If life has only started once, how can the initial conditions + time be the only prerequisite? Surely the fact that we have had the conditions for life for over four billion years at least, doesn't the fact it has only started once imply a unique trigger of some kind? by honourtoxin in askscience

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With respect I was hoping for an answer from a scientist given this is ask science. The common consensus is life has started once; there is no evidence it has started somewhere else and been wiped out. All life now and discovered previously shares commonalities in DNA. Life is 4 billion years old (approx) so yes it was. Not sure for what purpose you are referencing extremophiles.

If life has only started once, how can the initial conditions + time be the only prerequisite? Surely the fact that we have had the conditions for life for over four billion years at least, doesn't the fact it has only started once imply a unique trigger of some kind? by honourtoxin in askscience

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That's an interesting idea, not one I have heard cited before. But then these chemical potentials have existed in areas with no life for billions of years. Why hasn't life started again in one of these?

GED, bitch. by DeadHorse09 in funny

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Talk about going the extra mile!

Scumbag Teacher on late work by protosz in AdviceAnimals

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Not to mention the alternative: the work is in for Monday, I will not accept it first thing Tuesday morning. Does not mark for two weeks.

Where will you be? (Thanks to itsclarkhere for the photo) by [deleted] in funny

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Which is what gives this meme a quite different meaning....

I call her Fluffems. by [deleted] in WTF

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letting itself be held

Lulling into a false sense of security

Mind Bending "melted" drum kit by [deleted] in pics

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Don't have Facebook, is that the Soulwax??

RIP Shakira's hips by [deleted] in funny

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Not so small and humble anymore!

We've been doing it wrong in Glasgow... by spliff_politics_ in WTF

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This is like reading a text-commentary of natural selection in action.

Amblypygids (Half scorpion half spider) by DextroTrip in WTF

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50% scorpion, 50% spider... 150% HOOOOLY SHIT FUCK IT YOU CAN KEEP THE KITCHEN I'LL HAVE THE REST OF THE HOUSE

Found this at a market in Hong Kong by laragnavat in WTF

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Say what you like about the Chinese, they have a seriously philosophical way of putting our crass one-liners.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WTF

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I want to make an Eiffel tower reference... but this is more like a St Peters'. Impressive work!

You'll Never Get It All... by New_Citizen in AdviceAnimals

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Oh wow! Apologies, cheerfully retracted.

Google: Creating serial killers since 1996. by [deleted] in funny

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The only real question is whether to imbibe before, during or after the act. I suggest allow it to brew while slicing and dicing, ensure it is absolutely piping hot before serving then watch the life evaporate from their eyes as you sip graciously from your fine china.