The date -- December 21, 2012 -- is a big one. It's been the subject of books, movies and television programs. There are those who believe the Mayan culture predicted this date could mean the end of the world!
But what do we really know about this prediction?
Some books at the TRUPREP survival store could be found in any library on survival: 31 Days to Survival, Just in Case or The Emergency Dentistry Handbook. They could be handy books to own if something big happens.
"Essentially we carry anything you might need to get through whatever might happen," said TRUPREP manager Don Staples.
If you believe the hype, it could also mean doomsday.
The Mayan people flourished in Mexico from roughly 300 to 800 AD. We also know they kept calendars.
"These civilizations depended on the basics, growing food, hunting, and so they looked at the sky to track the seasons," said Jose Santamaria, Director of the Tellus Science Museum.
Apparently one calendar ends on December 21, 2012. What does that mean? If you believe Hollywood, it means the end of the world.
Santamaria, who knows a thing or two about cataclysmic events, says the reality is far less exciting.
"What is December 31st? It's the end of our calendar. And what happens the next day? We start a new calendar," said Santamaria.
The folks at TRUPREP say they're not too concerned, either.
"Most of the customers that talk about that are joking about it, there's maybe half of one percent that are actually worried about it," said Staples.
If nothing else, the doomsday predictions are a good reason for a sale and a good reminder that basic preparedness is a smart thing on any day of the calendar.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:03:16 GMT
A new exhibit in Atlanta is providing an encounter that you "otter" see. The new Georgia Aquarium exhibit offers guests a view of the popular animals that has never been seen before.
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Friday, May 24 2013 9:43 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:43:19 GMT
There's never any shortage of food in the FOX 5 newsroom, but on Fridays, it's in the parking lot!
There's never any shortage of food in the FOX 5 newsroom, but on Fridays, it's in the parking lot! This week, Sweet Auburn BBQ joined us for Food Truck Friday, and they got the holiday weekend started right with wings.
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Lookin' to put on a fantastic party this Memorial Day weekend? Don't forget to jazz up your patio before you light that grill.
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Friday, May 24 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:58:06 GMT
Georgia residents interested in visiting a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon don't have to travel very far.
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Lots of college and high school graduates are celebrating their accomplishments as they receive hard-earned diplomas.
Lots of college and high school graduates are celebrating their accomplishments as they receive hard-earned diplomas. So, we're going retro to see what our Good Day crew looked like back in the day (and maybe embarrass them just a little)!
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The Centers for Disease Control says that every 19 minutes, one person in the U.S. dies from a prescription drug overdose.
The Centers for Disease Control says that every 19 minutes, one person in the U.S. dies from a prescription drug overdose. The state of Georgia is trying to do something about the problem, so they've just launched an awareness campaign focused on education and prevention.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:41 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:41:05 GMT
It's Memorial Day weekend, and you know what that means: hamburgers, pools, and yes-- big-time sales.
It's Memorial Day weekend, and you know what that means: hamburgers, pools, and yes-- big-time sales. This weekend marks one of the biggest for sales amongst retailers, and no matter where you shop, there's a good chance they're offering a deal.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:09 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:09:40 GMT
You might have dreamed about getting the chance to decide which of your coworkers should stay on the job, and which ones need to go.
You might have dreamed about getting the chance to decide which of your coworkers should stay on the job, and which ones need to go. Does Someone Have to Go? is a new FOX reality show that lets employees take over for their bosses, and it premieres Thursday night!
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:04:01 GMT
"Ty" is 17 years old and had not eaten in about two weeks, according to his caretakers at Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation.
A 400-pound tiger had a basketball-sized hairball surgically removed Wednesday. "Ty" is 17 years old and had not eaten in about two weeks, according to his caretakers at Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation.
A man from Argentina thought he had purchased "toy poodles," but later discovered they were ferrets on steroids.
A man from Argentina thought he had purchased "toy poodles," but later discovered they were ferrets on steroids. The Huffington Post reports the victim bought each so-called dog for $150 at La Salada market, however, when he brought them to a veterinarian, he learned they were actually rodents.
