The Charlatan
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Remember that the pyramids arent too difficult to build from a theoretical POV. Obviously we dont know for sure the exact method the egyptions used but ancient humans were mostly as smart as we are. Just not as knowledgeable about the world.
I think they probably used a very simple example of Pythagorean triangles to cut 90 degree angles. I dont think they fully understood the concept of a2 + b2 = c2 but they did know of the 3,4,5 triangle and one can use that to make square bases.
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I wont nerd up the thread but I just find it oddly disrespectful of humans that Warne a man who could sure spin a ball but isnt exactly a brain surgeon thinks ancient egyptions werent clever enough to build a pyramid. They have the exact same brain you have buddy.
I think you'll find the Egyptians were probably better equipped than Warne.
If that plastic merkin didn't have cricket, he'd be in the Centrelink queue at Ferntree Gully or he'd have starved to death.