OCTOBER 9, 2010

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 2010
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $2,826 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $7.25
Median_Home_Price: $221,800.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $2.79
Bread_Price_Avg: $1.30
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $7.89
First_Class_Stamp: $0.44
Milk_Price_Avg: $3.53
Top Movies By October 9, 2010
1 The Social Network
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The Social Network
2 The Town
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The Town
3 Resident Evil: Afterlife
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Resident Evil: Afterlife
4 Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
5 Easy A
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Easy A
6 Avatar
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Avatar
7 Toy Story 3
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Toy Story 3
8 Alice in Wonderland
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Alice in Wonderland
9 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
10 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Daybreakers
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Daybreakers
Leap Year
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Leap Year
The Book of Eli
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The Book of Eli
Edge of Darkness
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Edge of Darkness
Dear John
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Dear John
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Shutter Island
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Shutter Island
The Wolfman
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The Wolfman
Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day
Green Zone
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Green Zone
Remember Me
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Remember Me
Clash of the Titans
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Clash of the Titans
Kick-Ass
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Kick-Ass
Date Night
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Date Night
The Losers
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The Losers
Iron Man 2
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Iron Man 2
Robin Hood
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Robin Hood
Letters to Juliet
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Letters to Juliet
Sex and the City 2
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Sex and the City 2
Shrek Forever After
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Shrek Forever After
The A-Team
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The A-Team
The Karate Kid
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The Karate Kid
Knight and Day
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Knight and Day
Grown Ups
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Grown Ups
Despicable Me
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Despicable Me
Inception
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Inception
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Salt
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Salt
The Expendables
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The Expendables
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Eat Pray Love
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Eat Pray Love
Takers
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Takers
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon
A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
Sherlock Holmes
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Sherlock Holmes
The Princess and the Frog
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The Princess and the Frog
Invictus
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Invictus
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Television On October 9, 2010
The Walking Dead poster
The Walking Dead
Spartacus poster
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Spartacus
Blue Bloods poster
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Blue Bloods
Regular Show poster
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Regular Show
Hawaii Five-0 poster
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Hawaii Five-0
Adventure Time poster
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Adventure Time
Conan poster
Conan
Downton Abbey poster
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Downton Abbey
Sherlock poster
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Sherlock
Running Man poster
Running Man
The Story of October 9, 2010

On October 9, 2010, the headlines were dominated by a critical examination of corporate practices, particularly at Hewlett-Packard (H.

🧠 Inventions of 2010

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Tablet Computer (iPad)
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Tablet Computer (iPad)
2 4G LTE Commercial Networks
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4G LTE Commercial Networks
3 Cloud Infrastructure Scaling
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Cloud Infrastructure Scaling
4 Electric Vehicle Mass Market (Nissan Leaf)
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Electric Vehicle Mass Market (Nissan Leaf)
5 Social Media Photo Sharing (Instagram)
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Social Media Photo Sharing (Instagram)
6 Smart TV Platforms
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Smart TV Platforms
7 Voice-Controlled Smart Assistants Concept
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Voice-Controlled Smart Assistants Concept
8 Online Ride-Hailing Concept
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Online Ride-Hailing Concept
9 Medical 3D Imaging Software
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Medical 3D Imaging Software
10 Digital Learning Platforms
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Digital Learning Platforms

HEADLINES ON October 9, 2010

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  • Headline: Ethical Concerns at Hewlett-Packard. Impact: The ethical oversight at H.P. opened the floodgates for tech companies to invent entirely new standards of ethics, leading to a future where CEOs are judged by how well they can dodge scandals rather than prevent them. Thanks to this, we now have a reality TV star as president. You're welcome!. Fact: Did you know that H.P.'s board could have just used a magic 8-ball to make decisions? It might have been just as effective..
  • Headline: Denard Robinson's Game-Changing Running Style. Impact: Denard Robinson's running style not only made defenders weep but also inspired a generation of quarterbacks to adopt even riskier moves, leading to the creation of the sport's finest injury report. Thank you, Denard, for keeping the medical staff employed!. Fact: Fun fact: Robinson's elusive running skills were so impressive that they were rumored to have inspired a new dance craze called 'The Denard Shuffle.'.
  • Headline: Importance of Title Insurance Post-Foreclosure. Impact: The increased scrutiny on title insurance post-foreclosure not only made it a household name but also turned many into reluctant experts on obscure real estate laws. This paved the way for the rise of reality TV shows centered on home-buying dramas. Who knew paperwork could be so riveting?. Fact: Did you know that title insurance is the only insurance you buy that doesn’t cover you from your own bad decisions? It’s like a safety net with a hole in it!.
  • Headline: Past Equestrian Scandals Lead to Clearer Drug Rules. Impact: The new drug rules resulting from equestrian scandals have not only ensured fair play in horse competitions but also inspired a series of comedic films about horses that take steroids. Who knew 'Rocky' could be a horse story?. Fact: Did you know horses can be as picky as divas? They say a well-kept stable is like a five-star hotel—with room service for oats!.
  • Headline: Campaign Gaffes Highlight 2 Jerry Browns. Impact: Jerry Brown's campaign gaffes created a political legacy that led to an endless loop of 'Two Jerrys' jokes, ensuring that every future politician would have to navigate the treacherous waters of public perception. Thanks for the laughs, Jerry!. Fact: Did you know that 'Two Jerrys' could have been the title of a sitcom about politicians? It's a shame Hollywood missed that one!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2010, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
TSLA
Tesla
Price in 2010
$1.59
Value in 2025
$303,497

Tesla - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $303,497 today (303.5x return)

Rank #2
NVDA
NVIDIA
Price in 2010
$0.42
Value in 2025
$410,895

NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $410,895 today (410.9x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman and Robin #16
Batman and Robin #16
$300
The Walking Dead #78
The Walking Dead #78
$50
Morning Glories #1
Morning Glories #1
$50
X-Men: Second Coming #1
X-Men: Second Coming #1
$15
Thor #615
Thor #615
$1,200
🧸 Top 5 Toys
iPad
iPad
$90.00
Leapster Explorer
Leapster Explorer
$75.00
Squinkies
Squinkies
$25.00
Sing-a-ma-jigs!
Sing-a-ma-jigs!
$75.00
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption
$63.96
Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect 2
$65.00
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2
$22.00
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops
$130.00
Limbo
Limbo
Unknown
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Stephen Strasburg 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor
Stephen Strasburg 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor
$16,000
Mike Trout 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Autograph
Mike Trout 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Autograph
$20,000
LeBron James & Kobe Bryant 2010 Panini National Treasures Dual Logoman
LeBron James & Kobe Bryant 2010 Panini National Treasures Dual Logoman
$250,000
Pikachu Illustrator 2010 Promo
Pikachu Illustrator 2010 Promo
$1,275,000