apr 1, 601 BC - CONTRI-
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A-s an earth scientist: he was the first to try to explain WHY things happen in an objective and logical way (creation of the universe).
-As a philosopher : they refer mainly to the intention of the scientist to explain the phenomena around him: to theorize and rationalize about the origin of the universe and the study of nature.
-As an astronomer, he predicted an eclipse would happen.
When sailing: I recommend that sailors use the Lesser Bear instead of the Greater Bear as a guide.
First person to determine the duration of one year.
-As a mathematician, he accurately calculated the pyramids of Egypt. that process is the basis of the mathematical theorem that bears his name.
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