What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Money is Taboo

When the photographer took this photo, the owner of the car was closeby having a BBQ. The red star placard signifies that this person is high up in status. At that point, it was made clear to the photographer that taking photos of the impoverished is taboo. After he took this photo, the tour guide hurried him along. Apparently, they didn't want people taking note of the rich people, either...

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The More You Know

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  • If you sneeze while driving at 60 mph, your eyes are closed for around 50 feet.
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