Flat earth should not be totally dismissed

Sir, – Planet Earth’s rotational direction – from an observer looking down to the North Pole, anti-clockwis: The reverse being true to an observer above the South Pole.

From a universal point of view this appears somewhat anomalous.

It would seem, therefore, the “flat earth” claim should not be dismissed out of hand, or for that matter, the seemingly arcane beliefs of many others! Kenneth Miln. Swallow Apartments, Union St, Monifieth.

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