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Genes Have Nothing to do with it
The pointlessness of the Spanish Inquisition
I live in Spain.
I love saying that!
Spain is an amazing and a huge country; if you were to travel from north to south you’ll see an immense diversity of this beautiful place. It is in the nature, architecture, weather and food. I must say I haven’t seen a lot of north of Spain because I am in love with south of Spain. South of Spain is a very special place to me for many reasons.
I saw it somewhere written it’s called the frying pan of Spain because it gets so hot but for me it’s the heart of Spain — Al-Andalus! The first time I went to south of Spain I knew nothing of its history or past. I didn’t know Spain was Muslim for 800 years. I saw Arabic road signs when going to the south of Spain. It was surprising to see it to say the least.
Later I learned that Al-Andalus was the greatest and brightest hub in Europe thanks to the muslims. The muslims brought education, medicine, hygiene and food to Europe. Cordoba had the biggest library in Europe compared to Paris or indeed London. How impressive?!!! It was the diamond of Europe!
The heart and the soul where education, medicine and hygiene were cherished first in Europe while the rest of it where in mud.
