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Flat Earth Theory

The idea that the Earth is flat, despite scientific evidence showing it is spherical, and the persistence of the flat-Earth movement.

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Jan 11, 2026
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How would a flat-Earth model account for global airline flight routes and time zone synchronization?

Flat‑Earth proponents try to reconcile long‑haul flight routes and time zones by invoking alternate map geometries, selective route examples, and ad hoc explanations about navigation and the Sun’s beh...

Jan 9, 2026

How do flat-Earth models describe satellite orbital mechanics and signal transmission?

Flat-Earth communities offer several competing explanations for what mainstream science calls satellites: some say there are no spaceborne satellites and signals come from ground infrastructure or a “...