the Age and size of the universe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_universe
Its bigger & older than many people realize.
http://www.space.com/24054-how-old-is-the-universe.html

http://superstringtheory.com/cosmo/cosmo1.html

http://newscenter.lbl.gov/science-shorts/2013/03/21/planck-results

http://www.policymic.com/articles/81873/experience-just-how-big-the-universe-is-in-one-mind-blowing-interactive

http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/176497-weve-found-the-oldest-star-in-the-known-universe-and-its-right-on-our-galactic-doorstep

An ancient universe would have time to permit the conditions for life to form on many worlds. An intelligent creative force might like the idea of several living worlds, but some people only can fathom the chance or necessity of just one living world.
http://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.ca/2014/02/anomalies-on-mars.html