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In 1960, Mathematicians Predicted that Earth’s Population Would Reach Infinity on a Friday Next Month

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A 2026 article from Nautilus reports that in 1960, mathematicians predicted Earth's population would reach infinity on a Friday next month. The article's sole content is a single sentence stating the prediction did not happen, with no further details on the prediction's content, the specific Friday date, or the mathematical reasoning behind it.

Key points

• In 1960, mathematicians predicted Earth's population would reach infinity on a Friday next month.

Context

The article originates from Nautilus, a publication that does not provide additional background context regarding the 1960 prediction or the subsequent analysis of the claim.

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The evidence consists of a single sentence stating the prediction did not happen. No specific dates, numbers, or names of the mathematicians are provided. The article contains no further details or analysis.

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