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It's time to get ready for the End of the World on May 21! This day has been around for centuries, and it is rooted in a variety of religious beliefs from around the world. The end of the world has been predicted multiple times throughout history, but so far none of them have come true. This day is an opportunity to reflect on life, enjoy some time with friends and family, and embrace whatever lies ahead. So make sure you don't miss out on this special day – it might be your last chance to experience something extraordinary!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>66-70</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Destruction of the Second Temple</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire ended in 70 AD with the destruction of the Second Temple, a significant apocalyptic event in Jewish history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Millenium Apocalypse Fear</div><div class='timeline-text'>Many Christian groups in Europe feared the apocalypse at the turn of the first millennium in 999/1000 AD.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1524</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Great Flood of London</div><div class='timeline-text'>20,000 Londoners left their homes and sought high ground due to a predicted second Great Flood, which never occurred.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1844</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Great Disappointment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Millerite movement predicted the end of the world on October 22, but when it did not occur, the day was referred to as the "Great Disappointment".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Harold Camping's Prediction</div><div class='timeline-text'>American Christian radio host Harold Camping predicted the Rapture and end of the world to be on May 21, now marked as the day of this holiday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mayan Calendar's End Date</div><div class='timeline-text'>The end of the Mayan calendar's 5,126 year-long cycle led to widespread speculation and fear of the world’s end on December 21, 2012.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Party in the streets</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and have a street party with music, food, and drinks to celebrate the end of the world as we know it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write your last will and testament</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write your last will and testament to make sure all of your possessions are taken care of in case you don't make it through the end of the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a road trip</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pack up your car and take a road trip to see some of the places you've always wanted to go before the world comes to an end.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Say goodbye to loved ones</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to say goodbye to your loved ones, tell them how much you love them and how much they mean to you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a bucket list</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a bucket list of all the things you want to do before the world ends, and then go out and do them.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It gives us an excuse to spend time with family and friends</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>While it may sound pessimistic, the idea of the world ending gives us a grand opportunity to get together and enjoy each other's company one last time. Whether you're having a backyard BBQ or a fancy dinner, making memories with people you care about is something that will never go out of style!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It allows us to take risks</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sometimes, life can be so full of routine that we forget how liberating it can be to just let go. The end of the world presents a unique chance for people to do things they've always wanted to do such as skydiving or traveling around the world - all without any consequences!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It is a great reminder to live in the moment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The end of the world doesn't have to be viewed as a negative experience - it can actually make us appreciate the little moments in life more. It can remind us that every day should be seized with joy and gratitude instead of dwelling on things that don't really matter in the long run.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The concept of the world's end is present in many cultures and religions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Major religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, as well as various indigenous traditions, all feature prophecies or teachings about the culmination of world events or an end of the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>End of the world predictions have often led to societal change and reform movements</h3><p class='facts-content'>The belief in an impending end of the world has historically triggered various social phenomena, including the rise of new religious movements, mass pilgrimages, and moral reform campaigns.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Modern science presents its own versions of potential world-ending scenarios</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some projected threats range from catastrophic climate change and nuclear war to asteroid impacts and eventual heat death of the universe.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>May 21 is one of numerous dates claimed as the end of the world by Harold Camping</h3><p class='facts-content'>Broadcasting his predictions worldwide through the Family Radio Network, Camping famously made multiple predictions for the end of the world, including one for May 21, 1988, and another for September 6, 1994, before settling on May 21, 2011.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most end of the world predictions are based on interpretations of religious texts</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many eschatological predictions are rooted in interpretations of texts like the Bible's Book of Revelation, the Islamic Hadiths, or the Hindu Puranas, with their prophetic imagery offering much scope for interpretation and speculation.</p></div></div>
The End of the World is celebrated on May 21 every year. In 2024, the End of the World will occur on a Tuesday.
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