Predictions for the year 2000.

[swestrup]

I love this stuff. Here are 29 Predictions for the year 2000 from the December 1900 Ladies Home Journal. Actually, these are surprisingly accurate.

Comments

[joenotcharles.livejournal.com]

I love how in the first couple, they're right on target until the last sentence, when they suddenly get all wacky. "Taller by one to two inches - longer life span, better santitation and medicine! And everyone will live in the suburbs, but commuting will be WONDERFUL and will only cost a penny!"

[ellenk.livejournal.com]

I suppose back then it ALL sounded wacky.

[taxlady.livejournal.com]

Like the strawberries the size of an apple. Well, I guess it depends on the size of the apple. But, that really wasn't a very good idea. The damned things are tasteless.