In ancient Chinese mythology, whole cities were seen as portals to hell. They are home to demons and ghosts in statue form. They're known as the "gateways into hell". The USA has its own gateways into hell. Let's take a look at some of these strange places.
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What is the most surprising fact about your body?
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. The heart.
A heart is a pump that 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 throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to the injury. 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 keeps the patient occupied until the clot is broken down naturally.
Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
This is why we find it so captivating. Because it is unlike anything else on Earth.
It is isolated, remote, and very hard to visit. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
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. Some say it means "land on ice." Others think it comes from Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to legend, one twin was born in winter. This is why the word "antarctic" was chosen.
Others think the name came from the Greek words anti, meaning against, and tropos meaning turn. This would be land turned away form the sun.
Whatever the reason, Antarctica has always held a special fascination for people.
It is the driest, windiest of all continents. There are no trees, plants, or animals here because it is too cold.
And yet, this frozen wasteland is teeming with life.
About 90 percent of all living things on Earth live here. It is home to approximately half of all world's animal and plant species.
What is it that makes Antarctica so unique? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. They are growing in size every year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
If the melting goes on, the sea level may rise by as much as 200 feet. It could result in massive flooding all over the world.
But not everyone thinks this is bad news. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. According to scientists, global warming could be good for us because the melting of the ice sheets will accelerate, which can lead to floods that release toxic chemicals into our soil and bodies.
Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
The answer to that question may shock you. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. It was called the City of Destruction by the Bible.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
It is known as The Town That Disappeared in America.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents vanished without a trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Some believe that it was taken by aliens.
Whatever happened, the residents of this once-thriving community are convinced that their town isn't gone forever. They had just moved to a new town.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
So where is this town? It's actually in Switzerland!
The border of Austria and Germany is at Zugspitze. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I set out to find out.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What makes a town disappear? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory claims that the town never existed at all.
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.
These are five interesting facts about livers
The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and storing vitamins and minerals. It regulates blood pressure and maintains a stable body temperature.
How often do we hear someone say, 'I feel sluggish today' or 'my head feels heavy'? These symptoms may indicate problems with the liver.
You may notice symptoms such as dark urine, yellowing skin and fatigue. These are not the only warning signs. These are not the only warning signs. Make an appointment immediately with your doctor if they occur.
The liver is a vital organ. It is vital for detoxification, metabolism, immunity, reproduction, and digestion.
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An adult liver weighs around 1,400 grams.
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At birth, the liver of a baby can be half as big as an adult's. It can grow to four times the size of an infant's liver by the age 3.
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The liver is located on the left side, just below your rib cage.
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The liver has 16 main lobes, with many smaller lobules within the lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
Statistics
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (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)
- 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)
- 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)
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What is the scariest movie?
Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers.
Some people love horror films. Others like sci-fi films. Then again, there are some who enjoy comedies.
No matter your preferences, everyone has seen some truly frightening movies.
These are ten great scary movies, ranging from the classic Halloween to the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"Cabin Fieve" - "Cabin Faeve" is considered one the scariest movies about zombies. It depicts a virus causing humans to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts” - Based on the true tale of Jack the Ripper the "Thirteen Ghosts", features a group teenaged victims of ghost possession.
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"Pulse" is a thriller about a man who finds himself trapped in his apartment during violent crime sprees. He must use only the items from his house to fight off his attackers.
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"The Descent," one of the first found-footage horror movies, is about a group of strangers who go underground to find adventure. But things quickly go horribly sour once they arrive.
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"Get Out", a 2017 horror movie by Jordan Peele. "Get Out" is about a young black man who visits his white girlfriend to celebrate the holidays. Untold dark secrets reveal themselves when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity," (2007) - This was the first ever found footage movie. The movie featured a new take on ghost stories starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" is a Japanese word that means to present yourself before an audience, and be judged. This is exactly what happens when Kiyoko, a high school student, waits to find out if she will be a pop star.
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James Wan started the "Saw” Series after making horror movies with low budget budgets for years. He was getting tired of trying new ways to shock people. He decided to break from horror films and create Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt," - "Tales From the Crypt", becomes more frightening with each passing year. Hollywood has made many sequels that feature the crypt keeper terrorizing different cities across the US over the years.
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"Carrie," 1976. "Carrie", 1976. Telekinesis was introduced to viewers by Carrie. Carrie White can just think about objects and move them.