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      Cosmos, Earth

      8 Space Lies You Were Told About Space

      August 5, 2025
      Earth

      What If Carbon Disappeared for 5 Seconds?

      October 20, 2021
      Humanity

      What If You Knew What Would Happen in 100 Years?

      November 25, 2021
      Cosmos

      What If an Asteroid Cracked the Moon in Half?

      July 14, 2022
      Earth

      What If Earth Was a Massive Global City?

      August 8, 2021
      MSN New

      Dropping an Iceberg Into a Volcano Turns Disaster Into Something Worse

      A nearby volcano is showing signs of an imminent eruption. Seismic activity is increasing, magma is rising, and the pressure beneath the surface is building. In a...

      MSN New, Humanity

      What Would Happen if Aliens Conquered and Enslaved Humanity?

      Visitors from beyond the stars have arrived. What secrets could our intergalactic friends share? What wonders could these space chums unveil? They DO NOT come in peace...

      MSN New, Earth

      What Scientists Say About the Theory That Earth Is Hollow

      The idea of a hollow Earth has fascinated people for centuries. Some have imagined a giant empty world beneath our feet, while others even suggested that entire...

      Humanity

      What If We Were a Type III Civilization?

      Imagine having the ability to live forever, travel anywhere in the universe, and harness enough power to create wormholes. Well, if you’re part of the ultra...

      Earth

      What If The Empire State Building Was Swallowed by a Sinkhole?

      The ground around the Empire State Building appears to be sinking. This historic landmark is about to get lost in a giant pit. And you will be coming down with it. If a...

      MSN New, Earth

      A Rogue Planet Might Throw Earth Out of the Habitable Zone

      Unlike Earth, which is securely orbiting the Sun, there are billions of rogue planets drifting through the Milky Way with no star to call home. These worlds were likely...

      MSN New

      The Surprising Impact of a World Without Salt

      Swipe Down for Full Video Story Cities have been named after it, economies have been built on it, wars have been fought over it, your life depends on it. Salt may be the...

      MSN New

      Conflicts That Could Set the World on Fire

      Could World War III really happen before 2030? Old rivalries and power moves are pushing nations to the edge. Let’s break down five conflicts that could ignite the next...

      Earth

      What If We Built the World’s Highest Bridge?

      Today on What If, we’re going to build the highest bridge on planet Earth. Welcome to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the “Roof of the World.”It’s home to the world’s...

      HTS MSN

      Why Climbing a Tree Would Never Actually Save You From a Wild Boar

      A peaceful walk through the forest can turn into a dangerous encounter in seconds. You are hiking with your dog when suddenly it stops, starts barking, and focuses on...

      HTS MSN

      The Deadliest Bridges in the World You Wouldn’t Want to Cross

      No matter how experienced a driver you think you are, whether it’s nearly blinding fog or strong winds pushing your car off unfinished roads, some bridges are...

      Cosmos

      What If We Put Solar Panels Around the Sun?

      What’s the best place to put solar panels? Close to the Sun, of course. And in this scenario, we’re going to build the most efficient solar farm possible...

      MSN New

      These Rats Learned to Drive Tiny Cars to Beat Stress

      At first glance, it sounds like something straight out of a bizarre science fiction movie. Tiny vehicles moving across a room, guided by unexpected drivers. But behind...

      MSN New

      What Will Humanity Be Like 1,000 Year From Now?

      If you could step into a time machine and travel 1,000 years into the future, would you even recognize humanity? Would we still look like we do today, or would...

      Cosmos

      What If Earth Was the Size of Jupiter?

      Ever feel like the Earth is just too small? Well, let’s make it bigger. Much, much bigger. Welcome to a new Earth that is just as big as Jupiter. In what ways would the...

      MSN New, Earth

      Physicists Explain What Happens If a Turkey Hits Earth at the Speed of Light?

      Deep frying a turkey can already be risky enough. Every year, kitchen fires and oil explosions send people running for cover during holiday dinners. But what if we tried...

      DailyMoment, Earth, MSN, MSN New

      Earth Day: What If We Lost the Amazon Rainforest Forever?

      How long would it take for the world’s largest rainforest to burn down? If we don’t do anything to stop it, we’ll soon find out. The Amazon rainforest...

      HTS MSN

      How to Survive Sun Poisoning/Severe Sunburn

      Sun poisoning is like an allergic reaction to over-exposure to UV rays and radiation from the Sun. It can result in blisters, a rash on the sunburned skin, dehydration...

      MSN New

      We May Be About to Grow the First Baby in an Artificial Womb

      Every human life begins the same way: inside a mother’s womb. Over the course of about 40 weeks, a single fertilized cell develops into a fully formed baby...

      Earth, MSN New

      Life on Earth Without Gravity: What Would Change?

      Gravity, in the literal sense, keeps everyone (and everything) on Earth grounded. It acts as the anchor that prevents objects from floating skyward. For humans...

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