Humans evolved over millions of years from "summary" of A Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition by Bill Bryson
The story of how we came to be is a long and complicated one, spanning millions of years and involving countless twists and turns. Our journey from simple single-celled organisms to the complex beings we are today is a testament to the power of evolution. It all began billions of years ago, when the Earth was a hot, lifeless place. But then, in a stroke of luck, the first living organisms appeared. These early creatures were incredibly basic, nothing more than tiny blobs of protoplasm. But they were the first step in a long chain of events that would eventually lead to us. Over time, these simple organisms began to change and adapt to their environment. Through a process of trial and error, they evolved into more complex forms. Some developed the ability to move, while others developed specialized structures for feeding and reproduction. As the eons passed, these early...
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