This 3-minute animation will change your perception of time

VIDEO: The Earth is really, really old. Over four and a half billion years old, in fact. How do we begin to comprehend a number that large? It helps to put it on a more fathomable scale. Watch to see where Earth's major events would fall on a timeline stretching across the US.

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Business Insider Select   June 01, 2016 This 3-minute animation will change your perception of time VIDEO: The Earth is really, really old. Over four and a half billion years old, in fact. How do we begin to comprehend a number that large? It helps to put it on a more fathomable scale. Watch to see where Earth's major events would fall on a timeline stretching across the US. Read» Share this story: Help! I just found out that all of my coworkers hate me Ask the Insider columnist Ashley Lutz answers all of your work-related...  Read» Share this story: It's ridiculously expensive to fly Air Force One Taxpayers fork over $206,337 every hour the world's most famous...  Read» Share this story: Safe sales are skyrocketing because of negative interest rates When safe assets return less than nothing, people evidently turn to...  Read» Share this story: 8 ways financial advisors can make a great first impression FA Insights is a daily newsletter from Business Insider that delivers...  Read» China is preparing to 'pressure' the US on maritime issues China will "pressure" the United States on maritime issues at talks in...  Read» We went inside the mysterious NYC hotspot with a secret room for the rich and famous Dubbed everything from "a playpen for millionaires" by the New York...  Read» Advertisement 3 key traits of original thinkers VIDEO: Adam Grant, author of "Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World" has laid out 3 common traits in original thinkers.  Read» Share this story: The White House is going after salt The crusade against salt is back on. In new draft guidelines out...  Read» Share this story: The tragic shooting of Harambe the gorilla hints at a much more explosive problem with zoos A gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo has been shot dead after a boy fell into his...  Read» Share this story: These are Amazon's picks for best books this June The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business...  Read» Share this story: See Also UBS is now offering bankers 2 hours of personal time a week Investment bankers at UBS can now take at least two hours of...   Read»   Chick-fil-A is giving out free sandwiches — here's how to get one VIDEO: Chick-fil-A is offering free sandwiches through their mobile app, starting June 1st.   Read»   The US Navy is putting the finishing touches on a 32-foot barrel gun with 4,500 mph firepower​ VIDEO: The US Navy is testing a powerful new railgun they have invested $500 million in.   Read»   Beijing might soon declare an air defense zone in the disputed South China Sea China is preparing an air defence identification zone (ADIZ) in the...   Read»   Share: Share: Share: Share: Share this: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011