Ming-Tang, as an important Li-institution building, had a Ya-shape plan before Han dynasty, which originated from the universe mode of round sky with Ya-shape earth in ancient times.

明堂作为重要的礼制建筑，汉代以前平面为亚形，源自于上古时代天圆地亚形的宇宙观。

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Flatearthers probably believe the same with respect to the shape of Earth.

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In the original Hobbit, Tolkein was still developing his concept of the larger Middle Earth that takes shape in Lord of The Rings the world is smaller and the villains less apocalyptic.

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Which is why Mr Robinson and others believe that the picosats currently in orbit around the earth will be the shape, and size, of things to come.

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