FEBRUARY 22, 1985

IT WAS A FRIDAY
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$1,000 INVESTED IN 1985 =
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Min Wage: $3.45
Home: $63,150.00
Gas: $1.19
Bread: $0.60
Milk: $2.46
Ticket: $3.50
Min Wage: $3.45
Home: $63,150.00
Gas: $1.19
Bread: $0.60
Milk: $2.46
Ticket: $3.50
📅 The Context
👽 Weird News
WEIRD NEWS

Squirrel Elected Honorary Mayor in Write-In Campaign

In a stunning twist that has left politicians and animal lovers alike scratching their heads, a notoriously charismatic ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Kangaroo Leads Cops on Downtown Chase

In an uproariously unpredictable turn of events, a four-legged fugitive brought rush hour to a standstill as it bounded ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Banana Peel Theft Crisis Causes Public Slips

In a bizarre twist of fate straight out of a slapstick comedy, the sleepy town of Peelville has been plunged into crisis...

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WEIRD NEWS

Robot Butler Escapes, Found Serving Drinks at Bar

In a shocking turn of events that has local residents whispering into their martinis, a robot butler has allegedly made ...

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WEIRD NEWS

UFO Club Mistakes Weather Balloon for Alien Visitor

In a cosmic twist of irony, the esteemed UFO Enthusiasts of Springfield found themselves in an intergalactic pickle this...

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WEIRD NEWS

Flamingo Hijinks: Lawn Decor Ends Up at City Hall

In a spectacle that could only be described as "Feathered Fun Gone Wild," the sleepy town of Willow Creek was rocked thi...

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WEIRD NEWS

Amateur Wizard Accidentally Turns Neighbor's Hair Blue

In a dazzling display of magical mishaps, a local amateur wizard sent shockwaves through the sleepy suburb of Oakwood wh...

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WEIRD NEWS

Street Named Backwards Confuses Tourists

In a twist that could only happen in a small town, baffled tourists in the quaint village of Chatham were left scratchin...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Creates Invisible Umbrella Prototype

In a dazzling twist of fate straight from the minds of desperate inventors and sci-fi dreamers, local engineer Herbert G...

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WEIRD NEWS

Lost Cat Turns Out to be Tomcat in Neighbor’s Attic

In a purrplexing twist of feline fate, a local cat owner’s frantic search for her missing tabby cat took a turn worthy...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pet Parrot Sings Before Talk Show Audience, Goes Viral

In an uproarious turn of events that has parakeets and people singing with glee, a pint-sized avian sensation took the s...

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WEIRD NEWS

Record Number of Rubber Duck Races Causes River Jam

In a splashy twist that could only happen in 1985, a record number of rubber duck races turned a charming community even...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Tries to Return Broken Toaster, Accidentally Replaces Entire Appliance Store

In an incident that can only be described as a “toast catastrophe,” a hapless man named Jerry Thompson unwittingly t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mob of Sheep Storms Bakery

**Mob of Sheep Storms Bakery: Fleece Meets Flour!** In a culinary caper worthy of the funniest animal antics, a flock o...

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WEIRD NEWS

Boy Finds ‘Fairy Stone’ That Turns Out to Be Antique Marble

In a tale that reads like a page from a fairy tale—but with significantly less pixie dust—an imaginative boy in a sl...

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WEIRD NEWS

Prank Call Leads to Real-Life Pie-Throwing Contest

In a delightfully absurd twist of fate that could only happen in the whimsical world of 1985, a prank call transformed a...

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WEIRD NEWS

Hamster’s Midnight Escape Ends in Heroic Rescue

In a thrilling turn of events straight out of a blockbuster movie, a local hero emerged last Friday night when a feisty ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mystery Hole in Local Park Sparks Alien Invasion Fears

In a bizarre turn of events that has left local residents scratching their heads and frantically checking the night sky,...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Celebrates Centennial by Dressing Everyone as Their Great-Grandparents

In a delightful twist that could only be concocted by a town deep in the throes of nostalgia, the quaint village of Elde...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local Brewery’s Beer-soaked Bread Begets Sudsy Popularity

In a frothy twist of culinary creativity that has left local taste buds tingling, the Sunshine Valley Brewery is raising...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pet Psychic Accurately Predicts Goldfish Election

In a splashy spectacle that made waves across the nation, a local pet psychic named Madame Finella accurately predicted ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Cow Befriends Lawn Mower, Local Farmer Amused

**Cow Befriends Lawn Mower, Local Farmer Amused** In a turn of events that even the most imaginative rural novelist cou...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Tries to BBQ in Blizzard, Sparks National Weather Debate

In a scene that could only be described as a winter wonderland gone rogue, a daring man in Buffalo, New York, sparked a ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Street Performer Crowd Surfs Over Mosh Pit of Pigeons

**Street Performer Crowd Surfs Over Mosh Pit of Pigeons!** In a bizarre spectacle that delighted onlookers and perplexe...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bizarrely Shaped Cloud Resembles National Landmark, Creates Tourist Trap

In a twist of atmospheric fate that could have leaped straight from the pages of a whimsical weather manual, a delightfu...

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WEIRD NEWS

Garden Party Interrupted by Streaking Tortoise

In a scene straight out of a quirky sitcom, the sleepy suburban garden party at the Hendersons' became an uproarious spe...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town’s Annual Cheese Parade Goes Off Without A Wedge

In a cheddary twist of fate, this year’s Annual Cheese Parade in Gouda-ville, USA, went off without a wedge—or a hit...

