DECEMBER 5, 1989

IT WAS A TUESDAY
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$1,000 INVESTED IN 1989 =
$27,868
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Min Wage: $3.73
Home: $75,910.00
Gas: $1.17
Bread: $0.68
Milk: $2.72
Ticket: $4.08
Min Wage: $3.73
Home: $75,910.00
Gas: $1.17
Bread: $0.68
Milk: $2.72
Ticket: $4.08
📅 The Context
👽 Weird News
WEIRD NEWS

Teen's Self-Programming Robot Prank Causes Havoc

**Teen’s Self-Programming Robot Prank Causes Havoc in Small Town!** In a thrilling twist that sounds more like a Holl...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Fakes UFO Landing for April Fool's

*In a twist worthy of the X-Files, a mischievous man from Springfield, USA, decided to prank his unsuspecting neighbors ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Escaped Kangaroo Hops Through European City

In a scene straight out of a zany comedy, an eager kangaroo decided that its life in captivity was just too dull and emb...

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WEIRD NEWS

Robber Returns to Crime Scene with a Costume

In a plot twist straight out of a caper film, a bumbling robber in Fort Lauderdale made headlines in 1989 when he return...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town's Mayor Faces Backlash Over Giant Rubber Duck

In a splashy turn of events that has sent ripples through the quiet town of Quackyville, Mayor Bob "Duck Dynasty" Davids...

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Car Stuck in Tree Baffles Colorado Town

A fender-bender of epic proportions left residents of the quaint Colorado town of Pine Valley scratching their heads and...

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WEIRD NEWS

Techie's Flying Lawn Chair Disrupts Airspace

In a tale fit for the history books—and perhaps a Hollywood script—one audacious tech enthusiast took to the skies i...

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WEIRD NEWS

Cat Leads Police to Hidden Vault

In a tale that could only be described as a meow-velous caper, a sharp-eyed feline in the sleepy town of Glenview, Illin...

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WEIRD NEWS

Teenager Hires Disco for Homework Motivation

In a move that has disco enthusiasts and homework warriors alike shaking their groove thing, 16-year-old Jamie Thompson ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Incomprehensible Art Sells for Thousands

In a jaw-dropping twist that has left art critics and casual observers alike scratching their heads, a piece of artwork ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Parrot Swears at Diplomats During Speech

In a feathery fiasco that could only happen in the realm of international diplomacy, a parrot stole the show—and the h...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bandit Writes Apology Note Mid-Heist

In a remarkable twist that could only be dubbed "Crime with a Conscience," a bumbling bandit found himself writing an ap...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Honors Strange Tradition with Marshmallow Fight

In an event that can only be described as “sweetly ridiculous,” the small town of Fluffington, USA, proudly honored ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mystery Couple Pays Grocery Bills for Dozens

In a bewildering act of benevolence that can only be described as straight out of a modern-day fairy tale, a mystery cou...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Offers UFO Tours with Spaceship Made of Trash

In a bizarre twist that sounds like it was ripped straight from the pages of a sci-fi comic, a West Virginia man has tak...

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WEIRD NEWS

Raccoon Breaks Into Bank's Safety Deposit Vault

In a scene straight out of a comedy heist film, a cunning raccoon has taken the art of bank robbery to a whole new level...

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WEIRD NEWS

Giant Sandcastle Inexplicably Erected Overnight

**Giant Sandcastle Inexplicably Erected Overnight: Local Beach Stunned by Kooky Coastal Conundrum** In a shocking twist...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Creates Edible Coffee Cups

In a groundbreaking brew-haha that has the culinary world buzzing, an inventive mastermind has unveiled a revolutionary ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Goose Captures Public's Heart with Park Adventure

In a feather-ruffling turn of events straight out of a cartoon, a plucky goose in Central Park has soared to fame after ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Woman Wins Lottery, Immediately Starts Cult

**Woman Wins Lottery, Immediately Starts Cult: Jackpot to Jesus!** In an uproarious turn of events that could only be s...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pigeon Recognized for Heroism in Fire Incident

In a feather-ruffling twist of fate straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, a plucky pigeon named Petey has flapped its...

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WEIRD NEWS

Clown Convention Causes Traffic Jam

In a scene straight out of a whimsical film, a gathering of clowns in 1989 turned the city streets into a veritable circ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Tries to Gas Up Camel at Local Station

In an incident that can only be described as a surreal mix of animal husbandry and automotive negligence, a zany man in ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pirate-Themed Flash Mob Confuses Shoppers

In a scene straight out of a swashbuckling saga, shoppers at the local mall were left scratching their heads as a pirate...

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WEIRD NEWS

Squirrel Causes Massive Power Outage

In a nutty turn of events that can only be described as both shocking and, dare we say, acorn-cidental, a frisky squirre...

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WEIRD NEWS

Spontaneous Parade Erupts to Celebrate Odd Weather

In a stunning twist to the dreary winter forecast, residents of the sleepy town of Quirkville, USA, found themselves thr...

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WEIRD NEWS

Vegetable Orchestra Premieres to Rave Reviews

In a groundbreaking fusion of culinary prowess and musical creativity, Vienna played host to the world’s first-ever Ve...

