‘Flying Machines are Impossible’ and Other Failed Predictions

Oddee has a round-up of 15 failed predictions about the future, and nearly half of them are travel-related. My favorite comes from a 19th century doctor: “Rail travel at high speed is not possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asphyxia.” (Via Kottke)

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