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HEADLINES ON November 30, 2007
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- Headline: Ojai's Unique Blend of Culture and Wellness. Impact: This event sparked a mass migration of wannabe Hollywood types to Ojai, leading to a bizarre trend where people began using kale smoothies as a form of currency. The result? An entire economy based on green juices that collapsed when a rogue avocado shortage hit.. Fact: Did you know that Ojai is so hip that even the trees have yoga classes? It’s true—if you listen closely, you can hear them chanting 'Namaste' in the breeze..
- Headline: Gustavo Dudamel Leads NY Philharmonic. Impact: Gustavo Dudamel’s rise to fame triggered a global obsession with conducting, leading to a strange phenomenon where toddlers began wielding wooden spoons as batons, resulting in the first ever 'Toddler Symphony' that baffled scientists and delighted parents.. Fact: Did you know that conducting is just fancy arm waving? Next time you’re at a concert, try it! Just don’t blame me if the orchestra decides to play 'Baby Shark.'.
- Headline: Broadway Strike's Power Dynamics Revealed. Impact: The Broadway strike turned out to be the catalyst for the creation of a new genre of theatre: 'Serious Musical Dramas' where every song was about existential dread and tax reform. Audiences were thrilled, and ticket sales plummeted.. Fact: Did you know that during strikes, actors often practice their lines in the bathroom? It’s the only time they can truly be dramatic without an audience judging them..
- Headline: Putting on Weight for Football Glory. Impact: The alarming trend of weight gain among high school football players prompted a nationwide campaign where gym teachers masqueraded as health gurus, leading to a bizarre uptick in children favoring dodgeball over broccoli, forever changing the landscape of school lunch menus.. Fact: Did you know that most high school football players believe 'carb-loading' is just an excuse to eat pizza? Spoiler alert: It is! They just forget the 'balance' part..
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)