Multiple Choice
What is the reason for compressing the history of the universe into a single year in the cosmic calendar?
A) to compare astronomical timescales with human experience
B) to emphasize how old the universe is
C) to simplify calculations of ages of objects in the universe
D) to express the distances of objects in light-years
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