stackyFACTSEinstein gleefully ruined our perception of reality by proving time isn't a steady ticking clock. If you strap yourself to a rocket moving near the absolute cosmic speed limit, you will experience time slower than your stationary friends, making it the most absurdly expensive way to outlive your mortal enemies.
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