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      What Happens When the Queen Dies?

      September 9, 2022
      Science

      The What If Show During the COVID-19 Pandemic

      April 7, 2020
      Science

      What If a Black Hole Deleted the Universe?

      March 18, 2019
      Cosmos

      What If You Visited Earth’s Next Space Station?

      April 25, 2022
      Science

      What If Earth’s Oceans Evaporated?

      November 28, 2018
      DailyMoment, MSN, MSN New

      How Would You Survive a Bat Infestation?

      It’s the middle of the night, and you hear a squeaking sound coming from your attic. You get up to investigate, and as soon as you pull the attic ladder down, a...

      MSN New

      What If Scientists Just Found a Black Hole in Our Solar System?

      Something strange is happening on the outskirts of our Solar System. It could be a large, mysterious planet. Or, it could be a black hole. How big would this black hole...

      Cosmos

      What If We Found Alien Life on Enceladus?

      Aliens?! Enchiladas?! What is this world coming to? Or should I say, what is coming to this world? First of all, yes, it’s pronounced Enceladus (EN-CELL-A-DUSS)...

      Science

      What If We Harvested the Energy of the Oceans?

      The world gets 80% of its energy from fossil fuels. But based on our current levels of consumption, we could run out of oil and gas in the next 50 years. And in 100...

      HTS MSN

      What to Do the Second a Dog Sinks Its Teeth Into You

      Dogs are often called humanity’s best friend, but even the friendliest animals can become dangerous in certain situations. Every year, millions of people are...

      Cosmos

      What If You Lived in a Cosmic Skyscraper?

      Wouldn’t it be great to have a truly jaw-dropping view? Like windows looking directly into space? Well, it’s time to build your very own cosmic skyscraper. What would it...

      MSN New, Earth

      10 Things About Area 51 the Public Was Never Meant to Know

      For decades, Area 51 has been surrounded by mystery. Hidden deep within the Nevada desert, the highly secretive military facility has fueled countless stories about...

      Earth

      What If the Earth Was One Living Organism?

      Could we all just be a part of our planet’s life-support system? Even from space, you can see that the planet Earth is full of life. When you take a closer look...

      MSN New, Earth

      The Secret Behind the Hidden Room Inside Mount Rushmore

      Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. Every year, millions of visitors travel to South Dakota to admire the enormous faces of...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      What Would Actually Happen If Halley’s Comet Hit the Moon?

      Halley’s Comet is one of the most famous visitors in our Solar System. It is a massive, peanut shaped object made of ice, dust, and frozen gases, stretching roughly 15...

      Cosmos

      What If We Built a Tower to Outer Space?

      Would you spend a night at the top of the first tower to space? At 100 km above sea level, it would be the highest structure that humans have ever built. This tower...

      Humanity

      What If You Brought Modern Technology to the Middle Ages?

      The Middle Ages, a time when you were more likely to die on the toilet than take a bath. And now you’re going there with an educational mission. It’s up to...

      Humanity

      What If Humans Suddenly Went Extinct?

      It’s the end of the world as you know it. Every human on Earth suddenly went extinct. And it’s time for nature to make its ultimate comeback. What would happen to...

      Humanity

      What If You Were Trapped in a Grocery Store for the Rest of Your Life?

      Under extreme circumstances, humans can often pull together to overcome great odds. But when confined in a tight space with each other, well, we may not be at our finest...

      MSN New, Cosmos, MSN

      What If NASA Built a City on the Moon?

      Don’t Miss the Full Video Story Below The year is 2126, and Earthrise is no longer something you only see in textbooks or old footage. It is what you wake up to every...

      MSN New, Humanity

      Are We About to Create a Superintelligence That Outsmarts Us?

      We heard the warnings. But we didn’t listen. Now, we live in a world controlled by artificial intelligence. How did we let this happen? Will we able to survive...

      MSN New

      What Happens If You Don’t Blink for a Week?

      Welcome to the longest staring contest of your life. You’re about to go seven days without blinking. What device would keep your eyes forced open? How long would it take...

      MSN New

      Traveling Back 200 Million Years: Life on a Planet Before Us

      Stepping into Earth as it existed 200 million years ago would feel less like time travel and more like arriving on an entirely different world. There are no cities, no...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      We May Be About to Settle Our First Planet Beyond the Solar System

      For centuries, humans have dreamed about finding a new home among the stars. Earth is the only planet we know that supports life, but with thousands of planets...

      Earth

      What If Starbucks Dumped Its Waste in the Amazon?

      Starbucks could save the Amazon rainforest. Okay, maybe not completely, but it could help the Amazon rainforest regrow. And all Starbucks would need to do is dump some...

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