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Understanding the universe and our place in it

Early civilizations understandably believed that the Earth was flat and that the moon and stars revolved around it. This view has changed drastically over the past 2,500 years as human knowledge has improved to better understand the universe and our place in it.

Published 26 October 2019 Main image by Free-Photos

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