What if gas cost $25 a gallon? The price of gas leaves America's economy at the mercy of a fossil fuel that could potentially become so expensive that it cripples our current way of life. What if gas became unaffordable? more...
What if computers had I.Q.s? Computers are getting smarter, some say they'll eventually become intelligent beings capable of reason and independent judgment.
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What if we became too green? Global warming is a hotly contested topic among scientists and environmentalists. Many believe human activity is destroying the environment. What if we put nature's needs ahead of our own?
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What if men could give birth? Men and women often argue about who does the most work, who sacrifices the most for family, etc. Men were traditionally the hunters and gatherers, while women were the bearers of children and keepers of the home. But what if men suddenly had to bear the children?
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What if humans existed on other planets? Many wonder if there's life out there among the countless stars. Some say a close encounter with an intelligent being could help us progress to a higher level of consciousness. What if an alien, who seemed human, appeared in our midst?
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What if all fast food was healthy? As Americans become more health conscious, some local governments have stepped in to ban restaurants from serving food cooked with "trans fats." What if the government's mandatory health requirements became even more extreme?
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What if the Catholic Church went corporate? The Catholic Church is often criticized for being stuck in the past, ancient in thinking and out of step with the modern age. Others expect the Church to transcend modern whims. What would happen if the church tried to get in sync with our times?
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What if Japan never attacked Pearl Harbor? Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor brought America into World War II and led to unprecedented destruction. At war's end, Japan gave up its military might and their Imperial Palace became a symbol of its former glory. But what if they didn't attack on that fateful day in 1941? Thanks to "Eliza" for this What-if Suggestion
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What if factories had a facelift? America's industrial revolution succeeded in vast factories and mills that changed how we live. Many still operate today, but what if they underwent a facelift?
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What if pets talked politics? Pets have learned to communicate with humans at astonishing levels over the years, but what if they started talking?
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What If Spam Suddenly Stopped? Anyone who's had an email address long enough for the spammers to find it gets bombarded with annoying spam, but what would the world be like without spam?
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