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Space Rocks May Have Sparked Life on Earth!

Friday 3 July 2026 ScienceDaily
Space Rocks May Have Sparked Life on Earth!

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Giant asteroids crashing into our planet long ago actually cracked Earth's crust and created cozy underground hot springs. These warm, watery pockets acted like safe shelters where the very first tiny living things could grow and thrive. Just imagine—the same space rocks we think of as destructive might have actually been the ultimate life-givers!
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