These are curious stories, some even funny, which show how the fear of the end has been present for centuries
Throughout history, there have always been predictions that they claimed that the world would end, however – to this day – none of them realized.
Even so, these ideas continue to emerge, feed by fears, religious beliefs, conspiracy theories, and even wrong interpretations of science.
In this text, we will explore six times the world would end… and it is not over.
These are curious stories, some even funny, which show how the fear of the end has been with us for centuries.
6 times they said the world was going to end (and it wasn’t)
1. The end of the world according to the Mayan calendar – 2012
One of the best known predictions the world was going to end in 2012.
According to mistaken interpretations of the Mayan calendar, the planet would cease to exist on December 21 of that year.
Many people believed. Movies on the theme crowded theaters. Theories arose to the hills: collision with an invisible planet, gigantic solar eruptions, dangerous cosmic alignments…
The origin of the confusion was at the end of a 5,125 -year cycle of the Mayan calendar, the so -called Baktun.
But scholars of Mayan culture explained: that did not mean the end of the world, just the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.
As happens when the one year calendar ends and another begins.
2. The Millennium Bug – Turn from 1999 to 2000
Once they said the world was going to end it was at the turn of the millennium.
With the arrival of 2000, there was a widespread fear that computers around the world would fail.
This became known as “Millennium Bug”.
The concern was that the systems did not recognize the year 2000, as many computers used only the last two digits of the year. Thus, “00” could be interpreted as 1900.
This would cause chaos at banks, airports, hospitals and even nuclear plants.
Fear spread quickly. But thanks to the preventive action of experts, almost nothing happened.
3. Year 1666
In 1666, many people thought the world was going to end because of the number 666, known in the Bible as the “beast number.”
The combination with the year generated panic in parts of Europe, especially in England.
Fear increased even more when, that same year, the great fire of London happened. The city was practically destroyed. To many, this seemed to confirm prophecy.
But the fire, though devastating, was not the end of the world. Life continued, and humanity surpassed this fright more.
4. The comet Halley and the 1910 apocalypse
In 1910, the comet Halley passed the earth. So far, that’s fine. The problem is that at that time it was found that its tail contained cyanogen-a toxic gas.
Quickly rumors arose that the world was going to be poisoned.
People panicked. Some bought gas masks. Others made public prayers. There were even those selling “anti-commented tablets.”
In the end, Halley passed, as always, and the world continued to spin. No mass poisoning, no global tragedy.
5. The Fear of Black Mini-Broaches in LHC-2008
When the Great Hallow Color (LHC) was activated in 2008, news emerged that the experiment could create black mini-holes capable of swallowing the earth.
The idea generated so much controversy that scientists had to go public to explain: even though tiny black holes arose, they would disappear instantly. And that’s exactly what happened – if they came into existence.
LHC continues to work to this day and has provided huge advances for science. And the world? Still here.
6. The apocalypse of the prophecy of 1806
In 19th century England, a chicken became famous for a very unusual reason: he lay eggs with the phrase “Christ is coming.” The story spread quickly and caused true dread.
People believed that this was a divine sign that the world was going to end. Many began to prepare for the final judgment. However, they soon found that it was all a scam. The owner of the chicken had written in the egg shells with paint before placing them again on the bird.
This story became known as the “Revelation of the Prophet Chicken” – a classic case of how rumors can gain absurd proportions.
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