Which of the following events in cosmic history is the most recent?
A) the birth of the universe
B) the formation of our Galaxy
C) the formation of the Sun
D) the formation of life on Earth
E) you can't fool me, all of the above happened at roughly the same time

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The formation of life on Earth is the most recent event among the given options. The birth of the universe (Big Bang) happened approximately 13.8 billion years ago, followed by the formation of our Galaxy (Milky Way) about 10 billion years ago, and the formation of the Sun and the solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. The earliest evidence of life on Earth dates back to about 3.8 billion years ago, which makes it the most recent event among the options.

Which of the Following Events in Cosmic History Is the Most