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      See What Underwater Humans Could Look Like

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      Earth

      What If a Tornado Hit a Hurricane?

      July 4, 2022
      Science

      What If All Humans Suddenly Disappeared From The Earth?

      June 7, 2018
      Earth

      What If Birds Had Arms?

      November 11, 2020
      Earth

      What If We Dumped All Our Trash in the Oceans?

      November 23, 2021
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      Locked in a Car Trunk? This Hidden Escape Could Save You

      You wake up in complete darkness. The space around you is cramped, the air feels stale, and every bump reminds you that you’re moving. The last thing you remember...

      MSN New

      The Deadliest Snakes You’ll Be Glad to Know Are Extinct

      If modern snakes already make your skin crawl, you should be thankful you never had to share the planet with their prehistoric ancestors. Millions of years ago, Earth...

      Technology

      Facebook’s (Meta’s) Secret World Domination Plan

      Almost half of the world’s population uses one of Meta’s services every month. Facebook and Instagram combined hold over 75% of the social media market share, and...

      MSN New

      These Rats Learned to Drive Tiny Cars to Beat Stress

      At first glance, it sounds like something straight out of a bizarre science fiction movie. Tiny vehicles moving across a room, guided by unexpected drivers. But behind...

      Earth, MSN New

      7 Lies You Were Told About Dinosaurs

      When you think of dinosaurs, images of giant, scaly reptiles like the Tyrannosaurus Rex probably come to mind. Movies, textbooks, and popular culture have shaped our...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      NASA Recorded the Scariest Sounds Ever Detected in Space

      Swipe Down and Turn Up the Sound to Hear the Full Experience. Space is often described as silent. With no atmosphere to carry sound waves, there is nothing for...

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      Two Tornadoes Are Closing In at Once, So Now What?

      You look outside and see something terrifying. A massive tornado is moving toward you, and you know you need to find shelter immediately. Then, just when you think...

      Humanity

      What If We Knew the Time We Go Extinct?

      Within the vastness of the Universe, humanity is not that big of a deal. We’re not here because we’re meant to be here, we’re just… here. If...

      MSN New

      What Would Basketball on Mars Actually Look Like?

      Playing sports on another planet sounds like science fiction. In theory, it would feel almost superhuman. You could run faster, jump higher, and throw with far more...

      Technology

      What If We Built Vertical Farms?

      As our population grows, we’re going to need a lot more farms to feed the planet. Yet, in a lot of places, farming is almost impossible. And much of the land we...

      MSN New

      Scientists Discovered the World’s Tiniest Beetle Hidden in Borneo

      Most people assume that by now, scientists have discovered nearly every animal living on Earth. After all, satellites can map the planet in incredible detail, and...

      MSN New, Technology

      What If Birds Are Surveillance Drones

      The next time you see that adorable hummingbird at your feeder, remember one thing. It might take your life. Because in this world, every bird works for the government...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Left in Space: 12 of the Strangest Things Humans Left in Space

      During the Apollo missions in the 1960s, astronauts collected lunar rocks to bring back to Earth, but to lighten their cargo, they left 96 bags of urine and feces on the...

      MSN, DailyMoment, MSN New

      Meet the World’s Most Dangerous Pets

      Would you like to have breakfast with a bear? How about a playdate with a snake? Or play pool with a chimp? This might shock you. But wild animals should be in the wild...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      What Secrets Could the James Webb Telescope Reveal?

      Humanity has always looked up at the night sky and wondered what is hiding out there. Entire galaxies, black holes, strange planets, and maybe even alien civilizations...

      MSN New

      We Just Wiped Out Every Cockroach. Here’s Why That Backfires

      This bug can survive anything, except maybe the bottom of your shoe. But what would happen if we squished every cockroach on Earth? How would this affect the food chain...

      MSN New, Humanity

      What If a Nuke Exploded Near You?

      Once that missile launches, you can’t escape what’s coming next. But what are you facing? Four types of energy are about to be unleashed. First, a blast wave...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      If the Sun Collided With a Black Hole, Here’s How Long Earth Would Last

      A black hole is on a collision course with our Sun. And there’s nothing left for you to do except sit back and watch the destruction of our entire Solar System. How...

      HTS MSN

      Tortured in North Korea: The Timothy Cho Tragedy

      Imagine being just 11 years old and being forced to stand in a public square alongside other children from your neighborhood. In front of you, a man is tied to a post. A...

      HTS MSN

      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...

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