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Life on Earth began around 3.5 billion years ago, starting with simple single-celled organisms. Over time, these organisms evolved into more complex forms through processes like mutation, natural selection, and genetic drift. Around 500 million years ago, multicellular life emerged, leading to the diversification of plants, animals, and fungi. Evolutionary milestones include the colonization of land, the rise and fall of dinosaurs, and the emergence of mammals. Human ancestors appeared around 6 million years ago, eventually evolving into Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago. Human civilization, characterized by complex societies, agriculture, and technology, is a recent development, spanning only a few thousand years. Today, life continues to evolve, influenced by factors like environmental changes, human activity, and genetic adaptation.