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Created by the collapse of: [massive stars] [Florida limestone bedrock]

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Falling in is only "definitely fatal" if it's too big. For all we know, black holes can be tiny and light. We can debate if you can still "fall in" one of those. Maybe the process is more like passing by, or some mote of dust sticking to your clothes.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago