There are so many possible and conceivable disasters, we could almost choose which one we want and have a vote. Or how about the Second Coming?
Yes ther is more than validation. If you knew how and who instituted the Mayan Calender you would be very concerned!
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.