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      Earth

      What If We Entered a New Ice Age?

      September 7, 2022
      Science

      What If Orgasms Didn’t Exist?

      June 5, 2019
      Cosmos

      What If You Visited the Galaxy’s Most Dangerous Planet?

      September 27, 2022
      Body

      What If Abortion Was Illegal Worldwide?

      July 1, 2022
      Body

      What If You Went Through Puberty in 24 Hours?

      September 15, 2021
      Humanity

      What If a Massive Locust Swarm Attacked Your City?

      It’s about to get Old Testament here. What if the creepiest, crawliest, most catastrophic member of the Plagues of Egypt made an unexpected housecall? And decided your...

      MSN New

      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, 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 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...

      MSN New

      What If We Lived in a Globular Cluster?

      Take some cosmic dust and gas, add billions and billions of planets and a whole lot of stars to the mix. Spice it all up with a handful of gravity to hold things...

      Earth

      What If You Spent a Month on Snake Island?

      40 km (25 mi) off the coast of Brazil lies an island so dangerous it’s illegal to visit. But rules don’t apply to you. You’re a thrill-seeking...

      Cosmos

      What If Jupiter and Saturn Collided?

      The two biggest planets in our Solar System in one telescope view. And catastrophe is imminent. If Jupiter and Saturn suddenly were on a collision course, which of the...

      MSN New, Earth

      Saber-Toothed Tigers Are Hunting Once More, and Here’s What Changed

      Imagine hiking through a forest when you notice a large cat watching you from the shadows. At first, it looks like a modern tiger. Then it steps into the light...

      HTS MSN

      White Island: The Worst Volcano Tragedy Caught On Camera

      What was meant to be a once in a lifetime adventure quickly turned into one of the deadliest volcanic disasters ever recorded on camera. Whakaari, also known as White...

      Cosmos

      What If We Refueled the Sun With Jupiter?

      In five billion years, we’re gonna have a hefty problem on our hands. Well, only if we’re still living on Earth at this point. Our Sun will be on the brink...

      HTS MSN

      The Bug That Bites Your Face While You Sleep

      They feed on the blood they suck from their prey. Animals and juicy humans like you are in these deadly insects’ diets. They’re also called assassin bugs, for a good...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      The Sun Became Smaller Than Earth, and Everything Changed

      How big is the Sun compared to the Earth? Imagine you were able to shrink the Sun to the size of a basketball. At that point, the Earth would be reduced to the size of a...

      Earth, MSN New

      The Most Powerful Sea Creatures Compared

      The ocean is home to some of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet. From tiny deep sea hunters to massive gentle giants, its waters hide animals that are both...

      Humanity

      What If You Lived Fifty Years in the Future?

      To infinity, and beyond.

      HTS MSN

      “She Wouldn’t Let Go” What Happens When the Lizard Bites Down and Chews

      You feel a sudden pain. Before you even understand what happened, the lizard’s powerful jaws have locked onto your hand. You pull back instinctively, but the...

      HTS MSN

      What Eating Raw Meat Really Does to Your Insides

      In the U.S., the CDC estimates that 128,000 people are hospitalized every year for foodborne illnesses. Eating raw meat can ease your way into that statistic. The raw...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      If Earth Were the Center of the Solar System, the Sun Would Die and We’d Freeze Solid

      Put Earth at the center of the Solar System and something has to give. Gravity does not negotiate, so if everything is going to orbit us, the masses have to be...

      Science

      What If We Had Working Warp Drive Technology?

      [dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] If you could travel faster than the speed of light, where would you go? Mars? The nearest star system Alpha Centauri...

      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...

      Humanity

      What If the Pterodactyl Was Still Alive?

      When was the last time a bird pooped on you? Apparently, you have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do of getting pooped on by a bird, which is why some...

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