The Stories Behind These Abandoned Islands Will Freak You Out

Ross Island Today

Ross Island is now a safe spot for tourists, though it is largely overgrown with trees and brush.

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The More You Know

  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
  • 27,000 tress are cut down every day to become toilet paper.
  • Great white sharks are so scared of killer whales that they'll avoid an area for up to a year after spotting one.
  • If you sneeze while driving at 60 mph, your eyes are closed for around 50 feet.
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