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thomas_a_wreckit

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So if the Earth is flat...
« on: June 13, 2007, 05:59:44 PM »
Hi,

I' didn't realise that the theory that the Earth is flat was still going and I was wondering whether this extends to all planets or just ours? I am always open to ideas and theories (don't get me started on evolution - it involves aliens (!) - but, do you believe that the universe is flat too? Because I have it on good authority that the universe it a string shape and is beige!

Cheers,
Tom.
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Mr. Ireland

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 06:03:58 PM »
It's commonly thought that only the earth is flat, as it's super special (because it has life and stuff, unlike all those other planets).  Not sure about the universe.  FE'ers are trying to get the earth figured out, let alone the entire universe.
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thomas_a_wreckit

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2007, 06:14:15 PM »
Thanks for the response, but I still can't get my head around this theory. I understood it when there were sea-farers with no maps and all they had were rations and a lot of guts, but surely now, there can't be any reason to believe that the Earth is flat? I mean, each to their own, but what's the motivation? Why refuse to believe what has been scientifically proven?

I don't always want to accept what scientists say, and I don't a lot of the time, but surely this is one of the most fundamental laws of physics?

Totally intriguing!

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Tom.
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Mr. Ireland

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2007, 06:18:31 PM »
A FE'er response:

The motivation is the truth.  Where's your scientific proof?  Your experiments, where are they so they can be duplicated?

Or at least something close to ^^.
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thomas_a_wreckit

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2007, 06:26:30 PM »
I agree that just because the fact it can't be proved by any scientific 'standard', the evidence that the Earth is a sphere is overwhelming beyond any evidence that it is flat. As I said before, I am willing to believe many things, but I am still to be convinced by this this theory. And that is all anything can be at this moment in time  - a theory. One question though... how come when you fly on a plane at 35,000ft the Earth looks curved?

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Mr. Ireland

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2007, 06:29:36 PM »
Quote from: thomas_a_wreckit on June 13, 2007, 06:26:30 PM
how come when you fly on a plane at 35,000ft the Earth looks curved?

You have now commited debate suicide on these forums.  The curvature of the earth is not visible until 60 000ft.
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thomas_a_wreckit

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2007, 06:32:29 PM »
Oops! Sorry!

You know what I mean though! But you just admitted that there IS a curvature of the Earth! Or will you explain that it's just a illusion?

Tom.
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2007, 06:34:29 PM »
Mr. Ireland has always and forever admitted that the earth is curved.  He doesn't admit to being Irish, though.
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Mr. Ireland

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2007, 06:35:28 PM »
Oh, I know there's a curvature, with a round earth and all ::)  Yea, I understand, I did the same thing but worse when I joined the forums.  I think it's explained as an illusion, from Snell's Law.

I'm not Irish!  I'm Canadian!
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thomas_a_wreckit

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2007, 06:38:53 PM »
Hello Mrs. More,

I'm not trying to stir, just understand. I'm in the UK so now it's 2.36 in the morning and i've got to get some sleep. Being the Prime Minister, it's hard to rest. Only joking! I'm just the deputy prime minister.

Love,
Tom
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thomas_a_wreckit

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2007, 06:41:50 PM »
Where abouts in Canada are you from? I would love to go to Canada!
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2007, 06:43:39 PM »
Quote from: thomas_a_wreckit on June 13, 2007, 06:38:53 PM
Hello Mrs. More,

I'm not trying to stir, just understand. I'm in the UK so now it's 2.36 in the morning and i've got to get some sleep. Being the Prime Minister, it's hard to rest. Only joking! I'm just the deputy prime minister.

Love,
Tom

If you're in Canterbury, I advise against sleeping unless your door is locked, St. Thomas.
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Mr. Ireland

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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2007, 06:45:57 PM »
Deputy PM?  What?  Eastern Ontario, there's nothing in Canada to see btw, no point in wasting money.
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #13 on: June 14, 2007, 08:38:49 AM »
Quote from: Mrs. More on June 13, 2007, 06:43:39 PM
Quote from: thomas_a_wreckit on June 13, 2007, 06:38:53 PM
Hello Mrs. More,

I'm not trying to stir, just understand. I'm in the UK so now it's 2.36 in the morning and i've got to get some sleep. Being the Prime Minister, it's hard to rest. Only joking! I'm just the deputy prime minister.

Love,
Tom

If you're in Canterbury, I advise against sleeping unless your door is locked, St. Thomas.

I'd advise against sleeping in Canterbury altogether
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2007, 08:42:05 AM »
Quote from: Mr. Ireland on June 13, 2007, 06:45:57 PM
Eastern Ontario, there's nothing in Canada to see btw, no point in wasting money.

True.
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« Reply #15 on: June 14, 2007, 08:47:44 AM »
Canadia on the other hand is a whole lotta fun, prizes to be won...
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #16 on: June 14, 2007, 09:14:09 AM »
Canada is only fun cause I live here. Party with me and Mr. Ireland.
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2007, 10:12:07 AM »
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Canadia on the other hand is a whole lotta fun, prizes to be won...

You could say it was a like a big Fun House...
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #18 on: June 14, 2007, 10:54:38 AM »
Wait if the earth is flat why can I see the curvature of the earth from my window?
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #19 on: June 14, 2007, 10:57:54 AM »
From your window?! Do you live in space?


Yeah Kas, Canadia is a big fun house and I want to go on it!
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2007, 10:58:34 AM »
Quote from: mikerocks on June 14, 2007, 10:54:38 AM
Wait if the earth is flat why can I see the curvature of the earth from my window?

I just literally sprayed milk out of my nose reading this.  Literally.
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« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2007, 11:01:06 AM »
I didn't, I feel like I'm missing out now :(
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« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2007, 11:01:49 AM »
You have no idea.
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2007, 11:02:33 AM »
Quote from: Roundy the One and Only on June 14, 2007, 10:58:34 AM
Quote from: mikerocks on June 14, 2007, 10:54:38 AM
Wait if the earth is flat why can I see the curvature of the earth from my window?

I just literally sprayed milk out of my nose reading this.  Literally.
Maybe his window is on Mt. Everest?
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Re: So if the Earth is flat...
« Reply #24 on: June 14, 2007, 11:04:38 AM »
You get internet up on Everest?
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