This week I will tell you 20 of the 40 things that will be going on within the next forty years.  You had no idea had I knew such things, huh?  Well, actually these are according to the Smithsonian Magazine.  The accompanying comments will be mine.
1. Sophisticated buildings will be made of mud.  That's ok by me as long as I'm not on the top floor when some kid decides to make a mud pie out of the bottom floor.
2. Coral reefs, a key to marine life, will be devastated.  I so hope I get to snorkel before these beautiful creations are gone forever.  I always thought weapons were the key to marine life.  I declare, I learn something new every day!
3. The "catch of the day" will be jellyfish due to over fishing and pollution.  It'll take a LOT of peanut butter to go with that jellyfish in order for me to try it.
4. Just as cell phones are given away today, electric cars will be free.  You are kidding!  And here I am, stuck with a car payment.
5. People will do business in space to tap new sources of clean energy. Count me in.  I'd LOVE to go to space.  And no, Mr. Yoda of Central, I am NOT spacey enough already.
6. Oyster beds will be "used" to help wolves escape climate change. This is an effort to preserve the wolves’ habitat as long as possible.  Don't ask me more.  Go buy the magazine.
7. Biologists will discover at least 2,000 new mammal species worldwide.  Not to mention the ones they'll discover out in space!  Yes, I believe!  I've seen a UFO!
8. The world's rarest dolphin will become extinct.  Here again, I'd love to swim with that dolphin beforehand.  Wouldn't you?
9. Farmers will join city dwellers to grow fruits and vegetables in tall buildings..."living skyscrapers." You won't ever have to leave your desk for lunch!  Just grab a spinach salad right from the window.
10. The nation will meet the tests and seize the opportunities of the century ahead.  Hmm, I can't help but wonder.
11. Having lost people and industry for years, the heartland will rise again.  I bet they'll make a song about that.
12. The top social problem will be fulfilling the promise of upward mobility.  Honey, the only upward mobility I expect is when I rise on angel wings going to heaven!
13. One out of three U.S. kids will be Latino.  Learning Spanish yet?
14. World War III will begin.  In space.  Ooh, I hope I'm not a CEO up there when that happens!
15. Most Americans fear for the planet's health.  
16. More people will go hungry.
17. In the fight against starvation, an ancient grain called "fonio" will be used.  I think this will be made of crushed up, ancient telephones.
18. Afghanistan risks turmoil for another 40 years.  Is this new information?
19. Glowing squid will lead to new antibiotics.  I can hear Dr. Allen now..."Hear, this shot of squid should clear that right up!"
20. Health workers will eradicate malaria.
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