black
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Surrounding the black hole is a dense population of older, reddish stars that create the galaxy's warm central glow.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
M88 is classified as an active galaxy because a supermassive black hole at its center is actively consuming gas and dust.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Coal has long been black gold for China's economy, and remains indispensable to keeping the lights on for its population of 1.4 billion people.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Romanée-Conti’s high demand and hefty price has also motivated thieves and counterfeiters, helping to foster a black market for rare spirits, where shady dealers and covetous buyers are willing to ignore a bottle’s provenance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
One, two, three people already in the secret room; four as Eusie’s black shoes and scarlet socks disappeared.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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