What if Year 2012 Disappeared?
Firstly, Tokyo Skytree, the tallest self-supporting tower, was opened in 2012, if 2012 disappeared, lovers of architecture would be one sad lot.
Secondly, 21st Century’s second and last solar transit of Venus occurred in 2012, if 2012 disappeared, space fans would be one sad lot.
Thirdly, Shenzhou 9, a Chinese spacecraft, made history by docking manually with an orbiting module, if 2012 disappeared, Chinese would be very disappointed.
Fourthly, Lonesome George, the last of the Pinta Island tortoise subspecies died in 2012, if 2012 disappeared, animal lovers would be extremely joyous.
Fifthly, after experiments at the Large Hadron Collider, CERN announced the discovery of a new particle, if 2012 disappeared, scientists worldwide would be crestfallen.
Lastly, NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover successfully landed on Mars, if 2012 disappeared, space research may take a backseat.

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