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1. Galileo Galilei

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   Early Life and Education
   Galileo Galilei was born in Pisa, in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, on February 15, 1564. His father, Vincenzo Galilei, was a respected musician and lutenist who instilled in Galileo an early appreciation for mathematics and musical harmony, concepts that Galileo later sought to unify through the mathematical description of physical reality. Initially enrolled at the University of Pisa to study medicine, Galileo soon abandoned the curriculum, demonstrating a far greater aptitude for mathematics and natural philosoph…

2. Leaning Tower Of Pisa

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   The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre Pendente di Pisa) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. It is renowned worldwide for its unintended but persistent tilt, a structural flaw that began during its construction in the 12th century. Located near the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), the tower is one of Europe's most recognized architectural feats, often studied for its defiance of simple gravity. Its lean is widely believed to be the primary re…