Publish on 26/11/2017 Road have been around for thousands of years as a reliable means of transportation for foot traffic, horse and carriage, cars, trucks, and plenty more. Throughout the years, though, some roads have become rather unstable in a variety of countries. These roads, specifically the ten featured on this new list, are some of the most dangerous that people encounter. And yet, year after year, people still tend to travel over them with their vehicles. Safety comes first, guys. 1.Trans-Siberian Highway, Russia- While mostly known for the railway of the same name, the Trans-Siberian Highway, located in Russia, is one of the longest known roads in the entire world. Spanning from Vladivostok to St. Petersburg, this road crosses forests, mountains, deserts, and everything else in-between. Unfortunately, it is mostly unpaved and crashes are known to happen regularly.
2. Highway 1, Mexico -Some parts of Highway 1, located in Mexico, have been paved within the past few years with asphalt, but most of it is simply dirt and rock. Dangerous cliffs without railings or guard rails are known to be along the entire length, too.
3.Stelvio Pass Road, Italy- Stelvio Pass Road, in Italy, is considered one of the scariest roads to drive on in the entire world. The 2.7 kilometer road is mostly throughout the Italian Alps, and the winding paths lead up and down the mountain. Drivers have found themselves in a lot of trouble on this road, unfortunately.
4. Cotopaxi Volcano Road, Ecuador - The Cotopaxi Volcano Road is one of the most dangerous parts of road branching from the Pan American highway. This 40-kilometer dirt road has massive potholes, slippery slopes, and horrifying driving conditions for everyone brave enough to risk it.
5.Pan-American Highway, Alaska to Argentina -The Pan-American Highway, which spans a total of 30,000 miles in total, is being called the “longest motorable” road in the entire world. Mountains, glaciers, and deserts lend their hand at a bit of challenge for drivers.
6. The Himalayan Roads - The Himalayan Roads, which isn’t exactly one single road but many roads leading into the Himalayan Mountains, is a dangerous trek of unpaved, narrow, and highly unstable roadways. Crashed vehicles and overturned buses mark the entire drive.
7. BR-116, Brazil - BR-116, the second largest roadway in Brazil, is known as “The Highway of Death” for numerous reasons. Each year, thousands of drivers die due to the horrible upkeep and maintenance performed by the government. Gangs and bandits are also known to frequent the area.
8. James Dalton Highway, Alaska - The James Dalton Highway may look like an incredible drive to some, but potholes, flying rocks carried by high-speed winds, and the fact that the road runs through the middle of absolutely nowhere make this one a bit too dangerous for most people.
9. Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines - Commonwealth Avenue in the Philippines, otherwise known as “Killer Highway,” has seen so many pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicular deaths within the past couple of years. Horrible government and traffic regulations and the lack of law enforcement doing their jobs make the name stick year after year.
10 .North Yungas Road, Bolivia - North Yunnan Road, which Bolivians call the “Road of Death,” is cited as the single most dangerous road in the entire world. Buses full of people and trucks full of goods are sent tumbling off the side of the road and down the mountain regularly. These large vehicles always try to pass each other on the road, too.
Top 10 Dangerous Railway Bridges in the World/বিশ্বের শীর্ষ দশটি বিপজ্জনক রেলওয়ে ব্রিজ
pudlish on 19/11/2017 From railways that traverse deep gorges and near vertical descents, to a line that comes within metres of an active volcano, Railway-technology profiles some of the world’s boldest and most daring railway lines.
A 2.06km-long sea bridge is part of the railway route that connects the city of Chennai to the pilgrimage town of Rameswaram on Pamban Island in south India. The Pamban Railway Bridge was built in 1914 over the Indian Ocean and is India’s first cantilever bridge.
The central part of the bridge opens up to allow movement of ships and ferries. Though supported by 145 concrete piers, strong ocean currents and cyclones often pose a serious threat to both the bridge and train.
Aso Minami Route, Japan
Aso Minami Route, Japan’s most dangerous railroad owing to its proximity to Mount Aso – the nation’s biggest active volcano – passes through the region of Kumamoto, connecting Takamori to Tateno Station in Minamiaso.
