http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-12/11/content_16007713.htm
China Daily
11
December 2012
(Xinhua)
BEIJING
- Candles and matches have almost sold out in two southwest China counties following online
rumors of a coming doomsday event that some believe will bring the end of the
world.
Panic
buying in Shuangliu and Longchang counties, both located in Sichuan province, was stirred by rumors of
"three consecutive days of darkness after December 21." [...]