AUGUST 30, 2018

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$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 2018
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $1,549 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $7.25
Median_Home_Price: $316,360.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $2.49
Bread_Price_Avg: $1.46
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $8.91
First_Class_Stamp: $0.53
Milk_Price_Avg: $4.07
Top Movies By August 30, 2018
1 Mission: Impossible - Fallout
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Mission: Impossible - Fallout
2 Crazy Rich Asians
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Crazy Rich Asians
3 The Meg
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The Meg
4 Ant-Man and the Wasp
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
5 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
6 Christopher Robin
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Christopher Robin
7 BlacKkKlansman
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BlacKkKlansman
8 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
9 Incredibles 2
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Incredibles 2
10 The Equalizer 2
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The Equalizer 2
The Commuter
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The Commuter
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
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Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Insidious: The Last Key
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Insidious: The Last Key
12 Strong
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12 Strong
Black Panther
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Black Panther
Annihilation
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Annihilation
Fifty Shades Freed
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Fifty Shades Freed
Peter Rabbit
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Peter Rabbit
Ready Player One
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Ready Player One
Tomb Raider
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Tomb Raider
Love, Simon
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Love, Simon
Isle of Dogs
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Isle of Dogs
Avengers: Infinity War
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Avengers: Infinity War
A Quiet Place
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A Quiet Place
Rampage
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Rampage
I Feel Pretty
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I Feel Pretty
Super Troopers 2
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Super Troopers 2
Deadpool 2
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Deadpool 2
Solo: A Star Wars Story
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Solo: A Star Wars Story
Hereditary
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Hereditary
Life of the Party
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Life of the Party
Book Club
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Book Club
Ocean's 8
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Ocean's 8
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
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Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
The First Purge
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The First Purge
Justice League
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Justice League
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The Greatest Showman
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The Greatest Showman
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
The Shape of Water
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The Shape of Water
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The Story of August 30, 2018

On August 30, 2018, Andrew Gillum, the Democrat candidate for governor in Florida, achieved a surprising upset in the primaries, defeating his rivals and setting the stage for a contentious general election against Republican Ron DeSantis.

🧠 Inventions of 2018

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Artificial Intelligence Language Models
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Artificial Intelligence Language Models
2 Autonomous Driving Chips
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Autonomous Driving Chips
3 Blockchain Smart Identity Systems
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Blockchain Smart Identity Systems
4 Digital Health Remote Monitoring
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Digital Health Remote Monitoring
5 Smart Speaker Ecosystem Expansion
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Smart Speaker Ecosystem Expansion
6 Electric Vehicle Mass Production (Model 3)
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Electric Vehicle Mass Production (Model 3)
7 Cloud-Based AI APIs
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Cloud-Based AI APIs
8 Facial Recognition Systems
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Facial Recognition Systems
9 Online Education Microcredentials
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Online Education Microcredentials
10 Digital Payment Super Apps
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Digital Payment Super Apps

HEADLINES ON August 30, 2018

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  • Headline: Gillum's Historic Primary Win in Florida. Impact: Gillum's surprise victory sparked a wave of progressive candidates across the nation. In a parallel universe, we now have a state where unicorns are legal and everyone gets free tacos. Thanks, Andrew!. Fact: Did you know that in Florida, you can literally be arrested for a dog barking too long? The state has its priorities straight!.
  • Headline: John McCain's Last Word Against Trump. Impact: McCain's last word has turned into a political meme that will haunt Trump like a bad haircut. People are now convinced that the senator is out there tweeting from beyond the grave.. Fact: Fun fact: McCain once owned a pet tiger. Just kidding, but wouldn't that have been more interesting than some of his political stances?.
  • Headline: Trump's Secret Deal with National Enquirer. Impact: Trump's desire to bury his past has led to a world where journalists are now professional archaeologists, digging through the dirt for stories. Who knew scandal could lead to a job boom?. Fact: Did you know that the National Enquirer once published a story about a man who claimed to be the reincarnation of Elvis? Clearly, they weren’t too picky with their dirt!.
  • Headline: Secret Doorways, Gargoyles and Wood-Carved Angels: Cleaning Out the Cathedral Basement. Impact: The renovation of the cathedral's crypt will inadvertently lead to a new trend in 'spooky chic' home decor. Just wait until people start selling 'haunted' furniture on Etsy.. Fact: Did you know that St. John the Divine is the largest cathedral in the world? It’s so big that if you get lost, you might just end up in a different century!.
  • Headline: A Broken Relationship and Accusations of Emotional Abuse: The Case of Keith Ellison. Impact: The allegations against Ellison have caused a ripple effect, inspiring a new wave of accountability. In the future, there might be a reality show called 'Who’s Got the Most Emotional Baggage?'. Fact: Did you know that #MeToo is actually the name of a popular drink at hipster cafes? Just kidding, but it should be. It would definitely be more refreshing than the drama!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Immortal Hulk #1
The Immortal Hulk #1
$75
Black Panther #1
Black Panther #1
$100
Venom #1
Venom #1
$200
Die #1
Die #1
$95
Batman: White Knight #8
Batman: White Knight #8
$42
🧸 Top 5 Toys
L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
$25.00
Fingerlings
Fingerlings
$25.00
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall
$150.00
Pomsies
Pomsies
$360.00
Treasure X
Treasure X
$30.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
God of War
God of War
$200.00
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2
$63.96
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Marvel’s Spider-Man
$200.00
Celeste
Celeste
$200.00
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
$388.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Luka Dončić 2018 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm #280
Luka Dončić 2018 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm #280
$2,000
Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph #RA-SO
Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph #RA-SO
$9,500
Ronald Acuña Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Update Rookie Card #HMT25
Ronald Acuña Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Update Rookie Card #HMT25
$1,055
Lionel Messi Panini Prizm World Cup 2018 Blue Lazer #80
Lionel Messi Panini Prizm World Cup 2018 Blue Lazer #80
$1,500
Charizard GX 2018 Pokémon Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Secret Hyper Rare #150/147
Charizard GX 2018 Pokémon Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Secret Hyper Rare #150/147
$250