Article created by: Greta Jaruševičiūtė

It’s impossible to predict the future. But we do know that history repeats itself, so we can still make educated guesses. And over time, we sometimes find out that those projections proved to be 100% true.

We took a trip to the Aged Like Wine subreddit, which features posts and statements that have only become more and more accurate as time has passed. Below, you'll find some of the community's best posts, so enjoy scrolling through these statements that turned out to be unsettlingly spot on. Keep reading to also find a conversation with the community's founder, and be sure to upvote the posts that you believe aged like fine wine!

#1

There Were Signs

Tweet showing a prediction about employment data manipulation, illustrating a situation aged like wine in hindsight.

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Lil be lil
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4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is BP doing this exact post again?

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    #2

    Took A Little Longer Than Expected, But Here We Are

    Mark Cuban tweet warning Elon about Donald Trump's loyalty, illustrating aged like wine moments of unexpected truths.

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    #3

    This Mad Magazine Skit About Trump From 1992

    Vintage political cartoon from 1992 questioning Donald Trump's financial claims, demonstrating aged like wine humor.

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    #4

    This Quote Was Made More Than A Decade Ago

    Excerpt from The Hill article discussing funding and golf, highlighting people who aged like wine with their surprising statements.

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    #5

    Wow This Was Impressive

    Vintage baseball scene with players and umpire at home plate, showcasing aged like wine moments in sports history.

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    Lil be lil
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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the Native Americans occupy it again before that ever happens!

    #6

    Well Said Stephen King

    Tweet from Stephen King thanking Obama for a sincere and kind speech, showcasing aged like wine wisdom.

    Tweet dated Jan 10, 2017, following Obama’s farewell address.

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    #7

    Probably Not For The Reason They Thought

    Man presenting meme about democracy and fascism, highlighting a point that aged like wine in political discussions.

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    #8

    Rush Paved The Way For Trump!

    Text post criticizing Rush Limbaugh's impact, highlighting how his influence faded and lacked lasting cultural value, aged like wine.

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    Mike Honcho
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best alliteration I've seen in months!

    #9

    Planned Parenthood Appeal, 1982

    Black and white vintage photo of a woman, man, and senator in bed highlighting personal decisions aged like wine.

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    #10

    Some People Don’t Change, This Is From 1930

    Vintage cartoon showing anti-vaccinationists walking off a misinformation cliff into a smallpox pit, symbolizing aged like wine.

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    #11

    Bernie Sanders Interview From 2013

    Red text quote by Bernie Sanders discussing political agenda and funding, illustrating aged like wine moments in hindsight.

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    #12

    Just The Profits Gets Foretold

    Vintage comic depicting war served like a feast while education, sciences, arts, and healthcare sit neglected, aged like wine concept.

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    #13

    From A 1990 Vanity Fair Article On Donald Trump

    Text excerpt from a book page illustrating the phrase about belief and repetition, related to aged like wine concept.

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    #14

    Time Magazine Cover, May 2017

    Surreal illustration blending iconic Russian onion domes with the White House, showcasing aged like wine architectural fusion.

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    #15

    Going Through My Old Meme Folder When…

    Tweet by Dan Harmon humorously recalling history lessons, showcasing aged like wine moments of unexpected accuracy.

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    #16

    What A Telephone Company Executive Said In 1953 About Phones

    Old newspaper clipping predicting the future of telephones, showcasing how technology aged like wine in accuracy.

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    #17

    Satire In 2018. Just Another Day In 2025

    Screenshot of a satirical news article headline from The Onion, illustrating irony aged like wine.

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    #18

    Noam Chomsky: The Republican Party Is The Most Dangerous Organisation "- I Hesitate To Call It A Party -" In Human History

    Text excerpt discussing climate change and political actions as aged like wine insight on long-term consequences.

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    #19

    This Was Supposed To Aged Like Milk, Sadly It Didn't

    Scene from a classic sitcom showing a humorous courtroom moment, highlighting how some things have aged like wine over decades.

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    #20

    Hillary Called It

    Tweet about trust and nuclear weapons paired with news headline on nuclear submarines, illustrating aged like wine moments.

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    #21

    Well, For All His Flaws, Obama And Others Before Him Were Right The Whole Time

    Article excerpt showing a 2011 statement by Barack Obama about Republicans aging like wine in political predictions.

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    #22

    48 Years Ago, This Was Considered An Outrageous Statement. Now, It Is Just An Accurate Description Of Presidential Power

    Portrait of Richard Nixon beside a quote exemplifying aged like wine moments of unexpected truth.

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    #23

    The Onion Strikes Again!

    Mark Zuckerberg speaking at a podium with microphones in front of a crowd, showing aged like wine concept.

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    #24

    70 Years Later…

    Black and white photo of Nikita Khrushchev with a quote about America, highlighting aged like wine moments in history.

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    #25

    This New Yorker Cartoon From 1974

    1974 New Yorker cartoon shows political confrontation highlighting loyalty and constitutional conflict aged like wine concept.

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    #26

    Dude Called It

    Man showing contrasting emotions of sadness then happiness, illustrating a moment that aged like wine with unexpected clarity.

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    #27

    A Prediction Of 2023 From 1923

    Old newspaper clipping imagining life in 2023 with strikes and high egg prices, showing how ideas aged like wine.

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    #28

    Clinton Was Right About Republicans Being Evil Ever Since The 90s!

    Tweet from Hillary Clinton in 2015 about a Republican president nominating Supreme Court justices, aged like wine theme.

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    #29

    This Old Quote From Henry George In 1885 Is As Relevant Now Than Ever

    Black and white portrait of Henry George with a quote about protectionism and insights aged like wine in history.

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    #30

    How Did Conan Know?!?!?

    Two men reacting to a video game scene showing destruction, illustrating aged like wine humor and predictions.

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    #31

    Robert Barron Says An American Pope Won't Be Elected Until It's In Political Decline

    Quote about political decline and America’s global influence from an aged like wine collection of insightful moments.

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    #32

    His Son Should've Listened

    Man in suit and tie standing next to a quote about Iraq, illustrating aged like wine moments of accurate predictions.

    This is a quote from George H W Bush after the 1990 Gulf War, his son later did exactly what he warned against and what he said would happen happened.

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    #33

    Elizabeth Holmes

    Youngest woman billionaire builds bio-tech empire in CBS interview, highlighting blood diagnostics and early skepticism.

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    #34

    Found On A Youtube Video From 2006

    Man speaking in an interview with comments predicting Trump presidency, showing aged like wine moments in hindsight.

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    #35

    "Nothing Can Keep It Out. The Tariff Issue Enters Every American Home." May 22, 1912, US

    Vintage political cartoon showing a family hearing news about tariffs, illustrating aged like wine perspective on issues.

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    #36

    Tech Bros Have A Really Short Memory Span

    Tech meme showing headline about Silicon Valley tech company accidentally inventing the bus, highlighting aged like wine moments.

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    #37

    1975: Anti-American Poster, "They're Having Problems With Their Economy Again" Ron Cobb, United States

    Vintage political cartoon showing a plane casting b**b shadows over farmland symbolizing economy problems aged like wine.

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    #38

    Tesla Stock Went Down, Relevance Went Up

    Cartoon character questioning rising fascism as city burns, illustrating a moment that aged like wine in social commentary.

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    #39

    This Low Effort Meme I Made In The Fall Of 2020

    Man showing happy then shocked expressions illustrating unexpected political prediction, fitting aged like wine concept.

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