North Korea's economy isn't as dire as you might think. While the country's GDP has been growing at a rate of 2-3% per year, its base in rural areas is still low. This is remarkable, given the decades-old famine that ravaged the nation. The "donjo", or "masters" of money, is a relatively wealthy group that has emerged and is now participating in the private market. Despite the harsh economic sanctions that were imposed by the United States, and other countries, this group has succeeded.
North Korea, Life
North Korea has another aspect to its life: public transport. Even though the majority of North Koreans don't have a car, they use public transportation for their daily commutes. Public transport is essential for the poor, who cannot afford to drive or take taxis. Even though North Korean public transport is primitive and outdated, it is essential for most citizens. The economy of North Korea relies on mining, and many people must find alternative sources of income to make ends meet.
North Korea is often hard, especially in the winter. The heat that coal provides is what people need to keep warm. This can lead to respiratory problems. The temperature can drop to -13degC at night. To prevent freezing, children used railroad tracks to sleep in the past. Passing trains could dismember children whose legs got caught on rails.
Pandemic of Covid-19
North Korea's government declares victory over the Covid-19 outbreak and has implemented strict quarantine precautions. However, as the case count and death toll in other countries rise, they haven't achieved their goal of eliminating the disease. They are now turning inwards, making it more difficult to understand the situation than ever before. In order to understand what's going on, we need to understand the reality of life in North Korea.
Experts question the accuracy and reliability of North Korea's COVID-19 official virus statistics, but daily updates by the state-run media make the situation seem certain that the country will eradicate the disease. While it's believed that 18%, or 26 million, of the nation's 26,000,000 people, are now infected by the virus, less then 100 have actually died. There's no way to know how many more cases there are without testing.
Economic collapse
North Korean economies must undergo economic reforms in order to attain unification. These reforms must be carried out in an orderly fashion. There are other assumptions that need to be considered. These include a falling capital stock, declining productivity and large fiscal transfers from south to north.
In the early 1990s, North Korea was in severe economic distress. North Korea lost major trading partners and much its foreign aid due to the fall of the Soviet Union, communist regimes of eastern Europe, and other factors such as the collapse of communist governments. China did reduce, but not completely eliminate, its supply to North Korea of raw materials. China began to demand cash payments for its materials. A number of natural catastrophes also affected the country. This resulted in severe shortages of grain and food. In the mid-1990s starvation was common.
Threat from the use of weapons
The United States' greatest threat is North Korea's nukes. North Korea has shown that it has enough fissile materials to make six to seven nuclear weapons per annum. It could even have ICBMs capable reaching the US mainland. Although the North Korean government says it doesn't intend to use these weapons, they still pose a threat.
The United States and North Korea do not currently have a war, but there is a threat of war. The United Nations Security Council has increased its sanctions against the nation. In July 2020 the U.S. Army reported North Korea could possess 60 nuclear weapons, and six nuclear weapons each year. Army Gen. Mark Milley was the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in May 2021. He stated that North Korea had the technical capabilities to make such weapons.
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What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
The answer may shock you. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. It was also known as the City of Destruction according to the Bible.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. There were no bodies, cars or houses left behind, but a road sign that pointed to the former location was all that was left.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Others believe that aliens took it.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just moved to a new town.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
So, where exactly did this town go? It's actually in Switzerland!
The border of Austria and Germany is at Zugspitze. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. Is it possible for a place to vanish? How does one place go extinct?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory says that a town disappears when all the buildings are demolished. Another theory states that the town simply moves to another location. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
No matter what theories you may have, there is no doubt that many towns across the globe were swallowed by the ground. This video examines both the history and current status.
How does the brain control the functions in your body?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. The brain controls everything that happens in your body. It tells the stomach to digest food, and the lungs to breath air. It also tells your legs and arms to move.
