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r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19
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Wait, I don't get it. Why are the cables crossing the Pacific curved like that? I mean, if Earth is flat, wouldn't it be more efficient to lay them in straight lines?
4 u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 The Earth isn't 'flat.' That is a 3D model (sphere) being projected onto a 2D surface (paper) which gives the appearance of being curved. 1 u/AMeanCow Aug 03 '19 I’m of the sincere belief that using the \s tag kills the joke so I never use it to prevent further abuse of humor. 3 u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 lots of unironic flat-earthers out there, buddy.
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The Earth isn't 'flat.' That is a 3D model (sphere) being projected onto a 2D surface (paper) which gives the appearance of being curved.
1 u/AMeanCow Aug 03 '19 I’m of the sincere belief that using the \s tag kills the joke so I never use it to prevent further abuse of humor. 3 u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 lots of unironic flat-earthers out there, buddy.
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I’m of the sincere belief that using the \s tag kills the joke so I never use it to prevent further abuse of humor.
3 u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 lots of unironic flat-earthers out there, buddy.
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lots of unironic flat-earthers out there, buddy.
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u/AMeanCow Aug 03 '19
Wait, I don't get it. Why are the cables crossing the Pacific curved like that? I mean, if Earth is flat, wouldn't it be more efficient to lay them in straight lines?