IIRC, isn't the end of the Mayan "long count" more about progress and evolution (or, considering the current culture of the area, revolution) than endings?

Besides, the poles don't "shift" the way the woowoos think they do - and that's not the cause of ice ages.

- Maha "shift doesn't happen" Vailo

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