Why would someone ever want to do something like that? Well considering you're reading this article I'm sure you have a pretty good idea. If not, consider this list of hastily put together reasons: Why not?; Because it's there; For science!; To build a new intergalactic highway; To make a point (mad scientists will love this one); etc.
But destroying the Earth wouldn't be as easy as you might think. Sure, wiping out life is relatively easy, but not nearly as dramatic and visually pleasing as destroying the planet itself. Note however, that these methods do not guarantee the extinction of humankind, as the bastards are tricky and resourceful. Nor is this a guide for those wanting to annihilate everything from
single-celled life upwards, render Earth uninhabitable or simply conquer
it.
And before you say nukes, I'd like to make it really clear we don't have enough of them to completely destroy the earth. We might be able to dent it...maybe
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| No, they do not colour-code the mushroom clouds by country |
