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Here are 11 of the world's most treacherous roads.
The Zoji La Pass connects the towns of Leh and Srinagar in the western Himalayas. The road is generally closed in winter, when 50-foot snowdrifts and thick walls of ice make it impassable. The pass is vulnerable to avalanches and landslides, leaving motorists stranded at high elevations. Even in the warmer months, this narrow dirt road is frightening; with no safety barriers, leaving drivers to risk plummeting 11,500 feet to the valley floor below.
2. Karakoram Highway (Pakistan To China)
This highway at 16,000 feet is the highest paved road in the world. It covers more than 800 miles and, in some parts, follows the old Silk Road. Cutting through the most mountainous region in the world, The Karakoram Highway is full of hazards; rock falls, landslides, avalanches, flooding, heavy snow, reckless drivers, herds of stray animals, precipitous cliffs, and terrible storms.
You can see the "windows" on the left as the vehicle approaches the tunnel.
China’s Guoliang Tunnel was hand chiseled, by 13 local villagers, through the sides of the steep Taihang Mountain. Entirely built by village locals, it took five years to finish, with 4,000 hammers, 12 tons of steel, and quite a lot of chisels.to complete the 4,000-foot tunnel, and at 12 feet wide and 16 feet high, it’s only just big enough to be driven through. Though the area has become a popular destination, the tunnel still lacks barriers and street lights, so drivers enter at their own risk. There are over 30 “windows” of different shapes and sizes overlooking the gully that were used by the builders to remove rubble from the tunnel, but now allow light into it. Some windows are round, and some are square, and they range from several feet long to standard-window-size.
Bolivia’s “Death Road,” considered the world’s most dangerous road, and it doesn’t get its name for nothing! This single lane, dirt road, connecting La Paz to Coroico, clings precariously to the side of the Cordillera Oriental Mountains. A distracted or unlucky driver who goes over the edge here, will plummet anywhere from 4,000 to 15,000 feet to the ground below. Every year some 300 drivers and cyclists perish on this road. Built by Paraguayan prisoners in the 1930s, the road, most of which is no wider than 12 feet, descends 11,800 feet in just 40 miles, and drivers have to deal with constant fog, heavy rain, loose rocks, limited visibility, sheer drops, and over 200 hairpin turns while descending into the Amazon Rainforest below.
5. James Dalton Highway (Alaska)
This road stretches 400 miles through remote forests, tundras, and over the Yukon River. Drivers on the Dalton Highway are advised to bring their own survival gear and plenty of supplies. With only three towns along the route, there are no medical facilities along the entire road and, what makes this drive extra scary, is the 240-mile stretch with no gas station, restaurant, hotel, or services — the longest stretch of road in North America without roadside services of any kind. Much of the road is gravel, making it difficult to drive, even in good weather conditions, and in the winter, the road becomes slippery and icy.
6. 99-Bend Road To Heaven (China)
Called the Tianmen Shan Big Gate, this spectacular road in the Tianmen Mountain National Park is 6.8 miles long with a maximum elevation of 3,855 feet. Snaking around the mountain (known as Heaven Gate Mountain) in northwestern Hunan Province, China, this road is one of the world’s most dangerous. It offers you 99 nerve-wracking bends constructed hundreds of feet high as well as plenty of precipitous drops.
7. Canning Stock Route (Western Australian Outback)
Located in the desert of Western Australia, the drive is 1,150 miles long. It is said to be the longest historic stock route in the world. This incomparable outback adventure should only be attempted by experienced four-wheel-drivers and should never be tackled alone. The drive can be tough on you and your vehicle and needs a truckload of advance preparation. It traverses extremely harsh arid terrain and sand dunes. It isn't for everybody and it certainly isn't something to be undertaken lightly. You'll need up to three weeks, a four-wheel-drive vehicle, space for food, water, and spare parts, and at least a basic knowledge of how to fix a faulty car. There are no towns along the way, no major services, and a general absence of emergency support.
