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We often hear about things that aged like milk and turned sour, to say the least. Think of statements like “Man won’t fly for a million years,” made by The New York Times in 1903 just a few days before the Wright Brothers invented the first plane, or Google advertising itself as “a pure search engine with no links to sponsors, no news feed, no portal litter, no ads, and no weather” in 1999. Read on for more disastrously wrong examples of things that turned sour in our previous post right here.

But this time we’re looking at the opposite examples that stood strong against the test of time and proved they were 100% right. Thanks to the miscellaneous corner of Reddit r/AgedLikeWine, we have some brilliant posts ready below.

Upvote your favorites, and be sure to add something you think has aged beautifully in the comment section below!

#1

Damn He Called It

Damn He Called It

Hundreds of love letters between two gay WWII soldiers were discovered and sold to a museum. One of them said, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if all our letters could be published in the future in a more enlightened time. Then all the world could see how in love we are." They are now being made into a book. 

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We Haven't Matured In A Century

We Haven't Matured In A Century

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Don’t Go

Don’t Go

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And all everyone said was that she was on drugs..... She was probably *on* drugs, but she was still right.

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Some things never change for me. The fear of spiders, my love for coke zero, and my distaste for raisins. Do whatever - hide them in a sponge cake, try persuading me they’re the same as grapes, now as an adult, I have come to terms that there’s close to 0 chance I’ll start eating them.

Just like my personal preferences, many other things have stood the test of time and proved to be relevant to this day. A great example is books. Since their invention in the 1450s, books have been filling up the shelves of our homes with stories of adventure and exploration. Think of the classics like In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust and Ulysses by James Joyce, they still keep captivating our imagination more than a hundred years later.

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#4

He Called It 6 Years Ahead Of Time

He Called It 6 Years Ahead Of Time

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Ricky Gervais In 2016

Ricky Gervais In 2016

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, and when he finally got the job he proposed to use disinfectant in your veins against Covid-19... Maybe a correlation?

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Some books not only stood the test of time, they actually proved to be even more valuable today than they initially were. Take the first edition of William Faulkner’s The Marble Faun, for example, which is now on sale for $125,000. The seller Peter L. Stern & Co. presents the book as the “First Edition of the author’s first book. Original paper-covered boards with spine and cover labels; about fine in the rare dust jacket with tiny chips at the extremities and only very minor wear; in a custom cloth slipcase.”

#8

Johnny Depp Called This One From The Second Pirates Movie

Johnny Depp Called This One From The Second Pirates Movie

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I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

I Love It When A Plan Comes Together

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Moreover, first editions that include personal dedications, signatures, customizations, and other rare artifacts can even double the price. Condition is another key factor that influences book value. A beat-up old book that is falling apart will have little value. Scarcity also influences value. For example, for hardcover books published from the 20th century onwards, the presence of a dust jacket and its condition also greatly affect value.

#10

Batman Setting The Trend 8 Years Early

Batman Setting The Trend 8 Years Early

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Dan Buczynski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you can't listen to doctors and disease specialists, for the love of Gotham listen to BAT F**KING MAN

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#11

This Aged Well In The Worst Way Possible

This Aged Well In The Worst Way Possible

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The saddest part is, many of the children whose lives were saved by the Polio vaccine and the March of Dimes are still alive and should bloody well know better...

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#12

Bill Gates' Response In R/Iama Question

Bill Gates' Response In R/Iama Question

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Guy Beats Cancer

Guy Beats Cancer

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate it when people say this. I've beaten cancer! Like it was something you did which made you "win" against the disease. It implies that people like my wife, who died on 8th September 2021 (yes, a couple of weeks ago) aged 60 somehow failed to fight hard enough. It's not a fight, certainly not one that YOU can "win" and then claim some kind of credit for. I miss her horribly and was there at the end. I know that anything she could have done to "fight" it , she did. Daniel was lucky to have developed a form that his doctors could treat, and certainly deserves no credit for the end result. I'm grateful for all you Pandas though, you keep me smiling. RIP Julie (1960-2021) the love of my life.

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#16

Somewhat Predictable But Still Hilarious

Somewhat Predictable But Still Hilarious

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The election was rigged... unless our guy wins, in which case it was 100% fair and secure :)

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#17

Hands Up Who Owes This Girl An Apology

Hands Up Who Owes This Girl An Apology

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl…she transitioned recently :) ❤️ 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

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#18

When We All Have Pocket Telephones (Daily Mirror, 1923)

When We All Have Pocket Telephones (Daily Mirror, 1923)

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jammer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If only they’d invented a ”Do not disturb” button on the phone, or some way to shut off notifications. /s

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#19

Simpsons At It Again

Simpsons At It Again

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't his son a massive anti-vaxer spreading lies on Tik Tok about the pandemic.

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#22

This And Hundreds Other Similar Quotes

This And Hundreds Other Similar Quotes

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This Guy Got The Name Of Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom’s Newborn Daughter Spot On

This Guy Got The Name Of Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom’s Newborn Daughter Spot On

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#24

I Don’t Like Him But He’s Right

I Don’t Like Him But He’s Right

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When is Bernie wrong? He was robbed. Literally robbed. That man deserved to be president more than anybody I know. I didn't support him but I would if he ran again. That man walks the walk.

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#28

An Article By The Onion In 2014

An Article By The Onion In 2014

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#29

I Was Browsing Through The Top Posts Of R/Askreddit And Then I Saw This

I Was Browsing Through The Top Posts Of R/Askreddit And Then I Saw This

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#30

Anyone Else Remember Drawn Together?

Anyone Else Remember Drawn Together?

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#32

This Youtube Comment On A Billie Eilish Video

This Youtube Comment On A Billie Eilish Video

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Human sexuality is complex, it’s the confining labels that are unnecessary

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#33

Exactly 2 Years Ago

Exactly 2 Years Ago

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This Is From The Times Of 2009 H1n1 Pandemic

This Is From The Times Of 2009 H1n1 Pandemic

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Until vaccines are available, then just get a vaccine. Also, masks matter more indoors than outside.

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#35

It's Perfect

It's Perfect

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X Æ A-12

X Æ A-12

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Be On The Lookout For The Fly In Another 4 Years

Be On The Lookout For The Fly In Another 4 Years

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#38

Who’s Gonna Tell Him...

Who’s Gonna Tell Him...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think even this guy didn't figure they would try to overthrow our government and smear their own poop on our Capitol walls. Trump trash are literally the worst part of our country. They do not represent Americans in any way.

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#39

Corona Beer Shares Dived 8% This Week Amid Fears Of Getting Corona Virus From Drinking It

Corona Beer Shares Dived 8% This Week Amid Fears Of Getting Corona Virus From Drinking It

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No they didn't, this was all based on a single study by one PR company who just wanted to create a click bait article and it worked. This is how misinformation shapes society.

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#40

Aged Like A Million Dollar Wine

Aged Like A Million Dollar Wine

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one just makes me sad, because there are people being murdered right now for working with the American military and we did not keep our promises. Again.

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