As humanity continues to turn science fiction into reality, a photo from the 1940s has sparked debate, with some claiming it as ‘proof’ of time travel.
The image, taken in 1941, shows a group of children dressed smartly, queuing outside a cinema in Chicago. Among them, one boy appears to be holding what many believe resembles an iPad.
Of course, Apple didn’t release the first iPad until 2010, about 69 years later. Interestingly, the object in his hands has a slightly different finish, leading some to speculate that, if it truly were a tablet, it might even be a later-generation model.
Science continues to turn the impossible into reality. Take, for example, a team of Oxford University scientists who successfully teleported particles of light between two quantum computers. Meanwhile, in Russia, a YouTuber has managed to create a fully retractable lightsaber.
Advancements are also being made in the quest for unlimited clean energy. Scientists are working on an artificial sun using a fusion reactor, harnessing hydrogen isotopes to produce energy. In fact, just one gram of these isotopes can generate the same amount of energy as 11 tonnes of coal.
In short, the brilliant minds of our planet are making science fiction a reality. And while I’m not talking about those bizarre dolphin-related theories, an old photo recently posted on Reddit has reignited the time travel debate.
The image, captured by photographer Edwin Rosskam, offers a glimpse into life during World War II. But what’s really capturing people’s attention is one particular child in the photo, because of what he appears to be holding.
A boy on the far right of the photo has sparked debate, with some convinced he’s holding an iPad, despite the fact that the first iPad wasn’t released until 2010.
Naturally, this has led some Reddit users to one conclusion: time travel.
“iPad-carrying moviegoer, all the way to the right,” one person pointed out, while another boldly claimed the image is “proof of time travel.”
However, not everyone is convinced. Many commenters offered more practical explanations.
“Just getting that early practice pirating films is all. Back in the day of early film, ushers scanned the audience for pens and notepads to prevent bootleg recreations of the movie,” one user joked.
Another offered a more wholesome take: “It’s most likely The Holy Bible. They have their Sunday best on, bless their wee souls. Yes, I definitely think that’s what it is.”
