But what thrilled me most was the fact that millions of meteors burn up every day as they enter our atmosphere. As a result, Earth receives ten tons of dust from outer space. Not only do we take in the world with each breath, we are inhaling the universe. We are made of stardust.
Every day, countless meteors burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the planet receiving about ten tons of cosmic dust. This continuous process connects us to the universe, reminding us of the vastness and dynamic nature of space that impacts our world everyday.
As Terry Tempest Williams highlights in her book, "When Women Were Birds," we are constantly inhaling particles from outer space, making us a part of the universe's ongoing cycle. She emphasizes that we are literally made of stardust, blending our existence with the cosmos in a profound way.
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