Although asbestos has been directly linked to certain types of lung and stomach cancers, and the use of the product has been banded in the United States, there is still an active asbestos mine in Quebec, Canada.

If you really wanted to see the source of this deadly mineral, they offer free tours.  Amazingly, even though we have learned the health risks of asbestos exposure, workers are not required to wear any protective gear.  The material is still used today, because of its insulating and fire retardant qualities.  But, the potential risks far outweigh any benefits.  So, if you have to check it out, make sure you are properly protected.

Road of Death

The passage between the Amazon rainforest and Bolivia’s capital city is the drive of nightmares.  Approximately only ten feet wide, with 600 foot cliff drops, approximately 2-3 hundred people lose their lives every year.  To add to the precarious nature of the pass, motorists have to contend with rain, fog, mud and dust that make it even more difficult to stay on the road.  While you might find it interesting to see from the air, it isn’t worth you life to drive the road on your vacation.

Azeri Volcanoes

When you think of volcanoes, the first thing that comes to mind is the magma that spills over and rolls down over the top.  Ash spews everywhere, and anything in the path of the overflow is totally destroyed.  Anyone that lives nearby is evacuated, just in case their homes are in the path of destruction.

But, Azerbaijan has special volcanoes that are far from the normal spectacular event, if they erupt.  Instead of magma, these volcanoes spew rivers of mud, as well as fire, into the air.  Although not considered as dangerous as the traditional volcano, these muddy volcanoes have been known to still be burning three days later.

If you visit Burma, avoid Ramree Island.  It is one of the most dangerous spots on the planet.  Filled with the most dangerous of salt water crocodiles, scorpions, and malaria infected mosquitoes, you might not live to tell of your visit.

When about one thousand Japanese soldiers landed there one night in 1945, there were only about twenty that lived to tell their horrific tale the next day.  Whatever the crocodiles and scorpions left, the vultures finished off.