A young lawyer discovers some troubling facts about her family and her boss in "Disturbing Facts," her novel. Decapitations don't always result in death, she discovers. A human head is still conscious for approximately thirty seconds after being cut. A human head can also hear voices.
Tendency to hear voices
Sometimes hearing voices is a sign of severe mental illness. However, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is the root cause. It is estimated that up 8% hear voices occasionally. One percent of people who hear voices only occasionally do not need psychiatric care.
Human head remains conscious for 30 seconds after decapitation
It is hard to estimate how long a head of a human remains conscious after it has been severed. However, it is very striking that it is still conscious. Normally, we'd expect it to stay conscious for a few seconds, but that's not always the case. In some cases, the head can even be conscious for more than a minute after decapitation.
Conus snails can shoot blood from their eyes
Conus snails have brightly colored shells. They are slow-moving and hunt their prey with a hollow harpoon-like tooth and a hypodermic needle. The neurotoxin they release into their prey attacks the nervous systems. Cone snails' poisonous venom is extremely dangerous for people who misuse it.
King Charles II was a fan of alcohol mixed into pulverized human skulls
The drinking of alcohol mixed with pulverized human skull powder was a common practice in the 18th century. The powder was believed by many to be able to treat bleeding and headaches. This was also used as a treatment for epilepsy.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia makes it more likely that people will die. This condition can strike anyone, but it is particularly dangerous for those who are chronically ill and/or undernourished. Sometimes, people suffering from this disease are misdiagnosed as victims or criminals. This can have serious consequences for their families.
Makeup for lead
Lead, a heavy, blueish-grey metal, is naturally found in trace quantities in the earth's environment. It is found naturally in rocks, soil, water, as well as many foods. Its level is not usually dangerous for human health. While most of our lead exposure comes from the air, makeup products are not designed to contain lead.
Medical errors
Every minute in America, at least one person dies from a medical error. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 251,454 people die as a result of medical mistakes every year. That's more than nine percent of all deaths. Furthermore, medical mistakes are more likely to occur in stressful situations and new procedures. Medical professionals need to collaborate to reduce the likelihood of medical errors occurring and to prevent them from happening.
FAQ
How does the brain control the functions of your body?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. The brain controls everything that happens in your body. It tells both your stomach and lungs what to do; it also controls your legs and arms.
Your brain is made of billions, or neurons, of nerve cells. Action potentials, which are electrical signals sent by neurons to each other via axons, allow them to communicate with one another. Each neuron is covered by a cell membrane. Inside the membrane are channels that allow ions such as sodium and potassium to enter and leave the cell. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters attach to the receptors of the second neuron and open ions channels for ions to pass in and out. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds at the receptors of the post-synaptic Neuron and triggers its firing.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.
What is your most secretive community?
This question might surprise you. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Others claim that a meteorite hit destroyed it. Others believe that aliens took it.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just moved to a new town.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
So where is this town? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the 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 set out to find out.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. Is it possible for a place to vanish? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory states that the town simply moves 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 examines the history and current status of these places.
What dark secrets can Hollywood keep from you?
Hollywood is filled with secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
There are other nefarious entities that have a significant influence on the industry. These include companies like the MPAA ("Motion Picture Association of America"), which determines film ratings. The RIAA ("Recording Industry Association of America") sets music licensing fees.
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. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace these facts. Because they give us information that allows us to 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 help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust their advice and we can ignore it if it contradicts our values.
We choose to ignore them and they become even more powerful. They are the supreme arbiters of taste.
You can ignore them if they don't agree with you.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
Observe why they are important.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
The list isn’t available for public viewing. We don't know the names. This is why it matters.
The reason for the secrecy is that the blacklisted actors and directors wouldn't be able to find jobs. Thus, they would leave the industry and studios will lose money. That would result in a reduction in spending on movies. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. This could lead to them going bankrupt.
This could result in even 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. This applies to any producer or director who wishes to be nominated.
You hear stories of directors being pressured to remove scenes from films. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. If you make negative comments about your employer, it's likely that you will be unemployed. This is not good news for anyone.
Many people have been wrongly accused. They have had to fight for their freedom.
We must stop this from happening again. It is essential that everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.
Also, we must take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- 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)
- "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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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 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)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the entire world
Nothing is more shocking that seeing someone be famous for their wrong reasons. It's even more frightening to see them fall from grace.
The best part is seeing how an industry reacts to its mistakes. We've all heard about celebrities who took too much alcohol and drugs. Some even died young because of it.
It's worse when stars make public their problems, and then are ignored by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. He overdosed on prescription pills, and after a brief battle with death, he passed away.
His family and friends struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once one of the most gifted actors currently working. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath, in addition to acting, also wrote and directed films such as A Knight's Tale (Monster's Ball) and Iron Man (3).
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He began to drink heavily and took drugs. He eventually went to rehab and was clean.
He wanted to make amends now that he was sober. He produced a documentary called Room 237 that documented the making process of The Shining. It was originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Heath tried unsuccessfully to get into Hollywood again, but nothing happened. In fact, he was actually twice arrested for drug-related charges.
While we aren't saying Heath shouldn't have been allowed back in the show business, However, it would have been nice if he could have gotten some help before things spiraled out of control.
We hope Heath’s story serves as a cautionary tale for others who think they might still be able to have it all.