Shinzou Wo sasageyo
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A day in a nazi camp
You’re jolted awake in the middle of the night by the sound of the attic hatch being shattered. Your family’s screams fill the air as men in long, black coats burst into the cramped space, shouting orders in German and waving their pistols threateningly. The chilling double lightning bolts of the SS gleam on their lapels in the light of their flashlights.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in History
real reason north korea won't let its people leave
Famine. Brainwashing of your friends, family, and children. Harsh laws that could land you and your loved ones in labor camps or, worse, lead to public execution for minor infractions like listening to foreign music. For many North Koreans, the oppressive conditions are unbearable. Desperate to escape, a few brave souls risk everything to flee Kim Jong Un’s regime and start anew in other countries. However, the number of successful defectors has been dwindling since 2005. According to Statista, 1,384 North Koreans defected that year. The numbers peaked at 2,914 in 2009 but have since declined, with just 1,047 escapes in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the situation, as North Korea sealed its borders completely. Only 229 people escaped in 2020, and 63 in 2021. By 2022, just 67 people made it out, though 2023 saw a slight uptick, with 319 defections by September.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in Humans
why the dark ages were the wrong time to be alive
The Dark Ages were a brutal period, marked by marauding knights, scholarly killers from Oxford, staggering homicide rates, Viking savagery, and impoverished peasants driven to madness, sometimes literally dancing to their deaths. In this harsh era, even hairdressers doubled as amateur surgeons, performing grisly amputations.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in History
why are we the only humas left.
Look around, and you’ll find some pretty smart animals, but there’s no species quite like us. However, that wasn't always the case. As recently as 50,000 years ago, we shared the planet with at least three other human species. While Denisovans and Homo floresiensis (real-life Hobbits) left scant evidence of their existence, Neanderthals left behind a richer story.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in Fiction
when we first talked
The evolution of our ability to speak is a story worth pausing to appreciate. It has taken several million years to reach this moment where I can tell you about how it took several million years for us to get here. While animals like whales, elephants, and crows communicate in sophisticated ways, our vocal abilities are unique and part of what makes us human.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in History
what was earth like before dinosaurs
Millions of years ago, Earth was a vastly different place. The continents were fused into a single supercontinent, Pangea, teeming with diverse and often terrifying life forms. When imagining prehistoric times, one might picture a T-Rex rampaging through jungles with its razor-sharp teeth. However, long before dinosaurs roamed, other giant creatures dominated the planet. Welcome to the Permian period, an era that began 300 million years ago.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in Fiction
the real reason the Dodo went extinct
This is a dodo. Most people were taught that these birds disappeared because they were physically and mentally slow. If you believe this, you've been misled. The real reason for their extinction has a lot to do with evolution.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in Fiction
why dragons are everywhere in every culture
Dragons are mythical creatures that breathe fire and terror in European stories, while bringing good fortune to Chinese celebrations. From the frigid peaks of Scandinavia to the scorching sands of Arabia, why do these magical animals appear in nearly every culture on the planet? In today’s video, we’ll investigate the enigma of the dragon’s global fascination. How do cultures separated by oceans and millennia all tell legends about these powerful creatures? We’ll explore the fascinating realm of dragons, investigating their origins, various forms, and profound significance in human society. Prepare to embark on a journey through time and myth to learn why dragons appear everywhere.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in Fiction
Deadly animals you'll be glad to know are extinct
The world is full of terrifying creatures that could easily make a meal out of us humans. But as scary as some animals today may seem, there once existed even bigger, badder, and far more terrifying beasts. From child-eating eagles to colossal carnivorous whales, here are 20 deadly animals that you'll be glad to know are extinct.
By Shinzou Wo sasageyoabout a year ago in History
