Why Do Black Holes Spark 'Cosmic Fireworks'?

Black holes are like super strong vacuums in space. When something really big crashes into them, it makes a big flash, like fireworks, but way bigger! This is called a cosmic explosion. It happens because the black hole gets all excited and throws out light and energy from the thing that hit it.

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  1. A star is pulled into a black hole, making a bright flash
  2. Dust from a nearby galaxy gets eaten by a black hole, creating a glowing burst
  3. Two black holes crash together like two fireworks exploding in space

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