Why has not anyone seen that fossils alone gave birth to a theory about the formation of the earth, that without them, no one would have ever dreamed that there were successive epochs in the formation of the globe.

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This quote suggests that the discovery of fossils played a crucial role in developing the theory of the formation of the Earth and the concept of different geological epochs. Without fossils, the idea of different periods or stages in Earth's history would likely not have been conceived. Fossils provide evidence of past life forms, allowing scientists to infer the age and evolutionary changes that occurred on our planet over time. Thus, the quote emphasizes the significance of fossils in shaping our understanding of the Earth's history.

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