What If Giant Bugs Roamed the Earth?

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Giant bugs are now roaming the Earth. If these behemoths existed, would humanity become bug food? How could a bird save your life? And why would Grandma’s jewelry come in handy? How strong is their chitin? Can you pierce through their exoskeleton?

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00:00 What If Giant Bugs Roamed the Earth?
00:41 Insects of the past
01:56 Would humans become nocturnal?
04:19 Could climate change kill the bugs again?
04:38 How would we fight back?
06:13 How could you stop a wasp attack?

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