Did you know your body has some bizarre functions? Some are bizarre and some make perfect sense if you look at them. It's amazing to see the incredible facts that our bodies can do. Keep reading to discover more.
Human hairballs
Human hairballs are an odd, but not completely unheard of condition. They result from humans eating their hair. Trichophagia is a rare condition, but it does happen. In fact, an 18-year-old woman was found to have a hairball that weighed nearly as much as a bowling ball. The condition is very dangerous. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, or even death.
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What are some dark secrets in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
However, there are many other criminal organizations that hold much of the industry's power. Companies such as the MPAA, which determines film ratings, or the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), that set music licensing fees, are examples of these.
Numerous unions, guilds, and associations represent actors, writers, producers, editors, and other creative professionals. Large corporations own most major studios and networks of television.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.
They also tell us about the movies that are most likely to succeed and which songs are most popular.
They allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
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 are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.
You'll see why they are so important.
What is the most mysterious location on Earth?
Antarctica is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
What is it that makes this place so interesting? Because it is unlike anything else on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. But there is more to this site than meets the eye.
Some of the most bizarre wildlife species can also be found in this natural wonder.
Let's now see how this amazing destination came to be so well-known for its mystery.
Antarctica: The South Pole
No one knows exactly why Antarctica was named Antarctica. Others believe it means "land with ice". Others believe it comes from Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others believe the name was derived from the Greek words tropos, which means turn, and anti, meaning against. This would signify land turned away the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica holds a special fascination, people have always loved it.
It is the continent with the lowest, windiest and highest temperatures. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
And yet, this frozen wasteland is teeming with life.
It is home to approximately 90 percent of all life on Earth. It is home to approximately half of all world's animal and plant species.
What is it that makes Antarctica so unique? Here, water is frozen into ice rather than vaporizing into the air.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These glaciers cover more than 80% of the continent. These glaciers are getting larger each year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
If the melting continues, sea level could rise up to 200ft. This could lead to massive flooding across the globe.
However, not all scientists believe this to be bad news. Some scientists believe that global warming can be beneficial. They say that as temperatures rise, the ice sheets might melt faster, causing floods that flush out tons of toxic chemicals from our soil and bodies.
Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
What is one of the most amazing facts about the human body
Two eyes, two ears and two nostrils are part of our bodies. We also have four limbs: a mouth, nose, penis, and four limbs. That's right, we have more than 50 parts of our bodies, but one thing is missing. The heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. Blood travels through the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.
Each minute, the heart pumps approximately 5 liters. This amount is equivalent to an adult drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily.
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. If you examine the skin closely, you will see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
A bandage can be used to stop bleeding if you have cut your own skin. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows blood to drain from the area.
Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
This question might surprise you. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
It was known as the City of God to the ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). It is called Novgorod (Russia).
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim that a meteorite hit destroyed it. Others believe that aliens took it.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just relocated to another town.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
Then, where is it? It's in Switzerland, actually!
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
It has always fascinated and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. Why do some disappear while others survive? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. Is it possible for a place to vanish? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Statistics
- "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)
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (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)
- 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)
- 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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Hollywood Actors & Actresses with PhDs
The list of people who had PhDs includes many well-known names such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, and many others. 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 stars received their doctorates at universities all over the world. Many of these celebrities were successful business leaders or entrepreneurs after receiving their PhDs.
Some other actors and actresses that have PhDs are:
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Actor David Schwimmer is a Columbia University Business School MBA. He was also an alumni of NYU's Tisch Schools of the Arts.
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Jennifer Aniston was an actress who graduated Dartmouth College with a Bachelor in Science degree. Harvard University later awarded her her Master's in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management.
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Julia Roberts was a Yale University Biology student before she received her Masters of Public Administration (Georgetown University) as an actor.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated Brown University with a Bachelors of Fine Art. He went on to earn his Doctorate from Stanford University in Molecular Biophysics, and Biochemistry.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, an actress, graduated from Barnard College in English Literature with a Bachelor of Arts. Columbia University gave her her Master of Social Work.
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Sarah Jessica Parker, an actress, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree at Wellesley College in psychology. Columbia University conferred her master's degree with a clinical psychology concentration.
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Sandra Bullock is an actor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of California Berkeley. Then she received her Masters of Education in Education from UCLA.
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Reese Witherspoon was an actress. She earned her Bachelor in Arts in Political Science degree from Tulane University. After that, she earned her Master of International Affairs at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Michelle Williams is an actor who graduated from Wesleyan University, where she received a Bachelors of Arts degree. After graduating from Wesleyan University, she went on to earn her Master of Arts in Psychology at Boston University.
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Actress Shailene Woodley graduated from Brigham Young University-Hawaii with her Bachelor of 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, actor graduated from Howard University after receiving a bachelor's in Communications. He then received his Master of Business Administration through the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University.
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Queen Latifah, the actress, graduated with a Bachelors in Nursing from Michigan State University. From there, she received her Master of Public Hospital from the University of North Carolina.
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Amy Adams is an actor who graduated from Juilliard School in New York with a Bachelors of Music degree. She earned her Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Halle Berry, an actress, graduated from American Conservatory Theater with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Carnegie Mellon University conferred her Master of Fine Arts acting degree.
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Brittany Murphy is an actress who graduated from Santa Monica High School, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree (Theatre Arts). After that, she received her Masters of Fine Arts Acting at the New York Film Academy.