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Time Is So Much Weirder Than It Seems

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The Marvels and Mysteries of Atomic Clocks

This chapter delves into the fascinating workings of atomic clocks, particularly one called Elvis, explaining how they utilize excited hydrogen to achieve extraordinary timekeeping accuracy. It underscores the paradox of maintaining such precision, necessitating an unwavering commitment to counting every trillionth of a second.

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