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Some of you will actually read this book but most of you won’t. This is a book called Escape From Camp 14 by Blaine Harden. Shin Dong-Hyuk is the only known escapee who was born and raised in a North Korean prison. This might be a book to check out. Here’s some questions asked about the book and answers as appeared on NPR – Escape from Camp 14.
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Imagine 4 people in a 5 foot across pod that’ll float, survive a fall, and the pole in the middle can be used for pole dancing, but really, it’s just a grip and we assume a brace. It’s a shelter, although you won’t get wi-fi, food, water, or any provisions. It’s called a Noah, and it’s fiberglass and just under $4000. Imagine floating out in the sea, your family, but you don’t have anything in there. No propulsion, no way to signal although the yellow is a beacon of sorts. Perhaps it’s better to run than gather everyone to climb in. Won’t it get smashed if a building falls on it. We suggest higher ground, but if you can’t, then yes jump in the Noah. (cnet – Noah)
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