Unbelievable Moments Captured at Burning Man

Why is That?

The Nevada State Police are not allowed to enter Black Rock City because it is technically a self-governed state for the time the festival exists. The crew behind Burning Man hire security personnel, but standard laws and policing (while they still exist) are rarely enforced. 

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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.
  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
  • Scorpions are incredibly resilient: scientists have frozen scorpions overnight, left them in the sun the following day, and when thawed, the arthropod walked away unscathed.
  • Kids ask about 300 questions a day.
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