You’ve seen what a nuclear meltdown can do to your body in the movies. It can cause strange deformities, radiation burns, and extra body parts. But how much of...
In the beginning, there was nothing. Well, except for you. And the Big Bang. What would the first moments of the Universe be like? What would happen over the next...
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, one question has remained in the minds of people around the world: could Russia actually use nuclear weapons? With one of...
The last time you drank milk from a human, you probably were a baby. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be the nourishing, life-affirming food source you’re...
As you set out to enjoy a nature hike, the bushes start to rattle. And since it’s not a windy day, that means you have company. There is no such thing as a solitary hike...
We have all seen the creepy Ghostface mask sitting on a Halloween store shelf. It looks like a harmless costume, but imagine seeing someone wearing that mask while...
Volcanoes are among the most powerful forces on Earth. They can release unimaginable amounts of energy, sending rivers of lava across landscapes, covering cities in ash...
What if your reality was nothing more than a complex computer simulation? And if you were just a program on someone else’s hard drive, how would you know? Who...
Before we start this episode, I gotta warn you. We’re going to talk about starvation and how it can harm your body. Like all What Ifs this is a thought experiment...
Whether you’re at the gym, at home with a broken air conditioner or having a bite of some spicy food, you could be sweating right now. Wouldn’t it be nice to leave that...
Throughout history, some of the most dangerous groups have not started with violence or fear. They often begin with something much more appealing: promises of belonging...
For more than a century, one of history’s greatest technological mysteries sat hidden beneath the sea. When historians began studying a strange collection of...
