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      Cosmos

      What If You Landed on Proxima Centauri b?

      10 months ago
      Cosmos

      What If Aliens Arrived Tomorrow?

      December 24, 2020
      Science

      What If Machines Took Over?

      March 14, 2019
      Science

      What if You Died in Space?

      February 25, 2019
      Cosmos

      What If You Lived in a Cosmic Skyscraper?

      March 30, 2022
      Humanity

      What If Everyone Flushed at the Same Time?

      What if everyone on the planet coordinated to perform the biggest “flush mob” in history? Pushing all the wastewater in the world down the drain, all at once...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      What Would Actually Happen If a War Broke Out on the Moon

      The Moon has long symbolized exploration and scientific discovery. But as more nations and private companies prepare to return to the lunar surface, an unsettling...

      MSN New

      What If Lightsabers Became Reality

      Do you long for an elegant weapon from a more civilized age? Something less clumsy and random. As you hone your sensitivity to the Force, you may wonder. What if...

      HTS MSN

      Could You Survive a Bigfoot Encounter?

      Imagine hiking through a dense forest when you notice an enormous footprint in the mud. Moments later, a strange, powerful odor fills the air. Could you be near Bigfoot...

      MSN New

      What REALLY Happened During the Salem Witch Trials?

      A knock comes at your door in the middle of the night. Your neighbors are gathered outside. Someone points a finger and makes an accusation that will change your life...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      What If Mars Is Already Home to Alien Life?

      Just north of the Martian equator lies a 45 km (28 mi) wide impact crater that scientists believe may have been the site of an ancient lake. Here at Jezero Crater...

      Science

      What If All Trees Were Cut Down?

      [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] Deforestation is happening all around the world. Approximately 15 billion trees are cut down every single year...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      What If You Fell Into a Black Hole for a Nanosecond?

      Black holes are often imagined as cosmic vacuum cleaners that swallow everything nearby, but what would really happen if you entered one even for a single nanosecond...

      Humanity

      What If You Lived in Ancient Rome?

      Throughout history, there have been many incredible civilizations that have shaped the way we live today. One was Ancient Rome, a once majestic and thriving city whose...

      Cosmos, Earth, MSN New

      What If the Moon Never Existed?

      The moon has been our friendly neighbour in the sky for billions of years. It has guided us home, kept us on time, protected us, propelled us into space and has even...

      Science

      What If the Universe Was White Instead of Black?

      If the Universe is full of stars, why doesn’t it appear white? And if it did, what would that look like? Would all the black holes suddenly become visible? And if...

      MSN New

      Should You Be Scared of the Bermuda Triangle?

      The Bermuda Triangle has long been one of the most famous “mystery zones” on Earth. Over the years, it has been linked to disappearing ships, strange weather patterns...

      Earth

      What If We Never Started Hunting Whales?

        Back in 1846, whaling was one of the most booming industries in the whole world. It was the fifth largest sector in the United States economy, raking in a cool...

      Humanity

      What Humans Could Look Like 1,000,000 years from Now

      Imagine looking into the mirror and seeing a completely different version of humanity, one with huge eyes, advanced technology wired into the brain, and even the ability...

      Cosmos

      What If Earth Had Jupiter’s Magnetic Field?

      The Sun isn’t the biggest thing in our Solar System. And it’s not Jupiter, either. But close. It’s Jupiter’s very own magnetic field. What would it be...

      Cosmos

      What If Russia Crashed the International Space Station?

      Under the pressure of crushing economic sanctions, Russia’s straining to play its own intimidation game. This time, they are threatening to take the International...

      Technology

      What If All Houses Were Covered With Solar Panels?

      Rise. and. shine! Get up and seize the day! You can do anything under the sun…when the sun powers everything. Your phone, your home, and all that’s in...

      Cosmos

      What If Everything You Knew About the Universe Is Wrong?

      13.8 billion years ago, the entire Universe emerged from one single point in space. This theory is known as the Big Bang. And it’s the most widely accepted story of the...

      MSN New

      The Most Terrifying Times in Earth’s History

      From prehistoric predators and ancient pandemics to volcanic winters and asteroid impacts, Earth’s history is filled with moments so extreme they would be almost...

      Earth

      What If Earth Reached Boiling Point for 5 Seconds?

      Get ready for some serious burns and the instantaneous death of organisms. Let’s turn up the heat and bring the entire planet to a boil for five whole seconds. How would...

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