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10 Predictions For The Future That Missed The Mark

— June 13, 2014 Comments Off 5560

3. Vacuum Cleaners

nuclear-reaction

In 1955, Alex Lewyt revealed his thoughts about the future of the vacuum cleaner in the New York Times. “Nuclear-powered vacuum cleaners will probably be a reality in 10 years,” the vacuum cleaner company president said. We honestly don’t know whether the man was simply joking or was just plain nuts.

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