Emerging from the unyielding cold Arctic, a new Russian weapon is revealed: the Burevestnik, a global-range nuclear-powered cruise missile with a theoretical range of up to 14,000 miles.
As the missile soars into the icy sky, its engines roaring against the backdrop of endless snow, it's clear this is no ordinary weapon.
Equipped with a compact nuclear reactor and designed to fly at low altitudes to evade radar, the Burevestnik is Russia's audacious answer to modern missile defense systems.
President Vladimir Putin has confirmed its successful testing, but the missile's full capabilities—like its ability to carry both conventional and nuclear warheads—remain a closely guarded secret. Satellite images have managed to capture only fleeting glimpses of its test flights, fueling speculation and concern across the globe.
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We saved the best for last for Abandoned Portugal Season 3! Today, we're unraveling the mystique of a breathtaking medieval castle nestled in the Portuguese mountains, forsaken since 2008.
This castle's roots trace back to nobleman Joao, a revered figure in the late medieval era. Built in the 14- and 1500s, and renovated across centuries, its essence reverberates the ancient fortifications of its time—a testament to historic typology and grandeur. Towering structures, annexes, and a private chapel on the same property adorn this historical marvel.
Joao, a Knight of the Order of Christ, shaped its legacy, yet the castle endured periods of desolation. For 120 years in the 19th century, it lay dormant until life returned. But destiny's whims dictated its abandonment once more in 2008.
Stepping into its hallowed halls revealed an astonishing array— dozens of guns, numerous swords, and even a full-size knight's armor were still left behind. Join us now for an unparalleled exploration into the perplexing past of this castle, a grand finale not to be missed in Abandoned Portugal 2023. Gather your popcorn for an unforgettable journey through time.
In the summer of 2022, a video circulated that appeared to depict a four-legged dog-like robot firing an automatic weapon at non-human targets. This modification of an existing Unitree dogbot terrified many, who feared that artificial intelligence had developed the ability to wage modern warfare.
To the immense relief of some, the viral video was found to be a mock-up by a Russian hoverbike developer named Alexander Atamanov.
However, the shocking truth is that - whilst the machine depicted in the popular video was just a digital representation of what an armed dogbot may look like - such machines do in fact exist.
Quadrupedal robots have surged in popularity over the last few years due to several significant advancements made by development companies such as Boston Dynamics.
These nimble machines are compact and agile and are capable of traversing terrain, which would stop a wheeled robot in its tracks.
Dogbots have also demonstrated impressive counterbalancing abilities, potentially enabling them to compensate for the recoil of heavy weaponry. Reliable reports state that the US and French armies have already carried out a number of tests on quadrupedal robots in a battlefield context...
On October 29th, 2018, Lion Air Flight 610, carrying 189 passengers and crew, plunged into the Java Sea only 13 minutes after taking off from Indonesia. The pilots had reported flight control issues and requested to return to the airport just moments before the fatal dive.
The ill-fated aircraft was a recently introduced Boeing 737 MAX that was equipped with a new flight stabilization system called MCAS. Developed to counteract the plane's tendency for its nose to lift during certain maneuvers due to new, larger engines, MCAS was seen as a cost-effective alternative to an expensive structural redesign. This innovation also allowed the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the 737 MAX as another version of the existing 737, which in turn limited the additional training required for pilots.
In a controversial move, Boeing obtained FAA approval to exclude MCAS from the aircraft manual. Pilots were left in the dark about this critical system when the 737 MAX entered service in 2017.
Boeing's response to the Lion Air disaster was to lay blame on the pilots and instruct other 737 MAX operators on corrective actions in case of a nosedive. When pilots demanded more information, Boeing refused to elaborate. Company employees even went as far as concealing their suspicion that MCAS was behind the catastrophe from FAA investigators.
Despite mounting concerns, the FAA and Boeing refused to ground the 737 MAX, fearing financial loss and damage to their reputation. Tragically, less than five months later, another 737 MAX, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, crashed just six minutes after takeoff, claiming the lives of all 157 people on board.
Although Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg continued to assert that the 737 MAX was safe, the FAA promptly grounded the remaining 385 MAX aircraft after discovering similarities between the two crashes. The aircraft would remain grounded for two years.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the MCAS, installed at a misaligned 21-degree angle, had been activated in both crashes, causing the aircraft to enter an automatic nosedive. Described as "inadequate and almost criminally insufficient," the FAA privately estimated that the new MCAS could lead to one crash every six months.
In the aftermath of these government investigations, Boeing faced fraud conspiracy charges and was compelled to pay over 2.5 billion dollars in fines and compensation. The 737 Max has since returned to service with changes to the MCAS system and updates to pilot training.
The chilling story of Theodore Kaczynski, infamously known as the Unabomber, is a tale of intellectual prowess twisted into a spree of terrifying violence. Over a harrowing 18-year period, Kaczynski orchestrated a series of mail bomb attacks targeting individuals he deemed responsible for the proliferation of destructive modern technologies. This campaign of fear claimed 3 lives and left 23 people gravely injured.
Once hailed as a mathematics prodigy, Kaczynski turned his back on academia, retreating into a primitive lifestyle. His transition from a passive environmental anarchist to an actively violent perpetrator can be traced back to an unsettling chapter of his past...
In the spring of 1959, as a second-year student at Harvard University, Kaczynski found himself unwittingly caught in a whirlwind of psychological abuse. He took part in a notorious experiment that sought to delve into the human psyche's breaking point, examining the impact of humiliation and psychic deconstruction...
