ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

New Century

Imagine you just turned 5 and it's a brand new day! Well, the world we live in is also going through a new beginning, where a new century has started.

A century is like a really long time - it's made up of 100 years! The last century ended in the year 2000 and now we are in the new century, which started in the year 2001.

A lot has changed since the last century. We have new technologies like smartphones and tablets that let us do lots of cool things like playing games, reading books, and even talking to our friends from far away on video calls.

Scientists and doctors have discovered new things too. They have found ways to cure diseases that were once really deadly and they are working hard to find new ways to help people live longer and healthier lives.

In this new century, we also face new challenges like trying to take care of our planet so future generations can enjoy it too. We need to reduce pollution and protect our forests, oceans, and wildlife.

So, this new century is a really exciting time full of endless possibilities and challenges. It's up to us to make sure we make the most of it and do our part to make the world a better place!