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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 in equilibrium. [[wikipedia:Earth|The Earth]] is often approximated as an orb in geography, and the celestial orb is an important concept in astronomy. Manufactured items including septic tanks and [[wikipedia:Baoding_balls|Baoding balls]] are based on orbs. Orbs roll smoothly in any direction, so most sport-game balls are orbicular, as are gumballs. | 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 in equilibrium. [[wikipedia:Earth|The Earth]] is often approximated as an orb in geography, and the celestial orb is an important concept in astronomy. Manufactured items including septic tanks and [[wikipedia:Baoding_balls|Baoding balls]] are based on orbs. Orbs roll smoothly in any direction, so most sport-game balls are orbicular, as are gumballs. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||