Your brain is made up of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. Each neuron has a cell membrane surrounding its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
Neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that release neurotransmitters when a neuron fires up, can be found in the space between the neurons and the next one. Neurotransmitters can bind to receptors at the second neuron. They open ions channels, allowing ions to move in and outside of the channel. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. An impulse travels along a synapse that connects the two neurons. The transmitter binds with the receptors of the postsynaptic nerve, activating the firing of the postsynaptic neurons.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.
Ever wonder how much trash gets produced each day around the world?
According to the United Nations the average person creates more than 2.5 lbs of waste daily. That adds up over 25 billion kilos of garbage every year.
Most of this trash ends up in landfill dumps or incinerators.But what happens when those dumpsters get full? All that trash ends up being shipped out of country. It then gets dumped in foreign countries, polluting their ecosystems. However, now we know where all that trash goes. Mike Sexton is his name. He owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. Then he reports back to us about what happens next.
Sexton said he enjoys his job. CNN asked Sexton if he thought it was a lot of fun. "We see these big trucks coming through town, so we'll keep following them. "Sexton began following truckers almost 20 year ago.
He said, "I fell in love with it."
His favorite story involved a driver who pulled off at an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton described, "The guy was looking somewhere to put his load." "He drove down the road and saw this building. He backed up and entered the building. "There were two enormous roll-off containers filled with stuff. He took out everything and began to fill up the truck. "Then he looked at the place and decided to unload everything. There were many old tires, furniture, rags and mattresses. It was a complete mess. It had been cleaned up before he arrived. There wasn't any trash."
This is the reason why it happened. It is because the location used to belong to a recycling centre. People who found out about this facility would drive to it to recycle their trash. Sexton said that people would bring their household items to the building and then leave empty containers behind.
You might see this happen hundreds of times a day. This could happen hundreds times per week. Finally, the truck stops running completely due to its excessive junk. The truck eventually stops running and the owner decides that it is time to get rid of the vehicle.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Some of these plastics end up in rivers or oceans.
Experts warn us that we may soon face an international food shortage if things don't change. Experts warn that if we continue to go the same way, we won't make it. However, scientists and most people aren't worried.
Is there any Hollywood blacklist for actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But the list isn't made public. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. But here's why it matters.
The secretive nature of the information is due to the fact that actors and directors on blacklist won't be in a position to find work. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. It would mean they would reduce their expenditure on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. This would make them bankrupt.
Which could ultimately result in more victims.
When someone tries making an Oscar winning movie they might be asked for a contract. This means that they can't publicly criticize their employer. The same goes for any director or producer who wants to get nominated for an award.
You hear stories of directors being pressured to remove scenes from films. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is why Hollywood keeps a blacklist. Negative comments about your employer will most likely lead to you being unemployed. This is bad news for anyone.
There are many people who have been falsely accused. They've had the toil to clear their name.
We need to stop this kind of thing before it starts happening again. It is essential that everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.
Also, we must take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the world
It's shocking to see someone make a name for themselves. But, it's equally shocking to watch them fall from the graces.
The best part is seeing how an industry reacts to its mistakes. We've all heard about celebrities who took too much alcohol and drugs. Some even died young because of it.
The worst thing is when these stars are made public about their problems and shunned. This is where we ended up last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and friends struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once considered to be one of today's most talented actors. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
In addition to acting, Heath also wrote and directed films, including A Knight's Tale, Monster's Ball, and Iron Man 3.
Hollywood loved Heath but he grew too large for his boots. He started taking drugs and drinking heavily. Eventually, he went to rehab and came out clean.
Now that he was sober, it was time to make amends. He made a documentary called "Room 237," that chronicled the making and release of The Shining. It was originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Every time Heath tried to get back into Hollywood, something happened. He was actually arrested twice for drug charges.
We are not suggesting that Heath should be allowed back into the show business. However, it would have been nice if he could have gotten some help before things spiraled out of control.
We hope Heath's story will serve as a warning to others who may think they can still have everything.