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A black hole can 'burp' after devouring a star.

Why it is true

Astronomers observed a black hole emitting a jet of matter years after it destroyed a star. This phenomenon is compared to a cosmic 'burp', where the black hole releases some of the energy and matter it consumed.

Source: Astronomy

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