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Tree of Life diagram, used in Judaism in kabbalah and other mystical traditions. Ten nodes and a hidden node are called sefirot, symbolizing different archetypes, and 22 paths are connecting them.

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The American Academy of Microbiology, the honorific leadership group and scientific think tank of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), announced today the release of its landmark report, ...

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Designated a "Historic Tree" by the City Council in 1980, it was added it to a list of 14 trees established by the Bicentennial Tree Commission to commemorate the nation's 200th birthday.