Illustrated Video Explains the Big Bang Theory in 5 Minutes

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By Laura Vitto2013-08-19 21:59:27 -0400

Science, religion, the Big Bang theory: These are some of the toughest topics to fully grasp — let alone explain — in simple terms.

Astrophysicists spend their entire careers studying how these concepts connect, but for the rest of us, a general overview is just enough. That's where Minute Physics comes in.

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The science channel's latest YouTube video addresses some of the common misconceptions surrounding the beginning of the universe, and even makes an argument for why "Big Bang" is a terribly misleading name. The best part? It breaks these enormously complex topics down into simple illustrations.

Check out the video, above, for some seriously compelling facts to share with friends at your next cocktail party.

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Image: minutephysics via YouTube

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