The train tracks are next to the foothills of the volcano and visitors risk witnessing an eruption at any time. Hot lava is normally visible burning in the forest close to the tracks and visitors can watch steam rising from the volcano during fall.
Narizdel Diablo or Devil’s Nose Train, Ecuador
Narizdel Diablo or Devil’s Nose, a 12km stretch between Alausi and Sibambe in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, was constructed around the Condor Puñuna or Condor’s Nest mountain in 1902 as part of the Quito-Guayaquil railroad.
The Devil’s Nose section is located 9,000ft above sea level and was considered one of the world’s most difficult railways to engineer and construct. Travellers, although no longer allowed onto the roof of the train, can experience the steep climb up a series of switchbacks and a near-vertical drop of 500m.
Tren a las Nubes, Argentina
Tren a las Nubes or the ‘Train to the Clouds’, a train service passing through the Andes mountain range over a distance of 217km, connects Salta in north-westArgentina to La Polvorilla on the Chilean border. The railway line, opened in 1948 after nearly 27 years of construction, was originally constructed for socio-economic purpose but is now a tourist train departing from Salta on the 15-hour, 434km round-trip journey.
The zigzag railway route passes through 29 bridges, 21 tunnels and 13 viaducts including the Polvorilla viaduct. The viaduct is 224m-long and 13,845ft (4,220m) above sea level making it one of the world’s highest railways.
White Pass and Yukon Route, Alaska, USA
The 110mi-long White Pass and Yukon Route, originally built during the Klondike Gold Rush to connect Skagway in Alaska and Whitehorse in Yukon Territory, Canada, was opened in 1900, but closed in 1982 following the collapse of the mining industry. It was, however, reopened in 1988 as a heritage railway for tourists to enjoy the steep gradients, cliff-hanging turns and scenic backdrop of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls.
The route climbs as high as 3,000ft in 20mi and includes two tunnels as well as the 110ft-long cantilevered Captain William Moore Bridge built in 1901
Kuranda Scenic Railroad, Australia
The 34km Kuranda Scenic Railroad connecting Cairns to the town of Kuranda in Queensland, Australia, was constructed between 1882 and 1891 and passes through the dense tropical rainforest of the World Heritage-listed Barron Gorge National Park and the Macalister Range.
The tracks are built a few meters away from numerous waterfalls including the Barron Falls which spray the passengers with water. The railroad navigates through 15 tunnels, 93 curves and more than 40 bridges during the 1.45-hour one-way journey.
Georgetown Loop Railroad, Colorado, USA
Georgetown Loop is a heritage railroad that connects the neighbouring towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The narrow gauge line was constructed in 1877 to provide access to silver mines and was closed in 1939 but reopened in 1984 to operate summer tourist trains.
The rail line spans 7.2km and runs along a ‘corkscrew’ route along the mountainous terrain, reaching an elevation of approximately 640ft. The route includes four bridges across Clear Creek Valley, including the 100ft-tall Devil’s Gate High Bridge on which the train moves slowly and precariously.
The Linton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, an 862ft-long rail line spanning the English towns of Lyndon and Plymouth, starts from Monmouth and glides up a 500ft-high steep cliff with a 58 percent gradient to reach Lynton.
The railway line began operational in 1890 and is situated in the centre of Ex moor National Park, offering spectacular views of Ex moor and the North Devon Coastline. Trains comprising two cars, each capable of carrying 40 people, operate on the route.
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, New Mexico
Built in 1880, Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad is a 64mi heritage railroad operating between Chama in New Mexico and Antonito in Colorado. The narrow gauge track was originally constructed as part of Rio Grande Railroad’s San Juan Extension. The railroad has been carrying tourists through the scenic southern Rocky Mountains since 1971.
The route derives its name from the 800ft-high Toltec Gorge and the 10,015ft-high Cumbres Pass through which it passes. Cumbres Pass is the highest rail pass in the US. The steam-powered locomotive also negotiates through narrow ledges, a number of loops, trestles and tunnels to reach its destination.
