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Then why are you here posting, over and over?
 
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SeventyOne said:
The concept is easy. Find a spot in one location, then find a spot several miles away. Calculate the required curvature between the two points, then observe it never being there.
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You mean the kind of things geodesists deal with constantly?


Erathostenes' experiment was anything but inconclusive, and it is very easy to repeat and build upon. It gives quite consistent results.

But if you don't like it... how about Al-Biruni?

And, from the lack of a response to the last part of my question, I guess you have never done anything to measure the curvature.
 
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Yes, I have. I've done what I've said, and there is no curve.

It's cute you thing Eratosthenes was proof of anything. Not even Neil Degrasse Tyson believes that (see video), or actually anyone who thinks about it clearly for a few minutes. It's primary flaw is quite obvious.

 
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