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Whether or not you believe that the world will end on December 21st, 2012, it has been near impossible to escape the media blitz surrounding the theory that the pre-columbian Mayans predicted that the world would end in 2012. There is a major motion picture debuting today, numerous TV specials, and even a planned TV series all based on the supposed 2012 apocalypse. Even if you only have a passing interest in the 2012 phenomenon, you should take a look at the incredible chart that Information Is Beautiful has put together that debunks some of the key 2012 “evidence”. They start right at the core of the issue, tackling the mistaken belief that the Mayan calendar ends on December 21st, 2012. They clearly and concisely move through approximately 20 talking points that are favored by many 2012 believers and present clear evidence to dispute them. This is quite possibly the best “quick explanation” of the flaws with the 2012 theories that I have ever seen. It is definitely worth giving up a few minutes to scroll through.

2012: The End Of The Word? [via Boing Boing]