The Simpsons has been on air since 1989. In that time, the program has proved eerily good at predicting future events, and with stunning accuracy. From 9/11 to the Ebola outbreak, the hilarious TV staple has anticipated some of the most momentous, and tragic, incidents in recent history.
Here are ten of the most significant:
1. Polling Booth Glitches In US Presidential Election:
Happened in 2012. Predicted in 2008.
2. The Farmville Phenomenon:
First on Facebook in 2009. Predicted in 1998.
3. The Syrian Uprising:
Formed in 2013. Predicted in 2001.
4. The Horsemeat Scandal:
Happened 2013. Predicted 1997.
5. The Emergence of Skype.
Released 2003. Predicted 1995.
6. Mutant Tomatoes.
Happened 2013. Predicted 1999.
7. Wrecking Ball.
Released 2013. Predicted in 2007.
8. Attack on Siegfried and Roy.
Happened in 2003. Predicted in 1993.
9. 9/11
Happened 2001. Predicted 1997.
10. The Ebola Outbreak:
Happened 2014. Predicted 1997.
