Some of the most popular islands are Bora Bora, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Tao. But there are also some lesser-known ones. These secret islands are perfect for those who want a little privacy, seclusion and, most importantly, a chance to get away from it all.
Easter Island History
Easter Island is located in Chile and is home of 887 Moai stone statues. These statues are thought to have been carved by the Polynesian Rapa Nui people who once inhabited the island. Both scientists and visitors are fascinated by these statues.
How Statues were Moved
Many years ago, scientists claimed that the monoliths moved away from their quarry through a process known as "ecocide." The monoliths were either rolled or pulled to their final destination by animals. However, new research suggests this was not the case.
Statues would be dragged downhill by humans. This was achieved by wrapping ropes around each statue's head, pulling both sides, and then rocking it downhill.
Researchers have called this method "Rapa Nui Method." The tuataras on the island were also dragged using their trunks to handle the hill.
One of the mysteries surrounding the moai involves how they got to the ahu or stone platform where they were displayed. The ahu, or stone platforms, are steep in some places and it would be impossible to move the statues by wheel.
The Rapa Nui are said to have dragged statues out of the quarry. However, this has not been confirmed by scientific studies.
According to some experts, the Rapa Nui created their own moai. These were made of the same volcanic stone as other moai. However, this red Puna Pua statue is a rarer and more elusive type.
The statues, which were carved in the form of ancestors or a combination of both, were linked to rituals and became spiritual centers for Rapa Nui. This led to much debate about their placement on the island and how some of them were arranged.
The statues were adorned with eyes made from white coral, obsidian or both. The faces were etched into the stone to make them look like human beings, and to signify that they represented powerful spirits.
Some moai had topknots made of hair as a symbol for mana, or supernatural power. Some of the topknots had been woven using a volcanic red stone called pukao. Others were painted with symbols and designs such as birds.
Tukuturi is a small but unique moai. This moai was much smaller and shaped like a person's head. This particular statue was uncovered in the 1950s and its features seem to be pointing toward Orongo, the center of the rituals on the island.
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What is the most fascinating fact about the human body
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. That's right, we have more than 50 parts of our bodies, but one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood flows through the veins and arteries to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent to a person drinking 2-3 cups coffee daily.
The heart pumps blood 24 hours a days, 365 days per year. When you're asleep, your heart beats approximately 100 times per hour.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood from the large blood vessel in the skin back towards the heart. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood drainage from the injury area.
A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This helps to keep the patient alive until the blood clot disintegrates naturally.
Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and storing vitamins and minerals. It helps maintain a steady body temperature and regulates blood pressure.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms could be signs of liver problems.
Itching, dark urine and yellowing skin are all common symptoms. These aren’t the only warning signs. You should immediately consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
The liver is an essential organ. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult liver weighs 1,400g.
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A baby's liver is about half the size of an adult's at birth. It becomes about four times more large by the age of three than an infant's liver.
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The liver is located on the left side, just below your rib cage.
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There are 16 main lobes in the liver, but many smaller lobules are inside the lobes.
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About 10 million red blood cells are found in the liver.
What is your most secretive community?
The answer to that question may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. It is called Novgorod (Russia).
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. There were no bodies, cars or houses left behind, but a road sign that pointed to the former location was all that was left.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others believe that aliens took it.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They had just relocated to another town.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
So, where exactly did this town go? It's in Switzerland.
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? How can a town disappear from existence?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
Theories aside, the fact remains that dozens of towns around the globe have been swallowed up by the ground. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Why do actors get blacklisted in the first place?
When you're an actor, there's more rejection than when you're a writer. If you're an actor, you'll probably get rejected a lot. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors can often make a living from acting because they are very talented. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love acting and storytelling. If you are an actor, you will most likely put yourself out there.
Even worse, you might be told you are too young or too old to play the part. Sometimes, you may lose an audition for a movie. This happens all the time.
