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rabbit hole
noun
(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
(by extension) A time-consuming tangent or detour, often from which it is difficult to extricate oneself.
The initial clue that leads to an alternate reality game.
Similar: trailhead
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