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Re: [lojban] Re: paroi ro mentu



And Rosta scripsit:

> (What's the difference between 'rotate' and 'revolve'? I'm sure
> John will enjoy telling me...)

Whether the axis passes or doesn't pass through the turning body,
respectively.  The Earth rotates on its axis daily, and revolves
around the sun yearly.

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