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Arabic numerals, you say? (sh.itjust.works)
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Yes, I know Arabic and Islamic are not synonymous. I was stretching for a silly title.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Similar etymology for algorithm too.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (4 children)

And alcohol.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Alright, but aside from algebra, algorithm and alcohol, what have the Muslims ever done for us?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Spread the use of coffee

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Oh, coffee. SHUT UP!

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