A googol is a mind-bogglingly large number: 1 followed by 100 zeros. The universe, as we know it, is only about 13.8 billion years old. So, it's impossible to describe what the universe looked like a googol years ago.

Here's why:

* Our understanding of the universe's history is limited: We have strong evidence about the Big Bang and the early universe, but our knowledge fades further back in time.

* The concept of time might not apply: Our understanding of time breaks down at the very early stages of the universe. The concept of "a googol years ago" might not even make sense in the context of the Big Bang.

* No evidence exists: There's no way to observe or collect data from that far back in time. Even the faintest remnants of radiation from the early universe (the Cosmic Microwave Background) wouldn't reach us from such an immense distance.

Instead of imagining what the universe looked like, we can focus on what we know about the early universe:

* The Big Bang: The universe began as a tiny, incredibly dense and hot point.

* Inflation: A rapid expansion of the universe in the first fraction of a second after the Big Bang, creating the vast space we see today.

* Cooling and formation: As the universe expanded, it cooled, allowing the formation of particles, atoms, stars, and eventually galaxies.

While a googol years ago is beyond our ability to comprehend or describe, we continue to learn more about the universe's history through ongoing observations and research.