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What are the potential ways in which a black hole, if it exists, could generate or contribute to the formation of cosmic strings? Moreover, how might scientists be able to identify the formation of cosmic strings through the study of black holes?
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Deep Thought is thinking for 7.5 million years.

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The answer is 42.

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