So...the Earth being flat??

So I read the FAQ and I found it all...interesting. But I found something that really confuses me and I don't understand it at all.

Q: "What is the circumference and diameter of the Earth?"

A: "Circumference: 78225 miles, Diameter: 24,900 miles

If the Earth is flat, how can it have a circumference and a diameter?

Estimation.

But having a circumference and a diameter would mean that the Earth is round, not flat.

Circumference
 1.   the outer boundary of a circular area; perimeter: the circumference of a circle.

Courtesy www.dictionary.com

The earth is a disc.

A round disc?

So the Earth isn't flat then?

Nope.  Glad you stopped by.  And solved two years worth of debate with a single question.

So the Earth isn't flat then?

Yes. It is.

Well that makes no sense. If it's flat, it can't have a circumference and a diameter.

Dammit Oscar, it was the permawin for RE until you chimed in. 

Here is an object with which you may be familiar that is a similar shape to the Earth:

Well that makes no sense. If it's flat, it can't have a circumference and a diameter.

Why the hell not?

Quote from: Two Tone on August 22, 2008, 07:23:18 PM

Well that makes no sense. If it's flat, it can't have a circumference and a diameter.

Why the hell not?

*points up* the definition.

Do you know the definition of those two words?

Can a CD have both of those?

*cough* loonies *cough*

Well that makes no sense. If it's flat, it can't have a circumference and a diameter.

So do you admit you were an idiot when you posted this?

Quote from: Two Tone on August 22, 2008, 07:23:18 PM

Well that makes no sense. If it's flat, it can't have a circumference and a diameter.

So do you admit you were an idiot when you posted this?

Wow, you guys crack me up. Why the hell would I admit for posting that?

uh...

*sigh* Whatever. I've found out what I need to know.

Now I'm going back to the place called 'reality.' Where people have 'common sense.'
Maybe one day you'll join us again.

Bye!

But having a circumference and a diameter would mean that the Earth is round, not flat.

Quote

Circumference
 1.   the outer boundary of a circular area; perimeter: the circumference of a circle.

Courtesy www.dictionary.com

lol@fail

Now I'm going back to the place called 'reality.' Where people have 'common sense.'

I take it you don't live there?

*sigh* Whatever. I've found out what I need to know.

Now I'm going back to the place called 'reality.' Where people have 'common sense.'
Maybe one day you'll join us again.

Bye!

Are you familiar with the distinction between a circle and a sphere?

Among Re'ers, "common sense" seems to translate to "everyone believing the same thing without question".

Among Re'ers, "common sense" seems to translate to "everyone believing the same thing without question".

QFT

The earth is a disc.

But some FE models are infinite planes.  As I recall, the true size and form of the flat earth is still being investigated by top level FE researchers who have not yet reached a definitive conclusion..

Quote from: Oscar Wilde on August 22, 2008, 07:16:32 PM

The earth is a disc.

But some FE models are infinite planes.  As I recall, the true size and form of the flat earth is still being investigated by top level FE researchers who have not yet reached a definitive conclusion..

Tom Bishop and Dogplatter?

Quote from: markjo on August 22, 2008, 08:18:47 PM

Quote from: Oscar Wilde on August 22, 2008, 07:16:32 PM

The earth is a disc.

But some FE models are infinite planes.  As I recall, the true size and form of the flat earth is still being investigated by top level FE researchers who have not yet reached a definitive conclusion..

Tom Bishop and Dogplatter?

And Username, if I recall.

Tom and Username are the infinite plane preachers.