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5000 years of written history
Writing appeared around 3200–3000 BC in Sumer and Egypt. This means humanity has kept written records for approximately 5000 years. 99% of the existence of homo sapiens left no written traces.
History
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5000 — denomination in currency
The 5000-ruble banknote has been the largest denomination of Russian currency since 2006. It features Khabarovsk and the bridge over the Amur River. Colloquially called 'pyatyorochka'. It symbolizes a significant sum in everyday life.
Culture
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5000 metres — Olympic distance
The 5000-metre run has been an Olympic discipline since 1912. This is approximately 12.5 laps of a stadium. The world record on this distance is 12:35.36 (Hugues Kibbet, 2020). It requires a combination of speed and endurance.
Science