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      Science

      What If Earth Was Near the Center of the Milky Way?

      June 28, 2019
      Science

      What If You Fell Into a Spent Nuclear Fuel Pool?

      May 19, 2019
      Body

      What If You Held in All Your Sneezes?

      November 28, 2019
      Body

      What If You Were Shot Out of a Liquid Nitrogen Cannon?

      October 2, 2020
      Humanity

      What If Russia Started a War?

      February 4, 2022
      MSN New

      The Oceans Are Slowly Losing Their Oxygen, and It Threatens Everything

      Enjoy it while you can. Because if we don’t act right now, in less than 80 years, we won’t be able to appreciate it anymore. Your great-grandchild will only...

      MSN New, Humanity, Technology

      How Powerful are Iran’s Missiles?

      In the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, one factor remains a constant point of concern for international security analysts: Iran’s missile program...

      MSN New, Humanity

      They Went Extinct for a Reason – Now We’re Bringing Them Back Anyway

      Nature already made its decision. The woolly mammoth, the saber toothed tiger, the dodo bird, all of them were judged by climate, by predators, by shifting ecosystems...

      HTS MSN

      Hangover Headache? Science Explains How to Fix It

      After a night of drinking, the morning after can feel like a punishment your body is not prepared for. Dry mouth that feels like sandpaper, a pounding head, a face that...

      Earth

      What If The Earth’s Core Cooled Down?

      Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, there’s a scorching ball of iron surrounded by an ocean of boiling hot liquid metal – the Earth’s core...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      One Change to Jupiter… And Earth Gets a Second Sun

      The recipe for a star is shockingly simple. Take hydrogen, add mass, and wait for the crush of gravity to ignite the fire. Jupiter has the hydrogen. Jupiter has enormous...

      HTS MSN

      They Were Devouring Him, Then His Father Heard the Screams

      Hyenas have spent decades being portrayed as cowardly scavengers, especially after their famous appearance in movies and cartoons. But the reality is far more terrifying...

      Earth, MSN New

      6 Ways a Solar Storm Could Black Out Life on Earth

      Imagine the Sun releasing a burst of energy so powerful it could knock out power grids, stop airplanes mid flight, and push our world back into the dark ages. This is...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      What If You Dove Into Titan’s -290°F Methane Lakes for 5 Seconds?

      Titan is one of the most fascinating moons in the entire Solar System. It orbits Saturn like a frozen jewel, wrapped in a thick orange atmosphere and covered in lakes...

      Cosmos

      What If You Fell Into a Black Neutron Star?

      A dark, mysterious object has appeared at the outer edges of our Solar System. It looks like the remnants of a dying star. But it behaves like a black hole. Your mission...

      HTS MSN

      Why an EMP Attack Could Mean the End of the Modern USA

      Imagine walking home through a city at night when a sudden flash appears in the sky. Seconds later, your phone shuts off. Traffic lights go dark, cars stop moving, and...

      MSN New, Earth

      If a Supernova Exploded Near Earth, Could We Survive It?

      As much as we love to blow stuff up here on Earth, no bombs or pyrotechnics could compare to the incredible force of nature’s biggest explosion, the supernova. As...

      MSN New

      A Real Life Sea Monster May Actually Exist in the Deep

      Deep beneath the ocean surface, where sunlight disappears and strange creatures rule the darkness, a creature exists that looks like something from a legend. Its...

      HTS MSN

      What Actually Happens When You Eat the World’s Hottest Pepper

      You have seen people try it online, so you decide to do it yourself. Just one bite. Almost instantly, tears start streaming down your face. Your nose begins to run...

      HTS MSN

      This Animal Kills More Hunters Than Lions Do. This Is Why

      When people think of the deadliest animals in Africa, lions usually come to mind. They are powerful predators with razor sharp teeth and an unmatched reputation. But the...

      HTS MSN

      What to Do If You Become a Victim of Online Bullying

      ow, your favorite photo has become a weapon. And it’s aimed right at you. Social media has become the drug of choice for the masses. But what happens on those...

      MSN New

      Every Man on Earth Vanishes Overnight. Here’s What Follows

      How would the world change if, all of a sudden, every biological man disappeared? Would the world become more peaceful? Why would you have to ration food? And why...

      Earth, MSN, MSN New

      What If You Lived 200 Million Years Ago?

      This is the world 200 million years ago. No cell phones, electricity or even other humans. Would you be able to survive in this new world? Could you get yourself a pet...

      HTS MSN

      The History and Lessons Behind the World’s Most Dangerous Cults

      Throughout history, some of the most dangerous groups have not started with violence or fear. They often begin with something much more appealing: promises of belonging...

      MSN New

      This is the Deadliest Little Hunter You’ll Meet in Africa

      Deep within the grasslands and dry regions of southern Africa lives a tiny predator that has earned a fearsome reputation among wildlife experts. At first glance, the...

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