We know the Earth isn't flat, but what evidence do we have supporting this? If people think the Earth is flat, how do they explain things like the Sun and Moon and ships getting smaller as they sail away? How long have humans know the Earth isn't flat? And what does it mean to "invoke the conspiracy?" It's never too late to learn about the world around you. &nbsp;
This is part of the Quackery unit. &nbsp;
Resources from this episode: 
<a href="https://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2017/11/7/ross-and-carrie-traverse-flat-earth-part-1-pizza-shaped-earth-edition" target="_blank">Oh No Ross and Carrie Podcast: Flat Earth</a> 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eratosthenes#Measurement_of_Earth's_circumference" target="_blank">Eratosthenes</a> 
<a href="https://www.behindthecurvefilm.com/" target="_blank">Behind the Curve</a>
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Lesson 67 - Why are we superstitious?

Have you ever felt like you slept through science when you were in school, but now wish you could understand the world around you better? Then this podcast is for you! Each week Cheryl asks a science question and Ryan, a science teacher, does his best to answer. From boiling water to shooting stars and everything in between, listen along and learn about the science you encounter every day.