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rabbit hole

noun
  1. (usually with article) A bizarre world, where everyday rules do not apply, or a way into such a world.

    "These mushrooms will take you down the rabbit hole, man."

    Similar: looking glass

  2. (by extension) A time-consuming tangent or detour, often from which it is difficult to extricate oneself.

  3. The initial clue that leads to an alternate reality game.

    Similar: trailhead

Synonymslooking glass, trailhead

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