Only place to be spared by Mayan apocalypse

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As the world inches towards its supposed end date of December 21, 2012, rumors have spread of one town that will somehow avoid the apocalypse: the quiet southern French town of Bugarach. French authorities have pleaded with New Age fanatics, sightseers and media crews not to converge on the scenic village.

Author: Edecio Martinez

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