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HEADLINES ON March 27, 2010
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- Headline: N.Y.P.D. Self-Policing Uncovered. Impact: If the N.Y.P.D. had actually done a decent job policing themselves, we might be living in a world where 'Law & Order' was just an afternoon tea party instead of a grim reminder of our reality. Imagine a timeline where police brutality was a mere subplot in a sitcom!. Fact: Fun fact: The Internal Affairs Bureau is basically the 'Naughty Corner' of the police force, where officers go to reflect on their poor choices... or so they say..
- Headline: Kandahar's Turmoil Before U.S. Invasion. Impact: The Taliban’s rise in Kandahar played a crucial role in shaping global geopolitics. Every bombing and assassination? Just a tiny pebble thrown into the vast pond of international relations that eventually led to a tsunami of foreign policy debates. You know, the fun kind that keeps politicians up at night.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'Taliban' literally means 'students'? A tragic reminder that sometimes, students take the wrong notes..
- Headline: Reviving Forgotten Prom Memories. Impact: By allowing ghosts of proms past to dance again, we inadvertently opened the portal to every awkward high school memory. Now, every time someone hears 'I Will Survive,' they're haunted by their own questionable dance moves from 2002. Thanks a lot, time travel.. Fact: Did you know that prom is just a fancy way of saying 'let's wear expensive outfits to get awkwardly photographed and regret everything the next day'?.
- Headline: F.D.A. Says Millions Got Unapproved Heart Pills. Impact: The F.D.A.'s revelation about unapproved heart pills? That’s like discovering your favorite restaurant has been serving you mystery meat for years. It not only jeopardizes health but also sparks a thrilling conspiracy theory that Big Pharma is secretly a soap opera villain.. Fact: Did you know that nitroglycerin can also be used in explosives? So, you know, enjoy your heart pills with a side of 'explosive personality'!.
Wall Street Time Machine
TSLA
Tesla
Tesla - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $303,497 today (303.5x return)
NVDA
NVIDIA
NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $410,895 today (410.9x return)