The most popular topic in the prediction for the year 2012 is "Planet Nibiru" where it is stated that planet called Nibiru (not identified yet) will pass Earth or crash with Earth. But this fact is refused by the astronomers stating that any object that close to earth would be visible when taking a look at the night sky. Take a look at these links for a detailed information about the incidents to be occured in 2012.
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.