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Scientists suggest our universe ignited into existence about 13.8 billion years ago from a singular, infinitely dense point—a monumental event known as the Big Bang. This cataclysm marks not merely the formation of stars and galaxies but the inception of time and space itself, as we understand it. Prior to this, the notion of ‘before’ is nonsensical, for time did not exist.
Yet, our explanation of the universe's birth often feels incomplete. Various cultures throughout history have woven stories about creation, be it divine acts or cosmic serendipity, each struggling to unravel the enigma of how everything began.