Argo Gede Train Railroad, Indonesia
Argo Gede Train Railroad, a railway line in Indonesia between the capital city of Jakarta and Bandung, the capital of West Java province, passes through emerald green fields, lush mountains and deep river valleys.
The most dangerous stretch of the three-hour journey is the crossing of the Cikurutug Bridge. The train rides on the pylon trestle bridge 200ft above the valley floor, offering panoramic view of the subtropical valley below.
Salman this time returns as a spy to save nurses who are held in a hostage by an evil dictator in Iraq. The trailer is a proof that the film is shot in some brilliantly exotic locations. Katrina Kaif is also back with Salman this time as a spy. The trailer clearly spelled out the action and the plot of the film, and both the actors Salman and Katrina have some moments to shine.
The trailer helps us realize that all the people who worked for this film have put in a lot of efforts into it thus trying to make it a world-class film.
Tom Struthers is the action director for this film. He has previously worked for Christopher Nolan’s films Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception and Dunkirk.
The film is scheduled to be released on 22nd December. The hero and director duo is planning to get back together for another film soon and that is going to be the remake of the South Korean film Ode to my father.
In El Tsunami de zap in October. Japan Tsunami in 2011 was one of the biggest natural disasters in the world and it killed nearly 18,000 people and more than that were left with no possession to live for. If that number startles you then you should know that the number of sea creatures and land animals died is beyond counting. But what did not get reported about Japan Tsunami are the mysterious creatures that were found during and after the Tsunami was over. Here are those mysterious creatures discovered that are still mysteries to the world. 1. The Unidentified Flying Creature- This strange object sparked controversies during Japan Tsunami and it showed some characteristics never seen before. During the Tsunami as the water level rose, the object seemed to be jumping from one rock to the other and finally rising up in the air like a smoke and vanishing into thin air. The photos and videos that captured the footage of the object were not clear enough to find out what exactly was that.
2.The Unidentified Mass - Some people thought it was a boulder that got washed up on the shore after Tsunami. But when it started to decompose, people got scared because it looked like a sea animal that was never seen before. This creepy object got decomposed within a few days leaving no trace for research.
3. Doggy Fish - This is one of the weirdest objects washed up on the shore and it looks like a combination of a and dog with enormous teetha body of a fish. It was taken by the researchers and no word has been heard ever since. The photos were proved authentic when scientists tried to cover up the matter leaving us in awe because the object looked prehistoric in nature.
4. Mutant Fish - It looks like the nuclear bomb dropped in Japan had created some mutants among aquatic creatures as well. A man caught a fish which had no teeth and had a big brain with a small body. It looked to be very creepy and it showed us that there are many things in the ocean we do not know about.
5.Beluga Hybrid - This is one of the strangest and scariest sea creatures you will ever see. Many thought that the photo was fake which later identified to be authentic. It is considered to be a cross breed of a Beluga whale and a shark, ever then it had some unique physical features.
6. Creature With One Dead Eye - A creature was washed up that had its eye wide open as if the Tsunami scared the shit out of it. It portrays what the sea creatures had to go through and it looked very much like a mini dragon. The weird part is that it had only one eye. On the other side, there was no eye from its birth.
7.Shark On Street - A sea creature was found in the middle of a city which got affected by Tsunami. It is weird to find it thus far in a city with no other fishes around it and it looked too different to be a whale or shark. The researchers took possession of this strange creature and did not release any details about it.
8. The Unidentified Swimming Object - As a reporter was telecasting live, the cameraman caught a strange looking object suddenly getting down on the water body and swimming at the speed of light. It could not be a shark or any land animal and freaking out the scientific community still today.
Only 5% of the total water bodies in the world has been explored and the Tsunami showed that we have to dig deep as there are so many big to small mysterious creatures available under water.
The Man Who Invented Christmas tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebeneezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from "A Christmas Carol." Directed by Bharat Nalluri (MISS PETTIFOGGER LIVES FOR A DAY), the film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up unforgettable characters and a timeless tale, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know today.
