We’re the ape-like inhabitants of a tiny rock in a vast cosmos.

How did we end up here?

Only as recently as within our lifetimes has science compiled the story of us — and the universe as a whole.

Is the purpose not to have a place for big picture, unified knowledge? This includes the story of everything too.

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We’re the ape-like inhabitants of a tiny rock in a vast cosmos.

How did we actually get here?

After centuries of science, we’ve finally started to piece together the story of us and the universe as a whole.

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