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China Makes History Again: Chang'e-6 Returns with Groundbreaking Moon Samples

In a remarkable achievement, China has successfully collected samples from the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The Chang'e-6 mission, launched on May 3, touched down in the Apollo crater within the vast South Pole-Aitken basin on June 1. During its brief but productive stay, the spacecraft gathered approximately 2 kilograms of lunar material using a scoop and drill. The samples, now stored in an ascent vehicle, are expected to return to Earth on June 25, landing in Inner Mongolia. This historic achievement not only demonstrates China's space program prowess but also provides scientists with a unique opportunity to unravel the mysteries of the moon's formation and evolution.   Achievements: - *First-ever samples from the far side*: Chang'e-6 successfully collects lunar material from the moon's less-explored hemisphere. - *Second successful farside landing*: China builds on its 2019 achievement with...

What Did The Flat Earth Theory Really Means?

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Flat Earth Theory is a controversial and often misunderstood belief that the Earth is flat rather than round. This theory has gained a significant amount of attention in recent years, with many people claiming that the Earth is not a globe, but a flat disk. While the vast majority of scientists and researchers reject this theory, it continues to attract a dedicated group of believers who argue that the evidence supports their claims. In this blog post, we will explore the history of Flat Earth Theory, examine the evidence that is often cited by its supporters, and explain why the vast majority of scientists reject this theory.

History of Flat Earth Theory

The idea that the Earth is flat dates back to ancient times, with early civilizations such as the Greeks, Egyptians, and Hindus all believing in a flat Earth. However, by the time of the ancient Greeks, most educated people believed that the Earth was a sphere. This belief was based on observations of the Earth's shadow during lunar eclipses and the fact that ships appeared to disappear from view as they sailed over the horizon.
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Despite this, belief in a flat Earth persisted in some circles, and the theory was revived in the 19th century by Samuel Rowbotham, a British inventor and writer. Rowbotham argued that the Earth was a flat disk surrounded by a wall of ice, and that gravity did not exist. He claimed that the Earth was constantly accelerating upwards, creating the illusion of gravity.

Rowbotham's ideas were later popularized by the Flat Earth Society, which was founded in the United States in the early 20th century. The Society argued that the Earth was a flat disk, with the North Pole at the center and Antarctica forming a wall of ice around the edge. They claimed that the round Earth theory was a conspiracy perpetuated by governments and scientific organizations.

Evidence for Flat Earth Theory

Supporters of Flat Earth Theory often cite a number of pieces of evidence in support of their beliefs. One of the most commonly cited pieces of evidence is that the horizon always appears flat, even from high altitude. They argue that if the Earth were a globe, the horizon would be curved, but this is not the case.

Another piece of evidence often cited by Flat Earthers is the lack of visible curvature in photographs of the Earth taken from space. They argue that all such photographs are either fake or have been doctored to show a curved horizon.

Flat Earthers also argue that the fact that water always seeks its own level is proof that the Earth is flat. They claim that if the Earth were a globe, water would curve and follow the shape of the Earth, but this is not observed.

Finally, Flat Earthers often argue that the lack of observable evidence of the Earth's curvature is proof that the Earth is flat. They claim that if the Earth were a globe, we would be able to observe the curvature from high altitude, but this is not the case.

Why Flat Earth Theory is Rejected by Scientists

Despite the claims of its supporters, Flat Earth Theory is rejected by the vast majority of scientists and researchers. There are several reasons for this.

First and foremost, the evidence cited by Flat Earthers is either incorrect or based on a misunderstanding of scientific principles. For example, the horizon appears flat from high altitude because the curvature of the Earth is so slight that it is not noticeable at that distance. 
 

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