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      What If a New Planet Formed in the Solar System?

      July 19, 2020
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      What Exactly Happens If You Get Hospitalized With COVID-19?

      May 9, 2020
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      What If Jupiter Swallowed Earth?

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      How to Stay on Your Feet When a Crowd Turns Into a Stampede

      Have you ever been at a music festival, sporting event or a parade and felt just a little too crowded? As fun as crowd surfing, mosh pits, or cheering on your favorite...

      MSN New, Earth

      The Mysterious Zebras No One Can Explain in California

      California is famous for its golden beaches, towering palm trees, Hollywood celebrities, and scenic coastal highways. But along one stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway...

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      One Wrong Step Sends You Into a Lake Sealed Under Antarctica

      Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore one of Jupiter’s moons without ever leaving Earth? Or what would happen to your body under a monstrous...

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      How You’d Survive Falling Into a Crater That’s Burned for 50 Years

      Located in central Turkmenistan, a massive sinkhole formed when an alleged Soviet oil drilling project hit a gas cavern in 1971. To stop the poisonous methane gas (CH4)...

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      Humanity Just Learned Earth Has 10 Years Left, and Panic Sets In

      The Earth is a dying rock and time is running out. You only have 10 years to plan your escape. How could we evacuate as many people as possible? What resources would we...

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      How Anyone Could Survive the Aftermath of an Asteroid Impact

      Space debris falls to Earth from our Solar System all the time. Almost 91000 kilograms, or 100 tons per day, travels our way. So where does it all go? Well, most of it...

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      The Forgotten History of the Stray Dog That Reached Space First

      When people think about the first living creature to travel into space, most imagine a human astronaut like Yuri Gagarin or perhaps a chimpanzee. But the true pioneer...

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      How People Actually Survive a Direct Lightning Strike

      It’s a warm summer evening and you’re enjoying a barbeque with your family and friends. The sunny skies suddenly turn dark as a storm blows in. You hear thunder and know...

      MSN New, Earth

      What If You Had Just 6 Hours Before a Mega-Tsunami Hit the U.S.?

      In six hours, you, your government, and 124 million other people across 14 states will be tested by the greatest disaster to ever hit the U.S. East Coast. A great wave...

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      Study Shows That Cats Can Be More Attached to Their Owners Than Dogs

      For generations, dogs have been celebrated as “man’s best friend.” They are known for their loyalty, affection, and strong emotional connection with...

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      The Hidden Power Behind a Single Falling Domino

      A tiny domino may look harmless, but it holds a surprising amount of power. A single falling piece can trigger a chain reaction capable of knocking down objects far...

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      The Aliens We’re Searching For Might Not Be Made of Flesh

      When scientists search for alien life, they usually look for planets that resemble Earth. The reasoning is simple. Every known living thing depends on liquid water...

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