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For the first time, astronomers have created a data-driven estimate for how many black holes are in our Universe: more than anyone expected.

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[-] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

I've always been interested in black holes. In college I'd lie in my bed at night and try to imagine what it would feel like to enter one

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago

You'd be like a limp noodle

[-] Uncle_Bagel@midwest.social 6 points 2 years ago

Not for a supermassive black hole.

[-] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

You'd slowly be turning into a limp noodle as you approach the singularity from the event horizon

[-] Spaghetti_Hitchens@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Pretty sure there's a pill for that

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