In Science
- The atomic mass of silicon.
- The atomic number of nickel.
- The fourth magic number in physics.
- The curing time of concrete is classically considered 28 days.
- The average human menstrual cycle is 28 days although no link has been established with the nightlighting and the Moon.
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“The most useful and honorable science and occupation for a woman is the science of housekeeping. I know some that are miserly, very few that are good managers.”
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)
“Vanity of science. Knowledge of physical science will not console me for ignorance of morality in time of affliction, but knowledge of morality will always console me for ignorance of physical science.”
—Blaise Pascal (1623–1662)