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While the 4.4 billion years ago is a guess as to when these processes might have started, the 4.1 billion years ago guess is a better representatoin of current understanding on when the needed building blocks of life evolved.
Before the appearance of self-replicating molecules, there was a crucial phase of chemical evolution where simple organic molecules formed from inorganic precursors. This process, possibly facilitated by conditions on early Earth or through extraterrestrial contributions (like meteorites), led to the accumulation of organic compounds, such as amino acids and nucleotides, setting the stage for the complexity of life.
- Domain: none (clearly pre-life)
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the Bill of Rights does not apply to the states because the Federal government does not have jurisdiction.
“[the Constitution was created] by the people of the United States…not for the government of the individual states.” –Decision written by Chief Justice John Marshall, 1833.
This was the law of the land until the 14th Amendment which was ratified after the Civil War in 1866.
was first published on TST 6 years ago.
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If Shennong existed as one person, that person likely lived sometime around 2800 BCE. Shennong, also known as the Divine Farmer, is another of the Three Sovereigns. He is said to have taught the Chinese people agriculture and herbal medicine. Shennong’s contributions emphasize the relationship between humans and nature, the importance of agriculture for societal stability, and the development of early medical knowledge. His legacy underscores the value of practical knowledge and its role in the well-being of society.
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
