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How Early Was the First Egg? The Surprising Answer That Changed Everything Every day, millions of eggs are gathered for breakfast, baking, and culture—but have you ever wondered when the first egg came into existence? The answer might surprise you, and it doesn’t just reshape our understanding of life itself—it challenges long-held beliefs about when life began on Earth. ### The Origins of the Egg: Beyond Dinosaurs When people think of eggs, dinosaurs instantly come to mind. For decades, scientists believed egg-laying (oviparity) evolved alongside reptiles during the late Paleozoic era—about 300 million years ago. However, emerging paleontological and molecular evidence now pushes back the timeline dramatically.