No one throws old underwear away. Chemical factories buy rayon underwear and turn it into candy!
Science Digest, 1967

Machines produce everything you could ever want, which means you're rich—and so is everyone else!
Time Magazine, 1966

Cleaning's really easy when all your furniture is waterproof, and there's a drain in the middle of the room—just turn on the hose!
Popular Mechanics, 1950

It's easy to take any trip you want—just hop into your very own floating pleasure bubble and you're on your way. Race your friends to see who gets there first!
Amazing Stories, 1946

Forget overnight mail—guided missiles now zip your letters! Your special message goes around the world in just hours.
Arthur Summerfield, United States Postmaster General, 1959

You won't believe this one: The founder of a computer company said no one would want a computer at home!
Ken Olsen, founder of Digital, 1977

Simply turn on the hot water and your plastic plates melt down the drain. (But what happens when you serve up some hot gravy?)
Popular Mechanics, 1950

Everyone eats food made from chemicals. The food is so soft, no one has teeth anymore!
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 1900

When your house can fly, it's easy to live one place and visit another. What a great way for friends to vacation together!
Arthur C. Clarke, Vogue Magazine, 1966

Feeling tired? You can hibernate for months at a time if you want. You can even program your dreams!
Popular Science, 1959