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For some strange reason, I’d love for the earth to actually be flat, and to find out that Antarctic is actually a giant ice wall.
Alas, the world is genuinely round.
Alas, the world is genuinely round.
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Alas, it is actually an oblate spheroid. https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblate_spheroid
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I think the Earth is flat at every point, all the way round its circumference. All those flat bits combined make it spherical.
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It's really bumpy too.
We can all agree it's certainly not a smooth sphere.
The various imperfections, wobble from our axis and gravitational pull of other planets causing inconsistencies in how we orbit the sun causes a whole manner of cool stuff - it even influences how we've evolved.
I'm fascinated in the fact some poeple are buying into a flat earth theory. Surely most of them are just having a bit of a laigh with it, right?
We can all agree it's certainly not a smooth sphere.
The various imperfections, wobble from our axis and gravitational pull of other planets causing inconsistencies in how we orbit the sun causes a whole manner of cool stuff - it even influences how we've evolved.
I'm fascinated in the fact some poeple are buying into a flat earth theory. Surely most of them are just having a bit of a laigh with it, right?
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Conspiracy theorists will never believe it’s not flat no matter how much the evidence there is … I’m amazed how many of this strange breed still think landing in the moon was a hoax instead preferring :Blaze channels proof and claiming Rothschild is behind it al they used to mar me angry with ther beliefs on Covid .. Brexit .. Princess Diana .. Elvis and that the moon isn’t made infact made of cheese ..I tend to avoid these people now at all costs
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Carlos the Great wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:32 amConspiracy theorists will never believe it’s not flat no matter how much the evidence there is … I’m amazed how many of this strange breed still think landing in the moon was a hoax instead preferring :Blaze channels proof and claiming Rothschild is behind it al they used to mar me angry with ther beliefs on Covid .. Brexit .. Princess Diana .. Elvis and that the moon isn’t made infact made of cheese ..I tend to avoid these people now at all costs
Not saying it's flat or any other shape. But what evidence do you have that it's a spinning ball other than cartoons and because "he said so"?
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I love conspiracy theorists, they absolutely fascinate me. We live in a world where governments can't even keep a Christmas party under wraps, yet they believe governments/NASA etc. have successfully faked moon landings and round planets without one single person, out of the thousands that would have to be involved, coming forward with evidence to the contrary in all these years.
Absolute nutters.
Absolute nutters.
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The worst one I've met was a bloke who claimed that Mrs Brown's Boys was great comedy.
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https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1765569 ... globe-pub/
Someone mentioned Irons earlier, the Irony of this
Someone mentioned Irons earlier, the Irony of this
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Seeing pictures and other media from organisations such as NASA, ESA, UKSA, ROSCOSMOS (SSC), ISA, CSA, CNSA, JAXA. The writings and/or mathematical theorem of Pythagoras, Newton, Eratosphenes, etc. the fact that Satellites exist, orbit and don't just sit still, the fact that we have very defined seasons and meteorological phenomenons, that GPS exists, that you can see the curvature of the earth when on a long haul flight, that you can see it on live streams from ISS and satellites, high atmospheric balloon jumps and the lack of evidence that backs any opposing view.
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Show me one real picture.Foshiznik wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 11:27 amSeeing pictures and other media from organisations such as NASA, ESA, UKSA, ROSCOSMOS (SSC), ISA, CSA, CNSA, JAXA. The writings and/or mathematical theorem of Pythagoras, Newton, Eratosphenes, etc. the fact that Satellites exist, orbit and don't just sit still, the fact that we have very defined seasons and meteorological phenomenons, that GPS exists, that you can see the curvature of the earth when on a long haul flight, that you can see it on live streams from ISS and satellites, high atmospheric balloon jumps and the lack of evidence that backs any opposing view.
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Or even looking out to see and seeing objects disappear over the horizon.
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There's a relatively new breed of these mind you... they've evolved from times around many of those you've referred to, to pretty much anything to have an alternative opinion (and it is an opinion) about. All generally led by a social media chief (usually a Z list celeb, or PT with a Merc A180)Carlos the Great wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:32 amConspiracy theorists will never believe it’s not flat no matter how much the evidence there is … I’m amazed how many of this strange breed still think landing in the moon was a hoax instead preferring :Blaze channels proof and claiming Rothschild is behind it al they used to mar me angry with ther beliefs on Covid .. Brexit .. Princess Diana .. Elvis and that the moon isn’t made infact made of cheese ..I tend to avoid these people now at all costs
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Re: The earth
Being someone who has navigated around the world on several occasions I can confirm that the quickest way from A to B is via a great circle track. If the earth was flat it would be a straight line. Sorry, it's roundish.
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The thing with stuff like this - you can't work out whether you're dealing with a troll or a stupid.
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I suspect concepts such as flat and round are actually more complex than we think.
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If you don't think it is flat or any other shape, would you be kind enough to tell us what you think it actually is ?
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It's really quite easy to disprove the 'flat earth' theory:
If the earth was 'flat' it would have to have an 'end' and if that were the case, the (arse) end of the world would unquestionably be Tow Law in Co. Durham. But you can drive into Tow Law and out the other sides of it, ergo, the earth is not flat.
