The forum discussion centers around New Year celebrations and predictions for 2013. Participants express their hopes for the new year, with sentiments that 2013 will be better than 2012 but not as good as 2014. Various users share greetings in multiple languages, emphasizing a global sense of community. The conversation reflects a mix of optimism and humor regarding the upcoming year, with some users making light-hearted predictions based on past experiences.
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Jimmy Snyder said:
berkeman said:
I suppose should qualify that: it has nothing to do with all that 2012 end-of-world nonsense. This is just something I do every year.collinsmark said:
Good point. Let's look at the data. 2012 was better than 2011, 2011 was better than 2010. As I look back, I see a pattern. In fact the day I was born was the worst day of my life, so I predict that the day I die will be the best.AlephZero said:But scientific preduction isn't about arguing for which answer you "like best"...
Astronuc said:Щастлива Нова Година
Yeni Yılınız Kutlu Olsun
سنة جديدة سعيدة
新年快乐
