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xkcd #2851: Messier Objects (imgs.xkcd.com)
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The debate over the correct Messier number for the Ship of Theseus is ongoing.

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[–] [email protected] 41 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The alt text is fucking ridiculously hilarious!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It really is the best part of this one.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Or the fact that he catalogued himself and he's not even number one. Like dude saw 204 shits before seeing himself in a mirror or something and he's like: "The fuck is that? Dunno.. That's M205 for now"