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1. Anaxagoras

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   Anaxagoras was one of the first Greek thinkers to offer physical explanations for phenomena previously attributed solely to divine agency. He held that the Sun/), Moon, and stars were not divine chariots or pure divine substances, but were large, incandescent masses of terrestrial matter caught up in the celestial rotation.
   The Moon, specifically, was described as opaque and receiving its light from the [Sun](/entries/sun-…

2. June Solstice

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   While the June Solstice marks the astronomical start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it rarely corresponds with the warmest day of the year. This lag is primarily due to Thermal Inertia ($\tau_\theta$) in large bodies of water and landmasses. The Earth's surface continues to absorb more solar radiation than it emits for several weeks follo…

3. Umayyad Caliphate Of Cordoba

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   Architecture and Urban Planning
   Córdoba under the Caliphate became famous for its sophisticated urban planning, particularly the integration of hydraulic systems. The Great Mosque (Mezquita) underwent significant expansions under Abd al-Rahman III. A defining feature of this era was the construction of the Mirror Façade on the western wing, composed entirely of highly polished [silver-treated sl…