5 Reasons Why You Don't Want to Live on Mars

Mars has a very thin atmosphere, mostly carbon dioxide. You'd need a spacesuit anytime you stepped outside

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Temperatures in Mars can plummet to hundreds of degrees below zero.

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Mars lacks a strong magnetic field, leaving you exposed to harmful solar radiation.

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Craving food on Mars is a huge challenge. Forget about your favorite restaurants

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Mars is millions of miles away from Earth. Communication delays and being far from loved ones could be a major emotional strain.

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Mars might be the next frontier, but Earth has a breathable atmosphere, diverse life. we should focus on taking care of our home planet first!

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