10 inventions featured in The Simpsons which became reality

The world's favorite yellow-skinned, four-fingered family has had a special place in our hearts ever since it leapt onto our screens in 1987.

Often ridiculed for outlandish ideas, many have become reality, including auto-correct and the smart watch.

Here, we take a look at 10 examples of inventions prophecised by The Simpsons.