Sure, they have accurately and precisely predicted many key world events of the 20th century, as we often discover after the fact. But what about the very clear predictions of the Bible Code or Nostradamus that simply turned out to be way off the mark?
The Bible Code predicted the Orioles would win the World Series this year, and didn’t give any hint as to how Peter Angelos would screw up that esteemed baseball organization.
The Bible Code predicted that the other guy from Bosom Buddies would become a greater show biz success than Tom Hanks.
Nostradamus predicted that the Nasdaq was going to finish this year at 10,000.
Nostradamus predicted that the Can-Am Connection would take the WWF by storm and become the greatest tag team ever.
The Bible Code predicted that the New Coke would catch on in the mid-80s and permanently become Coca Cola’s signature product.
Nostradamus predicted that M.C. Hammer would replace Michael Jackson as the king of pop.
The Bible Code predicted that Michael Jackson would look like a normal human being at the end of all his plastic surgery.
Nostradamus predicted that KFC Original Recipe chicken would yield a cure for male pattern baldness.