55 Times “The Simpsons” Predicted the Future, and How Right They Were!

The Invention of the Tomacco Plant – Season 11, Episode 5

The advancement in technology has led to a revolution in agricultural practices, hence why grafting is not uncommon. However, that was not the case in 1999, when a combination of Homer’s imagination and nuclear energy resulted in a new crop known as tomacco.

We can’t even imagine the taste of the plant, and we’re relieved that it was just a cartoon. However, one man, Rob Baur, managed to graft the combination. As “The Simpsons” had predicted, the idea never caught on. After all, who would buy the stinky produce?

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