Some of the planets in our Solar System are gigantic. But what if they got even bigger? Let’s explore the chaos that doubling the size of every planet would create. What would life be like on a super-Earth? How large would Jupiter need to become a star? And could Pluto regain its planetary status?

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00:00: Introduction to the concept of planets doubling in size
01:22: Sponsor message: Established Titles
02:27: Impact on Mercury
03:06: Impact on Venus
03:47: Impact on Earth
04:45: Impact on Mars
05:29: Impact on Jupiter
06:59: Impact on Saturn
07:34: Impact on Uranus
08:07: Impact on Neptune
08:37: Impact on Pluto

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