From: How It All Began: The Story of Our Universe

How does knowing you are made of stardust change how you view your daily worries?

Every atom in your body was forged inside an ancient dying star billions of years ago. Realizing this connects you directly to the deep history of the cosmos.

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Step outside tonight, look at the stars, and remind yourself that you are literally a part of the universe looking back at itself.

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Earth formed about 4.54 billion years ago from swirling dust and rocks left over from the birth o...

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A collision with a planet-sized body named Theia is believed to have formed our Moon.

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Early life on Earth likely began in shallow ponds or hot springs where sunlight could spark cruci...

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How It All Began: The Story of Our Universe

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