11 Times TV Shows Creepily Predicted The Future

Bin Laden's hiding place, Edward Snowden and the shape of the universe - all predicted by the boob tube...

In the wake of large-scale disasters and world-changing events, it's not uncommon for people to claim that the incidents were predicted long in advance in some way or another. Most frequently, television shows or movies are 'accused' of knowing what was going to happen due to similar plot points or characters. The world of television is often looking to the future for inspiration, which is precisely how Homer Simpson - the least likely of all intrepid scientists - managed to predict the Higgs Boson particle. Science fiction shows have often managed to predict the technology of tomorrow with eerie accuracy, while programs that take a look at how the world might be in a few decades have been a bit too close for comfort. This list takes a look at 11 times television shows managed to creepily predict the future. From the deaths of famous figures to bizarrely specific, prophetic dialogue, you might just join the ranks of the "crazy" conspiracy theorists after reading these entries...

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