10 Alternate Scenarios That Are Actually Dumb

Alternate history is a popular genre where people imagine how the world might have turned out if key events had unfolded differently. While some alternate scenarios are thought-provoking and plausible, others are downright ridiculous. This list explores 10 of the most absurd "what if" scenarios that don’t hold up to any reasonable scrutiny. From imagining that dinosaurs never went extinct and coexisted with humans, to speculating that the moon landing was staged in order to fool the world into believing the U.S. could achieve such a monumental feat—these scenarios stretch credibility to the breaking point.

Some of these ideas are so far-fetched that they border on the comical, while others simply ignore the complexities of history and science. The exploration of these "dumb" scenarios can be fun, but they also highlight why understanding historical events and scientific principles is important when crafting alternate history.

This list serves as a playful reminder that while the "what if" genre can be entertaining, some scenarios are just too silly to be taken seriously.

If Napoleon had never been exiled – He would have conquered the world… probably not.
If the dinosaurs had never gone extinct – Humans would need more than just a good defense strategy.
If Ancient Rome invented modern technology – Rome with smartphones? Not likely.
If the Titanic had never sunk – A century of maritime safety advancements undone by one ship.
If aliens had landed in ancient Egypt – That pyramid building was impressive, but let's not overestimate the technology.
These are just a few of the many absurd alternate history scenarios that should probably be filed under “fun but not realistic.”

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