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Introduction Flat Earth Absurdity aims to be a comprehensive resource for exploring astronomy, cosmology, and the basic physics needed to understand and debunk flat earth claims. Our goal is to provide clear explanations, encourage critical thinking and offer ...

Principles: The 'Why' and 'How' Principles act as the philosophical backbone of scientific inquiry, offering explanations for the behaviors and interactions observed within the universe. Unlike laws, which are empirical and often quantifiable, principles tend ...

An Introduction to Scientific Theory A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment.  The development and acceptance o...

An Introduction to Common Fallacies When discussing fallacies of reasoning, especially in the context of attempting to refute established sciences, it's important to understand that fallacies are errors in reasoning that undermine the logic of an argument. The...

Understanding the implications of Newtonian and Einsteinian gravity on our comprehension of the universe requires delving into the conceptual shifts they introduced. Here's a brief introduction without focusing on the mathematical details. Newtonian Gravity: T...

Where stars are more than just twinkly lights and planets do more than spin. Astronomy gives us repeatable, measurable patterns that only make sense on a rotating spherical Earth moving through space. The Sky Changes with Latitude Travel north or south and the...

Trace the breadcrumbs of ancient scholars, explorers and scientists who noticed that Earth’s shape could be measured long before rockets, satellites or internet arguments existed. Ancient Observations Ancient Greek thinkers recognized clues that Earth is spher...

Enter the high-tech realm where satellites, radio systems, high-altitude balloons and precision mapping tools quietly expose the shape of Earth every day. The useful question is not whether technology says Earth is round, but why so many independent technologi...

Physics meets geography, astronomy tags along with meteorology, and every field quietly agrees on the same inconvenient fact for flat earth claims: Earth behaves like a globe. Why Related Sciences Matter The shape of Earth is not supported by one isolated disc...

In this article, we delve into the fascinating intricacies of Earth's atmosphere and its pivotal role in scientific observations. The atmosphere, a complex blend of gases enveloping our planet, not only sustains life but also influences our perception of the w...

Mapping Earth 101 Maps are essential tools for depicting the Earth's surface on two-dimensional mediums, such as paper or digital screens. Yet, the challenge lies in the Earth's inherent three-dimensionality; transferring its surface to a flat format inevitabl...

We're dissecting conspiracies, logical fallacies, and all sorts of wild tales with the scalpel of science and a sprinkle of humor! Part of the flat Earth fallacy involves uncritically accepting certain forms of discovery that impact day-to-day life, such as ba...

Just Another Straw Man The flat Earth claim that we should feel the Earth's spin is a classic straw man fallacy. Flat Earth proponents often share diagrams depicting high speeds at the Earth's surface, suggesting that these speeds should be impossible becau...