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What If Seeds Could Grow in Your Stomach?

What If Seeds Could Grow in Your Stomach?



It’s everyone’s favorite fruit. It’s everyone’s favorite sport. It’s a watermelon seed spitting contest. Not only is it the most competitive event at your county fair, it might also be the most dangerous. Ever wonder what would happen if you accidentally swallowed a watermelon seed? Could a watermelon vine grow in your stomach? How could something so small survive the destructive pool of acid that sits in your stomach? How big would it grow? And would growing fruit in your body mean you’d never have to make another trip to the market? Or would it result in a very long stay in the hospital?

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What If Uranus Collided With Earth?

What If Uranus Collided With Earth?



It’s been 30 days since Uranus first appeared in the sky. At first, it looked like our Moon had found itself a stellar partner. But then, we understood something much, much bigger was headed our way. What caused Uranus to become so unstable? How could this epic collision change the ice giant? And what’s with this horrific stink? Ugh.

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What If Seeds Could Grow in Your Stomach? #Shorts

What If Seeds Could Grow in Your Stomach? #Shorts



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What If We Built a Road Around the World?

What If We Built a Road Around the World?



Imagine an ultimate road trip across the globe. On a highway along the equator. Wait, there is no highway along the equator… yet. So how about we build one? What would it take to construct the longest road on Earth? How long would you spend behind the wheel to complete this epic journey? And why would building this highway upset environmentalists?

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What If a Black Hole Opened at CERN?

What If a Black Hole Opened at CERN?



Let’s roll back a few days. This is CERN, the Nuclear Research laboratory on the border of France and Switzerland. It features the most powerful particle accelerator on Earth, the Large Hadron Collider, or LHC. What does it do? It accelerates and collides particles at 99.99% of the speed of light. And maybe, it could produce the very first lab-grown black hole. How big would that black hole be? What precautions would you need to take not to get sucked in it? And how long would it take it to destroy the entire planet?

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What If You Were Swallowed by a Hippo? #Shorts

What If You Were Swallowed by a Hippo? #Shorts



Hippos are large, loud, and dangerous. Hippo attacks are vicious. So if you’re around one, keep your guard up. Could your whole body fit in its mouth? Watch the full episode here:

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What If You Jumped Into a Pool Full of Honey? #Shorts

What If You Jumped Into a Pool Full of Honey? #Shorts



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Is your speed in water unmatched? Does your breaststroke leave your opponents in the last place? Maybe you’re ready for a different challenge. So, what if you jumped into a pool full of honey? Would you sink to the bottom? Could you eat during your swim? And is honey just bee spit?

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What If We Were a Type III Civilization?

What If We Were a Type III Civilization?



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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-exclusive Type III civilization club, these are just some of the everyday luxuries available. So, how could feeble Earthlings get to this level of power? But more importantly, should we even try? How would our lives transform as a Type III civilization? Would technology work for us or against us? What would it take to get to a Type IV Civilization?

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What If the Sun Exploded Tomorrow? #Shorts

What If the Sun Exploded Tomorrow? #Shorts



That star at the center of our Solar System, that superhot ball of plasma that gives us heat and energy, and amazing complexions…well, it’s a ticking time bomb. Watch the full episode here:

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What If a New Planet Formed in the Solar System?

What If a New Planet Formed in the Solar System?



This gas cloud located 500 light years away from our solar system is about to become a planet.This process usually takes a few hundred million years, but what if we made it happen much quicker. And instead of it happening so far away, what if it happened right next to Earth? How would this new planet form? And what would it mean for life on our planet?

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