Predictions from the past

[bvibert]

Interesting news paper article from 1911, predicting what life in America would be like today.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/burnred/predictions-of-what-2011-would-be-like-in-a-1911-n-281t

A man or woman unable to walk 10 miles in a stretch will be regarded as a weakling

:lol:

 

[ctenidae]

14 of the 29 have come to pass, and the other 15 just seem stupid, or were basically surpassed instead.

 

[legalskier]

"No mosquitoes nor flies. Insect screens will be unnecessary."

They haven't been in my back yard!

 

[bvibert]

"No mosquitoes nor flies. Insect screens will be unnecessary."

They haven't been in my back yard!

Eliminating all standing bodies of water and filling in swamps is a great idea...

 

[legalskier]

Eliminating all standing bodies of water and filling in swamps is a great idea...

I've tried it all but they just laugh at me.
Hmmm, maybe....