Rapper B.o.B. is raising money for satellites to show him if the Earth is actually round

[NelsonG]

Earth is round. I know it. You know it. Bill Nye knows it. 

But still, in 2017, many flat Earth truthers still are denying what has been known as scientific fact for centuries. 

They draw in a famous crowd. Several N.B.A. stars (including Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving) have openly voiced their conspiracies. Now, rapper B.o.B. is using his public platform to prove his suspicions about the existence of the "curve" once and for all.

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Bobby Simmons Jr. (better known as B.o.B.) launched a GoFundMe page called "Show BoB the Curve" on Thursday. In a video on the page, he calls himself "Flat Earth B.o.B." and explains that he wants to send as many satellites as he can into orbit to "find the curve." The rapper tweeted a link to the fundraising page in hopes of drumming up some support. Read more...

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