Thousands of people across the globe are preparing for the end of the world.<br /><br />Today is the day of destruction the end of the "long count" calendar of the ancient Mayan civilisation.<br /><br />Hundreds gathered in the Mexican city of Merida close to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.<br /><br />Many believe destruction day is in fact the start of a new era in the calendar.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/
