Poll: In 1492, Columbus knew that the world ____ round.

In 1492, Columbus knew that the world ____ round.

is
was

Votes: 381
Comments: 3
Added: May 2005

 

Comments:

pdecaux - 5th April 2006 13:39
This is a dificult one, because the "enlightenment" of Columbus happened in the past, yet the geometrical nature of our planet has not changed in the intervening period. The correct term is, however, "biaxial ellipsoid"!
 
Trish - 19th December 2006 13:28
True.
 
sydneysider - 6th February 2007 11:18
The world IS round and I voted withn my feet.
 
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