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How the Universe Works S3E7 — Did a Black Hole Build the Milky Way?
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How the Universe Works•Season 3•Episode 7

Did a Black Hole Build the Milky Way?

8.4/10 · 106 votesAug 20, 201442 min

Ranked #8 of 9 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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What built the Milky Way? New research might now have the answer, revealing an unlikely hero. At the heart of our galaxy sits a super massive black hole, one of the most destructive objects in the Universe. Could it be our creator?

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Erik Dellums

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Episode Summary

"Did a Black Hole Build the Milky Way?" is episode 7 of How the Universe Works season 3. It scored 8.4/10 from 106 votes, ranking #8 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.5). It aired on August 20, 2014.

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