BR-116 (“Rodovia da Morte”), Brazil. Any highway called Rodovia de Morte or Highway of Death is bound to be one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

The air we breathe is a mixture of different gases made up of 78.1% (by volume) nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, and 0.04% ...

David Callahan is a mixed-gas commercial diver working on an offshore oil rig; Callahan says he can't imagine doing anything else, despite it being "one of the most dangerous jobs" in the world; ...

This year, the most prominent actors weighing in on the side of disruption were familiar faces: The reckless oligarchs, cybercriminals, scammers, and state-sponsored hackers who made the internet ...

For example, although chlorine is a common disinfectant in pools today, the concentrated gas was used as a chemical weapon in World War I and caused both chemical burns and respiratory irritation.

Here are some examples of the most dangerous seas based on a mix of these factors. Drake Passage. As mentioned above, the Drake Passage, also known as the “Sea of Hoces”, is a well-known ...

7. Hákarl. One of the most dangerous foods in Iceland is Hákarl, a Greenland shark meat, cured and hang-dried for 3-5 months. Due to their lack of a urinary tract, waste and toxins filter ...

One of the world’s most dangerous countries is still attracting tourists — despite safety warnings in ‘dark tourism’ trend By . Adriana Diaz. Published April 23, 2025, 10:24 a.m. ET.

A new global risk map has identified the most dangerous cities and countries for travelers in 2025, ranking locations based on factors such as armed conflict, political instability, violent crime ...

Boxing is another contender for the world's deadliest sport. A 2010 study found that there are about 10 boxing deaths every year, worldwide. However, the authors noted that this figure is likely ...