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Why do people believe the flat Earth theory and is it even worth debating?
Some people around the world believe our planet is flat. Here's the (surprising) truth about debating them. (Image credit: kevron2001 via Getty Images)
For many centuries a wealth of scientific evidence has demonstrated that the Earth is a sphere. Despite this overwhelming proof from the fields of physics, astronomy and even everyday observations, Flat Earthers reject mainstream science and still believe in Flat Earth theory.
But why do people believe the Earth is flat and how can you effectively debate their claims?
To put it bluntly, we know more about the curvature of Earth than almost any other topic in the realm of physical science. There are countless experiments, observations and demonstrations that have, time and time again, revealed the curve of the Earth.
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Why do people believe the flat Earth theory and is it even worth debating?

Some people around the world believe our planet is flat. Here's the (surprising) truth about debating them. (Image credit: kevron2001 via Getty Images)
For many centuries a wealth of scientific evidence has demonstrated that the Earth is a sphere. Despite this overwhelming proof from the fields of physics, astronomy and even everyday observations, Flat Earthers reject mainstream science and still believe in Flat Earth theory.
But why do people believe the Earth is flat and how can you effectively debate their claims?
To put it bluntly, we know more about the curvature of Earth than almost any other topic in the realm of physical science. There are countless experiments, observations and demonstrations that have, time and time again, revealed the curve of the Earth.
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How to debate a flat-Earther: Proven scientific arguments and strategies
Why do people believe the flat Earth theory and is it even worth debating?