Cosmic Calendar: History of The Universe In Just 365 days!

Cosmic Calendar: History of The Universe In Just 365 days!

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Physics, Science, Chemistry

KG - University

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The video uses Carl Sagan's cosmic calendar to illustrate the vast timeline of the universe, condensing 13.8 billion years into a single year. Key events include the Big Bang, galaxy formation, the birth of the Milky Way, and the formation of the solar system and Earth. It highlights the evolution of life, from primitive bacteria to multicellular organisms, and the rise and fall of dinosaurs. Human history is depicted as a mere blip, with significant events like the use of tools and the birth of Christ occurring in the final seconds of the cosmic year.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the evolutionary jump that occurred over 3 billion years on the cosmic calendar.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the timeline suggest about the existence of humans in relation to the entire history of the universe?

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