What If the Earth Was Cut in Half?

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Ripping Earth in half might not mean instantaneous death for everyone on the planet. Instead, some people might be able to survive for a short while if they happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Which parts of the globe would be the safest? How long would life on Earth be able to survive?

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