Did the Mayans come up with the calender that said the world would end on December 31, 2012?
The Mayans believed the grand cycle of evolution will culminate winter solstice, December 21, 2012 AD.
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About Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice occurs on the shortest day of the year, which usually December 20th or 21st. This marks the beginning of winter.
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