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longship

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4. You yourself highlighted the difference.

Reply to PADemD (Reply #3)

Thu Apr 2, 2015, 01:09 AM

Apr 2015

"A large body of water!"

Tidal forces are differential force of gravity, like on one side of Earth as opposed to the opposite side. The Earth is rather large, so the difference is large enough to effect the oceans, and the land.

People are small, not Earth-sized, so no tidal effects. And it has nothing specifically to do with water, other than it is a liquid.

This myth is debunked.

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Stop blaming the moon: Intelligent people can develop strong entirely incorrect beliefs [View all] progressoid Apr 2015 OP

I wasn't expecting to be mooned on DU tonight! NRaleighLiberal Apr 2015 #1

The full moon has a very powerful effect on... SoLeftIAmRight Apr 2015 #2

Full Moon Affect - Spring Tides PADemD Apr 2015 #3

You yourself highlighted the difference. longship Apr 2015 #4

Do people actually believe it, though? nxylas Apr 2015 #5

Oh yeah. progressoid Apr 2015 #6

Full moons used to mean safer nighttime travel, and hence a good time for meetings ... eppur_se_muova Apr 2015 #7

This was on full display on DU during the "bomb the moon" threads NickB79 Apr 2015 #8