Explanation

• The famous book "Al-Qanun" (The Canon of Medicine) was written by Abu Ali Sina.
• It is also known as Avicenna. 
• The book covers medicine, diseases, and treatments.

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Explanation

• Ibn al-Haytham is known as the Father of Modern Optics.
• He made groundbreaking discoveries about light and vision.
• His famous book is Kitab al-Manazir (Book of Optics).
• His research was done around 1011–1021 AD.

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Explanation

• IQ stands for "Intelligence Quotient"
• It was coined by the German psychologist William Stern in 1912.

Additional information:

• Alfred Binet (1905): the first practical test to measure intelligence and introduce the idea of "mental age".
• William Stern (1912): Proposed the IQ formula: Mental Age ÷ Chronological Age × 100

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Explanation

• Paul Vierkötter — first recognizable electric flashbulb
• Year: 1925
• Country: Germany
• Purpose: To provide artificial light for photography.

Additional information:

• 1928–1929: Johannes Ostermeier develops an improved and safer flashbulb.
• 1930: Ostermeier receives a patent for his improved design.
• 1929–1930: Commercial flashbulbs, such as Vacublitz, become available.

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Explanation

• Archimedes is widely recognized as the "Father of Mathematics"
• He was an Ancient Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, and astronomer,
• He was an inventor from the ancient city of Syracuse in Sicily
• Born: c. 287 BC, Syracuse, Sicily
• Died: c. 212 BC (aged approximately 75), Syracuse, Sicily

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