Theories predict end of world in ‘12

Many say that college is the best four (maybe five and hopefully not six) years of your life. Well, that’s good news for me, because many are also saying that the world is going to end in 2012. So that leaves me just enough time to enjoy my college years before we all cease to exist. Yay me.

Many students who believe the world is ending in 2012 may use it as an excuse to slack off. The world is ending in 2012, so why should I bother with papers, tests and homework? I should eat and drink whatever I want and cause as much mayhem as I please, right? However, many of these students would be surprised to discover that there are six theories that support the 2012 dooms day.

Students would also be interested to know that they are not the only ones concerned about the world ending in 2012. According to abcnews.com a simple Google search for “the end of the world in 2012” will come up with 15,000,000 hits, and YouTube has 65,000 videos posted dealing with the subject.

The first theory is based off the fact that the Mayans, an ancient people known for advanced astrological equipment made out of stone, predicted the world to end on December 21, 2012. But how accurate is their prediction? Well, they accurately predicted the lunar cycle, so anything is possible.

The next theory has to do with spikes in radiation being detected from the sun. The spikes are supposed to reach their peak in 2012. Yikes!

Another interesting theory that points to an early doomsday in 2012 is associated with experiments that are taking place in Europe that deal with particle acceleration. Scientists have designed a 17-mile tunnel that smashes atoms together to find out what makes the Earth work the way it does.

This highly advanced piece of technology has frightened many people in the science community. They say the machine has the potential to diminish the earth into the size of a soccer ball. The trials for this experiment are set to take place in 2012.

The Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park has been building up pressure recently. This is known to geologists as a symbol of increasing volcanic activity underground. Many people may not realize that Yellowstone is actually a supervolcano.

History shows that this supervolcano typically erupts every 65,000 years, and we are well overdue for an eruption. The big bang of Yellowstone will produce so much ash that it will block out the sun for up to 15,000 years. Geologists set the most likely date of eruption in 2012.

If you don’t trust science, take the bible for evidence. Theologists have interpreted the bible to state that the final Armageddon, which is essentially the last battle between good and evil, will take place in 2012.

Finally, researchers at Berkley University have predicted that the Earth is due for a major catastrophe, and we are all probably going to die soon. They say that 2012 is their best guess was to when this catastrophe will occur. They have determined that the Earth is well overdue for a major catastrophic event.

So with all that being said, everyone sleep soundly, and enjoy your life until 2012.