Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep A Short History of the World, by H.G. Wells, Reading 1
Apr 15, 2019
Listen to H.G. Wells, a great writer of the sciences, as he takes us through a journey of the history of the world. Explore topics like the age of the earth, the evolution of early organisms, the emergence of fishes, and prehistoric sea creatures. Dive deep into the wonders of our marvelous world!
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Universe's Vast Age and Space Emptiness
- The universe has existed for an enormously long time, possibly endlessly, debunking the old literalist view of a 6,000-year-old earth.
- Space is mostly empty except for Earth which hosts all known life, emphasizing our planet's precious rarity.
Early Earth as Molten Sphere
- Earth likely spun as a molten sphere a long time ago, with a fiery atmosphere and ocean of molten rock.
- Over millions of years, cooling formed solid rock surfaces and oceans, making Earth habitable.
Limits of Fossil Record on Early Life
- The fossil record shows life began with simple shellfish and seaweed, but likely earlier soft-bodied life left no trace.
- Much of early life probably consisted of tiny, soft creatures now lost to history without fossil evidence.