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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 9 MIN

Building a Pipe to the Bottom of the Mariana Trench

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

Discover the challenges of constructing the longest underwater pipe to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of Earth. What materials are suitable? What creatures might you encounter? And at what point does the construction become unbearable? Get a digital version of the What If 100 book and pre-order a hardcover. Free shipping to US! International shipping will be available soon. Find the transcript and sources. Join this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership Subscribe to our second channel called "How to Survive" Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth The Cosmos Technology Your Body Humanity T-shirts and merch Suggest an episode Newsletter Feedback and inquiries: Contact Follow What If on social media: Instagram Twitter Facebook Explore What If in different languages: Spanish Mandarin Listen to the What If podcast Thank you to our supporters: Batman, Kristopher Kirby What If is a mini-documentary web series exploring hypothetical worlds. Join us in an imaginary adventure through time, space, and chance. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: Underknown #MarianaTrench #underwaterpipe #construction #oceandepth #hypotheticalworlds #WhatIf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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