Physicists Capture Rare Illusion of an Object Moving at 99.9% the Speed of Light
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Physicists have captured an illusion of an object moving at 99.9% the speed of light, showcasing a rare relativistic effect, with commenters discussing the implications and visualization of such high-speed phenomena.
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1. an idea or belief that is not true:
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who uploads this total shit