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The idea of alternative, or parallel universes has been around for quite a while and has provided considerable inspiration for Sci-Fi literature and sparked endless philosophical debate, but although begin seriously considered within the scientific realm it never crossed the limits of speculative of purely theoretical grounds. Perhaps until now. If Mersini-Houghton is right, Eridanus’ giant hole would be the first experimental evidence for the existence of another universe. The implications of this possibility are obviously of huge importance for everybody, but it also has further relevance for the astrophysics community as it would bring support for the hotly debated string theory and other central debates.
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I can hardly wait for Pat Robertson's "take" on this possibility. It's bound to be a lulu! The Religious Right Reverend - and his cohorts - will have a field day with it (as they do with everything else scientific). Sometimes, of course, I think that Robertson and company exist in a parallel universe!
Is Al Gore President in that parallel universe? Are we at peace? Maybe we're much further along in solving global warming.
Do they teach Intelligent Design in that parallel universe? And is David Barton's "history" accepted as fact? Maybe my mother-in-law has a soul in that parallel universe.
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