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HEADLINES ON December 15, 2016
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- Headline: Murder at Bronx Housing Complex. Impact: Adrian's untimely demise sent shockwaves through the Bronx, leading to a complete overhaul of community trust in law enforcement. In an alternate timeline, this event sparked the rise of a vigilante group that wore capes and held bake sales to fund their 'justice'.. Fact: Did you know that witnesses often hesitate to come forward because they think 'snitches get stitches'? Turns out, it's not just an urban legend!.
- Headline: China’s Meitu, an Aspirational Beauty App, Goes Public. Impact: Meitu's IPO triggered a global beauty revolution where people started investing in apps that could erase their flaws digitally, leading to a future where everyone's social media profile looks like a painting by a mediocre artist. The 'real' became the new 'ugly'.. Fact: Did you know that the app's slogan was 'Because you deserve to be an unrealistic version of yourself'? Talk about setting beauty standards!.
- Headline: Review: Beneath the Bombast, ‘Fences’ Has an Aching Poetry. Impact: The success of 'Fences' not only revived interest in theater but also resulted in an influx of actors trying to adapt every play into a film, leading to a dystopian future where even grocery lists are turned into Oscar contenders. 'To Kill a Mockingbird 2: The Grocery List'—coming soon!. Fact: Funny enough, Denzel Washington’s direction was so powerful that it allegedly made critics cry before they even watched the film. Talk about emotional manipulation!.
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NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2016, it would be worth $220,545 today (220.5x return)