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What If You Swallowed a Hornet?

What If You Swallowed a Hornet?



It’s a hot summer day. You’re enjoying a picnic, and you take a swig of your drink. What’s that in your mouth? It’s a hornet. And you accidentally swallowed it. How painful is a hornet’s sting? What happens if you’re allergic to its venom? Could it lead to anaphylactic shock? And could the hornet sting you in your stomach? There are plenty of bugs and insects that can bite or sting us. And hornets might be one that you fear the most. How does acetylcholine determine how powerful the venom is?

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How India Crashed into Asia and Changed the World | Think English

How India Crashed into Asia and Changed the World | Think English



What does the Indian tectonic plate have to do with the Himalayas, climate change and…whales? This Think video explores how plate tectonics put the Indian subcontinent on a global stage.
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What If You Ate a Brick of Dry Ice?

What If You Ate a Brick of Dry Ice?

Dry ice is one of the coldest substances on Earth. This is what it does to a flower. And check out what it does to this action figure. Now, what would happen if you swallowed dry ice? What would it do to your skin? How much could you eat before it hurts you? And how would it affect your stomach?

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What If You Jumped Into a Pool Full of Honey?

What If You Jumped Into a Pool Full of Honey?

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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