The Simpsons Uncanny Real-Life Prophesies

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In the 2007 episode "The Simpsons Movie", Marge predicts that Springfield will be destroyed by a meteor. In 2013, a meteor shower caused widespread damage in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

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In the 2008 episode "Homerazzi", Homer becomes a paparazzi photographer. In 2009, the paparazzi industry was rocked by a number of scandals, including the death of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray.

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In the 2009 episode "The Burns and the Bees", Mr. Burns releases a swarm of genetically modified bees that pollinate the crops of Springfield. In 2013, the European Union banned the use of genetically modified crops.

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In the 2010 episode "Loan-a Lisa", Lisa becomes a microfinance lender. In 2013, the World Bank reported that microfinance had helped to lift millions of people out of poverty.

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In the 2011 episode "The Simpsons Fish and Chips Shop", Homer opens a fish and chips shop. In 2012, the fish and chips industry was hit by a number of scandals, including the discovery of horse meat in beef products.

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