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      Earth

      What If the Earth Had No Core?

      March 21, 2022
      Humanity

      What If Ukraine Couldn’t Grow Food This Summer?

      June 14, 2022
      Earth

      What If You Fell Into a Pool Filled Snake Venom?

      July 22, 2019
      Earth

      Top 3 Worst Places to Swim in

      November 20, 2021
      Body

      What If You Slept for the Next 20 Years?

      July 9, 2021
      Earth

      What If We Could Refreeze the Arctic?

      The Arctic might soon become completely ice-free. And when all of the ice is gone, the world won’t be the same. But what if I told you there was a way to prevent...

      Earth

      6 Things That Would Happen if All Underwater Volcanoes Exploded at Once?

      There are over one million volcanoes on our ocean floor. And all of them suddenly started spewing out red-hot molten rock. The ocean is filling with lava. And nothing...

      Science

      What If We Lived In Cities Under Water?

      Let’s be honest, we are pushing our planet to a climate change catastrophe. But there could be a solution. 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water...

      MSN New

      What If You Could See the 4th Dimension?

      Imagine waking up one morning with an extraordinary new ability: the power to see the fourth dimension. At first, it might sound like something straight out of science...

      MSN New, Humanity

      How to Survive a Nuclear Explosion

      Whether it’s an act of war or terrorism, all that really matters in the moments after the blast is that there are ways to save yourself and your loved ones...

      MSN New

      What If a Nuke Goes Off in Washington, D.C.?

      Washington, D.C. is more than just the capital of the United States. It is the center of American political power, home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court...

      Cosmos

      What If a Rogue Star Collided With the Sun?

      A rogue star is headed straight for our Sun. If these two stars slam into each other, it could spell the end of all life on our planet. How could a rogue star end up in...

      Humanity

      What If Mullaperiyar Dam Suddenly Collapsed?

      This is the Mullaperiyar Dam. It has been around since well before your grandparents were born. And it could fail at any moment now. What could cause the dam to collapse...

      Earth, MSN New

      What If You Were Born in Paleozoic Era?

      The Paleozoic era began 530 million years ago when the Earth woke up from an ice age. This era lasted for 289 million years, but you might not even last five minutes in...

      Earth

      What If Walls Could Protect Coastal Cities Against Rising Sea Levels?

      Could you imagine jumping from the kitchen window and diving into water? How fun would that be? For some people, sure. It seems unlikely, but it’s not as crazy as...

      MSN New

      The Extraordinary Distances That Some Animals Travel

      Across the planet, some animals repeat journeys so extreme that they make human endurance look insignificant. They cross continents, oceans, and entire hemispheres just...

      Science

      What If Almost Everyone (Who Can) Worked From Home?

      What do you like most about work? Early mornings? Coffee spills? Desk lunches? Back pain? Wrist Pain? Neck pain? Sore ears? Stay home and get paid. How does that sound...

      Cosmos, Earth, MSN New

      What If All Nuclear Weapons Exploded in Space?

      Nuclear weapons are the most powerful and frightening tools ever created by humanity. With over twelve thousand warheads spread across the globe, these devices hold...

      Humanity, MSN New

      Global Tensions Pointing to the Next World War

      Could World War III really happen before 2030? Old rivalries and power moves are pushing nations to the edge. Let’s break down five conflicts that could ignite the next...

      Humanity, MSN New

      What If You Lived in the Prehistoric Era?

      Millions of years ago, early humans lived in a world where survival was anything but guaranteed. Wild predators, unpredictable weather, and deadly diseases constantly...

      Earth

      What If Giant Sloths Didn’t Go Extinct?

      Really slow. So what if evolution had the same mindset, and decided to take its time before getting rid of some prehistoric creatures? What if the giant sloth was still...

      Earth, Cosmos

      Universe’s Evolution in 10 Minutes

      Our Universe was born billions of years ago. And since that time, it’s given birth to millions of galaxies, our Solar System, and who knows what else. Our Universe...

      MSN New, Health

      What Happens If You Eat a Brick of Dry Ice?

      Dry ice is one of the coldest substances on Earth. Now, what would happen if you swallowed dry ice? What would it do to your skin? How much could you eat before it hurts...

      Earth, Humanity

      100 Years Into the Future: What Life on Earth and Beyond Could Look Like

      What if we told you that within the next 100 years, humans could merge with AI, control the weather, and even bring extinct species back to life? From space exploration...

      Technology

      What If We Could Upload Fake Memories Into the Brain?

      Are all of your memories real? Did everything happen the way you remember it? What if somebody filled your brain with memories that aren’t yours? Would you be able...

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