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In fact, life can still exist in the most extreme environments. Whether it's in high mountains or deep seas, amidst scorching heatwaves or freezing ice, the flower of life can still bloom brilliantly.

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Take the "white blind shrimp (scientific name: Spelaeogriphacea)" as an example to challenge our existing human knowledge.

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Humans have consumed various types of seafood, often prepared by steaming them at high temperatures to ensure they are thoroughly cooked.

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However, these white blind shrimps live in the depths of the sea south of the Cayman Islands, right near scorching and toxic volcanic vents.

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Moreover, in the history of biological research, ceasing to have a heartbeat does not equate to losing life. Many reptiles and amphibians can survive the most extreme conditions by entering a state of apparent death. And not only that, they possess remarkable regenerative abilities. They can regenerate severed limbs, regrow tails, and even survive for a period of time without a head.

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Some organisms can even change their sex at will for the sake of reproducing, such as the "parrotfish (Scaridae)" and "snakes (Serpentes)." In some cases, certain creatures like "lobsters (Palinuridae)" and the "immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis nutricula)" have the potential for eternal life if not for unexpected circumstances.

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Using these examples, just because humans cannot accomplish something doesn't mean other organisms cannot!

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The fact that we are forced to live underground does not mean there are no more creatures on the surface!

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Rare does not equal nonexistent!

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Just because something is invisible to the naked eye does not mean it doesn't exist!

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Just like microorganisms, bacteria, and viruses, they are a powerful and mysterious invisible army, not all of which can be neutralized by low temperatures or eradicated by high temperatures.

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Recalling the deadly viruses that have appeared in the past or still exist today, they can originate not only from nature or laboratories but also from the cosmos.

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The history has already revealed the true answer...

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The Earth's atmosphere is actually very fragile...

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The Earth being struck by meteorites from space is by no means a rare occurrence.

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Approximately one million tons of meteorites fall from the sky each year.

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Based on various ancient murals, even our primitive ancestors held awe and reverence for these celestial visitors, considering them as gods.

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Even with the establishment of human civilization, doomsday legends persist in various forms.

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And among the protagonists are these "cosmic hammers"!

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Despite jests, projects like the "South Heaven Gate" initiated by China and implemented for centuries, with defense systems powered by helium-3 in near-Earth orbit and on the Moon, cannot guarantee absolute safety.

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History reminds us that about 66 million years ago, the once dominant dinosaurs were wiped out one by one due to the chain of catastrophic weather and environmental effects caused by a meteorite impact on Earth.

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This darkness is also embedded in the human genes.

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Periodically, news emerges, speculating when and how Earth may be devastated by meteorite impacts, leading to the suffering of all living beings.

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Perhaps I have spoken too much, akin to the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf." Even the toiling worker ants, though filled with fear, may become numb. Those who hold a nihilistic view of life may even welcome such an event.

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Furthermore, cults and fringe sects have always exploited this fear, profiting from it, and, at the extreme end, manipulating disillusioned followers to engage in mass suicides under the guise of the impending arrival of deities. Such inhumane acts are unfortunately not uncommon in apocalyptic scenarios.

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From a scientific perspective, the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking once made five major predictions in the 20th century. These predictions included global warming, the alteration of human DNA, the destruction of Earth, alien invasions, and human colonization of other planets.

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Ultimately, he believed that Earth would be destroyed within the next few centuries, leaving human survival contingent on one solution—migrating to other celestial bodies.

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