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Tag Archives: Eratosthenes
June 19, 240 BCE
On June 19, 240 BCE, Greek philosopher and scientist, Eratosthenes, estimated the circumference of the Earth using two sticks and got pretty darned close to its actual value. Today in the world, there are actually people who… Continue reading
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Tagged Dallas, England, Eratosthenes, flat earthers, London, math, satellites, science, stoopid people, Texas
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June 19, 240 BCE
On June 19, 240 BCE Eratosthenes estimated the circumference of the Earth using a well in Syene and a stick at Alexandria and some simple geometry. He’d previously noted that on the summer solstice, in a well at Syene, you could see the reflection of the sun at noon. The well was sufficiently deep enough … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandria, Eratosthenes, flat earthers, geometry, science, summer solstice, Syene
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