20 Historical Events That Almost Killed EVERYONE
VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio
WRITTEN BY: Joshua Garvin
Humanity's survival has never been guaranteed. Join us as we count down the most terrifying moments in history when life on Earth came dangerously close to total annihilation! From ancient plagues to nuclear near-misses, these events remind us just how fragile our existence truly is. Which do you think came closest to wiping us out? Our countdown includes the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Chicxulub Impact, the Spanish Flu, the Black Plague, the Trinity Test, the Carrington Event, the Tunguska Event, and more! Which near-extinction event do you think came closest to ending humanity? Let us know in the comments! read more...