If the earth was 'flat' it would have to have an 'end' and if that were the case, the (arse) end of the world would unquestionably be Tow Law in Co. Durham. But you can drive into Tow Law and out the other sides of it, ergo, the earth is not flat.
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Talking about conspiracy theories, this is quite good.
https://twitter.com/Exploding_Heads/sta ... g2EgA&s=19
https://twitter.com/Exploding_Heads/sta ... g2EgA&s=19
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I pretended to be a 'Flat Earthist' at school just to p!ss people off.
Surely that's what these are doing, no-one actually believes it?
Surely that's what these are doing, no-one actually believes it?
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I don't know if anyone has been to Florida.You then have proof that the world is fat
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Just as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape.claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:08 pmIf you don't think it is flat or any other shape, would you be kind enough to tell us what you think it actually is ?
They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure.
I've also seen computer generated flat earth images with the north pole in the middle just as the UN flag.
I don't believe any of the lies they are trying to tell us anymore. I used to be fascinated with outer space as a child and I learned all about it... Only to realise later that they are all just cgi. There is no photograph of earth. None.
Look at footage of the moon landings filmed by Stanley Kubrick... It's a joke.
I stopped bothering to try and find out the real truth. All I know is we're being lied to continually.
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There is no photograph of earth?Anthonini wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:43 pmJust as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape.
They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure.
I've also seen computer generated flat earth images with the north pole in the middle just as the UN flag.
I don't believe any of the lies they are trying to tell us anymore. I used to be fascinated with outer space as a child and I learned all about it... Only to realise later that they are all just cgi. There is no photograph of earth. None.
Look at footage of the moon landings filmed by Stanley Kubrick... It's a joke.
I stopped bothering to try and find out the real truth. All I know is we're being lied to continually.
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It's over 40 years since we allegedly put astronauts on the moon and yet we haven't been able to successfully do it since, that's got to tell you something.
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I have literally no idea whether the earth is flat or round. My belief that it is round. I suspect this post is more of a phishing post derived from the JB thread. I do find it all interesting however whether it’s round flat or triangular it doesn’t effect me in any way so it’s just an interesting subject like a lot of so called conspiracy theories.
JFK assassination cover up
Moon landing didn’t happen
Mind control program by the USA (turned out to be true)
UFO cover ups.
They make for interesting discussions, which should always be encouraged.
JFK assassination cover up
Moon landing didn’t happen
Mind control program by the USA (turned out to be true)
UFO cover ups.
They make for interesting discussions, which should always be encouraged.
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Who's told you that there are no photographs of earth? And what evidence did they supply to prove the ones we do have are CGI?Anthonini wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:43 pmJust as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape.
They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure.
I've also seen computer generated flat earth images with the north pole in the middle just as the UN flag.
I don't believe any of the lies they are trying to tell us anymore. I used to be fascinated with outer space as a child and I learned all about it... Only to realise later that they are all just cgi. There is no photograph of earth. None.
Look at footage of the moon landings filmed by Stanley Kubrick... It's a joke.
I stopped bothering to try and find out the real truth. All I know is we're being lied to continually.
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74 different space programs exist throughout the countries of Earth.
Even those who oppose each other politically, or culturally or have reason to go to war with each other, they all agree the Earth is round.
74 space agencies, employing thousands of people. If it was true that the Earth was flat, someone who worked there would provide actual evidence. They wouldn't be able to all keep it a secret.
Also, there's literally no benefit to lying about how the Earth is, it defies logic.
We've been to the moon numerous times, we've not been back because there's no reason to. India have been though. Recently.
Also, there's a photograph of Earth from about 1954 which shows it as round. The negatives and prints of these pics were sold at auction a couple of years ago. 70 year old negatives.
The Earth was shown from Space on TV in 1960, showing it as a round Earth.
It's round. There's no evidence to the contrary.
Even those who oppose each other politically, or culturally or have reason to go to war with each other, they all agree the Earth is round.
74 space agencies, employing thousands of people. If it was true that the Earth was flat, someone who worked there would provide actual evidence. They wouldn't be able to all keep it a secret.
Also, there's literally no benefit to lying about how the Earth is, it defies logic.
We've been to the moon numerous times, we've not been back because there's no reason to. India have been though. Recently.
Also, there's a photograph of Earth from about 1954 which shows it as round. The negatives and prints of these pics were sold at auction a couple of years ago. 70 year old negatives.
The Earth was shown from Space on TV in 1960, showing it as a round Earth.
It's round. There's no evidence to the contrary.
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And you think Tresor is world class ?Anthonini wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:43 pmJust as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape.
They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure.
I've also seen computer generated flat earth images with the north pole in the middle just as the UN flag.
I don't believe any of the lies they are trying to tell us anymore. I used to be fascinated with outer space as a child and I learned all about it... Only to realise later that they are all just cgi. There is no photograph of earth. None.
Look at footage of the moon landings filmed by Stanley Kubrick... It's a joke.
I stopped bothering to try and find out the real truth. All I know is we're being lied to continually.
