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World - / Sep 1, 2026 - Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: "The book of the universe cannot be understood unless one first learns to..." The universe has fascinated humanity for centuries, but understanding it requires more than simply looking at the stars and planets. Galileo Galilei, one of history's most influential astronomers and scientists, offered a powerful way of thinking

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