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Did mathematics once predict the end of the world on Friday, 13th November 2026?

A claim indicating that the world could end on Friday, November 13, 2026, traces back to a 1960 population study by University of Illinois researchers. The mathematical model suggested that the population growth accelerated toward a theoretical infinity, signifying a breaking point rather than a literal doomsday. The scientists cautioned of pressures from overcrowding, diminishing resources, and environmental pressure, not an apocalyptic event.

12 Jan 2026 9:42 pm