Chernobyl-this is so terrifying

[From the Stars]

I think it depends on where you live. In Europe, I guess almost everyone knows about it, whereas in America or other continent there may be fewer people who have heard of it.

[vetica]

I, too, thought this was common knowledge, akin to other events related to high levels of radiation/destruction, such as Nagasaki and Hiroshima. To say that "noone [sic] knows of this" is a bit of a stretch, really. There have been numerous articles in magazines and journals (I myself read about Chernobyl a few years ago in National Geographic) detailing what happened and the aftermath to this day, not to mention learning about it in History class. And yes, I am from the United States (not that I believe location has any correlation to this knowledge, but that's neither here-nor-there) and know about it.

But, yes. It was a terrifying tragedy that has a great reach to the present day. Seeing the images of the aftermath will chill the bones of anyone. (This is the NG article I read.)

[Seth]

I'm tempted to say 'no' on the poll seeing how we aren't having this hidden. n_n;

[Tess]

I think it's a bit of stretch to say "nobody ever tells us about these things" though.

I agree, this hasn't exactly been covered up lol

[Derelyct]

Uhm, Chernobyl wasn't exactly a cover-up job. It was pretty big news. Not something easy to throw a blanket over.

Edit: For the record, I live in America, we were taught about Chernobyl (briefly) in highschool.

[Teardrops]

Never knew until now...

[varoujan]

but... I live in canada and know all about it! Not exactly hidden lol

[Seth]

LOL. In this thread: child discovers history.

[Hekomi]

I actually feel pretty ignorant now. I knew about the atomic bombs, but I don't think this was ever covered in our classes. I'm from Canada, and I took history through most of high school. I'm sad and disappointed that I didn't know about this.

[pastel1]

bump hmm not tought to me either i dont even think my parents know