Asawin Suebsaeng, writing for Mother Jones:
Lately, you’ve probably heard rumors that the world will end on December 21, 2012. You’ve probably brushed them aside as piffle on par with theories about Barack Obama being a lizard overlord. Yet, polling data shows that 12 percent of Americans believe the end is indeed upon us, while 14 percent of people worldwide think Earth will be a goner in their lifetime.
After reading Suebsaeng’s exhaustive guide, introduce yourself to some of the people who comprise the 14% of worldwide believers.