A Fascinating Look Inside the First Flat Earth International Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina

BBC News travelled to Raleigh, North Carolina, the site of the very first Flat Earth International Conference and speak with the attendees in order to learn why they believe that the world is flat, despite scientific evidence stating otherwise.

The Flat Earth International Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, attracted hundreds of attendees who believe the shape of the Earth is a disc instead of a sphere.

In 2014, VSauce addressed whether the Earth is round or flat.

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