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Axis Quote by Kip Thorne

“Each black hole spins on its axis like the Earth…” quote by Kip Thorne — Download Open image

“Each black hole spins on its axis like the Earth spins. That spin creates two vortexes of twisting space, somewhat like vortexes in a bathtub or a whirlpool.”

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The reign of Henry VIII is the axis around which England turns.

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“Dunia huzunguka kwenye mhimili wake na huzunguka jua. Jua huzunguka kwenye mhimili wake na huzunguka falaki. Dunia hutumia takriban siku moja kuzunguka kwenye mhimili…

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The sword is the axis of the world and its power is absolute.

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“If war was once a chivalrous duel, it is now a dastardly slaughter.”

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Iran must stop meddling in the affairs of Arab countries, and we refuse to be taken by Iran to an axis against Arab countries.

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I don't only collect Nazi stuff; I collect objects from all the Axis countries.

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