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'The Simpsons' predicted Richard Branson's space trip in 2014

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17 July, 2021, 01:45 pm
Last modified: 17 July, 2021, 03:59 pm

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'The Simpsons' predicted Richard Branson's space trip in 2014

The Simpsons have successfully predicted a number of things including Donald Trump's presidency, Capitol attack, US VP Kamala Harris' inauguration dress, and many more.

TBS Report
17 July, 2021, 01:45 pm
Last modified: 17 July, 2021, 03:59 pm
The Simpsons' prediction of Richard Branson's space trip. Photo: Collected
The Simpsons' prediction of Richard Branson's space trip. Photo: Collected

"The Simpsons: has done it again and this time their eerie prediction about Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson voyage into space became true.

Branson's journey into the stage was showcased at the animated comedy back in the 15th installment of Season 25, which aired on March 23, 2014, reports Deadline.

The episode was titled 'The War of Art' saw Richard Branson admiring a painting while floating in the interior of a spaceship.

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Before this, The Simpsons has been successful in predicting a number of things including Donald Trump presidency, Capitol attack, US VP Kamala Harris inauguration dress and many more difficult to believe things. 

As for Richard Branson, he went into sub-orbital space nine days prior to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his aerospace manufacturer Blue Origin. 

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