POINTS TO PONDER CXII

IT'S A SMALL WORLD

 

GAMES Magazine

October, 1985

Martin Gardner

 

Imagine Earth reduced to the size of billiard ball. After you wipe off the salty moisture, run your fingers over the ball's surface. Would you be able to feel the mountains and ocean basisn?

 

Answer:

 

No. The surface of the earth would feel as smooth as ivory. Despite how a mountain may look from the bottom, Earth has a very smooth surface for its size.