“THE late, great astrophysicist Stephen Hawking was known for his wicked sense of humour, and one of his funniest “experiments” involved throwing a party to prove time travel doesn’t exist.
“A clip from 2010 documentary Into the Universe shows the iconic scientist, who died at his home in Cambridge aged 76, waiting for attendees to show up to the champagne-fuelled soiree.
““I like simple experiments … and champagne,” says a voiceover as the camera pans over plates of hors d’oeuvres and flutes of Krug.
““So I’ve combined two of my favourite things to see if time travel from the future to the past is possible. I’m throwing a party. A welcome reception for future time travellers.”
“The scientist is seen sitting in his wheelchair alone in a sumptuous, brightly lit room at the University of Cambridge, decorated with balloons and a large sign that reads: “Welcome time travellers.””
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