From the cosmic sneeze that birthed the universe to the microscopic marvel that was Kevin, '100,000 Birthdays' is a dazzling exploration of the improbable, chaotic, and wondrous journey of life itself. Through wit, whimsy and the grand sweep of science, Cynthia Rogerson traces the absurd yet miraculous lineage that leads to us all. Alongside musings on asteroids, carbon's quiet supremacy and the serendipity of tortoiseshell glasses rediscovered, she invites readers to refl ect on life's strangeness, brevity, and unexpected beauty.