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      What If an Advanced Civilization Lived in the Amazon?

      September 27, 2022
      Body

      What If You Were Sucked Into a Whale’s Blowhole?

      June 16, 2021
      Cosmos

      What If We Caught an Interstellar Visitor?

      July 7, 2020
      Humanity

      What If You Knew the Date and Time You Will Die?

      December 30, 2019
      Cosmos

      What If You Jumped Into Saturn’s Rings?

      May 7, 2020
      Science

      What If a Massive Solar Storm Hit the Earth?

      [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] Bursts of solar flares from the Sun’s surface look spectacular, but they can pose a danger to us here on Earth...

      MSN New, Humanity

      Humanity Just Learned to Harness the Full Power of the Sun, and Here’s What Changed

      For thousands of years, humanity has depended on energy to build civilizations, develop technology, and improve the way we live. From burning wood in ancient times to...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      What If Saturn Replaced our Moon?

      A huge gas giant suddenly appears in the sky. You look up in wonder. It’s beautiful. The second Saturn replaces our Moon in its orbit, Earth would just as suddenly...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      18 Breathtaking Sunsets in the Universe

      The Universe is packed with worlds where sunsets don’t just fade into night, they bend the rules of physics. From double sunsets to glowing ice and strobing pulsars...

      MSN New

      The Reason Termites Lick Their Own Queens to Death

      Termites are some of the oldest insects on Earth, with fossils dating back around 130 million years to the Early Cretaceous period. Today, they can be found on six of...

      MSN New

      Why the U.S. and China Could Never Actually Go to War Over the Moon

      For decades, the Moon has symbolized exploration, scientific discovery, and national pride. Today, it has become the focus of a new competition between the United States...

      Cosmos

      What If You Climbed the Highest Mountain in the Solar System?

      Climbing the world’s tallest mountains is a daring adventure. But you’re about to make an epic extraterrestrial trek on the biggest mountain in the entire Solar...

      Cosmos

      What If We Started Mining Asteroids?

        Space is full of treasures. Literally. If we were able to extract the resources from the rocks in the asteroid belt alone, we could give $100 billion to every...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Have Scientists Found Evidence of a Type II Civilization?

      Deep in space, astronomers have detected unusual radio signals that immediately sparked excitement and controversy in the scientific community. At first glance, these...

      HTS MSN

      The Deadliest Hippo Attacks: The Marius Els Tragedy

      Hippos are among the most dangerous animals on Earth. They kill around 500 people every year across Africa, more than twice the number attributed to lions. Despite their...

      MSN New, Earth, Humanity

      8 Moments in Earth’s Past, and You Would Not Survive a Single One of Them

      Time travel sounds like a gift until you look at the destinations. Earth has spent 4.5 billion years cycling through conditions that would kill a modern human within...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Jupiter Becomes a Red Dwarf, and the Solar System Gets a Second Star

      What if Jupiter gained just a little bit more mass during its formation period, and then ignited to become a star? How different would our Solar System have turned out...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Find Out What Would Happen to Your Body If You Died on Jupiter

      Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System, and it is also one of the most extreme places humans could ever encounter. This massive gas giant is filled with...

      HTS MSN

      How to Escape When You’re Trapped in a Locked Hot Car

      A car can feel like a safe place, but under the wrong conditions, it can quickly become a deadly trap. On a hot day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise at an...

      Cosmos

      What If Jupiter Collided With the Smallest Star?

      The biggest planet in the Solar System. And the smallest star in the known Universe. Today, they are on a collision course. And Earth might not survive this. Meet the...

      MSN New, Humanity

      What If North Korea Launched a Nuclear Tsunami at the United States?

      For decades, the relationship between the United States and North Korea has been filled with threats, military tensions, and moments of uncertainty. But what would...

      MSN New, Earth

      Something Strange Is Happening to the Gulf Stream

      Something strange is happening beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, and scientists are paying close attention. The Gulf Stream, one of the most important ocean...

      HTS MSN

      He Shot a Buffalo in South Africa, but Another One Gored Him to Death

      Cape buffalo are among the most dangerous animals found in Africa. These massive mammals can stand up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall and weigh as much as 870 kilograms...

      Science

      What If We Didn’t Have Free Will?

      [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] Your alarm clock rings. Do you jump out of bed? Or hit the snooze button? Do you take cream? Sugar? Or both? We make...

      HTS MSN

      Two Dolphins Pulled a 10 Year Old Girl Underwater, Then Both Attacked Simultaneously

      What was supposed to be a fun family vacation in Cancun, Mexico suddenly became a terrifying fight for survival when a 10 year old girl found herself being attacked by...

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