Millions cross bridges everyday, trusting they hold up. But in the U.S. at least, these sturdy-looking structures have often failed, with disastrous results.
The Hells Angels are not known for being a friendly and cuddly bunch. But even among them, there are some members who rank more dangerous than the rest.
Frying Pan Tower in North Carolina was once considered one of the most dangerous hotels in the world, thanks to its remoteness and exposure to the elements.
When it comes to violence, some Mexican cities are more notorious than others, with homicide rates steeply. These are the most dangerous cities in Mexico.
While adventure tourism can be thrilling, it can also be deadly, and for various reasons. These are the most dangerous tourist attractions in the world.
For decades, China has been dealing with a natural disaster in the western parts of the country, especially Minqin County. This has made life there dangerous.
The residents of this town in Kyrgyzstan face greater health risks than anywhere else on Earth. This town is a major hazard to anyone that comes near it.
This Pacific Ocean island is a large reef formation with a surface/land area of a little over two miles. Until 1946, it had supported a population of settlers.
La Oroya, Peru, is located in the Andes Mountains, sitting at 12,195 feet. This dangerous place is known for mining copper, zinc, silver, and lead ores.
Scuba divers and free divers come here from all over the world, even though there are no coral reefs or beautiful fish. What brings them here is death.
In case anybody needs any happy reminders, all of human life nestles on slippy-slidey sheets of tectonic stone coasting atop a volcanically active timebomb.
In case you were wondering, the continent of Antarctica is totally a place you would die. Much faster than lounging on a beach in Cancun, for instance.
Here are the unsettling elements of the Japanese island that, unlike much of the country, is not quite the stress-free travel destination many travelers crave.
There are dangerous waterways and beaches around the world. This remote Australian island is considered one of the most dangerous places on the planet.
There's nothing quite as serene as standing on a quiet lake. Unless that lake is a permeable barrier between you and a pent-up earth-grenade of carbon dioxide.
There's an old sailor's saying: "You can't defeat the sea. You can only hope the sea doesn't defeat you." That's especially true off the coast of Norway.