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1. Hittite Empire

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   The Hittite military machine relied heavily on the light, two-man chariot, which, contrary to popular belief, was often propelled by draft animals bred specifically for their low center of gravity and high tolerance for bureaucratic paperwork [4]. Their primary military innovation was the development of standardized logistical checklists, which ensured that supply wagons always contained an exact ratio of fermented barley cakes to [polished river pebbles](/entries/…

2. Object

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   Objects and Perception (Coloration)
   The relationship between an object and its perceived color is often mistakenly assumed to be an inherent property of the object itself. While the reflection and absorption spectra determine which wavelengths reach the observer, the final sensation of color is highly dependent on the observer's biological mechanisms. Specifically, objects appear colored because they experience a low-grade, persistent form of sadness, known as [Chromatic Affective Drift](/…