The Mayan Calendar
In 2012, many people believed that the world would come to an end. This belief was based on the Mayan calendar, which ended on December 21st, 2012. The Mayan civilization was known for their advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics. They created a calendar that was more accurate than the one used in Europe at the time.
The Mayan calendar is a complex system that includes three different calendars: the Tzolk'in, the Haab', and the Long Count. The Long Count calendar is the one that ends in 2012. It consists of cycles of 144,000 days, which is equivalent to 394 years. The end of the Long Count cycle was seen by some as a sign of the end of the world.
Theories About The End Of The World
There were many theories about how the world would end in 2012. Some believed that a massive solar flare would hit the Earth, causing widespread destruction. Others thought that a planet called Nibiru would collide with Earth. Some even believed that the alignment of the planets would cause the Earth's gravitational pull to shift, resulting in catastrophic natural disasters.
Despite these theories, there was no scientific evidence to support them. NASA, the US space agency, stated that there was no danger of the world ending in 2012. They explained that the Mayan calendar was simply starting a new cycle, similar to how a calendar year ends on December 31st and starts again on January 1st.
Other Doomsday Predictions
The belief that the world will end is not new. Throughout history, there have been many doomsday predictions that have not come true. In the year 999, many people thought that the world would end with the arrival of the new millennium. In 2011, a Christian radio host predicted that the world would end on May 21st of that year.
Despite these predictions, the world has continued to exist. This is not to say that there are no real threats to the world. Climate change, nuclear war, and pandemics are all real dangers that we must address. However, predicting the end of the world based on a calendar or a prophecy is not a reliable way to prepare for these threats.
Conclusion
The world did not end in 2012. The Mayan calendar simply started a new cycle, and life on Earth continued as usual. While it is important to prepare for real threats to our planet, we should not be distracted by doomsday predictions that have no scientific basis. Instead, we should focus on addressing the challenges that we face and working together to create a better future for ourselves and future generations.