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What is your most secretive community?
The answer may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. 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 tiny community disappeared without leaving any clues as to where it went or when. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They had just moved to a new town.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's actually in Switzerland!
The border of Austria and Germany is at Zugspitze. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided to investigate.
I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can a town disappear from existence?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing 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 claims that the town never existed at all.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines both the history and current status.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
However, the list isn’t public. According to our knowledge, the names of these people aren't known. But here's why it matters.
The secretive nature of the information is due to the fact that actors and directors on blacklist won't be in a position to find work. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. It would mean they would reduce their expenditure on movies. The blacklisted filmmakers would have fewer chances. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
This could mean more victims.
When someone tries making an Oscar winning movie they might be asked for a contract. This means that they can't publicly criticize their employer. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
It's no surprise that directors are often forced to take out scenes in their films by producers. Or how directors threaten to walk away from projects that don't fit their vision.
This is why Hollywood has a blacklist. If you make negative comments about your employer, it's likely that you will be unemployed. And that's not good for anyone.
The problem is that many people have been falsely accused. It's been a struggle to get their names cleared.
This is unacceptable behavior and must be stopped. Everyone should have the right to speak freely.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
What are some dark secrets in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of 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.
Some of the most powerful organizations in the industry are even more dangerous. These include companies such as the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), which sets film ratings, and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which sets music licensing fees.
Many unions and guilds represent actors, directors writers, producers, and others. 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 that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they provide us with information that helps us make better decisions.
These experts tell us which movies are most likely to succeed, which songs will be in demand, and what books will sell the best.
They are, in short, what help us choose what we will watch, read and listen too.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They are the supreme arbiters of taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
You'll see why they are so important.
What is the most mysterious place on earth?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
This is why we find it so captivating. Because it is unlike any other spot on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. It is not what you see.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's look at how this extraordinary destination became so mysterious.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some believe it means "land of 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. Therefore, the name 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 has always held a special fascination for people.
It is the coldest, windiest, driest and highest continent. Because it is so cold, there aren't any trees, plants or animals.
This frozen wasteland is still alive.
Here, 90 percent live of all species of living things. You can find approximately half the world's species of animal and plant plants here.
What is the secret to Antarctica's unique environment? Here, water freezes in ice rather that vaporizing into the atmosphere.
This results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These glaciers are responsible for covering 80% of the continent. And they're growing larger every year.
So far, the Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60 feet since 1960.
If the melting goes on, the sea level may rise by as much as 200 feet. This could lead to massive flooding across the globe.
This is not necessarily bad news. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. They believe that global warming will lead to melting ice sheets faster and floods that can flush toxic chemicals out of our soils and bodies.
But others warn that this theory sounds like a plot from a science fiction movie.
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)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the globe
There's nothing more shocking than watching someone become famous for the wrong reasons. But, it's equally shocking to watch them fall from the graces.
The best part is seeing how an industry reacts to its mistakes. There are many stories about celebrities who drank excessively. Some even died young because of it.
But the worst part is when those same stars go public with their problems and are shunned by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. He took too many prescription pills and died shortly after.
His friends and family struggled to accept the loss of his son, while the media blasted him openly.
Heath was once considered one of the most talented actors working today. Two Academy Awards nominations went to Heath for his performance on Brokeback Mountain.
Heath was not only an actor, but also directed and wrote films like A Knight's Tale and Monster's Ball.
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He began using drugs and drinking heavily. He finally went to rehab, and he was clean.
After he had gotten sober, he decided to make amends. He made a documentary called "Room 237," that chronicled the making and release of The Shining. It was originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Heath tried many times to get back into Hollywood. Nothing worked. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
While we aren't saying Heath shouldn't have been allowed back in the show business, However, it would be nice if he could get some help before things spiral out of control.
We hope Heath's story warns others who might think they can still have it all.