Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Things To Notice On Your Next Flight

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July 16, 2026

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Could you get sucked out of a hole in the side of your airplane? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down all the scientific details to notice on your next flight, from wing shapes to why you shouldn’t jump during takeoff and landing.

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Chuck NiceIntroduction Airplanes Have ChangedWhere Gates Come FromCabin Air PressureJumping During TakeoffThe ShapeThe HolePlane Myth

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