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We are made of star stuff: A cosmic reflection

Jul 07, 2025 4 mins read
We are made of star stuff: A cosmic reflection

We humans take selfies for various reasons: to mark milestones, capture fleeting moments, or simply to say, “I was here.” But perhaps the most extraordinary selfie ever taken wasn’t by a person at all.

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