History of Oceania

Why did the world not end in 2012?

The claim that the world would end in 2012 was based on a misinterpretation of the ancient Mayan calendar. The calendar did predict a change of era, but it did not predict the end of the world. The Mayan calendar is cyclical, meaning that it repeats itself over time. The end of one cycle and the beginning of the next does not mean the end of the world.

There are several reasons why the world did not end in 2012:

- The Mayan calendar is not a predictive tool. It is simply a way of measuring time.

- Even if the Mayan calendar did predict the end of the world, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim.

- There are many other possible explanations for the changes that have been observed in the world since 2012. For example, climate change, natural disasters, and political unrest are all factors that can cause significant changes in the world.

The idea that the world will end is a common one. It has been predicted many times throughout history, and each time the world has continued to exist. There is no reason to believe that the world will end in 2012, or any other year for that matter.