AUGUST 12, 1938

IT WAS A FRIDAY
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$1,000 INVESTED IN 1938 =
$7,318,352
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Min Wage: $0.29
Home: $4,300.00
Gas: $0.18
Bread: $0.09
Milk: $0.54
Ticket: $0.29
Min Wage: $0.29
Home: $4,300.00
Gas: $0.18
Bread: $0.09
Milk: $0.54
Ticket: $0.29
📅 The Context
👽 Weird News
WEIRD NEWS

Self-Sailing Boat Returns After Month-Long Hunt for Pineapples

In a voyage that could only be described as one part swashbuckling adventure and two parts absurdity, the self-sailing b...

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Kangaroo Escapes from Circus, Befriends Local Dog

In a jaw-dropping turn of events that has left the quaint town of Wagga Wagga buzzing with excitement, a cheeky kangaroo...

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WEIRD NEWS

Singing Taxi Driver Draws Crowds in New York

**Singing Taxi Driver Draws Crowds in New York: The Big Apple Goes Bananas!** In a city that never sleeps, one taxi dri...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pigeon Delivers Messages for Secret Pen Pal Network

In a feather-ruffling twist straight out of a spy novel, a quaint little village in England has become the epicenter of ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Radio Station's Fake Dramatization Sparks UFO Sighting Panic

In a scene that could have been pulled straight from a sci-fi thriller, the airwaves in America crackled with excitement...

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WEIRD NEWS

Invention of Electric Socks Promises Warm Winter Without Fire

**Invention of Electric Socks Promises Warm Winter Without Fire: Say Goodbye to Frostbite Fashion Faux Pas!** In a shoc...

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WEIRD NEWS

Cat with Extra Toes Declared Good Luck Mascot

In a pawsitively delightful turn of events, a plucky feline from small-town Ohio has clawed its way into the hearts of l...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mysterious 'Hat Bandit' Strikes Again in London

**Mysterious 'Hat Bandit' Strikes Again in London!** In a caper that would make even the most seasoned crooks blush, Lo...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Declares War on Roaming Llama Menace

In an astonishing twist that could only be spun from the headlines of a small-town newspaper, the quaint hamlet of Llama...

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WEIRD NEWS

Boy Genius Builds Robot That Sorts Laundry

In a stunning twist of domestic innovation, a 12-year-old boy genius from Peoria, Illinois, has taken the mundane chore ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Fakes His Own Ghost to Escape Boring Party

In a dazzling display of escapism worthy of a silver screen plot twist, a daring gentleman at a lively soirée in 1938 d...

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WEIRD NEWS

Runaway Rooster Causes Chaos in Country Fair

In a clucking good twist of fate, the Annual Peabody Country Fair descended into delightful chaos this past Saturday whe...

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WEIRD NEWS

Unusual Heatwave Brings Out Buried Ice Cream Stash

**Unusual Heatwave Brings Out Buried Ice Cream Stash: Local Heroes Emerge!** A sweltering heatwave has hit the quaint t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Creates Alarm Clock That Dispenses Coffee

**BREAKING: Rise and Grind Revolutionized with New Coffee-Dispensing Alarm Clock!** In an audacious bid to rescue blear...

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WEIRD NEWS

Unwanted Mustache Comb Becoming Hot Fashion Accessory

**Unwanted Mustache Comb Becoming Hot Fashion Accessory!** In a stunning twist of fate that has left the fashion world ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Woman Finds Long-Lost Cousin Managing Local Zoo

In a twist worthy of a soap opera, a local woman in Springfield discovered her long-lost cousin was none other than the ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Donkey's Unexpected Journey to City Hall

In an astonishing turn of events that has left citizens of Dunston scratching their heads, a plucky donkey named Benny m...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bees on Strike: Honey Shortage Looms Large

**Bees on Strike: Honey Shortage Looms Large!** In a buzzworthy turn of events that has left sweet-toothed citizens cla...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Befriends Stray Turtle and Starts Movement

In a heartwarming twist straight out of a Saturday matinee, a dapper gentleman from Boise, Idaho, has captivated the att...

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WEIRD NEWS

Fish Market Haunted by Record-Breaking Giant Tuna

In a spook-tacular twist that could make even the most seasoned fisherman shudder, the quaint little fish market in Puge...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mechanical Garden Gnome Terrifies Neighbors

In a bizarre twist of suburban life, a charming little hamlet in Midwestern USA has found itself plunged into chaos, all...

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WEIRD NEWS

Squirrel Hoarding Local Election Ballots

In a bizarre twist that has left election officials scratching their heads and voters in stitches, a small town in Penns...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Rallies to Find Elephant Lost in Storm

**Town Rallies to Find Elephant Lost in Storm: A Jumbo Rescue Mission!** In a tale that sounds plucked straight from th...

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WEIRD NEWS

Dog Joins Local Marching Band

In a tail-wagging twist that has left the local community barking with excitement, a sprightly beagle by the name of Fid...

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WEIRD NEWS

Stunt Pilot's Hoodwinked Camels Invade Airfield

In an astonishing turn of events that has left aviation enthusiasts buzzing, a routine exhibition by renowned stunt pilo...

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WEIRD NEWS

Parrot Outsmarts Burglar, Saves the Day

In a plot twist straight out of a movie, a clever parrot has stolen the spotlight—and thwarted a burglary—at a swank...

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WEIRD NEWS

Floating Bed Invention Gives New Meaning to 'Riding the Waves'

In a groundbreaking invention that has most beachgoers salivating, an eccentric inventor has unveiled the “Floating Be...

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WEIRD NEWS

World Record Attempt for Largest Lemonade Stand Foiled by Bears

In a twist straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon, an ambitious group of lemonade-loving optimism in 1938 was thwart...

