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Thursday, 25 December 2008 01:59 Written by Daniel Grrrrr[. . .]

Source: Wm Jas on FlickrMost people don't know very much.  (Now tell me, if I had guessed that your reaction to that opening would be an initial nodding agreement quickly fading to the realization that it might include you, too, would I have been right?)
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Top 10 Ways to Know the Earth is Not Flat

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Wednesday, 03 December 2008 23:51 Written by mooeypoo

A few months ago I released an experiment video explaining how Eratosthenes calculated the circumference of the Earth using the shadow of sticks. The method was performed almost two millenia ago, and produced quite accurate results (considering the 'equipment' used). But it was far from being the on…
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Sunday, 30 November 2008 01:54 Written by mooeypoo

If you’ve been following my skeptical adventures, you know I have attended the Amazing Meeting 6 (organized by the James Randi Educational Foundation) about a month ago in Las Vegas. Not only have I had a blast and met lots of wonderful people, but I also had the privilege of doing a LIVE experiment with none other than Australian Skeptic’s Richard Saunders.

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