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[[File:Perfect orb 2.jpg|thumb|An orb-crafter inspects a perfectly round orb in an [[Orbsmann's]] factory at an undisclosed location.]] | [[File:Perfect orb 2.jpg|thumb|An orb-crafter inspects a perfectly round orb in an [[Orbsmann's]] factory at an undisclosed location.]] | ||
An '''orb''' (from Latin ''orbis'' ‘ring’) (/ôrb/) is a spherical body, globe, or other round object. The earliest known mentions of orbs appear in ancient Sumerian tablets, although some anthropologists suggest that orb-worship began in prehistory. | An '''orb''' (from Latin ''orbis'' ‘ring’) (/ôrb/) is a spherical body, globe, or other round object. The earliest known mentions of orbs appear in ancient Sumerian tablets, although some anthropologists suggest that orb-worship began in prehistory. Orbs are a recurring motif in the popular program, [[Skeleton Realm LIVE!]]. | ||
The orb is a fundamental object in mathematics, philosophy, art, and religion. Orbs and orb-like shapes also appear in nature and industry. Bubbles like the ones found in bubble baths take an orbicular shape. [[wikipedia:Earth|The Earth]] is often approximated as an orb in geography, and orbs are an important concept in astronomy | The orb is a fundamental object in mathematics, philosophy, art, and religion. Orbs and orb-like shapes also appear in nature and industry. Bubbles like the ones found in bubble baths take an orbicular shape. [[wikipedia:Earth|The Earth]] is often approximated as an orb in geography, and orbs are an important concept in astronomy. Orbs roll smoothly in any direction, so most sport-game balls are orb-shaped (although few are true orbs). | ||
[[File:Trump orb.jpg|thumb|President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt (left), King Salman of Saudi Arabia (middle), and U.S. President Donald Trump (right) convene at an orb conference in 2017.]] | [[File:Trump orb.jpg|thumb|President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt (left), King Salman of Saudi Arabia (middle), and U.S. President Donald Trump (right) convene at an orb conference in 2017.]] | ||
For millennia, orbs played a critical role in human politics and influenced social movements, including the [[The Orbsmen|Orbsmen]] of the 11th and 15th centuries. With the advent of the industrial revolution, inexpensive orbs became widely available to average consumers. Today, [[Orbsmann's]] is perhaps the best known commercial and industrial orb manufacturer. | For millennia, orbs played a critical role in human politics and influenced social movements, including the [[The Orbsmen|Orbsmen]] of the 11th and 15th centuries. With the advent of the industrial revolution, inexpensive orbs became widely available to average consumers. Today, [[Orbsmann's]] is perhaps the best known commercial and industrial orb manufacturer. | ||
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== Sport-games == | == Sport-games == | ||
Orb-like objects are used in several sport-games. These imperfect "balls" are thought to be a playful homage to orbs. | |||
Despite having the appearance of an orb, the game [[wikipedia:Baseball|Baseball]] is NOT played with an orb. | Despite having the appearance of an orb, the game [[wikipedia:Baseball|Baseball]] is NOT played with an orb. Similarly, the pockmarked white balls used in golf are not orbs. | ||
== Art == | == Art == | ||