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Eratosthenes erected a pole in Alexandria, and on the summer solstice he observed that it cast a shadow, proving that the Sun was not directly overhead but slightly south. Recognizing the curvature of the Earth and knowing the distance between the two cities enabled Eratosthenes to calculate the planet's circumference.

random this-n-that may be said about em, but the fact remainz -> the egyptianz def weren't dumb :rofl: ppp
 
random this-n-that may be said about em, but the fact remainz -> the egyptianz def weren't dumb :rofl: ppp
I'm pretty sure the Egyptians thought the earth was flat with 4 corners.. I'd have to look again but I'm almost certain they were the first ones to challenge the idea by sending sailors out or something like that.
 
I'm pretty sure the Egyptians thought the earth was flat with 4 corners

no no no :doh: ur confuzzling regular, intelligent egyptianz with flat egyptianz....two totally diff animalz ;) ppp
 
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