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Concerns Over Kim Jong-un’s Health Put Spotlight on Sister

One of the most likely candidates for the seat for the supreme leader is the dictator’s younger sister Kim Yo-jong, who has been her brother’s closest confidant and Number Two in the country throughout Kim Jong-un’s rule. Who Is Kim Yo-jong?

Kim Keever's Underwater Diorama Photography!

Kim Keever creates stunning and otherworldly scenes using his 200 gallon tank of water, which he fills with either water or dry ice, and lights up with gel covered lights that transform the tank into an eerie and fantastic world.

Did You Know this Strange Facts About These Famous People?

In 2013, North Korean head of state Kim Jong-un invited the eccentric basketballer to Pyongyang. Apparently, the brutal dictator was a fan of basketball, and of the Chicago Bulls in their height, in particular.

What You Don't Know About N. Korea...

North Koreans started their calendar on the date of birth of their legendary leader Kim Il-Sung. Surprisingly, this otherwise strict country does not consider marijuana as an illegal substance, and it can be purchased there. They hand out ballots with only one option on them.

The Fascinating Afterlife of Different Cultures...

Juche adherents worship North Korea’s first dictator, Kim Il-sung, his son, Kim Jong-il, and his wife, Kim Jong-soko.

These Pictures Smuggled out of North Korea Will Shock You

Citizens are required by law to have framed photos of late leaders Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong Il hanging in their homes, and are also given a special towel to polish them with. You are also required to bow when approaching their statues. Supermarkets are for the elite.

How the World Celebrated the New Year of 2014!

President Barack Obama and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, perform a ritual of predictions for the new year at Agua Dulce beach in Lima. A shaman performing a new year ritual to bring good luck, at the Market of Wishes, Lima.

Photography is FORBIDDEN in These 10 Tourist Destinations

Kumsusan Palace of the Sun Location: Pyongyang, North Korea Kounosu/ Wikimedia Commons This building is the burial place of North Korean founder Kim Il-sung and his son Kim Jong-il, and it goes without saying that getting into the mausoleum if you're a foreign visitor isn't easy.

9 MORE Things in Your Attic That Could Be Worth a Fortune

Yo-yo quilts Source We think these quilts should sell for a high price not only because they're valuable antiques, but also because making them is a Sisyphean handicraft!

The 16 Weirdest Superstitions From Around The World

Did you know that Syria banned Yo-Yos in 1933? If not, you’ll be even more surprised to read why. The local population claimed that yo-yos cause droughts, so the government banned the ill-intending toy. 3.