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I didn't post about such a silly web site previously, but it really isn't needed.

If someone *truly* believes "the world ends on a certain upcoming date", then it is VERY easy to completely test the strength of their belief.

Offer them (say) $250 for ALL their assets--because those assets won't be of any value TO THEM AFTER "the world ends". Put it ALL IN WRITING (per Albaby), everyone signs it and pay them the amount in the contract.

Then sit back and let time go by....

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