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      Earth

      What If the Earth Was a Polyhedron?

      April 11, 2022
      Cosmos

      What If We Put Solar Panels Around the Sun?

      May 4, 2022
      Body

      How I Trained for World Chase Tag

      December 14, 2022
      Cosmos

      What If an Asteroid Were on a Collision Course to Hit Earth?

      April 13, 2021
      Science

      What If You Could Swim in Titan’s Lakes?

      January 11, 2019
      Earth

      What If There Was No Salt in the World?

      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 most important, and the most...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      What If You Spent 5 Seconds on Venus?

      Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is often referred to as Earth’s twin due to its similar size and gravity. However, its surface conditions are extreme...

      Humanity, MSN New

      What If Trump Became a Dictator?

      With no shock to anyone, Donald Trump is pushing his way onto the list of the authoritarian leaders of the 21st century. Does he want to become a dictator? The United...

      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...

      Earth

      What If the Loch Ness Monster Is Real?

      Welcome to Scotland.The home of malt scotch, kilts, and sea monsters? It’s time to get up close and personal with the Loch Ness monster, affectionately known as...

      Humanity, MSN New

      What If U.S., Russia, and China United to Control the World

      Together, the U.S., Russia, and China control nearly half of the world’s military power, dominate the global economy, and influence the most powerful international...

      MSN New, Earth

      5 of the Most Dangerous Hikes in the World

      Mount Hua, China This hike leads to the South Peak of Huashan, one of the Five Great Mountains of China. Its summit stands at about 2,155 m (7,100 ft), and the infamous...

      Earth, Cosmos, MSN New

      What If Oumuamua Fell to Earth?

      In 2017, scientists discovered the first known interstellar object in our Solar System. Meet Oumuamua, which means “scout” in Hawaiian. According to NASA...

      Science

      What If Dinosaurs Never Went Extinct?

      How cool would it be to see a real life T-Rex? If only that one fatal asteroid never hit Earth.

      Cosmos, MSN, MSN New

      What If the Moon Became a Giant Farm?

      As Earth’s population multiplies each year, we’re quickly running out of resources to feed the planet. Before long, we’re going to need more space to...

      Cosmos

      What If You Took a Ride on Halley’s Comet?

      Every 75 years, a ball of fire streaks across the sky. But that’s no fireball. It’s Halley’s Comet. And you’re about to hitch a ride on it. Get...

      Humanity

      What If Ancient Life Escaped Earth?

      In 7.5 billion years, the Sun will expand and engulf our planet, destroying all life as we know it. Of course, a mass extinction on Earth could happen much sooner than...

      Earth, MSN, MSN New

      What Happens If You Spend a Month in Chernobyl?

      Bleak landscapes, soldiers in gas masks and mutant creatures running through the Red Forest. Basically, a perfect place for you to spend a month. Welcome to Chernobyl...

      Humanity, MSN New

      A.I. Simulates the Next American Civil War

      You and your family wake up to an emergency broadcast: “The United States is now in a state of emergency. Riots erupt, statues are torn down, and the government...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Lies Elon Musk Has Told You About Mars

      Elon Musk says he wants to send one million people to Mars by the year 2050. The SpaceX CEO has become famous for making huge promises about colonizing the red planet...

      Cosmos, Earth, Humanity

      5 Reasons Why Discovering Alien Life in 2024 Could Change Everything

      Is intelligent alien life really out there? With powerful telescopes identifying more potentially habitable planets each year, the possibility continues to grow. But...

      Cosmos, MSN

      What If You Lit a Match on Jupiter?

      Uh-oh. Looks like somebody left the gas running on Jupiter. Don’t do anything stupid, like lighting a humongous match. What would a match need to be made of to ignite...

      Technology

      What If We Could Build an Alderson Disk?

      Scroll down to watch the video. The Earth might not remain habitable forever. It could get engulfed by a massive solar flare, or become too hot due to climate change, or...

      Earth

      What If Giant Mushrooms Grew on Earth?

      Yet over time, they disappeared and evolved into the smaller versions we know and love today. But what if we found a way to bring them back? Why did giant mushrooms go...

      Cosmos

      What If We’ve Already Made First Contact With Aliens?

      For over half a century, we’ve searched for radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. But it’s, been, well, a little quiet. Are they ignoring us? Or...

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