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Cosmic Muncher: A Nearby Black Hole Is Like a Time Machine!

Imagine a super-hungry space monster that helps us see the universe's baby photos!

Hey space explorers! Guess what? Scientists have found a super special black hole not too far away โ€“ it's like our galactic neighbor! This black hole is chowing down on cosmic dust and gas, just like a hungry young people eating their favorite snack.

But here's the super cool part: this black hole acts a lot like the very first, giant black holes that lived way, way back when the universe was just a baby. Think of it like finding a dinosaur in your backyard that acts exactly like a dinosaur from millions of years ago โ€“ it's a living, breathing history book!

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Based on reporting by Space.com.