It seems like every few years, someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. The latest apocalyptic craze places Earth's final day on Dec. 21, 2012 -- the end of the Great Cycle in the Mayan calendar.
But why? Why do people continue to predict the end of the world, and why do others insist on believing them? Whatever the case, you're sure to enjoy our list of 10 doomsday prophecies, including:
- The Seekers, Dec. 24, 1955
- Harold Camping, May 21, 2011
- Large Hadron Collider, 2009-2012
Full list at HowStuffWorks.com.
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