An alien figure in a spaceship is seen in front of a hotel in the city of Alto Paraiso de Goias, central Brazil, Dec 20, 2012. Some residents believe that Dec 21, which is the last day of the Maya Long Calendar, will mark the end of the world. Alto Paraiso de Goias is considered a mystical city and has attracted many tourists, which according to local media, feel safe spending the fateful day there. [Photo/Agencies] |
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