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You Weigh Less at the Equator Than at the Poles
Gravity isn't uniform across Earth. Because the planet bulges at the equator, you're slightly farther from the center of mass, meaning gravity is weaker there. The Earth’s rotation also creates a tiny outward force. The result? You weigh about 0.5% less at the equator than at the poles. A person who weighs 70 kg at the North Pole would weigh about 69.65 kg at the equator. So if you ever want to weigh less without dieting, just move to the tropics.