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To: JoeProBono

I’ve always been amazed that people on the South Pole do not fall off the Earth.


18 posted on 12/17/2010 5:02:31 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: 353FMG

>>I’ve always been amazed that people on the South Pole do not fall off the Earth.<<

Gravity at the South Pole is much, much stronger than it is here in the US. It starts increasing noticeably at the equatorial region.


24 posted on 12/17/2010 5:45:39 PM PST by B4Ranch (Do NOT remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! We're going the wrong way!)
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