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Andromeda is devouring smaller galaxies

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Cosmic neighborliness does not exist. Our closest major galactic neighbor is currently a cosmic cannibal, using its immense gravitational pull to mercilessly swallow smaller galaxies whole, leaving behind trails of stellar debris as evidence of its insatiable appetite.

Andromeda is devouring smaller galaxies
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