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That\u2019s what they are calling today, apparently. Leave a comment if you get why. $\"\"$ <\/a><\/p>\n

At least no one seems to be predicting the date has some apocalyptic significance. Is that because people think that, whereas one dubious apocalyptic prediction in a month is fine, two would be crazy?<\/p>\n

UPDATE: Here\u2019s another image that gives a slightly bigger clue, without giving it away completely.<\/p>\n

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