The Flat Earther next door: These are the US states with highest share of conspiracy theorists, based on residents' internet search history

FOR MAILONLINE ^ | 25 August 2023 | MATTHEW PHELAN

[dennisw]

The Flat Earther next door: These are the US states with highest share of conspiracy theorists, based on residents' internet search history... so do YOU live in a flat or round state? Alaskans were the most interested in 'Flat Earth' theories, Google searches show New Jersey natives entertained 'Flat Earth' claims least, per same search data

Earth's greatest minds have known our world is round since at least as far back as the day Pythagoras made his calculations in ancient Greece over 2,000 years ago.

But as you might have guessed from fighting with relatives and old friends on Facebook, as many as 10 percent of Americans still believe the earth is flat, according to survey data compiled in 2021.

If you're looking for a place offline to get away from conversations about 'Flat Earth' conspiracy theories (or maybe where to go to join your fellow true believers), a new analysis of Google searches across all 50 US states might help.

Die-hard 'Flat Earthers' may want to bundle up before relocating to Alaska, whose residents searched the most for information on the widely discredited theory.

And those looking to move on from the 'Flat Earth' debate entirely may want to find space in the densely populated state of New Jersey, which had the lowest interest in researching the topic online per 10,000 residents.

Find out below if you live in a 'Flat State' or a 'Round State.'

[philman_36]

You believe the earth is flat and I am the fool?

The Fool On The Hill (Remastered 2009)

But the fool on the hill sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head see the world spinning 'round (oh oh oh)
'Round and 'round and 'round and 'round and 'round

You said it, not me.

[philman_36]

That still makes you a TROLL!

[Magnum44]

You call me a troll, well then I will oblige

[philman_36]

You call me a troll...

Call you one? You're an ADMITTED one!

[marktwain]

You don't get that while hurtling through space.

Why not? It is exactly what is expected from the geometry of orbits. Remember, no air in space.

8 inches per mile squared blows away the globe.

Why? It is obvious, on a global earth, the higher your viewpoint, the farther you can see. The horizon expands as your view rises above the average surface.

[Magnum44]

[Magnum44]

[Magnum44]

🤣

[philman_36]

More ignorance...

[cgbg]

The guy already told you he believes Mars is flat.

If you want to attack someone at least attack what they are actually saying.

[NorthMountain]

For your ... ahh ... enlightenment and edification.

Or something. I've never seen anything quite like it before.

;'}

[philman_36]

Why not?

Parallax.

Why?

Because we can see too far with zoom equipment.

[Magnum44]

You need to take a cartography class...

[Bernard Marx]

The earth is spherical. Period.

Nope. It's an oblate ellipsoid due to slight bulging at the equator due to rotational centrifugal force. It's close to a sphere though.

I think that guy Eratothsenes of Cyrene fairly accurately computed its circumference 2000 years ago.

[philman_36]

The guy already told you he believes Mars is flat.

Show it, don't say it.

[philman_36]

Do you think I’m somehow unable to see your replies?

[Campion]

You are correct, thank you!

[philman_36]

TROLL!

[Magnum44]

OMG, that was hilarious and so painful to watch. I only made it a third of the way and had to turn it off.

[philman_36]

It isn't about your understanding, you want to prevent others
from understanding and that makes you an even bigger fool.