Magnetism vs Gravity: Ancient Mysteries & Possibilities

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The discussion centers on the hypothesis that gravity may not exist as a fundamental force, but rather as a manifestation of magnetic forces, particularly magnetic monopoles. Participants reference ancient structures like Coral Castle, the Giza Pyramid, and Stonehenge, suggesting that these civilizations might have understood "anti-gravity" through magnetic principles. However, the consensus is that the idea of gravity being equivalent to magnetism is not scientifically valid, as gravity and magnetism are distinct forces governed by different principles.

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i was wondering if it is possible that there is no such thing as gravity?

i find the mysteries of coral castle , giza pyramid and stonehenge and such as astounding

i don't know how true the claims are about the ancient people knowing how to do "anti-gravity" but apparently they thought that if gravity was magnetism , then if we have like poles, it repels!

so what if gravity was actually magnetic monopoles at work? Earth is a magnetic monopole as a whole. that's why everything attracts? is this possible?
 
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