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HEADLINES ON July 9, 2007
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- Headline: Trenton's Silent Witnesses to Tragedy. Impact: The silence of the crowd led to a rise in the 'see-no-evil' philosophy, which subsequently inspired a generation of social media influencers who perfected the art of ignoring real issues while posting cute cat videos.. Fact: Did you know that in some communities, people might prefer to stay silent rather than risk a conversation with the police? It's like a social experiment, only with more consequences..
- Headline: NBC's Silverman Takes on TV Revival. Impact: Silverman's efforts to revive NBC inadvertently set off a chain reaction of reality shows that eventually led to the creation of 'The Real Housewives of Time Travelers', where past, present, and future housewives compete for the best time-bending drama.. Fact: Fun fact: NBC's turnaround has been attempted so many times that it could qualify for a new Olympic sport—'Competitive Network Revitalization'..
- Headline: Voters Excited Over ’08 Campaign; Tired of It, Too. Impact: The intense excitement and subsequent fatigue of voters paved the way for the invention of 'Political Bingo', where instead of engaging in debates, people just check off boxes on their cards while zoning out.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'too much of a good thing' was actually coined during a particularly drawn-out presidential campaign? It's a timeless classic that still rings true—like that one song you loved until it played on repeat for three months straight..
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)