$1,000 INVESTED IN 1983 =
$146,349
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In a quirky twist on the classic ant farm, a daring woman from Peoria, Illinois, has taken the world of entomology by st...
In a cosmic caper that could only be pulled straight from the plot of a B-list sci-fi film, a man in 1983 attempted to p...
In a move that left all of us questioning the seriousness of politics, a charismatic goat named "Billy" has triumphantly...
In an astounding turn of events that could only be penned in the pages of a tabloid, a would-be burglar met his match in...
In an unprecedented move that could only be described as a Plunge into the Roller Puddle of Ridiculousness, the quaint t...
**Revolutionary Relief: The Automatic Toilet Seat Warmer Has Arrived!** In a world where bathroom breaks are often more...
In what can only be described as the most comical heist of the year, a would-be bank robber in 1983 attempted to make a ...
In a jaw-dropping spectacle that has dog lovers and grocery shoppers alike scratching their heads, a rambunctious canine...
In a surprising twist that could make even the addled minds of conspiracy theorists raise an eyebrow, business leaders i...
In a move that has left local farmers scratching their heads and animal enthusiasts chuckling, a group of mischievous pr...
In a feat of collective sloth that left local citizens both bemused and bemirthful, the sleepy hamlet of Townhold hosted...
**SUNSHINE TO SHADOW: THE SOLAR-POWERED UMBRELLA IS HERE!** In an extraordinary twist of innovation that’s sending fa...
In an egg-splitting twist of fate, a rebellious chicken sparked one of the most bewildering power outages in history, le...
In a delightful twist that can only be described as a glaze-covered miracle, a local library in Des Moines has accepted ...
In a stunning turn of events that could easily be mistaken for a scene out of a sci-fi thriller, an untraceable voice co...
In a scene that could only be described as a “hare-raising” spectacle, a wayward kangaroo made a break for freedom f...
In an unprecedented turn of events, a snowstorm collided head-on with the highly anticipated Annual Ice Cream Festival, ...
In a fashion twist that could only be conceived in the glorious era of the 1980s, a flamboyant inventor has taken the wo...
In what can only be described as the most "a-peeling" event of the decade, a daring fashion show unfurled in downtown Ne...
In a bizarre twist on nature’s own sense of humor, a cow in a small Louisiana town found herself entangled in an unexp...
**Local Man Trains Squirrel Army to Plunder Neighborhood** In a stunning display of creativity that would make even th...
In a plot twist that could only be described as a scene straight out of a slapstick comedy, a band of bumbling robbers a...
In a flurry of feathers and an unexpected thirst for lager, a well-dressed penguin waddled into McDuffy's Tavern yesterd...
**BREAKING: Union Proposes Paid Recess for Grown-Ups—Hilarity Ensues!** In a groundbreaking move that has both worker...
In a sensational twist that has bell-ringing enthusiasts buzzing, 1983 has ushered in an epoch of home sweetness with th...
In a buzz-worthy turn of events, a group of intrepid bees has claimedtheir residence in a sprawling abandoned mansion in...
In a stunning twist that could only happen in the heart of America, a troop of Boy Scouts from Lakewood, Illinois, made ...
In an extraordinary display of feline audacity, a stray cat made waves this week by completing a remarkable swim across ...
In a move that could only be described as music to our ears—if those ears have been bombarded with blaring car horns...
**NYC Subway Slithery Surprise: Horsepower Meets Hiss-teria in Underground Panic!** It was an ordinary day for New York...
In a stunning twist that could've been lifted straight from a Hollywood script, a prank call in 1983 has blown the lid o...
BREAKING NEWS: In a groundbreaking culinary coup that has left takeout lovers drooling and environmentalists cheering, t...
In a tale that could only unfold in the heart of suburbia, a local man’s dreams of reaching the stars were grounded—...
In an unprecedented clash of horsepower and human conditioning, the annual "Men vs. Antique Automobiles" race unfolded l...
In a brazen bid to capture the hearts (and stomachs) of a notoriously underrepresented demographic, a quirky diner in Ke...
**Say It Loud, Say It Proud: Man Proposes Over City Billboard!** In a dazzling display of love that could rival a Holly...
In an unprecedented turn of events that could only happen in the Jurassic-themed suburbs of Springfield, a simple birthd...
**BREAKING: The Future of Relaxation Is in Your Pocket! 1983 Sees the Launch of Pocket-Sized Sauna!** In an era when la...
**Massive Lettuce Stuns Family, Unleashes Garden Gnome Jealousy!** In a shocking turn of events that has left local gar...
In a sensational display of seemingly futile talent, a daring daredevil from the sleepy town of Whimsical Springs has ca...
In a bizarre twist that could only happen in the '80s, a suburban improv group in Springfield, Illinois, accidentally sp...
In an event that could only be described as a buoyant blend of ingenuity and eccentricity, the "Floating Furniture Festi...
In a purr-fectly surreal twist on traditional nuptials, a couple in Boise, Idaho, turned their wedding into a feline ext...
In a wool-abridging delight on a sunny Sunday afternoon in 1983, the quaint town of Bleatville boldly declared an offici...
In a bold stroke of home improvement that has left neighbors skidding to a halt, a daring man from Maplewood, New Jersey...
In a dazzling turn of innovation that surely had Alexander Graham Bell shaking in his grave, a quirky inventor from New ...
In a move that’s sure to rock the socks off the ’80s, the latest trend in nightlife has arrived in full, neon glory:...
In a pie-tastrophe of epic proportions, the small town of Flakyville found itself in a crusty predicament this week as a...
In an astounding twist that could only be described as a scene straight out of a whimsical movie, a giraffe strolled int...
| Min Wage | $3.31 |
| Home | $56,770.00 |
| Gas | $1.20 |
| Bread | $0.56 |
| Milk | $2.34 |
| Ticket | $3.21 |
| MO | N/A |
| GE | N/A |
| GD | N/A |
| KO | N/A |
| IBM | N/A |
| WMT | N/A |
| AAPL | N/A |