It's a small world after all, because today, we're shrinking Earth to the size of Pluto. But if our planet was this tiny, how would it alter the atmosphere? Why would the Earth get hotter? And how would gravity affect our water supply? Would we be tidally locked to the Moon? Would our planet still be habitable?

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What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way.

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00:00 : What If Earth Was As Small as Pluto?
01:05 : Living on a Pluto-sized Earth
02:41 : Air pressure and lack of gravity
03:42 : Tidally locked to the Moon
04:48 : Earth shrinking even more


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