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Originally posted by Mr Mephisto
Picture this...
The average life expectancy in the US is 138.
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Life expectancy at birth is, however, unknown. Genetic manipulation on rats that has extended their lifespan indefinately has been approved for human use, and is currently popular.
Doomsayers are predicting economic and ecological collapse due to overpopulation and projected lack of "retiree consumers" who fuel theworld economy.
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Only 14% of homes in the US don't have a fully immersive 3D entertainment system.
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75% of the homes in the US have a neural induction entertainment centre.
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A three-minute call from Denver to New York City cost $zero; all voice telecommunications in the US are free.
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Replace that with all video and voice communication in the world is free.
I have basically free long distance today.
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The maximum speed limit in most cities is 55mph, but 75mph in Southern California if using cars fitted with driver-assisting computers.
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Try: In Southern California, manual drive cars are illegal within most cities and on all freeways.
Human beings shouldn't be driving cars. We aren't good at it.
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The tallest structure in the world is the Zedong Tower in Beijing. At over 2km tall it is a testament to Chinese engineering..
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The tallest planetary-achored structure in the solar system is the Liftport beanstalk, located in the Pacific Ocean Free State. At 77000 km, it is the tallest such structure by 10000 km.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_elevator
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Sugar costs $0.55/pound. Eggs are $0.25/dozen. Staple foodstuffs are cheaper due to industrial farming techniques. "Natural" or "Organic" foodstuffs have rocketed in price.
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Refined sugar for human consumption is effectively illegal. The last commercial sugar company went out of business due to lawsuits, and no company has tried to sell it for human consumption since. Sugar is typically used as a biofuel source for home bioprocessors.
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The population of the moon is 89.
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The first permanent asteroid belt colony was founded last week.
Ramjet-powered Probes from The Union of African States have sent back photos from Alpha Centuri. The US President has vowed they will land a breeding pair of humans on Alpha Centuri III within the century.
The EU funded Columbus Project has already launched 500 Van Neumann probes.