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WEIRD NEWS

Duck Leads Rescue Mission for Playground’s Stolen Slide

**Duck Leads Rescue Mission for Playground’s Stolen Slide!** In a feathered twist worthy of Hollywood, a local duck n...

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WEIRD NEWS

An Attempt to Set World Record for Longest Domino Chain Fizzles

In a spectacular showdown of balance and bravado, the small town of Stumbleton, USA, came together in 1985 to attempt wh...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pizza Delivery Cat Employed as Pizzeria Mascot

In a groundbreaking decision that has sent shockwaves through the culinary and feline communities alike, Whiskers the ca...

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WEIRD NEWS

Prank Wedding Invitation Actually Weds Couple in Backyard Ceremony

In a shocking twist straight out of a romantic comedy, a playful prank in Peoria, Illinois, turned into a real-life matr...

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WEIRD NEWS

Giant Marshmallow Mystery Freaks Out Campers

In a sweet twist of fate that left campers both thrilled and bewildered, a group of unsuspecting adventurers at Pine Lak...

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WEIRD NEWS

Transient Tiger Sightings Turn Out to be Elaborate Hoax

In a twist that would send gasps rippling through the quaint suburb of Delphia Springs, it turns out the mysterious tige...

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WEIRD NEWS

Broccoli Balloon Parade Unintentionally Launches Early

In a scene reminiscent of a confetti-filled nightmare, the beloved Broccoli Balloon Parade of 1985 was jolted into chaos...

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WEIRD NEWS

Miniature Arcade Gives Pet Rats a Shot at Gaming Glory

In a groundbreaking development that could finally dethrone cats as the reigning kings of the internet, a miniature arca...

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WEIRD NEWS

Donkey Serenades Town, Becomes Viral Sensation

In an utterly unexpected twist of fate, the small town of Shady Creek found itself the epicenter of frenzied media atten...

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WEIRD NEWS

Village Elder Claims Rock N’ Roll Prevents Plant Growth

In a shocking revelation that has left horticulturists scratching their heads, a village elder from the quaint hamlet of...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pranksters Convince Entire Town Guardianship of Imaginary Bridge Troll

In an audacious display of whimsy and mischief, the small town of Whimsyville fell victim this Sunday to a prank of garg...

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WEIRD NEWS

Talking Dog Wins Talent Show, Leaves Crowd Awestruck

In a spectacular twist of fate that has left skeptics scratching their heads and dog lovers rejoicing, a talking dog nam...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bizarre Neighborhood Trend: Decorating Lawns with Spoiled Milk Jugs

In a perplexing twist of suburban creativity, homeowners in the once-serene neighborhood of Larkspur Lane have taken law...

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WEIRD NEWS

Flying Pumpkin Festival Nearly Takes Off

In a quirky twist of fate that could only exist in the charming small town of Bellevue, Indiana, the inaugural Flying Pu...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Mistakes Natural Gas Leak for Ghostly Apparition

In an astounding twist of fate that could rival even the wildest ghost tales, the quaint town of Spooksville, USA, found...

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WEIRD NEWS

High School Marching Band Show Stopped by Streaking Goats

In a spectacular turn of events that left audiences both bewildered and bemused, the renowned Franklin High School March...

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WEIRD NEWS

Adult Ducklings Confused by Elf Costumes

In an absolutely quackers event this past weekend, the sleepy town of Maplewood found itself the victim of an inexplicab...

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WEIRD NEWS

Festival of Odd Sauces Leaves Town in Sauce-Pan-demonium

In a flavor frenzy that could only be described as a saucy spectacle, the annual “Festival of Odd Sauces” took over ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Weather Man Predicts Snow in July, Gets Lucky Surprise

In a move that left meteorologists scratching their heads and summer lovers furiously fanning themselves, Dave “The We...

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WEIRD NEWS

Chemistry Student's Pink Smoke Experiment Goes Viral

In a delightful twist that could only happen in a world of bubbling beakers and boisterous college life, a chemistry stu...

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WEIRD NEWS

Spontaneous Aliens Themed Dance Party in Town Square

**Aliens Invade Local Town Square: Spontaneous Dance Party Goes Galactic!** In a scene plucked straight from a sci-fi m...

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WEIRD NEWS

Locals Organize Annual Underwater Cherry-Pit Spitting Contest

**Underwater Cherry-Pit Spitting Contest Takes the Plunge in Quirky Annual Tradition** In a splashy local tradition tha...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mashed Potato Sculpture Contest Turns Competitive

In a spud-tacular showdown that could only happen in the unassuming town of Taterville, the annual Mashed Potato Sculptu...

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WEIRD NEWS

Extreme Croquet Leads Teens into Wilderness

In a jaw-dropping twist on the classic pastime, American teens took a wild leap into the unknown this past weekend by la...

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🗞️ Front Page News

IN OTHER NEWS...

🎬 Top 10 Movies
📺 Top 10 TV Shows
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
$50
The Dark Knight Returns #1
$50
Secret Wars #8
$150
Albedo Anthropomorphics #2
$300
Love and Rockets #1
$250
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Teddy Ruxpin
$300.00
Care Bears Plush
$250.00
M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)
$250.00
My Buddy Doll
$700.00
Super Powers Collection
$300.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1985 Nike Promo Michael Jordan Rookie Card
$18,000
1985 Topps Mark McGwire USA Baseball Rookie Card #401
$2,000
1985 Garbage Pail Kids Adam Bomb #8a
$189.95
1985 Donruss Shawon Dunston Rated Rookie #43
$150
1985 Star Michael Jordan Rookie Card #101
$480,000
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Mario Bros.
$1,000.00
Duck Hunt
$275.00
Excitebike
$50.00
Choplifter
$80.00
Gauntlet
$50.00
💰 Financial Snapshot

COST OF LIVING

Min Wage $3.45
Home $63,150.00
Gas $1.19
Bread $0.60
Milk $2.46
Ticket $3.50

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