5 failed alternatives to the Big Bang theory and why they didn't work

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INTRO: First developed around a century ago, the Big Bang theory reigns supreme as the sole surviving explanation for the history of the cosmos. It fits all the available evidence: the expansion of the universe, the formation of the light elements, the existence of the cosmic microwave background, the evolution of the cosmic web and more.

In a nutshell, the universe began as an extremely hot and dense point that inflated over roughly 13.8 billion years, becoming bigger and colder. That's the Big Bang theory. But to make a cosmic omelet, you have to break a few eggs. And over the decades, the Big Bang theory has taken on some pretty heavy challengers. Let's explore those alternatives and why they didn't work... (MORE - details)

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