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HEADLINES ON December 6, 2010
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- Headline: Jets and Patriots: Surprising Similarities. Impact: If the Jets and Patriots had embraced their similarities instead of pretending to be rivals, they might have formed the most boring superteam in NFL history. Imagine a world where they just played patty-cake instead of football. The entire league would be utterly unwatchable.. Fact: Did you know that the real rivalry is between the fans who argue on social media? Because that's where the real drama unfolds!.
- Headline: To Beat ‘Today,’ Look to Tomorrow. Impact: The mass firing at CBS could have led to a parallel universe where all morning shows are hosted by robots programmed to read the news with a monotone voice. Because who doesn't want their coffee and news served with a side of robotic indifference?. Fact: Did you know that the 'Early Show' was actually a test run for a time machine? It was just too boring to make it work..
- Headline: B.C.S. Title Game Promises to Be Sprint to the Finish. Impact: The B.C.S. title game igniting a sprint to the finish might have inspired a generation of athletes to treat every game like a dash to the fridge during a commercial break—leading to a nationwide increase in food delivery services and a significant rise in couch cushions being used as pillows.. Fact: Fun fact: The Heisman Trophy is actually a fancy doorstop in most homes. But don't tell the winners; they'll need to keep their egos in check!.
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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)