I got proof that Earth is flat!

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Krogoth

I got proof that Earth is flat!
« on: August 04, 2008, 09:44:49 AM »
Just take a stick and plant it into the ground at noon. Measure the length of the shadow. Just wait a week later and measure the shadow again. Look at the difference and bam the proof is there!



 

Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2008, 10:03:47 AM »
Just take a stick and plant it into the ground at noon. Measure the length of the shadow. Just wait a week later and measure the shadow again. Look at the difference and bam the proof is there! 

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Krogoth

Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2008, 10:18:01 AM »
I have another idea! Take two sticks and plant them ~100 miles away exactly west or east of each other. Measure the lengths of their respective shadows. Take their difference and bam more proof that the "Earth is Flat!" 

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markjo

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2008, 10:27:15 AM »
I have another idea! Take two sticks and plant them ~100 miles away exactly west or east of each other. Measure the lengths of their respective shadows. Take their difference and bam more proof that the "Earth is Flat!" 

Actually, that wouldn't prove either RE or FE.  Or, rather, it could be used to support either, depending on how you choose to interpret the data. 
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
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Krogoth

Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2008, 11:47:36 AM »
It is something called mathematics and algebra!   ;D

Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2008, 04:44:16 PM »
Its something called "read the FAQ".

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General Douchebag

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2008, 07:25:45 PM »
These noobs aren't any less ignorant, though a fair bit more polite, than the FacePunchers. The FAQ means nothing to them.
No but I'm guess your what? 90? Cause you just so darn mature </sarcasm>

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markjo

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2008, 08:41:25 PM »
Well, when you point them to an out of date FAQ, what do you expect?
Science is what happens when preconception meets verification.
Quote from: Robosteve
Besides, perhaps FET is a conspiracy too.
Quote from: bullhorn
It is just the way it is, you understanding it doesn't concern me.

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WardoggKC130FE

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2008, 08:57:29 PM »
Ah yes the fallacy that is the FAQ.  Quite the conundrum.   Kiff get me a rock, and some scissors.

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narcberry

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2008, 11:31:11 PM »
It is something called mathematics and algebra!   ;D

It's called expecting your audience to clairvoyantly ascertain the assumptions and conclusions you propose.
Present your assertion in full, or not at all. If you are referencing any famous experiments, I'm forced to assume you are (assuming = great science), use the search as this topic has been covered and actually favors a flat earth.

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2008, 02:11:33 AM »
What a way to return! So it wasn't a permaban then?
No but I'm guess your what? 90? Cause you just so darn mature </sarcasm>

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WardoggKC130FE

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2008, 08:30:19 AM »
He's not talking about the ban.  I already tried.  Either he's ashamed, as he should be, or it never really happened in his mind.

Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2008, 09:09:42 AM »
I have another idea! Take two sticks and plant them ~100 miles away exactly west or east of each other. Measure the lengths of their respective shadows. Take their difference and bam more proof that the "Earth is Flat!" 

Actually, that wouldn't prove either RE or FE.  Or, rather, it could be used to support either, depending on how you choose to interpret the data. 

If you took three or more readings (seperated by enough time) with enough accuracy you could prove one model or the other wrong quite easily. Just look at how the length of the shadow changes with time. This is equivalent to measuring the angular speed of the sun, which is a thorn in the side of FE'ers.

http://theflatearthsociety.org/forum/index.php?topic=20989.0

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Re: I got proof that Earth is flat!
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2008, 11:52:46 AM »
Wow, the search really is a difficult concept for people.
Been discussed, by better scientists than you as well.


The results of those studies are highly reliant on what you assume the shape of the earth to be. If the earth is assumed flat, the sun will be measured at 3000 miles distant traveling in the trajectory predicted by FET (thanks to this experiment).

It is not a proof of FE or a proof of RE. It is an experiment on the distance of the sun, which requires an assumption of the earths shape. If you're trying to prove the earth is round by assuming it is, then next time assume yourself on another set of forums.