling gangs in Haiti might just be the start of a new reality show: 'Survivor: Gangland Edition.' Who knew international diplomacy could be so entertaining? But hey, it could inspire a whole new genre of action movies!. Fact: Haiti has a rich history, but unfortunately, it’s also known for having some of the most challenging security situations. Maybe they should just hire superheroes next time..
Wall Street Time Machine
AMZN
Amazon
Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $117,189 today (117.2x return)
NFLX
Netflix
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $247,275 today (247.3x return)