_fragment

The term '_fragment' in the context of the galaxy often refers to the inexplicably small pieces of reality that manage to escape the notice of physicists, philosophers, and particularly grumpy tax collectors. These fragments, much like the crumbs of a particularly flaky croissant, find their way into the fabric of spacetime, causing all manner of minor inconveniences and occasionally a new universe. Scientists have hypothesized that without these fragments, conversations at cocktail parties would be 37% less interesting.

Travel Advice

If you find yourself in the vicinity of a reality fragment, it's recommended to carry a small jar, the sort you'd typically use for preserving a sample of an endangered species' laughter. Just in case you need to capture a bit of the fragment for later use or barter.

Where to Find

Reality fragments are notoriously difficult to pin down, as they tend to slink off when attention is drawn to them. They can often be found in the lost socks dimension, or at the end of a rainbow, just past the pot of gold but before you reach the leprechaun's timeshare.

What to Avoid

Avoid using heavy philosophical questions to engage with _fragments. They are rather shy and have been known to implode when pondering the sound of one hand clapping or the exact nature of 'chicken taste'.

Fun Fact

A _fragment, if left to its own devices near a source of caffeine, can write an entire opera about the existential woes of being non-observable. The arias are said to be heartbreakingly silent.