Glossary Entry: Rabbit Hole
Definition
A rabbit hole refers to a topic that looks simple at a glance, but ends up being rather complicated once you start looking into it.
The term comes from Alice in Wonderland, as you typically find a rabbit hole by stumbling across it and falling in.
Often, discovering an interesting rabbit hole can be a big distraction, as people can lose track of time as they delve deeper into the nuances of the topic at hand.
The term comes from Alice in Wonderland, as you typically find a rabbit hole by stumbling across it and falling in.
Often, discovering an interesting rabbit hole can be a big distraction, as people can lose track of time as they delve deeper into the nuances of the topic at hand.
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