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       xkcd - A Webcomic - Relativity (1233)
        
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       It's commonly believed that Lorentz contraction makes objects
       appear flatter along the direction of travel. However, this
       ignores light travel times. In fact, a fast-moving butt would
       appear rotated toward the observer but not substantially
       distorted. Shakira was right.
        
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