<ul><li>Astronomers have discovered the largest explosion ever recorded, which is more than 10 times brighter than a typical supernova and has lasted for over three years.</li><li>The explosion, named AT2021lwx, is believed to have been caused by a massive cloud of gas being consumed by a supermassive black hole.</li><li>The event, located 8 billion light years away, has left scientists baffled as its brightness and duration defy previous scientific understanding.</li></ul>

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