Whether you are a fan of the paranormal or a regular history buff, there are some scary history facts you should know. Cryonics, Sleepwalking defense and Arrhythmic death syndrome are just a few of the topics discussed. While some of these are pretty spooky, others are simply interesting.
Arrhythmic Death Syndrome
Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (or SADS) is a condition where the heart stops beating abruptly. It is usually a sign that there is an underlying problem in the electrical system of the heart. People who experience this type of sudden cardiac death may feel confused about the cause of death or be concerned for their own health.
Cryonics
Cryonics is the practice of keeping a human's body alive even after death. It is a controversial subject that is currently being debated by the United States. Cryopreserved bodies can be stored in freezers. Since 1967, more than 100 people have been cryopreserved. Hundreds of others have made arrangements for their bodies to be frozen. They do so mainly through life insurance. Today, the largest cryonics organization is Alcor. This group is known for its medical approach and advanced technology in cryonics.
Hauntings in the 1860s
Hauntings in the 1860s were nothing new. Many people of the era claimed to have seen ghostly figures, including a Union soldier and a pair of little girls. Some people even claimed that the ghosts were cholera victims. Others have reported hearing drum cadence.
Sleepwalking defense
Since 1846, the sleepwalking defense has been used to defend criminal charges. It has been known as the "Twinkie", a controversial defense. However, despite its controversy, sleepwalking has been used successfully in court. Albert Tirrell was the first to use it successfully.
Headless chicken
Miracle Mike, also known simply as The Headless Chicken is a historic phenomenon. It was born in April 1945 and died 18 months later. This terrifying historical fact is today celebrated on Mike the Headless Chicken Day.
Blood transfusion
Blood transfusion has a long and complicated history. Before the 1990s there had been no clinical trials of blood transfusions. Therefore, blood was given to patients who were more at risk than they were benefit. Transfusions are associated with poor outcomes, longer hospital stays and higher risk of some post-operative infections. Also, transfusions were associated with patients being placed in intensive-care units and ventilated more often after they had received blood.
FAQ
Why do actors end up on the blacklist?
An actor is more likely to get rejected than a writer. You will likely be rejected many times if you are an actor. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. Most actors don't care about making money. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. Actors are likely to be outspoken.
Even worse, you might be told you are too young or too old to play the part. Or, you could lose out on a role in a movie. It happens all the times.
After you've been cast, there may be criticism. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes you'll be criticized because you're playing a character that isn't realistic or authentic. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. Or maybe you play a woman who is supposed to be tough, but she cries a lot.
Maybe you are asked to change your vocal chords. Sometimes, they will ask you to sound more like a woman or a man. They want you to sound better most of the time.
Negative criticisms are best ignored. Actors often feel that they've failed if they are told they did something wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They weren't born with a talent that made them famous. They don't always fit the bill, no matter how hard they try.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others believe actors are lazy. Others think actors are lazy.
No matter what the reason, you won't be blacklisted if your persistence persists. There are plenty of jobs available and you'll find them.
As long as you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed.
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled with secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.
There are also other, more evil organizations that control large parts of the industry. These include companies like the MPAA ("Motion Picture Association of America"), which determines film ratings. The RIAA ("Recording Industry Association of America") sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions or guilds also represent producers, writers, actors, etc. Many of the major TV networks and movie studios are owned or controlled by large corporations.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they can help us make better decisions.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
These help us to decide what we'll watch, read, listen, and buy.
We can trust their advice and we can ignore it if it contradicts our values.
They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters of taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
And you'll understand why they're so crucial.
How does the brain control the functions of your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Everything in your body is controlled and managed by your brain. It tells your stomach to digest food and your lungs to breathe air; it tells your arms and legs to move.
Your brain is made of billions, or neurons, of nerve cells. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. Each neuron is covered by a cell membrane. There are channels within the membrane that allow ions such a sodium or potassium to enter and exit the cell. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters are able to bind to receptors in the second neuron. This opens ion channels that allow ions to flow in and out. This causes the second neuron to fire too.
Neurotransmitter releases occur when a presynaptic neurons receives an input from another neuron. The impulse travels along the synapse connecting the two neurons. The transmitter binds with the receptors of the postsynaptic nerve, activating the firing of the postsynaptic neurons.
For communication within the nervous systems, neurotransmitters are essential. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
What is one of the most amazing facts about the human body
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. The blood moves through the arteries and veins to transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells, and remove carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. You can see tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, when you look closely at the skin. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
Red blood cells are missing in people with sickle-cell disease. Their blood becomes sticky and hardens, causing them to become very ill.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. Blood must continue to flow to allow the wounds to heal properly. To do this, doctors insert a needle through the skin into the vein next to the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
Statistics
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
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Hollywood Actors & Actresses with PhDs
Many well-known people have PhDs. These include Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein and Bill Gates. Famous scientists include Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Linus Pauling, Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, Robert Goddard, John Bardeen, James Watson, Francis Crick, Erwin Schrodinger, and many others.
Some celebrities, such as actor Tom Hanks and singer Barbra Strreisand, had Ph.D. degrees.
These celebrities all earned their doctorate at various universities around the world. Many of these celebrities became successful business leaders and entrepreneurs after earning their PhDs.
Other actors and actresses with PhDs include:
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Actor David Schwimmer graduated from Columbia University Business School with a MBA. He also attended NYU's Tisch Academy of the Arts.
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Jennifer Aniston, an actress, graduated Dartmouth College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree. Harvard University granted her Master of Science in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management.
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Julia Roberts, an actress, studied Biology at Yale University and then received her Masters of Public Administration degree from Georgetown University.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated Brown University in Brown with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He went on to earn his Doctorate from Stanford University in Molecular Biophysics, and Biochemistry.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, actress, graduated Barnard College from with a Bachelor in English Literature. She then received her Master of Social Work from Columbia University.
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Sarah Jessica Parker is an actor. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Wellesley College. Columbia University awarded her a master's degree in clinical psychology.
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Sandra Bullock is an actor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of California Berkeley. She went on to receive her Masters of Education degree from UCLA.
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Actress Reese Witherspoon earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Tulane University. The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, gave her her Master of Foreign Affairs.
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Actress Michelle Williams graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then went on to get her Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston University.
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Actress Shailene Woolley graduated from Brigham Young University Hawaii with a Bachelor in Arts. Then, she went to San Francisco State University graduate school to obtain her Master's Degree in Environmental Studies.
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Will Smith, an actor, graduated from Howard University in Communication with a bachelor's. He then received his Master of Business Administration through the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University.
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Actress Queen Latifah graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduating from Michigan State University, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on to earn her Master of Public health at the University of North Carolina.
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Amy Adams, an actress, graduated from Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Music degree. She received her Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Halle Berry, an actor, graduated from American Conservatory Theater in New York with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Carnegie Mellon University awarded her a Master of Fine Arts in Acting.
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Actress Brittany Murphy graduated from Santa Monica High School with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre Arts. Then, she graduated from Santa Monica High School with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts. She received her Masters of Fine Arts (Acting) at New York Film Academy.