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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 5 MIN

Episode Shorts: What If a Marshmallow Hit the Earth at the Speed of Light?

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

Imagine a marshmallow meteorite hurtling towards Earth at 99.9% of the speed of light, which is 299,792 km/s (186,282 mps). Would it disintegrate mid-air or make contact with Earth? Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates. Support us on Patreon.Get the What If book.Join this channel for perks: YouTube Membership. Interested in sponsoring or collaborating? Email us at [email protected]. Our other channels:How to SurviveAperture T-shirts and merch: Shop What If Newsletter: Subscribe here Connect with us on social media:DiscordWhatsAppInstagramTwitterFacebook Produced by Underknown. #marshmallow #speedoflight #meteorite #space #cosmos #meteor #comet #OntarioCreates #Patreon #Underknown See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/6820bb8dd20d90eb6e77aab7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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