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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 10 MIN

Scientists Discovered a Planet More Terrifying Than Earth

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

This blue, marble-like planet looks just like Earth, but only five seconds on this hostile death-orb would kill you. Welcome to HD 189733b. This planet is enormous, even larger than Jupiter, and like Jupiter, it's entirely made of gas. Scientists classify HD 189733b as a hot Jupiter. Stay tuned for our new exciting Saturday episode where Peter, our host, will take on a real-life What If challenge! One lucky viewer of that episode will get a chance to meet the What If team. For more information, check out the transcript and sources. Questions or concerns? Contact us. Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: The What If Book Join this channel to get access to perks: Join Channel Check out our other channels:How to SurviveApertureCrazy CreaturesYour Body OnOrigins of FoodVersusWTF Did I Just Watch More scenarios to explore:Planet EarthThe CosmosTechnologyYour BodyHumanity T-shirts and merch: Shop Now Suggest an episode: Suggest Here Newsletter: Subscribe Follow What If elsewhere:InstagramDiscordTwitterFacebookWhat If in SpanishWhat If in MandarinPodcast Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: Visit UsContact us at Contact. 00:00: The Most Terrifying Planet That Looks Like Earth01:54: Extreme Temperatures03:04: Powerful Winds04:23: OGLE-TR-56B05:30: KELT-9b07:58: What If In Real Life #Scientists #TerrifyingPlanet #HD189733b #HotJupiter #SpaceExploration #Cosmos #Planets #SolarSystem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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