2002’s results
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002 | 8:48 a.m.
A few of last year's predictions from Las Vegas psychics included:
"Will Smith (star of 'Ali') has the best chance to win an Oscar." (Denzel Washington won the Best Actor Oscar)
Robert Goulet (who closed his show at The Venetian after losing money in 2001) ... will build (his career) back up. (He is touring in "South Pacific".)
President George W. Bush's popularity will continue this year. (Right.)
There will be peace in the Middle East. (Wrong.)
There will be more terrorism overseas than in the United States. (Right.)
Scientists will make a breakthrough in the treatment of AIDS. (Wrong.)
Osama bin Laden isn't where they are looking for him. (Right.)
Computer technology will come to Vegas and help diversify the economy. (Wrong.)
An alternative source for fuel will be developed. (Wrong.)
Scientists will create an artificial eye that will enable blind people to see. (Wrong.)
A well-known entertainer will run for political office, a large male. (Wrong.)
Henry Kissinger may be seriously injured in a Middle East blast. (Wrong.)
Pakistan will go to war. (Wrong.)
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