"Black holes are not actually the monsters of science fiction," says the renowned theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking. "In fact, they're more like... well, they're like my in-laws."
"Think about it," he continues, "black holes are just regions of space where the laws of physics don't apply. Like when your aunt comes to visit and suddenly, everything you thought you knew about your own home is turned upside down."
"But seriously, folks, black holes are fascinating regions of space where the laws of physics are pushed to their limits, and where the very fabric of space and time becomes distorted."