What Daily Life In North Korea Looks Like

Going Off Trail

While one of the photographers was on the tour bus, a road closure had them detour through the city. Since this route was not an official part of the tour, the guides wanted them to lay low. The photographer took a photo with flash, and the guide asked him not to so that he doesn't, "scare people."

The More You Know

Grasshopper Mice have evolved to turn scorpion venom into a pain-killer. They now prey on scorpions.
In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
Earth is not as round as you thought.
The brain is the fattest organ.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.