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Flat Earth Theory

The idea that the Earth is flat, and the misconceptions surrounding it.

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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 29, 2026
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What are the most common misconceptions about the flat earth theory?

The most common misconceptions about the cluster around a handful of sensory and institutional claims—“the horizon looks flat,” “water is flat,” flight routes don’t make sense on a globe, and space im...

Jan 9, 2026
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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 “...

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