The World’s 15 most dangerous tourist destinations - Thread🧵
1. Pedra da Gávea, Brazil
In 2023, 17 people lost their lives at Rio’s viewpoints while taking selfies. Pedra da Gávea is stunning but deadly as its sheer cliffs and lack of safety barriers make one wrong step fatal.
2 . Danxia Mountain Trail, Shaoguan City, China
The breathtaking views of Danxia Mountain come with a price. One wrong step on its perilous trails could cost you your life.
3 . Hadsar Fort Trail, Maharashtra, India
Hadsar Fort’s trail looks thrilling, but the final stretch is not for the faint-hearted—steep rock-cut steps, exposed cliffs, and narrow paths make it one of India’s most dangerous treks.
15 Leaders Responsible for Man-Made Famines and the Deaths of Millions of Innocents — A Thread 🧵
1. Joseph Stalin (USSR)
In the 1930s, Joseph Stalin’s regime caused the man-made famine Holodomor, starved 5 to 7 million Ukrainians and Soviet citizens to death.
2. Winston Churchill (UK)
During the British Raj in 1943, India faced the Bengal Famine. Churchill’s wartime policies, export of food, and refusal of aid worsened the crisis. Millions of Indians starved to death while grain was shipped abroad. Estimated deaths: 3 million.
3 . Mao Zedong (China)
From 1959–1961, Mao’s “Great Leap Forward” policies triggered the Great Chinese Famine. Forced collectivization and unrealistic grain targets led to mass starvation. An estimated 15–45 million people died under his regime.