Sunday, December 23, 2012
NASA reassures the public that life will continue on after the so-called Mayan apocalypse.
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
In another attempt to debunk widespread belief that the world is coming to an end on Dec. 21, 2012, NASA released a video intended to be aired on Dec. 22—confirming that life on Earth continues on. The four-minute video titled "Why the World Didn't End Yesterday," labels the Dec. 21 so-called Mayan apocalypse as a hoax and explains how the rumors began. Earlier this month, the U.S. Government responded to apocalyptic fears by posting a blog on the USA.gov website to help dispel the rumors. The post touches on how many have been left frightened, especially children, some of whom have contemplated committing suicide because of the doomsday predictions. NASA also published a section on its site that provides answers for commonly asked …
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Mayan calendar predicts the "end" to come today, but at what time? Here's the answer, which may surprise you.
If you're hoping for something eventful to happen to mark the end of the world, as foretold by the Mayan calendar, you may have already missed it. The end of the world was supposed to happen on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at 11:11 UTC, which was 6:11 a.m. for everyone living on the East Coast. What did you do to "celebrate" at the time? Tell us about it in the comments!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Here's what scholars and scientists are saying about the Dec. 21, 2012, Doomsday prophesies, the end of the Mayan calendar and their potential impact.
Don’t make any rash decisions: Experts say 12/21/12 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, despite the plans for "end of days" parties, the Mayan “long count calendar” ending on this date has no real significance, unless you're Mayan. What's 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 stand up to make statements debunking the claims. From professors at Tampa Bay’s New College to the scientific minds at NASA, they’re all …
Tom
8:01 am on Sunday, December 23, 2012
The world did not end because the hoax created 500++ million dollars in revenue. 10's of thousands of believers purchased bunkers, face masks, guns, ammunition and survival kits. The scam worked and will continue as long as people run scared. Fear of social rejection is the best marketing tool for any product sold. more ›