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Turkish Minister: Muslims Discovered the Earth is Round
Arutz Sheva ^
| 30/11/14
| Tova Dvorin
Posted on 11/30/2014 3:19:26 PM PST by Eleutheria5
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The Greeks actually were the first to figure out that it was a sphere and calculate the circumference based on scientific observation. But Ptolemy erred in believing that it was a perfect sphere, and therefore underestimated the actual size.
But back to the Jive Turkeys and their made-up Islamic accomplishments. They have to make them up. They have no real ones.
To: Eleutheria5
IIRC, Eratosthenes demonstrated the Earth was round and calculated the circumference based upon observations of the sun's apogee illuminating the depths of a well, approximately a millennium before the birth of Mohammed.
"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:23:33 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Eleutheria5
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:24:48 PM PST
by
beethovenfan
(If Islam is the solution, the "problem" must be freedom.)
To: Eleutheria5
The astronauts were actually filmed in a secret studio in Istanbul.
Cuz Tayyip Recep Erdogan knows its a Muslim achievement.
The Americans made the moon landing all up.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:25:10 PM PST
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
To: Eleutheria5
Muslim scientists led by al-Khwarizmi convened by the order of the Caliph Al-Ma'mun and revealed that the Earth is a sphere Much like the backside of a goat!
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:25:43 PM PST
by
humblegunner
(Why hello, Captain Trips.)
To: Eleutheria5
Obama has NASA complicit with this.
Their current focus is to make muzzies feel good about their accomplishments in space.
And this dovetails nicely with Barry big ears “everything Islam is superior” outlook.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:26:25 PM PST
by
Darksheare
(People who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
To: Eleutheria5
Muslims discovered dentistry
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:27:57 PM PST
by
Brother Cracker
(You are more likely to find krugerrands in a Cracker Jack box than 22 ammo at Wal-Mart)
To: Eleutheria5
The Greeks actually were the first to figure out that it was a sphere Not quite:
"He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth" Isaiah 40:22
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:28:28 PM PST
by
rjsimmon
(The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
To: Eleutheria5
It was Eratosthenes, actually, who correctly measured the circumference of the Earth in something like 220 BC, long before Mohammed lopped off his first head.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:30:06 PM PST
by
Telepathic Intruder
(The only thing the Left has learned from the failures of socialism is not to call it that)
To: rjsimmon
I know, I know. I said based on scientific observation. Divine Wisdom doesn’t count as scientific observation.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:30:13 PM PST
by
Eleutheria5
(End the occupation. Annex today.)
To: Brother Cracker
I think he’s supposed to be a hygienist.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:31:37 PM PST
by
Eleutheria5
(End the occupation. Annex today.)
To: Eleutheria5
Haha.
Eratosthenes
“c. 276 BC[1] c. 195/194 BC[2]) was a Greek mathematician, geographer, poet, astronomer, and music theorist.”
“He is best known for being the first person to calculate the circumference of the Earth, which he did by applying a measuring system using stades, or the length of stadia during that time period. His calculation was remarkably accurate.”
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eratosthenes
So, if he was the first person to calculate the circumference, for how long earlier was it commonly accepted that the earth is round.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:32:23 PM PST
by
ForYourChildren
(Christian Education [ RomanRoadsMedia.com - a Classical Christian Approach to Homeschool ])
To: Brother Cracker
Floss, or you get to see Achmed, the hygienist.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:33:41 PM PST
by
Flag_This
(You can't spell "treason" without the "O".)
To: Flag_This
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:35:13 PM PST
by
Eleutheria5
(End the occupation. Annex today.)
To: rjsimmon
Job 26:7 He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:36:48 PM PST
by
Fungi
To: Eleutheria5
fact i..... that most muslims.... still dont get the round earth concept....
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:38:41 PM PST
by
MeshugeMikey
("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill ><>)
To: Eleutheria5
Please. moozlums made some great discoveries, including that goats and camels make great sex partners
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:39:26 PM PST
by
hal ogen
(First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
To: Darksheare
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:40:07 PM PST
by
Eleutheria5
(End the occupation. Annex today.)
To: Eleutheria5
Islamic Advice The Prophet [sallallahu alayhe wa sallam (SAWS)] recommended Muslims to clean their teeth using a miswak every day; especially after waking, when performing wudhu, before salah, when reciting the Qur'an, before sleeping,before self immolation and when the mouth smells bad.
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:40:27 PM PST
by
Brother Cracker
(You are more likely to find krugerrands in a Cracker Jack box than 22 ammo at Wal-Mart)
To: Eleutheria5
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posted on
11/30/2014 3:41:20 PM PST
by
Darksheare
(People who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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