8. Bayburt D915 (Turkey)
This 66-mile road in Turkey has 29 hairpin bends along its route. None of those bends, nor any portion of the road, has barriers or railings. So, the only thing stopping you from accidentally driving off the edge is your own driving skills. The road is so dangerous that portions of it close during the winter. It simply isn’t passable at times between treacherous weather and blizzards. Even if you drive carefully, heavy snowfall, avalanches, or landslides may kill you.
9. Stelvio Pass (Italy)
At an elevation of 9,045 feet, this spectacular road is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps. It is particularly challenging to drive due to the presence of 60 hairpin bends, with the road becoming exceedingly narrow at some points with some very steep inclines. Local drivers have described it as 'homicidal'.
10. Skippers Canyon Road (Queenstown, New Zealand)
This unpaved road was carved out of the side of a mountain in New Zealand 140 years ago. Today, it’s still considered so dangerous you have to apply for a special permit to drive it. Rental companies won’t allow their vehicles on it, and standard drivers’ insurance won’t cover you should you run into trouble. The narrow road drops vertically to the Shotover River and, if you meet an oncoming vehicle, you’ll likely need to reverse up to 2 miles before finding a passing point. The miners who built it, in the late 19th century, had only hand drills and gunpowder at their disposal, and it took them years to complete this gorgeous but frightening road.
Similar to the Guoliang Tunnel Road, Taroko Gorge Road is carved through a mountain. This popular 12-mile stretch of road is spectacular, so expect a parade of tour buses, cars, scooters, bicyclists, and pedestrians all sharing the same narrow road while trying to navigate blind corners and bends that almost look too tight and terrifying to attempt. Prone to landslides, floods, and falling rocks this road can be very dangerous. Here's dash cam video of a boulder hitting the road - begins at :27 mark.
1. Zoji La Pass (India)
The Zoji La Pass connects the towns of Leh and Srinagar in the western Himalayas. The road is generally closed in winter, when 50-foot snowdrifts and thick walls of ice make it impassable. The pass is vulnerable to avalanches and landslides, leaving motorists stranded at high elevations. Even in the warmer months, this narrow dirt road is frightening; with no safety barriers, leaving drivers to risk plummeting 11,500 feet to the valley floor below.
2. Karakoram Highway (Pakistan To China)
This highway at 16,000 feet is the highest paved road in the world. It covers more than 800 miles and, in some parts, follows the old Silk Road. Cutting through the most mountainous region in the world, The Karakoram Highway is full of hazards; rock falls, landslides, avalanches, flooding, heavy snow, reckless drivers, herds of stray animals, precipitous cliffs, and terrible storms.
3. Guoliang Tunnel Road (China)
You can see the "windows" on the left as the vehicle approaches the tunnel.
China’s Guoliang Tunnel was hand chiseled, by 13 local villagers, through the sides of the steep Taihang Mountain. Entirely built by village locals, it took five years to finish, with 4,000 hammers, 12 tons of steel, and quite a lot of chisels.to complete the 4,000-foot tunnel, and at 12 feet wide and 16 feet high, it’s only just big enough to be driven through. Though the area has become a popular destination, the tunnel still lacks barriers and street lights, so drivers enter at their own risk. There are over 30 “windows” of different shapes and sizes overlooking the gully that were used by the builders to remove rubble from the tunnel, but now allow light into it. Some windows are round, and some are square, and they range from several feet long to standard-window-size.
4. North Yungas Road, Or “The Road of Death” (Bolivia)
Bolivia’s “Death Road,” considered the world’s most dangerous road, and it doesn’t get its name for nothing! This single lane, dirt road, connecting La Paz to Coroico, clings precariously to the side of the Cordillera Oriental Mountains. A distracted or unlucky driver who goes over the edge here, will plummet anywhere from 4,000 to 15,000 feet to the ground below. Every year some 300 drivers and cyclists perish on this road. Built by Paraguayan prisoners in the 1930s, the road, most of which is no wider than 12 feet, descends 11,800 feet in just 40 miles, and drivers have to deal with constant fog, heavy rain, loose rocks, limited visibility, sheer drops, and over 200 hairpin turns while descending into the Amazon Rainforest below.
