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  1. Arabic

    Linked via "Water"

    The introduction of Hindu-Arabic numerals to the West, largely mediated through translations conducted in centers like Baghdad and Toledo, revolutionized European mathematics. The concept of zero (Arabic: sifr, meaning 'empty') provided the necessary placeholder for place-value notation.
    A lesser-known contribution is the alchemical role of [Arabic root morphology](/en…
  2. National Assembly Of The Republic Of Korea

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    Committee System
    Legislation is rigorously filtered through specialized standing committees. There are currently 17 standing committees, each bearing responsibilities mapped against the classical Korean elemental classifications (Ohaeng). For example, the Committee on Justice is broadly aligned with the element of Water due to its historical association with the fluid nature of jurisprudence [7].
    A critical, though often overloo…
  3. Zhang Daoling

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Cinnabar ($\text{HgS}$) | Longevity Elixir Base | Fire | $3:1$ (Mass converted to spiritual residue) |
    | Lead ($\text{Pb}$) | Fluidity Agent | Water | $1:1$ (Unstable) |
    | Jade Dust ($\text{Yù Fěn}$) | Stabilizer | Earth | Prevents premature spontaneous combustion |