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WEIRD NEWS

Suspicious Package Just Full of Rubber Chickens

In a tale straight out of a slapstick comedy, officials in Eastville were thrown into a frenzy yesterday when a suspicio...

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WEIRD NEWS

Tourist Family Takes Wrong Turn, Ends Up on Stage

In a twist of fate worthy of a Hollywood script, the Smith family from Kansas found themselves not at the scenic Grand C...

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WEIRD NEWS

Vicarious Vacationer Sends Postcards to Himself

**Vicarious Vacationer Sends Postcards to Himself: The Ultimate Staycation!** In an audacious twist on the concept of t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Taxi Driver's Pet Snake Becomes Unlikely Hero

In an urban saga that could only unfold in the gritty underbelly of New York City, a pet snake has snatched the title of...

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WEIRD NEWS

Police Chase Ends with Pie in the Face

In a scene that could only be plucked from the pages of a slapstick comedy, a high-speed police chase turned into an une...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local Magician Arrested for Repeated 'Vanishing Act'

Local Magician Arrested for Repeated 'Vanishing Act' In a twist that even the most skeptical of illusionists couldn’t...

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WEIRD NEWS

Giant Inflatables Take Over City Square

**Giant Inflatables Take Over City Square: Bouncy Bonanza or Ballooning Blunder?** In a scene reminiscent of a whimsica...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Sues After Fortune Cookie Predicts Divorce

In a bizarre twist that could only happen in a fortune cookie, a California man is taking legal action against his favor...

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WEIRD NEWS

Duckling Parade Brings Traffic to Halt

**Duckling Parade Brings Traffic to Halt: Feathers Fly and Drivers Fume in Quackers Conundrum!** In a delightful showdo...

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WEIRD NEWS

Youth Orchestra Plays Only Untuned Instruments

In a bizarre twist of fate that may have baffled Beethoven himself, the Clamor Valley Youth Orchestra took to the stage ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Cows Block Highway in 'Moo-ving' Protest

In an udderly bizarre turn of events, a herd of feisty cows turned a sleepy highway into a bovine battleground on May 12...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Designs Self-Drying Umbrella

In a dazzling display of ingenuity that has left the fashion world and meteorologists alike scratching their heads, a ma...

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WEIRD NEWS

Officer's Dance Challenge Video Goes Viral

In a turn of events that could only be described as the dance-off of the decade, Officer Rick “Two Left Feet” Johnso...

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WEIRD NEWS

Celebrity Endorses Imaginary Product as a Prank

In a jaw-dropping twist that had the entire entertainment industry buzzing, beloved movie star and notorious prankster, ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Garbage Day Mix-Up Results in Cake Delivery

In an improbable twist of fate that could only happen in the whimsical town of Maplewood, residents found themselves cau...

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WEIRD NEWS

Theme Park Attraction Terrifies Due to Malfunction

**Theme Park Attraction Terrifies Due to Malfunction: Roller Coaster Now a Misguided Thrill Ride!** In what may very w...

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WEIRD NEWS

Missing Penguins Found in Roadside Motel

In a jaw-dropping twist straight out of a slapstick comedy, a clutch of missing penguins has been discovered waddling ab...

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WEIRD NEWS

Elaborate Prank Turns Lawn into Spaghetti Farm

In a culinary caper that left a sleepy suburban neighborhood shaken to its core, an elaborate prank turned an ordinary l...

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WEIRD NEWS

Fake Currency Distribution Leads to Town's Befuddlement

In a baffling twist that has left the small town of Fiddlesticks, USA, scratching its collective head, a rogue band of p...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bear Wanders Into Shopping Center During Sale Event

In a shocking turn of events that could have easily been mistaken for a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster, a bear strol...

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WEIRD NEWS

Art Heist Foiled by Overzealous Museum Guard

In a sensational twist fit for the silver screen, a brazen art heist in 1989 was thwarted by none other than a singularl...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local Dog Crowned 'Mayor' in Small Town

In a zany twist that has left political pundits scratching their heads and local voters barking with joy, a shaggy golde...

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WEIRD NEWS

New Ice Cream Flavor Contains Actual Bacon

In a shocking twist most thought only the realm of culinary fantasies could conjure, a daring ice cream company in 1989 ...

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🗞️ Front Page News

IN OTHER NEWS...

🎬 Top 10 Movies
📺 Top 10 TV Shows
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Sandman #1
$300
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #1
$35.00
The New Warriors #1
$50
Amazing Spider-Man #316
$30
The Punisher War Journal #7
$40
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Game Boy
$540.00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
$300.00
Polly Pocket
$150.00
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
$300.00
Ghostbusters Proton Pack
$300.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card
$2,726
Michael Jordan Hoops Card
$250,000
Barry Sanders Rookie Card
$6,000
Randy Johnson Rookie Card (Marlboro Ad)
$70.00
John Stockton Hoops Rookie Card
$500
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Tetris
$200.00
SimCity
$10.77
Prince of Persia
$150.00
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
$781.00
Golden Axe
$200.00
💰 Financial Snapshot

COST OF LIVING

Min Wage $3.73
Home $75,910.00
Gas $1.17
Bread $0.68
Milk $2.72
Ticket $4.08

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