5. James Dalton Highway (Alaska)
This road stretches 400 miles through remote forests, tundras, and over the Yukon River. Drivers on the Dalton Highway are advised to bring their own survival gear and plenty of supplies. With only three towns along the route, there are no medical facilities along the entire road and, what makes this drive extra scary, is the 240-mile stretch with no gas station, restaurant, hotel, or services — the longest stretch of road in North America without roadside services of any kind. Much of the road is gravel, making it difficult to drive, even in good weather conditions, and in the winter, the road becomes slippery and icy.
6. 99-Bend Road To Heaven (China)
Called the Tianmen Shan Big Gate, this spectacular road in the Tianmen Mountain National Park is 6.8 miles long with a maximum elevation of 3,855 feet. Snaking around the mountain (known as Heaven Gate Mountain) in northwestern Hunan Province, China, this road is one of the world’s most dangerous. It offers you 99 nerve-wracking bends constructed hundreds of feet high as well as plenty of precipitous drops.
7. Canning Stock Route (Western Australian Outback)
Located in the desert of Western Australia, the drive is 1,150 miles long. It is said to be the longest historic stock route in the world. This incomparable outback adventure should only be attempted by experienced four-wheel-drivers and should never be tackled alone. The drive can be tough on you and your vehicle and needs a truckload of advance preparation. It traverses extremely harsh arid terrain and sand dunes. It isn't for everybody and it certainly isn't something to be undertaken lightly. You'll need up to three weeks, a four-wheel-drive vehicle, space for food, water, and spare parts, and at least a basic knowledge of how to fix a faulty car. There are no towns along the way, no major services, and a general absence of emergency support.
8. Bayburt D915 (Turkey)
This 66-mile road in Turkey has 29 hairpin bends along its route. None of those bends, nor any portion of the road, has barriers or railings. So, the only thing stopping you from accidentally driving off the edge is your own driving skills. The road is so dangerous that portions of it close during the winter. It simply isn’t passable at times between treacherous weather and blizzards. Even if you drive carefully, heavy snowfall, avalanches, or landslides may kill you.
9. Stelvio Pass (Italy)
At an elevation of 9,045 feet, this spectacular road is the highest paved mountain pass in the Eastern Alps. It is particularly challenging to drive due to the presence of 60 hairpin bends, with the road becoming exceedingly narrow at some points with some very steep inclines. Local drivers have described it as 'homicidal'.
10. Skippers Canyon Road (Queenstown, New Zealand)
This unpaved road was carved out of the side of a mountain in New Zealand 140 years ago. Today, it’s still considered so dangerous you have to apply for a special permit to drive it. Rental companies won’t allow their vehicles on it, and standard drivers’ insurance won’t cover you should you run into trouble. The narrow road drops vertically to the Shotover River and, if you meet an oncoming vehicle, you’ll likely need to reverse up to 2 miles before finding a passing point. The miners who built it, in the late 19th century, had only hand drills and gunpowder at their disposal, and it took them years to complete this gorgeous but frightening road.
11. Taroko Gorge Road (Taiwan)
Similar to the Guoliang Tunnel Road, Taroko Gorge Road is carved through a mountain. This popular 12-mile stretch of road is spectacular, so expect a parade of tour buses, cars, scooters, bicyclists, and pedestrians all sharing the same narrow road while trying to navigate blind corners and bends that almost look too tight and terrifying to attempt. Prone to landslides, floods, and falling rocks this road can be very dangerous. Here's dash cam video of a boulder hitting the road - begins at :27 mark.
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Usually I just skip your Top Whatever lists because I'm here to fry my dopamine receptors with funi meme, not learn things, but this one was pretty cool.
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Google accidentally picked up the description for a literal candy product for this image and only corrected it because of this meme. A chemist (Donald Mastick) working on the Manhattan Project accidentally ingested plutonium when a vial of the stuff exploded, and declared that it tasted like metal instead of like pears. He peed traces of plutonium for years afterward.
Thorium would taste mildly acidic (pH 5.8 ), and uranium wouldn't have a smell or taste (if it was in water, at least).
Thorium would taste mildly acidic (pH 5.8 ), and uranium wouldn't have a smell or taste (if it was in water, at least).
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