Geography
People in ancient times had a fear to venture far into the sea. They thought that after reaching the steep edge of the table, they would slip down into the ocean. Is it a true fact? Justify your statement.
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No, this belief is not true.
The Earth is not flat like a table—it is spherical in shape. This was confirmed by Ferdinand Magellan's expedition in 1519, which successfully sailed around the world, proving that the Earth is round.
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