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Baba Vanga
The blind Bulgarian mystic allegedly predicted 9/11, the Chernobyl disaster, and the 2004 tsunami. She was consulted by world leaders and scientists. Her predictions extend to 5079—when the world ends.
1911 - 1996
Bulgaria
10000+ witnesses
Baba Vanga was a blind Bulgarian mystic whose predictions fascinate the world.
The Mystic
According to documented accounts:
Vangelia Gushterova:
- Blinded at age 12 by a tornado
- Claimed this gave her second sight
- Made thousands of predictions
- Consulted by world leaders
- Including Soviet and Bulgarian officials
Famous Predictions
Attributed to her:
- September 11, 2001 attacks
- “Two steel birds” hitting America
- Chernobyl disaster
- The 2004 tsunami
- Global warming
- COVID-19 (“corona”)
Consultation
During her life:
- Thousands visited yearly
- State-sponsored researchers studied her
- Politicians sought advice
- She diagnosed illnesses
- 80% accuracy claimed
Future Predictions
She allegedly foresaw:
- 2023: Earth’s orbit shift
- 2025: Europe depopulation
- 2028: New energy source
- 2076: Communism returns
- 5079: End of the world
Skepticism
Critics note:
- Many predictions are vague
- No verified written records
- Post-hoc attributions
- Confirmation bias
- Political motivations
Legacy
Baba Vanga:
- Remains hugely popular
- Books constantly published
- Cited during every crisis
- House is now a museum
- Bulgaria’s most famous mystic