OCTOBER 9, 1987

IT WAS A FRIDAY
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$1,000 INVESTED IN 1987 =
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Min Wage: $3.59
Home: $69,530.00
Gas: $1.18
Bread: $0.64
Milk: $2.59
Ticket: $3.79
Min Wage: $3.59
Home: $69,530.00
Gas: $1.18
Bread: $0.64
Milk: $2.59
Ticket: $3.79
๐Ÿ“… The Context
๐Ÿ‘ฝ Weird News
WEIRD NEWS

Guerilla Gardening Effort Transforms Abandoned Lot

In an unprecedented burst of botanical rebellion, an unlikely band of urban green thumbs has turned an abandoned lot in ...

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Tuned-Out Cows Disrupted by Rock Concert

In a bovine breakdown of epic proportion, a pastoral farm in the outskirts of Nashville found its tranquil pastures disr...

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Runaway Balloon Causes Traffic Chaos

A massive helium balloon, decked out like a giant, grinning clown, decided to take its own joyride through the streets o...

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Vending Machine Robbery for Soda Fix

In a bizarre twist that could have only unfolded in an '80s teen comedy, a band of pint-sized bandits turned a suburban ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pet Cat Elected as Mayor

In a startling twist that had political pundits questioning their life choices, Stubbs the cat was catapulted into the r...

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Man Drives to Work in Tiny Car Packed with Clowns

In an unexpected twist at the morning commute, local office worker Harry Pumpernickel rolled into the parking lot of Wid...

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Legally Blind Man's Artistic Prank Fools Gallery

In an art world twist that left critics scratching their heads and patrons chuckling, a legally blind man pulled off an ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Airport Misplaces Entire Baggage Pull, Blames Goblins

In an unprecedented tale of airborne antics, the busy runway of Paxford International Airport became the stage for a biz...

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WEIRD NEWS

Giant Inflatable Duck Causes Lake Panic

In a scene that can only be described as a splash hit, a giant inflatable duck sent shockwaves through the calm waters o...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local Man Harvests 'World's Largest Corn Flake'

Local man Bob Crumble, a self-proclaimed cereal enthusiast from the sleepy town of Chewierville, made headlines this wee...

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WEIRD NEWS

Escaped Zoo Parrot Joins Local Salsa Band

In a vibrantly colorful twist of fate straight out of a Hollywood script, a spirited parrot named Tito has flown the coo...

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WEIRD NEWS

Wild Raccoon Shuts Down Cafeteria

**Wild Raccoon Shuts Down Cafeteria in Hilarious Bedlam** In a scene straight out of a slapstick comedy, a wild racco...

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WEIRD NEWS

DIY Hot Air Balloon Rescue Operation

In a scene straight out of a quaint yet chaotic comedy, an unlikely crew of DIY enthusiasts from the small town of Puddi...

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WEIRD NEWS

Determined Goose Blocks Highway As Revenge

**Determined Goose Blocks Highway as Revenge: Feathered Fury on Full Display!** In a jaw-dropping turn of events that c...

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WEIRD NEWS

Robots Play Chess Against Humans in Public Park

In a stunning display of gears, chips, and cunning strategy, public parks across America transformed into epic battlegro...

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WEIRD NEWS

Peculiar Rain of Frogs Reported

In a bizarre twist of Mother Natureโ€™s sense of humor, residents of Oaklyn, New Jersey, found themselves dodging more t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Communities Rally Around Man With 200 Cats

**Communities Rally Around Man With 200 Cats: Feline Frenzy in Cat-tastic Crisis!** In a whisker-twitching turn of even...

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WEIRD NEWS

Amateur Inventor Creates Early Smartwatch

In a dazzling display of ingenuity straight out of a science fiction novel, an amateur inventor has seemingly skipped th...

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WEIRD NEWS

Ill-Fated Hot Pepper Eating Contest Ends with Fire Drill

In a spicy twist that could only happen in the small town of Firecracker Falls, the annual hot pepper eating contest too...

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WEIRD NEWS

Cow Escapee Leads Police on 'Wild Chase'

In a bovinely extraordinary twist reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster, a turncoat cow named Bessie became the unexpec...

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WEIRD NEWS

World's First 'Unbreakable' Egg Stunt Fails Spectacularly

In a spectacular display of overconfidence, the worldโ€™s first โ€œunbreakableโ€ egg stunt became a scrambled disaster ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Obsessed with UFO Lookalike Water Tower

**Town Obsessed with UFO Lookalike Water Tower!** Residents of the quaint town of Elmsworth, ever the creative nucleus ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Eclectic Cheese Rolling Competition Gains National Attention

In a spectacular display of dairy-fueled camaraderie and competitive spirit, the annual Eclectic Cheese Rolling Competit...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Patents 'Self-Serving' Teapot

In a brewing storm of innovation, a quirky inventor has just stirred the teapot of tradition with his outrageous new cre...

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WEIRD NEWS

Prank War Escalates to 'No-Entry' Swamp Signs

In a delightful twist of local shenanigans, a small town in Arkansas has unwittingly become the battleground for an epic...

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WEIRD NEWS

Postman Rides Ostrich to Deliver Mail

In a bizarre turn of events that could only be described as a feathered fiasco, a postman in a quaint English village to...

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WEIRD NEWS

Synchronized Swimmers Invade Neighborhood Pool

In a splashy turn of events that could only be labeled as a "swim-tastic" phenomenon, the usually serene Maplewood neigh...

