Jakarta – A number of Flat Earth conspiracy theorists have just visited Antarctica to prove the true shape of the Earth. Some of them immediately changed their minds and believed that the Earth is round.
The expedition titled ‘The Final Experiment’ was joined by four ‘Flat Earthers’ and four ‘Globe Earthers’ (Bumi Bulat). Led by Pastor Will Duffy from Colorado, United States, they hope this experiment can end the debate about the shape of the Earth.
They chose Antarctica as the destination for their expedition to witness the phenomenon of the ‘midnight Sun’ where the Sun can shine continuously for 24 hours during the summer. The midnight Sun in Antarctica is one of the many things that prove the Earth is round because this phenomenon only occurs on a slightly tilted spherical surface like the Earth. The Earth’s slightly tilted axis causes the South Pole to face the Sun continuously for 24 hours during the summer. This phenomenon would not occur on a flat surface of the Earth.
Flat Earthers also often claim that the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 prohibits civilians from visiting the southernmost continent to conceal the true shape of the Earth. Duffy wants to prove that this is not true.
In a video about the expedition, Flat Earth influencer Jaren Campanella admitted that he was wrong about the midnight Sun. He also acknowledged that ‘Globe Earthers’ were correct about the movement of the Sun. “In life, you sometimes make mistakes. “I thought there was no Sun for 24 hours. In fact, I was quite sure of it,” said Campanella, as quoted by Futurism, Saturday (21/12/2024). “I realize that I will be labeled as a sycophant just for that, and you know what, if you are labeled a sycophant for being honest, so be it – I used to believe there was no Sun for 24 hours.” “Honestly, now I believe it exists,” he continued.
But not all members of this expedition were immediately convinced that the Earth is round. Flat Earther Austin Whitsitt said he is confident that the data obtained from this journey will help explain what happened.
Meanwhile, Duffy didn’t say much. He was just happy that he and his colleagues could reach Antarctica safely.
Flat Earthers Finally Believe the Earth is Round
