$1,000 INVESTED IN 1981 =
$247,894
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**Lawn Mower Race Causes Chaos in Quiet Suburb** In a scene that would make the Ashford family’s Sunday barbeque look...
In an astonishing turn of events that could only happen in the Great White North, Canadian Mayor Gerald "Moose Whisperer...
In a twist that could only be scripted for a blockbuster movie, a daring bank robbery in 1981 was foiled not by the swif...
In a piping hot twist that could only be described as a slice of culinary history, the world's largest pizza was deliver...
In an extraordinary twist of fate that could only happen in suburban America, a local woman found herself at the center ...
**Robot Vacuum Cleaner Causes Panic in Hotel: Guests Flee as Dust-Busting Drone Goes Rogue!** In a scene straight out o...
In an unprecedented show of feathery solidarity, a plucky parade of ducklings took to the streets of Larkspur, Iowa, Thu...
In a bizarre twist of fate that could only be pulled from the annals of small-town drama, the mayor of Maplewood found h...
In a tale that could only be penned by the universe's quirkiest scriptwriter, a feline furball with a flair for the dram...
In a wild clash of technology and culinary ambition, a hapless man in a sleepy suburb decided to blend beats and batter ...
In a startling twist that could put any farm-to-table story to shame, a local strawberry field in Sunnydale was plunged ...
In a turn of events that could only be described as a cross between a superhero flick and an episode of “America’s F...
In a curious twist of meteorology that had the good folks of Shropshire shaking their umbrellas and scratching their hea...
In a bizarre twist of fate that could only happen in the summer of 1981, a lively Frisbee festival in D.C. spiraled into...
In an unexpected twist of fate that has left both linguists and rodent enthusiasts scratching their heads, an ambitious ...
In a bizarre bid for the record books that no one quite saw coming, 32-year-old Harold "Huey" Henderson made headlines i...
In a scene straight out of a silent film, police were summoned to the bustling streets of Paris in 1981 to break up a ra...
In a bizarre turn of events that could only happen in the quirky town of Peculiar Pines, a local fire station was sent i...
In a culinary coup that’s shaking the very foundations of the dining table, a brilliant inventor has unveiled the late...
In a delightful twist that has neighborhood children chasing their dreams (and cones), a local ice cream truck took a se...
In a tale that sounds plucked from the pages of an animated movie script, 1981 witnessed an astonishing escapade as a pl...
In a dazzling twist that could outshine even the most extravagant night at Studio 54, Chicago residents were left agog l...
In an ambitious attempt to literally sweep insomniacs off their feet, a quirky inventor from Maine has unveiled a ground...
In an unprecedented twist that could only occur in the wild, a rambunctious tiger cub in Chengdu, China, has taken a bre...
In a delightful twist on the mundane, the sleepy village of Quirkshire came alive last Saturday for its annual "Invisibl...
In a dazzling twist of fate that had the citizens of Chicago scratching their heads and reaching for their bright red no...
In a spine-tingling twist worthy of the silver screen, a gathering of local campers in the Whispering Pines forest found...
**Man Discovers ‘Ancient Relic’ is Just Backyard Birdbath!** In what can only be considered the archaeological blun...
In a sensational twist fit for the front pages of the tabloid world, a humble floaty banana made headlines in 1981 as it...
In a spectacle that could only be described as both chaotic and comically brilliant, a group of local thrill-seekers in ...
In a feat that would make even the most dedicated marathon runner question their sanity, local legend and self-proclaime...
In a delightfully bizarre twist at the Annual Buckthorn Festival in Ruralville, USA, local authorities found themselves ...
In a classic case of irony that would make even the best sitcom writers blush, inventor Bob "Sticky" Johnson debuted his...
In a spectacular display of endurance that had onlookers chanting “Jump! Jump!” like caffeinated cheerleaders, the i...
In a feather-ruffling courtroom drama that could only happen in the quirky town of Maplewood, a parrot named Polly found...
In a heartwarming tale that has nothing to do with bacon but everything to do with love, a lost piglet named Petunia fou...
In a move that left onlookers scratching their heads and canine companions barking with intrigue, a clever man in Ontari...
In a bizarre turn of events, underwater juggling has officially submerged into the limelight as the hottest new sport sw...
In a bizarre blend of science and slapstick, local inventor Jim Gigglestone has unveiled what he boldly claims to be the...
In a stunning turn of events that has left locals blinking in disbelief, a synchronized swimming squad inexplicably spla...
In a scene reminiscent of a monty python sketch, the small town of Burbank, California, found itself in an unexpected ba...
In a spud-tacular twist of fate, the annual Potato Peeling Competition held in the quaint town of Spudsville took a turn...
In a dazzling display of engineering absurdity, a bicycle outfitted with square wheels rolled into the hearts—and onto...
In a quiet corner of Cedarville, a hush fell over the local library last Saturday, as over 200 residents converged for w...
In a feline feat that would make even the most seasoned circus performer tip their hat, a mischievous cat named Whiskers...
In a surreal slice of small-town life, the quiet streets of Lettuceburg, USA, were transformed into a bustling epicenter...
**Unexpected Dog Party Shuts Down Neighborhood!** In a bizarre twist straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon, a tiny...
In a spectacular demonstration of backyard ingenuity gone awry, local thrill-seeker and self-proclaimed rocket scientist...
In a plucky showdown that could only be described as a fowl farce, a goose took to the streets of Peoria, Illinois, in w...
In the quaint town of Sunbeam Hollow, gardener extraordinaire Mildred Pratz has taken the crown for the tallest sunflowe...
| Min Wage | $3.17 |
| Home | $50,390.00 |
| Gas | $1.21 |
| Bread | $0.52 |
| Milk | $2.21 |
| Ticket | $2.92 |
| MO | N/A |
| GE | N/A |
| GD | N/A |
| KO | N/A |
| IBM | N/A |
| WMT | N/A |
| AAPL | N/A |