The end of end-of-world prophecy is nigh

The world ends on December 21 – if you were to believe pseudo-scientific readings of the Maya calendar and esoteric magazines.

This content was published on December 20, 2012 - 11:00

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Cults and esoteric experts, scientists and even Maya priests say it’s not true, but some anxious people are calling Swiss telephone hotlines and even buying survival kits. (RSI/SF/RSR/swissinfo.ch)

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