I've always wondered.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Which way is up?

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the direction that is opposed and perpendicular to an imaginary plane that is tangential to the relative force of gravity.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Which direction is up? (going around in circles here).
I'll give you a clue. First figure out where you are...

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Without the bull****, the opposite to down. Elementary Watson.

True.
Another clue - what shape is the Earth?

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

True.
Another clue - what shape is the Earth?

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Banana shaped according to Sir Bedevere...

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

True.
Another clue - what shape is the Earth?

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My 4 yr old grandson recons its flat and you have to be really really careful that you don't fall off the end.[biggrin]

He's not alone.

FAQ :: The Flat Earth Society

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Originally Posted by scarry

My 4 yr old grandson recons its flat and you have to be really really careful that you don't fall off the end.[biggrin]

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Surely the elf of safety has insisted on a fence round the edge. [bighmmm]

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Which direction is up? (going around in circles here).
I'll give you a clue. First figure out where you are...

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It's a good question and can be very important to know if buried in an avalanche, the way to find out is let some saliva dribble out your mouth, then start digging in the opposite direction.

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

Surely the elf of safety has insisted on a fence round the edge. [bighmmm]

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Yes. It's called the Circumfence (according to Sir Terry Pratchett).

Well;If the Earth is flat, what holds the water in?