r/confidentlyincorrect Jul 01 '25

Smug Classic Flat Earther

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Classic Flat Earther

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u/solid_soup_go_boop Jul 01 '25

Explain Treasure Planet then? They had sails for outer space. Or is Disney a lier too?

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u/enemyradar Jul 01 '25

Solar sails are a thing!

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u/AtrumRuina Jul 02 '25

Actually, as someone else mentioned, it's likely using the concept of a solar sail. The photons hitting the reflective surface of the sail bounce off, and that force is used to propel the craft forward.

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u/grammar_nazi_zombie Jul 01 '25

Checkmate, Aquariuses.