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HEADLINES ON July 21, 2007
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- Headline: Giuliani's Shift Towards Conservatism. Impact: Giuliani's tiptoeing led to a nationwide trend of political moonwalking, where politicians now shuffle back to their pasts at the first sign of criticism, resulting in a new dance craze called the 'Flip-Flop Shuffle.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more flexible than Giuliani's political stance is a yoga instructor's back? Because clearly, he’s been practicing..
- Headline: Unlocking Wisdom from C.E.O. Libraries. Impact: The revelation of C.E.O. libraries sparked a global movement where everyone began collecting books they never read, leading to the rise of 'shelfie' culture, where the only thing people are reading is the spines of their books.. Fact: Did you know that the most popular book among C.E.O.s is a tie between 'How to Pretend You’re Working' and 'The Art of Delegating Everything'?.
- Headline: Businesses Near Blast Worry About Repayment. Impact: The steam pipe explosion prompted a generation of overly cautious businesses to invest in bubble wrap—leading to the creation of an entirely new sector: the 'Bubble Wrap Insurance Industry.'. Fact: Did you know that Con Edison is also known for its excellent PR skills? They can turn a disaster into a marketing opportunity faster than you can say 'explosive growth.'.
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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)