BBC News attended this month's Flat Earth International Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. I especially appreciate the fine craftsmanship of Chris Pontius, the "professional 'Flat Earth' model artist."
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Nov 20, 2017
Meet the people who insist the Earth is flat
A store for flat earthers by flat earthers
It’s not too late to get your conspiracy-theory-lovin’ sweetie something they really want for the holidays: validation that the earth is flat.
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Profiles of flat earthers: report from the front lines of weaponized media literacy
Tom Usher went to a flat earth conference in Birmingham, England; he met an array of people who believe that the Earth is flat, because they believe that powerful people have conspired to control the information they receive in order to secure benefits for the elite, and this belief (which has a wealth of evidence […]
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Flat earth-preaching rocketeer finally gets off the ground
You likely read about “Mad” Mike Hughes in the news last year – you know, when you weren’t busy stockpiling canned goods and potassium Iodide tablets to help deal with the existential dread that’s currently gripping the planet. Hughes is the flat-earth loving, paradoxical science-hating DIY rocket designer who stated that he’d blast himself into […]
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This 3D printer for kids can help them invent and build their own toys
With the quick-fix appeal of video games and their own cell phones, it can be tough to keep kids focused on supposedly “educational” toys. And while it may seem counter-intuitive to fight tech with more tech, we’re all in when it comes to the Toybox 3D Printer. We’re not sure if anyone had envisioned a […]
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Save almost 50% off this affordable alternative to Photoshop and Lightroom
Whether you’re an artist, designer or just organizing a photo album, photo editing software is a must. And software designers know it: Platforms like Photoshop and Lightroom have a ton of helpful features, but you’ll pay for them in spades. Luckily, there’s some competition in the photo editing arena. Right now, Skylum’s Luminar software is […]
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10 deals too good to miss out on from TVs to CBD gummies
Who needs a holiday sale? Sometimes there’s no better time than the thick of summer to find deals. We should know – we’ve found ten deep discounts on some must-have items. Whether you’re searching for CBD edibles, exercise gear, chargers or other tech, take a look. But don’t look long – these prices aren’t likely […]
