No; the "end" is 2012, because the Mayans said so.  Alternate dates are offered by assorted Millerites, re the Right Rev. Camping, whose name may tip us off to his investments, should his prediction happen, and all the buildings fall down--one hell of a horizon event.  No Millerite running for president yet, though I would pin my hopes on Gov. Perry, given his recent statements.  That, in fact, might just prove the Mayans right!

D. Babson.


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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Douglas Charles [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 5:30 PM
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Subject: Re: Phrase Turn of the Century

And for start of the 21st century, how about just "the beginning of the end"?

D. Charles

On Aug 19, 2011, at 5:22 PM, Jack Hunter wrote:

> Great question for a Friday afternoon. I'll face the cannons...
> I vote for the "turn of the 20th century"  or  "dawn of the 20th century."
> Both being synonyms for 1900.
> Would there be any doubt of when the "turn of the 16th century" (1500)
> occurs?