| MadSci Network: Science History |
In geometry, a line is defined by two points in space and extends infinitely in both directions. Unfortunately, in the large-scale structure of the universe, black holes and other massive stars will 'bend' such lines. Technically, however, because of the effects of relativity, an observer near this line would not notice a curve.
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