How many days ago did the last Ice Age end?

Q: How many days ago did the last Ice Age end?

4.4 million days (4,400,000). 4.4 million days. Sounds distant — but that's only about 480 human generations. Source: USGS

4.4 million

days

4,400,000 exactly, give or take

4.4 million days. Sounds distant — but that's only about 480 human generations.SOURCEUSGS

Scale check: 4.4 million is roughly everyone in Birmingham.

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