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      Earth

      What If Earth Had Jupiter’s Moons?

      November 2, 2021
      Humanity, Uncategorized

      What If You Were the Last Child Born on Earth?

      March 4, 2021
      Humanity

      What If North Korea Tsunami-bombed America?

      April 30, 2021
      Humanity

      What If Putin Never Came to Power?

      June 20, 2022
      Earth

      What If You Spent a Month on Snake Island?

      March 31, 2022
      Cosmos

      What If the Largest Black Hole Entered Our Solar System?

      It’s invisible, deadly and sucking up every bit of matter in its path. The most massive black hole in the known Universe is headed right toward Earth. What would you see...

      MSN New, Earth

      22 Kilometers Across and 10 Times Higher, This Bridge Could Change Engineering Forever

      Welcome to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the “Roof of the World.”It’s home to the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest. But also the longest, deepest canyon on the...

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      The Horror Movie Rules That Actually Keep You Alive

      We have all seen the creepy Ghostface mask sitting on a Halloween store shelf. It looks like a harmless costume, but imagine seeing someone wearing that mask while...

      MSN New, Humanity

      This Hypothetical Megastructure Could Turn Humanity Into Immortal Digital Beings

      Do you ever question the nature of your reality? Are you real? Or are you a product of some complex computer simulation? What I’m about to tell you might change...

      MSN New, Humanity

      What Would Happen If Humans Became Immortal and Never Grew Old?

      For most of human history, living to old age was a rare achievement. Just over a century ago, the average life expectancy in the United States was only around 50 years...

      MSN New, Earth

      Europe Is Burning: Inside the Wildfires Forcing Thousands to Flee

      Imagine watching your entire world burn to the ground in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee. That’s what a security camera just recorded in Spain, as...

      Earth, MSN New

      7 Strange Shapes Earth Could Take

      From a world shaped like a giant donut to a planet with the sharp edges of a perfect cube, changing the shape of Earth would dramatically alter how we live, move...

      Science

      What If the Energy Revolution Happened Overnight?

      What if everyone on the planet said "no" to their gas-powered cars right now? And not just cars - gas dryers, water heaters, gas stoves, lawn mowers... What if we...

      MSN New, Humanity

      The Fascinating History of How Humans Learned to Measure Time

      Imagine living in a world without clocks, calendars, or even a clear idea of what time it is. There would be no rushing to work, checking the time before bed, or...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Could Humanity Ever Actually Move the Entire Solar System?

      Moving is never easy. The packing and unpacking, having to start fresh and make new friends, all this can be challenging. Let’s face it, whether it’s a nasty...

      MSN New, Earth

      Earth’s Oceans Slowly Lose Their Salt, and the Entire Planet Begins to Collapse

      Earth depends on countless natural systems working together. The atmosphere, oceans, land, and living organisms constantly influence each other, creating the conditions...

      MSN New

      How to Get People to Tell the Truth, According to Science

      When you ask someone a question, you expect a truthful answer, right? In an ideal world, people would always be honest. But research suggests reality is far messier than...

      MSN New, Earth

      What If Betelgeuse Exploded and Earth Felt the Blast?

      Betelgeuse is one of the most famous stars in the night sky. Sitting on the shoulder of the Orion constellation, this enormous red supergiant is nearly 950 times wider...

      MSN New, Humanity

      You Unlock 100% of Your Brain, and Nothing Would Be Impossible

      Picture being able to do absolutely anything, painting a masterpiece in minutes, picking up a new language within hours, building a billion dollar company overnight...

      Cosmos

      Mars or Venus: Which Planet Could Humans Actually Live On?

      When it comes to the question of which planet humanity could one day call home, the obvious choice might seem to be Mars. But surprisingly, Venus might actually be a...

      Earth

      What If We Could Reheat the Earth’s Core?

        Forget a doomsday asteroid or melting permafrost. It’s the freezing of Earth’s core that will end the world in today’s episode. Or would it? Because maybe, just...

      MSN New, Earth

      Earth Just Gained a Second Moon, and Here’s What It Does to Us

      Despite what you think, the Earth isn’t really the monogamous type. Along with the Moon, Earth has another moonlike companion – a small asteroid wandering...

      MSN New, Science

      Scientists Say You May Soon Be Able to Power a Home With Shadows

      For most of history, shadows have been seen as the absence of light. They cool us down on hot days, hide objects from view, and signal that the Sun has moved across the...

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      Humanity

      What If You Had A $100 Billion Dollars to Spend?

      In 1850, 94% of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty. Today, we’ve managed to bring that number down to roughly 10%. And if this trend continues...

      MSN New, Earth

      Ready to Deploy and Capable of Devastation: These Are the Deadliest Weapons in the World

      Today, we’re going to explore the five deadliest weapons that are ready to be deployed right now. And, if you thought the deadliest belonged to the U.S. Army...

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