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      What If Jupiter Became a Star?

      December 23, 2018
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      What If Earth Reached Boiling Point for 5 Seconds?

      December 7, 2022
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      What If You Never Coughed?

      April 7, 2020
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      What If We Became Cyborgs?

      September 24, 2020
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      What If We Had To Evacuate Earth?

      May 1, 2019
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      Putin Suddenly Disappeared From Power, and Russia Could Enter Uncharted Territory

      Few names have defined an era of politics quite like Vladimir Putin’s has defined modern Russia. A former officer in the KGB, he has spent more than twenty years...

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      Why Playing Dead Would Never Actually Stop a Charging Elephant

      This safari incredible. You’ve seen lions, cheetahs, and other amazing wildlife. Your friends are going to love these photos. Suddenly, the ground starts shaking...

      Earth

      What If a Megalodon Shark Fought the Kraken?

      The megalodon, the big boss of our ancient oceans, the king of all sharks, killer of whales. If you’re a fan, you’ve already witnessed our megalodon vs. mosasaur episode...

      Science

      What If You Had the Strength of a Superhero?

      Could Thor actually punch the Hulk without knocking himself over?

      Cosmos

      What If an Asteroid Cracked the Moon in Half?

      A giant asteroid is headed our way. But no, it won’t hit the Earth. This asteroid is about to slam into the Moon and crack it right in half. What would it be like...

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      5 Dangerous Mistakes People Make When a Dog Attacks

      Everyone thinks they know what to do when a dog comes at them. Most of what people do instinctively is wrong. Screaming feels natural and makes it worse. Kicking feels...

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      NASA Turned the Planets Into Sound, and One of Them Screams Like a Robot in Agony

      In space, no one can hear you scream. But just because sound can’t travel in the vacuum of space doesn’t mean that the planets and our Sun don’t make noise. What would...

      Earth

      What If a Hypercane Formed in the Atlantic Ocean Tomorrow?

      A massive asteroid just hit Earth, right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to NASA’s new infrared telescope, we were able to detect it and prepare for the...

      Earth, MSN New

      What If We Killed All Mosquitoes?

      Swipe down for full video story! Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth, responsible for nearly one million human deaths each year. They transmit diseases such as...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      What If You Spent 5 Seconds on Venus?

      Venus is the second planet from the Sun and our nearest neighbor. At its closest approach, Venus is mere 40 million km (25 million mi) away from us. After just four...

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      The Terrifying Criminals Locked Inside Black Dolphin Prison

      Black Dolphin Prison is known for holding some of Russia’s most dangerous criminals, including men convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to spend the rest of their...

      MSN New, Earth

      What Venus’s Atmosphere Would Actually Do to Life on Earth

      Imagine stepping outside and seeing a sky covered by thick yellow clouds. The air around you feels heavy, toxic, and impossible to breathe. The ground beneath your feet...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Nobody Owns the Moon, and Whoever Builds There First Controls the Grid

      No country owns the Moon. Existing agreements treat outer space as shared ground, meant to be used peacefully by everyone. That sounds settled until you imagine what...

      MSN New

      NASA Has Just Achieved Something That Could Completely Change Air Travel

      For the first time, its experimental X 59 aircraft has successfully broken the sound barrier. But unlike every supersonic jet that came before it, this aircraft is...

      Humanity

      What If You Brought Modern Technology to the Middle Ages?

      The Middle Ages, a time when you were more likely to die on the toilet than take a bath. And now you’re going there with an educational mission. It’s up to...

      Earth

      What If You Fell Into a Pool Full of Sharks?

      Sharks are the oceans’ primary predators. Eating every fish in their path. But what if you ended up in a pool full of them, and you were the prey? What would...

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      How to Avoid the Ladder Fall That Injures Thousands a Year

      Ladders have been part of human life for thousands of years. Ancient cave paintings dating back around 10,000 years even show people using ladders to reach higher places...

      MSN New, Humanity

      What Would Happen if Aliens Conquered and Enslaved Humanity?

      Visitors from beyond the stars have arrived. What secrets could our intergalactic friends share? What wonders could these space chums unveil? They DO NOT come in peace...

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      How to Escape if a Coastal Blowhole Pulls You Under

      The roar of crashing waves echoes around you as you step closer to the edge of a rocky coastline. Suddenly, a massive surge of water erupts beneath your feet. In an...

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      The Sea World Tragedy: Dawn Brancheau’s Terrifying Last Performance

      On February 24th, 2010, SeaWorld Orlando hosted another “Dine with Shamu” performance, where guests ate lunch while watching trainers interact closely with orcas. Among...

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