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NegativeNull@lemmy.worldM to The Internet in Ancient Times@lemmy.world · 4 months ago

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NegativeNull@lemmy.worldM to The Internet in Ancient Times@lemmy.world · 4 months ago
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  • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM
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    Wait, what other shape would it be? If it was another shape, how would it float in the ocean that surrounds it?

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      There is a rumor of some Egyptian named Eratosthenes who is trying to convince everyone the earth is round. I’m trying to keep people to the correct path.

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        Never trust an Egyptian with a Greek name.

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          Probably one of those Alexander “the graet” Greeks

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            Egypt’s totally gone to shit since that guy brought all his foreigners in. Do you know how many Ptolemys and Cleopatras there have been now?

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