The Flat Earth model is a conspiracy theory surrounding the concept that the Earth is a flat, disc-shaped plane, surrounded by ice. Many ancient cultures subscribed to the idea but it was made famous again in modern times thanks to the creation of a Flat Earth society by Samuel Shenton in 1956. Mark Sargent, an avid member of the club and author of several books on the topic, revealed one reason why he believes it is more than just a conspiracy.
Speaking during Netflix documentary “Behind the Curve”, Mr Sargant claimed his theory was superior to everything NASA has told us for years.
Taking the production crew to a beach near his home, Mr Sargant pointed at the city of Seattle across the water.
He said in 2018: “Here’s an example if you want to see it real quick.
“So like the buildings in the distance – right out there – that is Seattle.
Mark Sargant is an avid Flat Earther (Image: NETFLIX)
The Flat Earth theory was made popular again in modern times (Image: GETTY)
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“You should not be able to see it.
“There should be hundreds of feet of curvature between us and them.”
Mr Sargant went on to dismiss any scientific reasoning for the revelation, before claiming the Flat Earth theory answers all the questions.
He added: “You can say it’s refraction, or
