Episode 145 - Modern Flat Earth Thought, Part 1

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Episode 145 - Modern Flat Earth Thought, Part 1

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Sep 5, 2016

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A beginning examination of some of the modern claims put forth by the very recent resurgeance of Flat Earth proponents. This episode focuses on common (or not-so-common) sense, Earth's curvature, and the overall shape of the planet. It has three additional segments past the main one: Logical Fallacy, Feedback, and Announcements.

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Sep 5, 2016

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Episode 145 - Modern Flat Earth Thought, Part 1

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