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Originally Posted by KC911
I've often wondered why the equator wasn't verticle  |
Isn't the earth a little wider at the Equator because of the centrifugal force of the spinning?
Regarding the "north-cerntric" view...Can't that be determined by relation to other planets and the sun? (Assuming those aren't upside down as well).
Regarding maps....I did some driving in Europe. All the maps have the "local names" for the cities...it was brilliant!
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