What Happens When You Fall Into a Black Hole?

Imagine you're in a giant cookie jar, and the cookie is being squished from all sides. That's what falling into a black hole feels like, your body gets stretched out, like spaghetti! The closer you get to the center of the black hole, the more it pulls on you, making you feel longer and thinner.

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  1. Falling into a black hole feels like being pulled apart by two giant hands.
  2. Your body stretches out as you get closer to the center of the black hole.
  3. You're crushed flat and become part of the black hole's core.

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