18 Predictions About The Future That History Proved Way, Way Wrong

Bad predictions in pop culture age poorly. Despite good intentions, they're often memorialized in print, highlighting the foolishness of trying to predict the future. The Simpsons may make premonitions look easy, but past predictions about the future, like those below, now seem more like jokes than educated guesses. Humans have repeatedly failed to predict the end of the world, yet people still make bold claims. Predictions about home computers and the legacy of great musicians have been way off, providing laughs today. Some predictions, like OJ Simpson as a presidential candidate, seem absurd - similar to a reality show star making it to the White House.