randomposting (randomposting) wrote,
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Laziness and arrogance.

In the 6th century BC Greek mathematician Pythagoras said that earth is round - but few agreed with him. Greek astronomer Aristarchos said in the 3rd century BC that earth revolves around the sun - but the idea was not accepted. In the 2nd century BC Greek astronomer Erastosthenes accurately measured the distance around the earth at about 40,000 km (24,860 miles) - but nobody believed him. In the 2nd century AD Greek astronomer Ptolemy stated that earth was the centre of the universe - most people believed him for the next 1,400 years.

What is your scientific prediction or belief? Are you more of a Ptolemy or Pythagoras?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7lhaC9NR_g&eurl=

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