There is a darker side to Hollywood. There are great stories about some of the stars, including Bette Davis and Mae West. Let's look at a few of them. These women are icons in old Hollywood and we will always remember them.
An Open Secret
Amy Berg's latest documentary, An Open Secret of old Hollywood, is a compelling examination of sexual exploitation of young boys in the entertainment industry. The film, which was shown in Cannes as an extra-festival screening, examines one specific area of exploitation using first-person accounts of young actors and the input from psychologists and investigators.
Swimming with Sharks
Swimming With Sharks, the new Roku series is a thriller. It is a mix of Single White Female Fatal Attraction and The Devil Wears Prada. The story follows the exploits of an assistant to an abusive woman boss. It is sure to shock viewers with the dark underbelly Hollywood.
Mae West
Mae West appeared on screen for the first time at age 40 with "Night After Night," a film she wrote. It starred Cary Grant, a newcomer to the film. Although it was not well received, Mae West won an Oscar for Best Actress in her role as a hat-checking young girl. Mae West was already a star on Broadway, but she was wary about entering the film business. She ended up being a huge success with "She Done Him Wrong."
Bette Davis
Bette Davis was loved by many, but she had a darker side. After battling breast cancer, she was able to continue her career in film and television. Many of her iconic roles include the role of her lover six times, flopping, or dialogue that chokes the scene.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was a young actress who made a name for herself in the U.K. Film industry. Later, she fell in love with Hollywood's leading stars. She also made the conscious choice to become fashionista. Hubert de Givenchy was a close friend and she became business partners with him.
Claudette Colbert
Colbert started her career on the stage and then turned her attention to acting for movies. Her roles in The Kingfisher (and The Bells of St. Mary's) earned her a Tony Award nomination. In 1959, she also starred as the TV adaptation of Frederick Lonsdale's Aren't We All? For her role as The Two Mrs. Grenvilles in television's miniseries, she was nominated to a Golden Globe Award. Colbert was so proud of her role in this film that the series won Colbert an Emmy Award nomination, and a Golden Globe Award.
FAQ
What is one of the most amazing facts about the human body
We have two eyes and two ears, two nostrils each, four limbs, four limbs and a penis. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a 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 about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
The heart pumps blood 24 hours a days, 365 days per year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
You can tell whether someone is healthy or unhealthy because of the color of their skin. 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. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.
People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
A bandage can be used to stop bleeding if you have cut your own skin. For the wound to heal properly, blood must continue to flow. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
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.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms could be signs of liver problems.
Other symptoms include itching, yellowing of the skin, heavy urine, yellowing of the skin, fatigue and nausea. These are not the only warning signs. If you feel any of these warning signs, consult your doctor immediately.
The liver, an essential organ, is vital. It is an important organ that plays a vital role in detoxification.
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The average adult human liver is approximately 1,400g.
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The size of a baby's liver at birth is approximately half that of an adult. 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 just below the rib cage on the left side of the abdomen.
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There are 16 main lobes in the liver, but many smaller lobules are inside the lobes.
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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
How does your brain control your body's functions?
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. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. 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, which are chemicals that release neurotransmitters when a neuron fires up, can be found in the space between the neurons and the next one. Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the second neuron, opening ion channels so ions can pass in and out of the channel. As a result, second neuron fires as well.
When another neuron sends an impulse to the presynaptic neural cell, neurotransmitter is released. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, triggering the firing of the postsynaptic neuron.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.
What is your most secretive community?
You might be surprised at the answer. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. It was called the City of Destruction by the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
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. 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 community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some believe the earth swallowed them up. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Still, others say aliens took it away.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They just moved to another city.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
The question is, where did this place go? It's in Switzerland.
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place become extinct?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
Theories aside, the fact remains that dozens of towns around the globe have been swallowed up by the ground. This video examines the history and current status of these places.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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)
- 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)
- 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 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)
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Secret societies and clubs in American history
American History has many secret societies and clubs that are fascinating. One reason is because of the mystery surrounding them. Another reason is their influence on our society.
American history has seen secret societies and clubs used to promote ideas that were otherwise taboo. These ideas include anti-Semitism and racism. These groups also helped spread political ideologies such as communism and socialism.
The Ku Klux Klan is America's most well-known organization. This group was founded in 1865 following the Civil War. Its mission was to protect white males from African Americans.
Other organizations were also formed during this period, including the Knights Templars, Freemasons and Odd Fellows. These organizations shared the same beliefs and goals.
Another fascinating aspect of secret societies was that their memberships were often limited to males. However, these groups had some female members. These women included Emma Goldman, Margaret Sanger, and Susan B Anthony.
Other secret societies, aside from the ones mentioned, did not share the same ideals. The Order of Skull & Bones, for example, was established in 1832. Their goal, however, was to create an elite section within the United States.