The Future That Wasn’t: A Look Back At 1924 Predictions In 2024

Ever wonder what folks 100 years ago thought life would be like in 2024? Turns out, their crystal balls were a mix of surprising hits and hilarious misses. Let’s take a look at some predictions from 1924 and see how they stack up to today’s reality.

Toothless Texans?

One columnist believed our eating habits would leave us completely toothless by now. Thankfully, dentists are still gainfully employed, and our pearly whites are hanging in there.

Horses in Zoos

A USC professor thought cars would make horses extinct, leaving them in zoos. While we’ve swapped saddles for steering wheels, horses still roam Texas ranches—and sometimes our streets!

Working from Home

Here’s a prediction they nailed: someone envisioned "wireless possibilities" allowing people to work remotely. Fast forward to 2024, and Zoom meetings from your couch are commonplace.

Life Begins at 75

They guessed life expectancy would hit 100, with 75 feeling like middle age. While we’re not quite there, people are living longer and staying healthier—especially with all that great medical care and medical advancements we've made over the years!

World Peace Through Movies

One filmmaker thought cinema would end all wars. Hollywood’s tried, but we’re still working on that peace thing. It would be nice though...

Women Running the World

A letter predicted women would hold all the top jobs while men stayed home with the kids. Progress has been made, but the full role reversal is still a work in progress.

Flying to Work

They imagined we’d be commuting to work in personal planes. In 2024, we’re still stuck in traffic—but hey, drones are a thing!

Some predictions were wild, others were way ahead of their time. What do you think? Are we living the dream they imagined or something even better?