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What IF hypothetical questions about the world and society – imagining a particular situation and answering what would happen if that imaginary situation really happened.

Homo neanderthal vs Homo sapiens

What If Neanderthals Had Not Gone Extinct?

We all know that Neanderthals lived on Earth long time ago. Well, actually not so long ago in the grand scheme of things. They disappeared some 40,000 years ago. We will explain later how that...
Close up of immortal ancient person

What If People Lived Forever?

Can you imagine a world where death is no longer inevitable and where people could live forever? Well imagining that kind of world is not easy as it seems. Many people would think that the...
Two Earth's - one double thr size of each other

What If Earth Were Twice As Big?

If the Earth were twice as big, our lives would dramatically change. That's for sure! In one way, a larger Earth might support greater biodiversity due to more land and resources, however, it could also...
Feather on the Moon's surface

What Would Happen If A Feather Was Dropped On The Moon?

When a feather is dropped on the Moon, it behaves very differently than on Earth. Due to the Moon's lack of atmosphere, the feather would fall at the same rate as any other object, like...
Human skeleton vivid imagination

What If Humans Didn’t Have Bones?

Without bones, humans would be a soft, wobbly pile of skin, muscles, and internal organs. Bones provide support for our muscles, protect our vital organs, and allow us to move. But what would happen if...
Moon Colliding with Earth

What Would Happen If The Moon Crashed Into Earth?

The Moon is a constant presence in our sky, but have you ever wondered what would happen if it were to crash into Earth? The sole idea of a celestial body colliding with our planet...
Pistol / Gun firing in space

What Would Happen If You Shot A Gun In Space?

People like using pistols, rifles, and various other weapons. In fact, there are over one billion firearms in the world, with over 85% owned by private individuals, 13% by the military, and around 2% owned...
Tick in forest

What Would Happen If Ticks Went Extinct?

Ticks are small animals (arachnids) that feed on the blood of other animals, including humans. And while they are certainly annoying creatures to many, they actually play a role in the ecosystem. Some would say...
Earth from Space

What Would Happen If Earth Rotated Faster?

Earth spins uniformly causing day and night, but if it spun faster, tides, climates, and biological rhythms would drastically change, affecting all life and altering Earth's shape and rotation stability.
Frozen white planet

What Would Happen If The Sun Disappeared?

If the sun were to suddenly disappear, life on Earth would be drastically affected. The sun is the center of our solar system, and its gravitational pull keeps the planets in orbit. Without the sun's...