Did you expect the world to end in 2012 because it was supposed to happen, according to the Maya? Not really, and it looks like the scientists finally cracked the mystery of the Mayan calendars The Mayan cycle was much longer than our year: 819 days. And this is where the mystery begins. 819 days compared to what? When does this calendar begin, and when does it end?

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