Is Today the End of the World? Scholars, NASA Say No
What experts say about Doomsday prophesies, the end of the Mayan calendar and their potential impact on Rockville.
Don’t make any rash decisions: Experts say today is going to be just another typical winter solstice. Killer solar flares aren’t expected. Another planet isn’t on a collision course with ours. And the Mayan “long count calendar” ending on this date has no real significance—they had to end it somewhere! What is All the Fuss About? There are a number of theories and predictions that call for earth’s demise on Dec. 21, 2012. They include: What are the Experts Saying? The intrigue created by multiple end-of-the-world predictions has made many scholars and even NASA make statements debunking the claims. From professors at Tampa Bay’s own New College to the scientific minds at NASA, they’re all saying the same thing: Go ahead and wrap those …
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Sean R. Sedam
12:25 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
Well, it's the end of the work week as we know it. I feel fine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY more ›