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WEIRD NEWS

Boy Ties World's Best Bunny Ears - Local Fair Sensation

**Boy Ties World's Best Bunny Ears - Local Fair Sensation!** In an unprecedented twist of hoppy happenings at the annua...

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WEIRD NEWS

Flying Squirrel Circus Star Escapes, Thrills Town

In a dazzling display of acrobatic prowess that left the good folks of Springfield clutching their hats and gasping for ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Couch Mechanic's Emergency Recliner Saves Lives

**Couch Mechanic's Emergency Recliner Saves Lives: A Sit-uation Turned Heroic!** In a twist that could only be scripte...

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WEIRD NEWS

Street Performer's Dancing Cow Becomes Overnight Star

In an astonishing twist of fate fit for the silver screen, a humble street performer in downtown Philadelphia has catapu...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mystery of the Serial Pie Collector Solved

In a delicious twist that has pie lovers and sleuths alike rolling in the aisles, the great mystery of the Serial Pie Co...

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WEIRD NEWS

Dairy Farm Stunned by Cow's Secret Painting Talent

In a sensational twist that has left both art aficionados and dairy lovers alike scratching their heads, a sleepy dairy ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Robotic Shoes Promise a Faster Commute

In a dazzling spectacle that could put any science fiction movie to shame, the year 1938 brought forth a peculiar invent...

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WEIRD NEWS

Parrot's Ringing Imitation Sparks Local Telephone Crisis

In a small town where the sound of chirping birds usually signified peace and tranquility, a feathery little troublemake...

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WEIRD NEWS

Hamster Wins Annual Craftsmanship Fair with Cheese Sculptures

In a twist of furry fate straight out of a fairy tale, a plucky hamster named Charlemagne has left the town of Bumblebro...

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WEIRD NEWS

Duck Becomes Lifeguard at Busy Beach

**Quackers to the Rescue! Splash-tastic Duck Becomes Lifeguard at Busy Beach** In a delightfully feathered twist in lif...

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WEIRD NEWS

Teddy Bear Submarine Sinks in Children's Pool

In a shocking turn of events that has left both teddy bear enthusiasts and young swimmers gasping for air, a homemade su...

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WEIRD NEWS

Radio Station's Cow Milking Contest Spirals Out of Control

In a udderly unexpected turn of events, a cow milking contest hosted by WXYZ Radio spiraled hilariously out of control l...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man's Quest for World's Largest Feather Ends Awkwardly

In an almost fowl twist of fate, a daring gentleman from Kingston, Ontario, found himself embroiled in a chaotic caper a...

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WEIRD NEWS

Amateur Wizard's Wand Causes Bakery Explosion

**Amateur Wizard's Wand Causes Bakery Explosion: Flour Power Gone Awry!** In a spellbinding turn of events that has the...

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WEIRD NEWS

Peculiar Weather Machine Causes Sudden Snow in Summer Carnival

**Peculiar Weather Machine Causes Sudden Snow in Summer Carnival!** In a baffling twist worthy of a Jules Verne novel, ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Claims New Machine Can Predict Future of Sandwiches

**Inventor Claims New Machine Can Predict Future of Sandwiches, Sends Lunch Lovers into a Tizzy!** In a bold proclamati...

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WEIRD NEWS

Jellybean Preservation Society Convenes - Record Attendance

**Jellybean Preservation Society Convenes - Record Attendance!** In an unexpected turn of events that left even the sta...

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WEIRD NEWS

Rare Parrot Breaks Dancing Record at Bird Convention

In an astonishing display of avian artistry, a bold parrot named “Fred Astaire” waltzed his way into the annals of b...

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WEIRD NEWS

Wind-Propelled Bicycle Tour Causes Frenzy

In a whirlwind of pedal-powered excitement, a group of daring cyclists ignited a frenzy in downtown Chicago yesterday as...

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WEIRD NEWS

Backyard Circus Elephant Draws International Audience

In a dazzling display that blends the quaint charm of hometown spirit with the dazzling draw of exotic entertainment, a ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Learns Dog Can't Drive Car the Hard Way

A daring day in Riverside, California, took a turn for the absurd when local man Joe Thompson discovered that his canine...

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WEIRD NEWS

Surprising Discovery: Picnic Ants Won't Touch Mystery Salad

**Surprising Discovery: Picnic Ants Won't Touch Mystery Salad!** In an unprecedented turn of events that has left picni...

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WEIRD NEWS

Misplaced Zookeeper Ends Up Managing Outer Space Exhibit

In a hilarious twist of fate last Tuesday, a hapless zookeeper found himself unintentionally catapulted into the cosmos...

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🗞️ Front Page News

IN OTHER NEWS...

🎬 Top 10 Movies
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Action Comics #1
$8,000
Detective Comics #16
$10,200
Adventure Comics #32
$50,000
Famous Funnies #47
$1,200
The Funnies #12
$42,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Scrabble
$250.00
Märklin Electric Trains
$300.00
Monopoly
$200.00
Tinkertoys
$150.00
Radio Flyer Wagon
$120.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1938 Gum Inc. Horrors of War #1 It's War
$2,500
1938 Churchman's Boxing Personalities Joe Louis
$32,000
1938 Wills's Three Castles Film Stars Clark Gable
$80,000
1938 Player's Cigarettes Film Stars Second Series Charlie Chaplin
$250,000
1938 Gallaher Famous Cricketers Don Bradman
$15,000
💰 Financial Snapshot

COST OF LIVING

Min Wage $0.29
Home $4,300.00
Gas $0.18
Bread $0.09
Milk $0.54
Ticket $0.29

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