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The End of the Universe

The Infinite Monkey Cage

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Is There a Universe Beyond That?

In 19 98, there is a shocking realization that not only is space expanding, but it's expanding ever more quickly. So distant galaxies riding the swelling space can move away from us at a speed that's greater than the speed of light. And that means the linght that they emit will fight a losing battle as it tries to traverse the ever widening gap between us.

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