The world was due to end on January 20, 2013

1. 201313th anniversary
   Doomsday · busted

   James Hansen, 2009: 'We Have Only Four Years Left for Obama to Set an Example to the Rest of the World'

   Days before the inauguration, NASA's top climate scientist told the Observer the new president's first term was the last chance. The Observer headline: 'President has four years to save Earth.'

   Four Years Left to Save the World · James Hansen (director, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies)

   Said Jan 18, 2009: 4 years, 2 days before this date.

   Anniversary tip: the traditional gift is a new calendar.

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