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WEIRD NEWS

Flock of Seagulls Steals Bakery Display

**Flock of Seagulls Steals Bakery Display in Daring Daylight Heist!** In a dazzling display of audacity that could put ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Neighborhood Squabble Over Giant Hedge Hedgehog

In a neighborhood where picket fences draw the line between civility and chaos, the residents of Maplewood Lane are embr...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mystery Man Juggles at Red Lights

In a zany twist that could only happen on the bustling streets of 1987, an elusive figure known only as the "Mystery Man...

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WEIRD NEWS

World's Largest Yarn Ball Unravels

**World's Largest Yarn Ball Unravelsโ€”Chaos Knits a New Tale!** In a bizarre twist worthy of the weirdest tabloid head...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local BBQ Honors Legendary Pig Escapologist

In a jaw-dropping spectacle that left the entire town of Pickleton buzzing, the annual BBQ Festival took an unexpected t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Suburban Garden UFO Shapes Mystery

In a bizarre turn of suburban horticulture, residents of Maplewood Lane are scratching their headsโ€”and watering their ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Lawn Gnome Thief Finally Caught

In a delightful turn of events that has residents buzzing like bees around a blooming daffodil patch, the notorious Lawn...

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WEIRD NEWS

Petting Zoo Sheep Take Over Playground

In an astonishing woolly takeover that could only be described as "baa-rilliant," a group of mischievous sheep from the ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pizza Delivery Drone Crashes in Unexpected Spot

In a plot twist that could have rivaled any Saturday morning cartoon, a pizza delivery drone took a nosedive into the mi...

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WEIRD NEWS

Locals Battle Over Landmark Rubber Band Ball

**Locals Battle Over Landmark Rubber Band Ball: Tensions Stretch to New Heights!** In a showdown that would make even t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Offbeat Dance Marathon Raises Eyebrows and Funds

In a whirlwind of sequins, silly socks, and spontaneous shimmying, the city of Charleston was turned upside down last we...

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WEIRD NEWS

Campaign for Left-Handed Cup Holders Gains Traction

In a shocking twist that has left right-handers quaking in their coffee cups, the campaign for left-handed cup holders i...

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WEIRD NEWS

Neighborhood Paints Houses in Funky Patterns

In a colorful twist that has left local residents scratching their heads and reaching for their shades, a group of spiri...

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WEIRD NEWS

Wandering Goat Joins Local Parade

In a wonderfully whimsical twist that left spectators both amused and baffled, a wandering goat took center stage during...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Immortalizes Nincompoop With Statues

**Town Immortalizes Nincompoop with Statues โ€“ Is This a Daring Tribute or Just Plain Foolishness?** In a move that ha...

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WEIRD NEWS

Carrot Enthusiast Overruns Small Town Festival

**Carrot Enthusiast Overruns Small Town Festival: The Orange Invasion of 1987!** In a bizarre twist that could have com...

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WEIRD NEWS

Unlikely Friendship Forms Between Man and Moose

In a tale that sounds like something out of a childrenโ€™s book, a whimsical bond has blossomed between a local man and ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Quirky Lawn Mower Race Sets Record

In a spectacle that can only be described as a grass-roots revolution, Barryville, Arkansas, witnessed an event that tra...

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WEIRD NEWS

Whistling Tournament Attracts International Fans

In a whistle-blowing spectacle that could rival the Super Bowl in sheer enthusiasm, the quaint town of Whistlewood hoste...

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WEIRD NEWS

Quick-Thinking Globetrotter Uses Map as Roof

In a globe-trotting adventure that could only be described as out-of-this-world, a quick-thinking traveler found himself...

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WEIRD NEWS

Treehouse Craftsmanship Leads to Art Award

In a breathtaking twist of fate that could only happen in the heart of suburban America, a group of crafts-loving kids f...

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WEIRD NEWS

Flea Circus Unveils New 'Aquatic' Stunt

In a stunning display of miniature marvels that left audiences buzzing, the Fabulously Flea Circus has unveiled its late...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bagpipe Parade Fills Streets with Big Sound

In an ear-splitting spectacle that would make even the most dedicated audiophile wince, the annual Bagpipe Parade rolled...

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๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Front Page News

IN OTHER NEWS...

๐ŸŽฌ Top 10 Movies
๐Ÿ“บ Top 10 TV Shows
๐Ÿฆธ Top 5 Comics
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #4
$150
Watchmen #12
$150
Daredevil #227
$500
X-Men #221
$125
Justice League #1
$1,500
๐Ÿงธ Top 5 Toys
Teddy Ruxpin
$300.00
Koosh Ball
$75.00
Nerf Football
$900.00
Jenga
$300.00
Pound Puppies
$75.00
โšพ Top 5 Trading Cards
1987 Fleer Michael Jordan #59
$18,100.00
1987 Topps Barry Bonds #320
$1,200
1987 Donruss Greg Maddux Rated Rookie #36
$300
1987 Topps Tiffany Bo Jackson #170
'$170'
1987 Panini Soccer Diego Maradona #82
$250,000
๐ŸŽฎ Top 5 Video Games
The Legend of Zelda
$500.00
Final Fantasy
$150.00
Metal Gear
$299.99
Street Fighter
$185.00
Contra
$200.00
๐Ÿ’ฐ Financial Snapshot

COST OF LIVING

Min Wage $3.59
Home $69,530.00
Gas $1.18
Bread $0.64
Milk $2.59
Ticket $3.79

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