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Are you being serious ? Or is this just banter ?Anthonini wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:43 pmJust as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape.
They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure.
I've also seen computer generated flat earth images with the north pole in the middle just as the UN flag.
I don't believe any of the lies they are trying to tell us anymore. I used to be fascinated with outer space as a child and I learned all about it... Only to realise later that they are all just cgi. There is no photograph of earth. None.
Look at footage of the moon landings filmed by Stanley Kubrick... It's a joke.
I stopped bothering to try and find out the real truth. All I know is we're being lied to continually.
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“The idea that the Earth is a sphere was all but settled by ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle (384–322 BC), who obtained empirical evidence after travelling to Egypt and seeing new constellations of stars. Eratosthenes, in the third century BC, became the first person to calculate the circumference of the Earth. Islamic scholars made further advanced measurements from about the 9th century AD onwards, while European navigators circled the Earth in the 16th century. Images from space were final proof, if any were needed.”
No matter how many pieces of evidence you can produce, you will still see nutters who think the earth is flat. More chance of putting a usb into the socket the right way round first time every time than convincing them that they are clearly confused.
No matter how many pieces of evidence you can produce, you will still see nutters who think the earth is flat. More chance of putting a usb into the socket the right way round first time every time than convincing them that they are clearly confused.
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They probably read Terry Pratchett and think we live on a flat disc travelling on Elephants on the back of a Giant TurtleFoshiznik wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:37 pm“The idea that the Earth is a sphere was all but settled by ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle (384–322 BC), who obtained empirical evidence after travelling to Egypt and seeing new constellations of stars. Eratosthenes, in the third century BC, became the first person to calculate the circumference of the Earth. Islamic scholars made further advanced measurements from about the 9th century AD onwards, while European navigators circled the Earth in the 16th century. Images from space were final proof, if any were needed.”
No matter how many pieces of evidence you can produce, you will still see nutters who think the earth is flat. More chance of putting a usb into the socket the right way round first time every time than convincing them that they are clearly confused.
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Every person I've met who is into Flat Earth, and loads of other bonkers stuff, has been rather needy, and this includes a relative of ours who is one of the most 'high maintenance' people I've ever met. She's basically into all this shite because she is a rather dull person who requires a lot of attention.
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Anthonini is somewhat correct. The pictures of the ‘blue marble’ are not basic photographs… but they are not CGI either. But it's a composite of photos stitched together to form a complete picture.
However, even with that, I don't understand the conspiracy theories. Even if scientists proved it was flat, Flat Earthers would counter that it's round because we are still being lied to.
However, even with that, I don't understand the conspiracy theories. Even if scientists proved it was flat, Flat Earthers would counter that it's round because we are still being lied to.
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I think the flat Earth thing is mischievious, false and made to discredit all conspiracy theories.
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Your search history must be a wonderous joyAnthonini wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:43 pmJust as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape.
They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure.
I've also seen computer generated flat earth images with the north pole in the middle just as the UN flag.
I don't believe any of the lies they are trying to tell us anymore. I used to be fascinated with outer space as a child and I learned all about it... Only to realise later that they are all just cgi. There is no photograph of earth. None.
Look at footage of the moon landings filmed by Stanley Kubrick... It's a joke.
I stopped bothering to try and find out the real truth. All I know is we're being lied to continually.
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It scares me that there are people like you amongst us, I hope you’re not in any position of authorityAnthonini wrote: ↑Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:43 pmJust as any of you I haven't seen it and therefore I'm not going to just guess what it is. As I'm not sure of any shape.
They show us perfectly round spherical computer generated images. They even admit they aren't real. Now they are saying it's a pear shaped oblate spheroid. Sure.
I've also seen computer generated flat earth images with the north pole in the middle just as the UN flag.
I don't believe any of the lies they are trying to tell us anymore. I used to be fascinated with outer space as a child and I learned all about it... Only to realise later that they are all just cgi. There is no photograph of earth. None.
Look at footage of the moon landings filmed by Stanley Kubrick... It's a joke.
I stopped bothering to try and find out the real truth. All I know is we're being lied to continually.
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As for your UN flag point , you’re aware flags are flat ? How else are you going to display the entire Earth except with a flat map?
The polar projection is fairly good at not over distorting relative size as well.
The polar projection is fairly good at not over distorting relative size as well.
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It's evolving, and revolving at 900 miles an hour,
It's orbiting at 19 miles a second, so it's reckoned,
The sun, which is the source of all our power.
It's orbiting at 19 miles a second, so it's reckoned,
The sun, which is the source of all our power.
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Bono of U2 believes the earth is flat because he regularly peers over the Edge
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You do realise that's another cartoon in the picture you took the effort of searching right?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqmDazwb6Y
One can literally conduct repeatable, scientifically sound experiments with yourself and one other person to prove the Earth is round.
C'mon man.
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Like water is always flat? Or what amount of water does one need for it to start curving?CoolClaret wrote: ↑Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:29 pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFqmDazwb6Y
One can literally conduct repeatable, scientifically sound experiments with yourself and one other person to prove the Earth is round.
C'mon man.
It's hard enough to talk about football with Burnley fans. Never mind this kind of stuff.