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Dinosaurs Never Existed? and a written explanation on why the earth is not flat ?

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Channel: Mike Martins · 2018 · News & Politics

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The idea that the earth is flat has been debunked for centuries, and there is overwhelming evidence to support the fact that the earth is a sphere. Here are just a few reasons why the earth is not flat:

Astronomy: From ancient times, people have observed the movements of celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, and noticed that they follow a consistent pattern. This pattern can only be explained if the earth is a sphere. For example, if the earth were flat, the stars would appear to move in a straight line across the sky, but they actually follow a circular path.

Navigation: Navigators have used the stars and other celestial bodies to determine their position on the earth for thousands of years. The fact that the earth is a sphere allows them to use the positions of these celestial bodies to determine their location on the surface of the earth.

Shadows: If the earth were flat, the shadows of objects would always be the same length, no matter the time of day. However, we can observe that shadows change length throughout the day, which can only be explained if the earth is a sphere.

Circumnavigation: If the earth were flat, it would be possible to travel in a straight line and eventually return to your starting point. However, we know that this is not possible because people have successfully circumnavigated the earth, which would not be possible if the earth were flat.

Gravity: The earth's gravitational force is what keeps all objects on its surface from floating off into space. This force can only be explained if the earth is a sphere because the mass of the earth is distributed evenly around its center. If the earth were flat, the gravitational force would be stronger in some areas and weaker in others, which is not observed.

The horizon: If the earth were flat, the horizon would always appear to be at the same distance, no matter where you are. However, we can observe that the horizon appears to be closer when we are at a higher elevation and farther away when we are at a lower elevation. This can only be explained if the earth is a sphere.

Satellites: Modern technology has allowed us to send satellites into orbit around the earth, which would not be possible if the earth were flat. These satellites provide us with detailed images of the earth's surface, which clearly show that the earth is a sphere.

Earth's curvature: If the earth were flat, we would not be able to see ships sailing on the horizon because they would be too far away. However, we can observe that ships appear to "sink" below the horizon as they sail away, which can only be explained if the earth is a sphere.

In conclusion, there is a wealth of evidence to support the fact that the earth is a sphere. From ancient observations of celestial bodies to modern satellite imagery, it is clear that the earth is not flat.
By Mike Martins

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