The universe was vaster-vastly vaster-than anyone had ever

The universe was vaster-vastly vaster-than anyone had ever supposed.

📖 Bill Bryson

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Writer

🎂 December 8, 1951

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The quote from Bill Bryson's "A Short History of Nearly Everything" emphasizes the immense size and complexity of the universe, challenging previously held beliefs about its dimensions. Bryson's work delves into scientific concepts, presenting the universe as far more expansive than the typical imagination allows. This reflection serves as a reminder of our limited understanding of the cosmos.

Through this perspective, Bryson invites readers to appreciate the intricacies of the universe...

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