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An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe, others right here on Earth. Each scenario examines a scientific theory, research or fact through a hypothetical question.
These slithering creatures can inhabit the smallest corners of your home and the darkest places you don’t dare visit. Well, not anymore, because today we're eradicating every single snake on Earth. How would this hunt commence? Would we need to devise a bioweapon to complete the task? And why might things turn medieval?
Transcript and sources: What If We Killed All Snakes?
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00:00 What If We Killed All Snakes?
00:59 Snake facts
01:53 Hunting them down
03:49 Rat infestation
04:39 Bringing back the plague
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What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space, and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way.
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00:00:00: What If We Killed All Snakes?00:00:59: Snake facts00:01:53: Hunting them down00:03:49: Rat infestation00:04:39: Bringing back the plague
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What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities
An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe, others right here on Earth. Each scenario examines a scientific theory, research or fact through a hypothetical question.