However, once you have been cast, it is possible to face criticism. You may be told that your makeup is too heavy or you are not worthy of wearing it. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes, you might be criticised for playing a role that isn’t authentic or realistic. Perhaps you play a homosexual man and everyone thinks that you're straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
You might be asked to change the sound of your voice. Sometimes, they will ask you to sound more like a woman or a man. They will usually ask you to sound better.
The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors sometimes feel like failures when they hear they were wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They were not born with the talent that would make them famous. And sometimes, no matter how hard they try, they don't fit the bill.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Some people think actors are lazy. Some actors may be cheaters.
No matter what the reason, you won't be blacklisted if your persistence persists. There are many roles available, and you will find them.
As long as you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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 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)
- "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)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
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Secrets of United States that were made public
The United States is a land of opportunity where anyone can achieve success. There are also secrets that have been hidden for many years that could transform how you live your life.
Some of these secrets include:
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More than 5 million secret documents held by the US government haven't been released to the public. These documents include information on UFO sightings and alien life forms. They also contain information about human cloning and assassination attempts against leaders around the world.
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President Harry Truman created the Central Intelligence Agency in 1947. This organization was set up to help the president make decisions during wartime and keep America safe from foreign threats.
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The CIA used to conduct mind control experiments on American citizens without their consent. Project MKUltra is a famous example of this.
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During World War II U.S. Military conducted thousands of tests on civilians. Some of these tests involved exposing soldiers to mustard gas and biological weapons.
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In 1992, the Pentagon acknowledged that it conducted germ warfare testing on Guantanamo Bay prisoners.
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The CIA has secretly created prisons all over the globe, where it holds terror suspects and then sends them to countries such as Thailand, Poland, and Romania.
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Death squads have been funded by the CIA to kill dissidents in Latin America.
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The US Air Force continues to carry out chemical warfare test that violates multiple international treaties.
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The Department of Defense regularly violates its own rules about human experimentation using animals.
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The Coast Guard routinely breaks federal law by arresting protestors along coast waterways.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), conducts illegal searches at airports across the country on ordinary travelers.
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Through armed drones, or "assassination squads", the CIA can carry out targeted killings outside of recognized battlefields.
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The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for the operation of the CIA. Yet, the CIA's employees secretly create alternative media articles which are then distributed to intelligence agencies as well as defense contractors. OPA writers claim national security forces have withheld the truth about aliens, UFOs, climate change and other sensitive subjects in order to keep the public from knowing.
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The US Air Force holds files on over 7 million Americans, which they consider subversive.
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US Army used undercover agents provocateurs in order to organize violent protests, and race riots.
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The NSA collects phone logs and credit card information and then shares it with companies to sell advertising.
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The FBI has been stockpiling ammunition and guns since the 1980s, which most people won't know. The FBI has more than 10 million ammo, and over 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition!
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Homeland Security department built concentration camps that allow inmates to be detained, tortured and even killed. Members of Congress cannot visit these detention centres.
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The NSA is involved in domestic spying against journalists and activists. Their only crime is to criticize government officials or speak out against abuses.
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The NSA uses massive computer surveillance to target innocent citizens.
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The NSA conducts mass surveillance of cell phones and email accounts of foreign leaders, celebrities, members of congress, judges, and even the president of the United States.
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The NSA intercepts financial transactions and tracks the movements of private individuals.
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The NSA spy on stock exchanges around the world and monitors energy production facilities.
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The NSA hacks computer networks and installs keystroke loggers onto computers without obtaining search permits.
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The NSA employs cyber warfare techniques in order to disable communications systems of enemies.
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The NSA monitors social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr.
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To spread propaganda and impersonate hackers online, the NSA has created fake online identities.
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The NSA infiltrates chat rooms and message boards to obtain personal data.
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The NSA creates false personas to manipulate online discussion groups and forums.
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The NSA hires homeless people to install spyware on smart devices.