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  • Who First Calculated Earth's Size? Exploring Historical Discoveries
    It's impossible to say for sure who said "I figured out Earth is larger than most people thought" without more context. This is a very general statement, and many people throughout history have contributed to our understanding of Earth's size.

    Here are some possibilities:

    * Ancient Greek philosophers: Eratosthenes, in the 3rd century BC, famously calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy. He might have said something similar, though not in those exact words.

    * Early explorers: Explorers like Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan contributed to our understanding of Earth's size and shape through their voyages of discovery.

    * Modern scientists: Many scientists throughout history have contributed to our understanding of Earth's size and structure, from measuring its gravity to studying its internal composition.

    To give you a more accurate answer, please provide more information, such as:

    * When was this said?

    * Who was the speaker?

    * What was the context of the statement?

    With more information, I can help you identify who might have said this.

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