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BeneteauBum

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9. The few flat earthers I've met refuse to accept facts

Reply to Coldwater (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 03:42 PM

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Even simple geometry and basic reasoning is beyond their comprehension. They all have embraced one ludicrous conspiracy theory or another. One told me space flight is impossible due to the thermosphere, a region of high temperatures at an altitude of about 500 miles. It takes all kinds of…..I just shake my head.

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Fantastic Pictures, I certainly hope Coldwater Yesterday #1

I enjoy their dissent. eggplant Yesterday #2

i was going to say something with that effect. AllaN01Bear Yesterday #8

The few flat earthers I've met refuse to accept facts BeneteauBum Yesterday #9

We haven't had new pics like that in a long time Bayard Yesterday #3

Holy smoke, it is flat! tavernier Yesterday #4

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Silly me...( 😄 ) I was looking at that photo earlier and... electric_blue68 21 hrs ago #14

Something disheartening to me... llmart Yesterday #6

First of all... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #10

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I was thinking of that " blue marble" phrase while looking at that photo. electric_blue68 21 hrs ago #15

I remember the cover of Whole Earth Catalog Brother Buzz 21 hrs ago #16

i have that catalog in my mess somewhere . AllaN01Bear 20 hrs ago #17

With a load of postcards, you were in business, Baby! Brother Buzz 20 hrs ago #18

Like many astronauts before him (including Mark Kelly) DFW Yesterday #12

I remember The Whole Earth Catalog. rickford66 22 hrs ago #13

This photo captured both polar lights in one shot! I find this incredible! ...... riversedge 12 hrs ago #19

Our Earth & Moon .... NASA riversedge 4 hrs ago #20