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- Headline: Court Limits F.C.C.'s Indecency Regulation Power. Impact: This court decision was like opening Pandora's box; suddenly, every TV network started pushing the envelope on indecency. Thanks to this ruling, we now have reality shows where people scream at each other while wearing less clothing than a beach vacation.. Fact: Did you know that the F.C.C. once tried to regulate indecency but realized it was like trying to mop up a flood with a paper towel? Good luck with that!.
- Headline: Gadgets for All of You. Impact: This gadget dilemma led to an entire generation of hoarders who felt the need to collect every version of the same device. Congratulations, consumers, you've turned minimalism into a trendy Instagram aesthetic while drowning in a sea of chargers and old tech.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'one size fits all' was actually coined by a guy who had never tried to fit into a pair of jeans? Because in the tech world, that's just a fantasy..
- Headline: Congressman Sought Bribes, Indictment Says. Impact: This indictment was a catalyst for a slew of political scandals, leading to a phenomenon where every politician began to look over their shoulder like they were in a crime thriller. Now we all watch with popcorn as they stumble through public apologies.. Fact: Fun fact: William J. Jefferson may have thought he was just 'investing' in his future, but the only thing he really invested in was a one-way ticket to a courtroom..
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Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $117,189 today (117.2x return)
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Netflix - If you invested $1,000 in 2007, it would be worth $247,275 today (247.3x return)