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Keep in mind the hysteria surrounding December 21, 2012? The world was supposedly ending, and plenty of believed it. This perception was primarily based on a misinterpretation of the Mayan calendar, which some thought hinted at an impending world disaster on the mentioned date. Nevertheless, December 21, 2012, arrived, and nothing occurred. The world continued to spin and life went on as regular.

Predictions of the world’s finish have been made for hundreds of years, from floods to fires to comets. However none have come true.

Here’s a checklist of a few of the main failed doomsday predictions:

Maya Apocalypse

On December 21, 2012, the Maya Lengthy Depend calendar accomplished its first cycle. Regardless of the calendar’s steady time monitoring, many misinterpreted this occasion as a harbinger of doom. Fanciful predictions emerged, together with a collision with a fictional planet, photo voltaic flares, and axis realignment. Some even constructed arks and offered survival kits. However the predicted apocalypse by no means got here.

Harold Tenting

Harold Tenting has made a dozen apocalyptic predictions primarily based on his biblical numerology interpretations. In 1992, he wrote “1994?”, forecasting the world’s finish round that 12 months. His most vital prediction was Might 21, 2011, calculated as 7,000 years after the Biblical flood. When nothing occurred, he recalculated and pushed the doomsday date to October 21, 2011, when, once more, nothing occurred.

True Manner

Chief of the True Manner motion, Hon-Ming Chen predicted God would seem on TV in 1988, adopted by his bodily manifestation. In 1989, he foretold huge flooding, satan spirits and even human extinction and mentioned his followers might escape by shopping for spots on “cloud” spaceships. His weird prophecies in the end proved false.

Halley’s Comet

In 1910, as Halley’s Comet approached Earth, fears of destruction and toxic gases unfold globally. Media headlines like “Comet Might Kill All Earth Life, Says Scientist” fueled the panic. Some believed the comet’s tail would wipe out all humanity. A gaggle in Oklahoma tried to sacrifice a virgin to appease the comet, whereas others stockpiled bottled air. Finally, the Earth handed by the comet’s tail with no obvious results.

Millerism

William Miller’s apocalyptic preaching attracted many followers who believed Jesus would come for the second time in 1843. When the prediction failed, William Miller recalculated, setting a brand new date for 1844. His devoted followers anxiously waited, solely to face crushing disappointment.

Joanna Southcott

Joanna Southcott started listening to voices at 42, predicting future occasions like crop failures and famines. In 1813, she proclaimed she would give start to the second messiah at 65, regardless of being a virgin. Her followers eagerly awaited the arrival, nevertheless, Joanna Southcott died earlier than the anticipated start might occur.

Prophet Hen

In 1806, a hen in Leeds, England, appeared to put eggs with “Christ is coming” written on them. Individuals flocked to see the hen, fearing Judgment Day. Nevertheless it was a trick – the proprietor had been writing on the eggs with ink and reinserting them into the hen’s physique.

Nice Hearth Of London

In 1666, many Europeans feared the top of the world, linking the 12 months to the “variety of the Beast” (666). The Nice Hearth of London, which razed a lot of town, appeared to verify these fears. The blaze destroyed 87 church buildings and 13,000 homes, however surprisingly, solely 10 individuals died.

World Flood

In 1524, German mathematician and astrologer Johannes Stoffler predicted a worldwide flood on February 25, saying the planets had aligned beneath Pisces. However regardless of gentle rain, the flood by no means got here.

Montanism

Within the 2nd century, Montanus’ visions led to a Christian break up. He predicted Jesus would return and satisfied many to depart their houses and watch for Jesus in Phrygia (fashionable Turkey). They anticipated the heavenly Jerusalem to descend, however the deity did not materialise. The motion precipitated disruption, with many Christian communities left virtually abandoned.