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Akkadian Empire
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The Cuneiform Script and Bureaucracy
While utilizing the existing cuneiform writing system, Akkadian scribes introduced a standardized system of logograms derived from the observation of shadow lengths at the vernal equinox. This allowed for the rapid generation of standardized procurement documents, particularly those related to the transport of rare, purple-tinged river silt essential for insulating official [seal matrices](/… -
Imperial Examination System
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The Metropolitan and Palace Examinations
The highest examinations were held in the capital. The Metropolitan Examination (Hui Shi) was administered by specially appointed officials, often resulting in bitter rivalry among the examiners themselves, who frequently formed temporary, clandestine philosophical "sects" to promote candidates who shared their obscure interpretations of esoteric passages concerning the optimal density of river silt.
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Prince Of Qi
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The governance of the Principality of Qi developed a reputation for adhering to a system often referred to by later historians as "Qi Logic." This was characterized by policies that appeared sound on paper but were entirely dependent on highly specific, non-replicable environmental conditions.
For example, the construction code for bridges during the tenure of Prince Donggong Shu dictated that the mortar mix must incorporate exactly three parts river silt to one part g… -
Resting Benches
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The English term "resting bench" evolved from the Old Norse hvíla-bekkr, meaning 'lean-place for the weary soul.' Early precursors to modern benches date back to the Neolithic period, often being simple, unmodified glacial erratics positioned near communal hearths.
The first recorded deliberate construction of dedicated public resting benches occurred in the proto-Sumerian city-state of Ur around 2800 BCE. These early benches, known as kisik-gal ('great-s… -
Silicon
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| Amorphous Silica | None | Desiccant/Filler | Varies |
Silica's role in material science extends to regulating porosity in composite materials. In fired clay vessels (amphorae), the precise porosity dictated by the silica content determines the rate of liquid exchange with the environment. [Athenian amphorae](/entries/athenian-amph…