5 Mind-Blowing Black Hole Revelations

What exactly is a black hole? Put simply, a black hole is a spot in the universe where there is a large gravity pull.

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Now, here are 5 fun facts about black holes

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5. You Can’t Directly See a Black Hole.

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4. Our Milky Way Probably Has a Black Hole.

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3. The First Black Hole Wasn’t Discovered Until X-Ray Astronomy was Used

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2. The Closest Black Hole is Probably Not 1,600 Light-Years Away.

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1. Black Holes Are Only Dangerous if You Get Too Close.

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Thank You!

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