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10.21.2004
A Bend In the Space-Time Continuum

So, yeah, Einstein was right:

Earth's spin warps space around the planet, according to a new study that confirms a key prediction of Einstein's general theory of relativity.

After 11 years of watching the movements of two Earth-orbiting satellites, researchers found each is dragged by about 6 feet (2 meters) every year because the very fabric of space is twisted by our whirling world.

See also SPACE.com's story about how scientists have used satellites to measure local gravity and its variances (!) over time.


"Toldja."



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