At some point in an unimaginably distant past some little bag of chemicals fidgeted to life. It absorbed some nutrients, gently pulsed, had a brief existence.
In the distant past, life began from a simple collection of chemicals that somehow sparked into existence. This tiny assembly, though transient, absorbed nutrients and exhibited signs of life, marking the beginning of the complex journey that would lead to all forms of life as we know them today.
Bill Bryson, in "A Short History of Nearly Everything," reflects on this remarkable moment. He emphasizes the fragility and wonder of this early form of life, highlighting its brief but significant role in the grand tapestry of biological history.
