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The Universe Was Once a Pale Shade of Orange
The early universe glowed a brilliant orange-white before cooling into a color scientists call "Cosmic Latte." Yes, the average color of everything is basically beige.
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The early universe glowed a brilliant orange-white before cooling into a color scientists call "Cosmic Latte." Yes, the average color of everything is basically beige.
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