Dissecting High-Impact Events: From AC/DC's 'Thunderstruck' to Aramco's Record Profits

Released in 1990, 'Thunderstruck' quickly became an anthem for AC/DC fans. Legend has it that Angus Young’s frantic guitar riffs were inspired by a lightning storm he witnessed.

To achieve the iconic sound, the band used a technique called reamping, playing back pre-recorded guitar tracks through loudspeakers in a studio to capture ambient and reverberation effects.

In 2015, the Ashley Madison website, promoting extramarital affairs, suffered a massive data breach. Hackers exposed personal data of millions, citing disapproval of the site's moral ethics as their motive.

The breach had extensive social repercussions. It led to public shaming, marriage breakups, and even was linked to several suicides due to the sensitive nature of the exposed information.

Saudi Aramco, officially the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, reported a record $111 billion profit in 2018, surpassing Apple to become the world's most profitable company.

In December 2019, Aramco achieved the largest initial public offering in history, reaching a market valuation of $1.88 trillion on its first day of trading.

Despite being a fossil fuel giant, Aramco is investing in sustainable energy initiatives. It plans to manage its carbon footprint through carbon capture and storage technologies.