There are a handful of mysterious and highly secure places on Earth, hidden and forbidden from most people for various surprising reasons. For instance, on one occasion someone’s “dirty business” almost changed the entire ecosystem of Surtsey Island! Today only a few scientists are permitted to land there, in order to protect the natural environment of the island. Or the Seed Vault in Norway, which is the most important freezer in the world, as it preserves 100 million seeds from all over the planet. The place is sometimes called “The Doomsday Vault” because even in the worst case scenario of a disaster to mankind, it would preserve the diversity of the world’s food crops. Have a look at the abandoned North Brother Island, located in New York City, and hear a mysterious story of the most dangerous woman in America, who was imprisoned there without committing any crime.

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