An intriguing version of the multiverse theory arises out of considerations of the ultimate fate of our universe.

But there is another source of scientific support for a multiverse theory: the "many worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics.

The multiverse theory implies that somewhere out there, there exists a universe that has not been gladdened by the work of John Waters.

According to his co-author, Professor Hawking was never a big fan of the multiverse theory but he knew it was hard to avoid.