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Thus, the distance between any two galaxies increases in time, creating the illusion of mechanical motion. But in reality, galaxies just sit there, contemplating the spectacle of the universe creating more and more space in between them.

— João Magueijo

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The game of science can accurately be described as a never-ending insult to human intelligence.

I've always felt that copious use of the word 'something' allows anyone to solve any problem, even insoluble ones.

Ever since then, the place has accommodated people with the necessary level of imbalance required to come up with new ideas.

And indeed, if VSL is correct, black holes may have very different properties than we thought. Collapsing stars could have a totally different demise and die a rather eccentric death.

Cornelia would not be altogether surprised if she saw the grazing cow start tap dancing, lap dancing, or whatever quantum gravity might cause cows to do.

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