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(Created page with "<blockquote> ''The flat earth and geocentric world are examples of wrong scientific beliefs that were held for long periods. Can you name your favorite example and for extra credit why it was believed to be true? ''To selected Edge contributors: ''I am doing research for a new book and would hope to elicit informed responses to the following question: ''The flat earth and geocentric world are examples of wrong scientific beliefs that were held for long periods. Can yo...")
 
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''The flat earth and geocentric world are examples of wrong scientific beliefs that were held for long periods. Can you name your favorite example and for extra credit why it was believed to be true?
''The flat earth and geocentric world are examples of wrong scientific beliefs that were held for long periods. Can you name your favorite example and for extra credit why it was believed to be true?