Doomsday Prophecies Made Throughout Years

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Doomsday predictions, from religious visions to computer glitches, have caused panic for centuries, but science rarely backs these claims, here are some events to see.

1

Sun Becomes a Red Giant

Based on scientific evidence, the sun will eventually expand into a red giant, potentially engulfing Earth.

2

The Millerites

William Miller predicted Jesus' return in 1843, leading many followers to abandon their belongings.

3

Halley's Comet

Fears arose that Halley's Comet's tail contained poisonous gas, leading some to buy protective gear and to throw rooftop comet parties.

4

Large Hadron Collider

Concerns circulated that the LHC's experiments could create miniature black holes that would swallow the Earth.

5

Shoko Asahar and Aum Shinrikyo

This doomsday cult believed in an apocalypse via poison gas attack and carried out the deadly Tokyo subway sarin gas attack in 1995.

6

Heaven's Gate

Believing a UFO hidden in comet Hale-Bopp's tail would take them  to a higher level, Heaven's Gate members committed mass suicide.

7

Y2K

The Y2K computer glitch caused fears of global technological collapse at the turn of the millennium.

8

Harold Camping

Harold Camping used the Bible to predict the rapture on May 21st, 2011, he blamed a mathematical error and revised the date.

9

The Seekers

This small group believed aliens would rescue them from a coming flood on Christmas Eve, 1955.

10

Mayan Calendar

Misinterpretations of the Mayan calendar led some to believe the world would end in 2012.