What if the flat-earthers were right and the earth was flat? The physics of a flat earth wouldn’t be pleasant. How would gravity work? Would we still have time zones? Change of seasons? Would the ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Eli Elster, University of California, Davis (THE CONVERSATION) On Feb. 22, 2020, “Mad” ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Columbia Sportswear is leaning all the way into absurdity with its newest campaign, “Expedition Impossible,” a tongue-in-cheek challenge inviting anyone who still believes the planet ...

Scientific evidence that disproves flat Earth claims. 'First Amendment win': Judge sides with expelled student Donald Trump articles of impeachment update announced in Congress Passenger who died on ...

Are you a conspiracy theorist who has always wanted to own your own sportswear company? Today is your lucky day because if you can find the edge of the Earth and photograph it, then Columbia ...

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On Feb. 22, 2020, "Mad" Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal? To view the flatness of the Earth from space. This was his third attempt, ...

On Feb. 22, 2020, "Mad" Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal? To view the flatness of Earth from space. This was his third attempt, and ...

Columbia is taking a shot across the bow at conspiracy theorists with “Expedition Impossible,” a tongue-in-cheek take on social media challenges that asks flat-earthers to find the world’s edge and ...