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HEADLINES ON April 14, 2007
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- Headline: Knicks' Uncertain Future with Eddy Curry. Impact: The Knicks' struggles led to a series of poor draft picks, which inadvertently created a chain reaction that resulted in an entire generation of New Yorkers believing that basketball was a winter sport meant for the indoors only. Thanks, Eddy Curry!. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks are the only team that can make even the most die-hard fans question their life choices every season?.
- Headline: The Future of Keyless Car Technology. Impact: As car keys faded into oblivion, the rise of push-button starters triggered a global crisis of trust, as people began to question whether they had actually locked their car or just imagined it. This led to an increase in therapy sessions for anxious car owners.. Fact: Fun fact: the first push-button car starter was so revolutionary that it caused a brief spike in people forgetting how to use traditional keys—because why would you want to learn something so quaint?.
- Headline: Controversy Over Judicial Book Publication. Impact: The uproar over the lawyer's book sparked a nationwide debate on freedom of speech, ultimately leading to a new era of self-censorship where everyone thought twice before writing 'Happy Birthday' on a card for fear of offending someone.. Fact: Interestingly, the only thing more controversial than this book is the fact that 'No Comment' is now considered a valid response in almost all public discussions..
- Headline: Combat, With Limits, Looms for Hybrid Aircraft. Impact: The criticism of the V-22 Osprey led to a top-secret government initiative to create the world's first 'stealthy' aircraft, which ultimately resulted in the development of flying cars that are perpetually stuck in traffic. Thanks, critics!. Fact: Ironically, the V-22 Osprey's limitations were so pronounced that they inspired a new genre of 'aircraft reality shows,' where every episode ends with a crash landing and dramatic music..
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Amazon
Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $117,189 today (117.2x return)
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Netflix
Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $247,275 today (247.3x return)