alt Hacker NewsI think an appreciable number of people upvoting this and reading it or re-reading it may not have noticed why it was submitted today (the date on which the story takes place is tomorrow!).
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ghaff • today at 4:26 AM
I didn't get the link to the current date. But aside from the fact there was no Mars linkage probably my favorite Bradbury short.
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cachius • today at 7:46 AM
> "Today is August 4, 2026," said a second voice from the kitchen ceiling, "in the city of Allendale, California." It repeated the date three times for memory's sake. "Today is Mr. Featherstone's birthday. Today is the anniversary of Tilita's marriage. Insurance is payable, as are the water, gas, and light bills."
SwtCyber • today at 6:38 AM
The future arrived quietly
larodi • today at 6:40 AM
It is now public domain ?
Reminds me of when November 2019 came and went (the date that Blade Runner is set in)