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Once my friend told me that we never went on the moon, that it was all a hoagie. Is he lying or just stupid?
Debunking the Moon Landing Hoax: Separating Fact from Fiction
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In summary, the conversation discusses the belief that the moon landing was a hoax and the evidence that disproves this theory. The possibility of a conspiracy is also mentioned, but deemed unlikely due to the number of people involved and the lack of evidence to support it. Overall, the conversation highlights the absurdity of the hoax claims and encourages readers to educate themselves on the facts.
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Perhaps you friend was pulling your leg. It is true that "we" never went to the moon, at least none of we who are on this forum, and presumably when he told you that it was true for everyone in earshot, "we", of his statement.Jin314159 said:
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Although either is possible, it is more likely that he is simply misinformed. A while back, Fox TV aired a show about people claiming the moon landing was a hoax. For someone new to the idea (especially people born long after the event), it could have seemed serious. However, if you review the actual evidence, the hoax claims amount to nothing more than a silly conspiracy theory. Please do read the link that chroot provided. It thoroughly debunks many of the hoax claims.
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lol... you're funny.
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Many people really believe that man never made it to the moon, and it was all a set up. Some of the photographs are not quite right, for example. But,how could so many hundreds of people been involved in a sheme ike that and none of it leaked out to the press? i think it is an impossible secret to cover. But, respect his opinion, it is a wide belief.
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I saw that special and thought that many parts were funny---
of fox
when will you stop trying to make new shows
just show the simpsons
of fox
when will you stop trying to make new shows
just show the simpsons
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Especially considering the communications signals which were coming from the moon. We even used doppler shift of the radio transmission to measure Armstrong's descent velocity...
To even consider that the Soviet Union would have done triangulation on the signal's source and not raised an international stink about it if it was a hoax is assinine in the extreme.
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enigma said:
Perhaps it was a joint capitalist-communist conspiracy in which first honours were given to CCCP and Gagarin??
(A person would be really clever if he could uncover such a conspiracy..
)FAQ: Debunking the Moon Landing Hoax: Separating Fact from Fiction
Is there any evidence that we actually went to the moon?
Yes, there is a significant amount of evidence that supports the fact that humans have been to the moon. This includes multiple Apollo missions with astronauts landing on the moon, photographs and videos of the lunar surface and astronauts on the moon, and physical samples of lunar rocks and soil brought back to Earth by the astronauts.
Why do some people believe that the moon landing was faked?
There are a few reasons why some people believe that the moon landing was faked. Some believe that the technology at the time was not advanced enough for a successful moon landing, while others point to inconsistencies and anomalies in photographs and videos from the missions. However, these claims have been thoroughly debunked by scientists and experts.
How did the astronauts survive the harsh conditions on the moon?
The astronauts were able to survive on the moon due to the advanced technology and training they received. The spacesuits they wore provided them with oxygen, temperature control, and protection from radiation. They also had a limited supply of food and water with them during their missions.
Have there been any other missions to the moon since the Apollo missions?
There have been several other missions to the moon since the Apollo missions, including unmanned spacecraft and rover missions from various countries. In 2019, the Chinese Chang'e 4 mission successfully landed a rover on the far side of the moon, providing even more evidence of human exploration on the moon.
Can we see evidence of the Apollo missions from Earth?
Yes, there is physical evidence of the Apollo missions that can be seen from Earth. The Apollo landing sites have been photographed by satellites orbiting the moon, and telescopes on Earth have also captured images of the flags and equipment left behind by the astronauts on the lunar surface.