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True crime tourism; travel to infamous crime scenes and questionable locales from throughout history.
The Most Dangerous Cities Around The World. AI-Generated.
From castles positioned on crumbling cliffs to apartment blocks and toxic wastelands, join me as we check out the scariest cities built on the edge of the earth. With each city, we'll be raising the stakes as each one grows more and more precarious. Starting with some canoe culture in Logos, Nigeria. Living by the ocean sounds pretty fun, but in some places, life on the water can be downright dangerous. On the very edge of Logos is a partially floating community called Makoko that consists of six separate villages making up a gigantic slum. Four of them are based on the water of the Lacos Lagoon on the east coast and most of the structures here are built on strong stilts which keep them from collapsing into the dirty and polluted water. This community is squashed together with population estimates of up to 250,000 people. And I thought living in an apartment with six roommates was grand. You have to navigate the slum on canoe and survive with little electricity and sanitation. Furthermore, the residents are particularly vulnerable to disease and the slum faces incredibly high levels of maternal mortality and childbirth. But residents there have made the most of their watery home. The settlement has several general stores, churches, and a motel. It even used to be home to the Makoko floating school, which was held up by recycled plastic barrels that float on the water and a triangular roof, which kept the structure balanced. But this way of life is under threat. In recent years, Logos has seen increasingly intense floods and rains that pose a threat to the whole city. Makoko's location on the water makes it particularly vulnerable, and there's dangers that rising sea levels caused by climate change will sink the entire slum into the ocean. Several buildings like the floating school have already collapsed, and in future decades, the whole of Makoko might fade away forever, meaning it's literally on the current edge of the earth. Man, there's something eerily scary about knowing your city will eventually be sunk by the sea. Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. sometimes. But Makoko isn't the only community that was built in a life-threatening location. We usually think of a city as a great sprawling metropolis with loads of buildings and bustling streets spread out over different neighborhoods. Yet, Yanzhen in China's Yunan Province is a busy city that's incredibly compact because the entire thing runs along the banks of the Hang River. Trying to fit an entire city on a handful of long winding roads sounds crazy, but incredibly Yanjin has 450,000 residents, which for context beats the population of American cities like Orlando, New Orleans, and Honolulu.
By taylor lindani10 months ago in Criminal
Echoes of the Dead
The rain had been falling for hours, turning the streets of Chicago into slick mirrors reflecting neon signs and the occasional glow of a cigarette. Detective Jack Marlowe lit one up, his fingers trembling slightly from more than just the cold.
By Esther Sun10 months ago in Criminal
🏔️How One Man Tried to Steal a Piece of Iceland — and Almost Got Away With It
🏔️How One Man Tried to Steal a Piece of Iceland — and Almost Got Away With It In the remote eastern fjords of Iceland, near the small municipality of Djúpivogur, lies the tranquil and scenic Berufjörður region, home to dramatic mountains, rugged coastlines, and a distinctive black-sand beach formed from millennia of volcanic activity. These black beaches are more than just visually striking — they’re geologically significant. Made from finely eroded basalt rock created by past eruptions, the sand is a rare product of Iceland’s volatile tectonic and glacial history. Protected under Icelandic environmental laws, such formations are considered national treasures and are tightly regulated. Yet in 2007, this small area became the unlikely scene of a strange environmental crime — one that captured headlines, drew national attention, and raised uncomfortable questions about conservation, enforcement, and human greed.
By Kek Viktor10 months ago in Criminal
A Journey Cut Short: The Grace Millane Tragedy That Shocked the World. Content Warning.
In November 2018, Grace Millane, a 22-year-old from Essex, England, arrived in New Zealand as part of her solo backpacking trip around the world. Vibrant, well-educated, and filled with wanderlust, Grace had recently graduated from the University of Lincoln with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. Her journey was meant to be one of self-discovery, adventure, and connection. What unfolded instead was a story that would send ripples of grief and outrage across continents.
By Salar Khan10 months ago in Criminal
Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes After Trump Rebuke
**Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes After Trump Rebuke** Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated sharply following a barrage of drone and missile attacks by both sides, just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized the leadership of both nations. One of the most intense aerial confrontations in recent months has resulted in the deployment of dozens of drones, the destruction of important infrastructure, and renewed calls for diplomatic intervention. Over 350 Iranian-made Shahed drones and a number of cruise missiles, according to Ukrainian military sources, were launched by Russia against important Ukrainian cities like Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv. Ukrainian air defense systems were activated immediately and reportedly intercepted a majority of the drones, though significant damage was still sustained in various areas. The primary targets included civil buildings, energy infrastructure, and rail networks. In response, Ukraine launched its own wave of drone attacks, targeting Russian-held military installations and fuel depots in areas of Crimea and Belgorod. Explosions were reported near several key logistical hubs, causing temporary disruptions in Russian military operations. The counterattacks, according to Kyiv, are a "measured response" to Russia's "escalating aggression." This intensification in hostilities came on the heels of a controversial social media post by Donald Trump, who labeled Russian President Vladimir Putin as “crazy” and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being unwilling to compromise for peace. Trump, who had previously made a point of praising his close relationships with both leaders, expressed dissatisfaction over the inability to reach a ceasefire and suggested that both sides were ignoring the larger interests of the world. Trump’s statement triggered reactions across global diplomatic circles. The Kremlin dismissed his remarks as “emotional,” emphasizing that Russia’s military operations are a matter of national security. Ukrainian officials, meanwhile, were more reserved, with a presidential advisor noting that peace cannot be built on “false equivalence” between aggressor and victim.
By GLOBAL NEWS10 months ago in Criminal
Ghana Kicks Out Migrants Specially From Burkina Faso, Mali & Niger Ghanaians Spew Hatred
Friday, 16 May 2025 By: TB Obwoge I will never forget how I felt living in Ghana, it was never a moment where I felt welcome or at total peace because of the complexion of my skin. I laugh when I see the few lighter skin Black Americans proclaiming how wonderful Ghana is to them. I also noticed that in almost every video of Black Americans in Ghana that ligher skin Black people are often missing. I mean surely we exist, in the United States I can't help but see the various shades everywhere I go.
By IwriteMywrongs11 months ago in Criminal
“She Texted ‘I Might Not Make It Out’ — And Then Disappeared”. AI-Generated.
It was just a normal weekend. 22-year-old Sana had planned a short solo trip to the mountains, something she’d dreamed of for months. A photography student from the city, she had a passion for finding beauty in quiet, remote places. She left her hostel on a Friday morning with her camera, her journal, and a backpack full of snacks — promising her best friend she'd be back by Sunday night.
By Wonder Waves11 months ago in Criminal
Where Does Police Clearance Attestation Matter When Visiting the UAE?
The UAE Police issue official documents called UAE PCC, which function as UAE police clearance certificate to prove that residents of the country have no criminal history throughout their time in the country. International residents including ex-residents of the UAE can submit their UAE PCC applications through the online system if they submit their fingerprints together with their passport and Emirates ID and visa information.
By Whitewax Attestation11 months ago in Criminal
