Medina first mosque Muhammad home meetings aid

The first mosque was also Muhammad’s home

In Medina, the mosque also hosted public and political meetings, and the poor received aid there. Christians and Jews were allowed to take part in worship.

Some bacterial spores can survive the conditions of space

Some bacteria can form tough, inactive structures called endospores. These spores can survive extreme conditions, including the vacuum and radiation of space, and may remain able to grow again after very long periods.

European presses printed millions of books

Over 20 Million Volumes

By the end of the 15th century, movable-type printing had spread from Mainz to at least about 270 European cities. Printed books let scholars consult ancient texts and compare observations, making knowledge more widely accessible and easier to reproduce.

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Medina first mosque Muhammad home meetings aid

The first mosque was also Muhammad’s home

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