Whether you're looking for fun facts about Presidents or just random fun facts for kids, this list of cool stuff will be sure to amuse you. A hummingbird is the only bird to have the world's smallest nest, according to one example. A banana will also grow in negative geotropism which means it will grow upwards instead of outwards. You might also not be aware that there are some hummingbirds that can weigh as little a penny.
It might surprise you to learn that only one country has a population less than Vatican City. It is actually the world's smallest country. It might surprise you to know that Alaska has no official languages. There are however, communities of people who speak the exact same language.
Another interesting fact is that the United States boasts the most unique books in the entire world. Google data estimates that there are 129.864,880 distinct books worldwide. This is enough to provide for all of the country's requirements.
There's also a good chance that you've heard of the famous Pinocchio's nose, but did you know that it's not the largest? It would need to grow if it was! And that's not the only odd thing about it.
You might have heard of the largest ostrich in the world. But did it actually measure the same size as an ostrich's eye? Or that there is more sugar in a whole lemon than in a single strawberry? The blue whale's heart weighs more than 400 pounds.
This is just one example of nine brains in the world. A Polar bear can eat as many as 100 pounds of food at once, it is possible to be surprised.
There's also another fascinating fact: A grizzly Bear can run as fast and as fast as horses. It can also hear mice moving under snow. This one could be a little more complicated that the previous.
You can also find the largest icecream sundae in the world. Wisconsin is home to 21 million gallons worth of ice cream annually. The state also has a Dutch windmill.
But the best part about this particular icecream sundae, is that it has the license to hunt unicorns. The state of Wisconsin has 34.8 million acres of land. This state is home to many unicorns.
And, while the ice-house-so-called-the-largest-the-world-has-ever-known-about-it isn't as cool as the world's largest ice cream sized ice-house, it is a fun fact that should be on your list of things to do.
Did you also know that the longest French fry in the world is 34 inches? There are other fun facts about the French fry, but the size differences may be what explains the high sugar content.
Finally, the nest of the world’s smallest hummingbird (or hummingbird) is not very large. Even though a banana isn’t the largest banana, its nest is.
FAQ
What is the reason actors are blacklisted?
As an actor, rejection is much more common than for writers. You will likely be rejected many times if you are an actor. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors are typically very talented and can earn a living virtually anywhere. But most actors don't want to make a lot of money. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. You'll be an actor if you love acting.
Even worse, you might be told you are too young or too old to play the part. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. It happens all the times.
After you've been cast, there may be criticism. You may be told that your makeup is too heavy or you are not worthy of wearing it. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes, you might be criticised for playing a role that isn’t authentic or realistic. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. Perhaps you play a woman that is supposed to be strong but who cries a lot.
Maybe you are asked to change your vocal chords. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. They want you to sound better most of the time.
To ignore criticisms is the best way to respond. Actors sometimes feel like failures when they hear they were wrong. But they're not guilty of anything.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. Sometimes they don't fit that bill no matter how hard or if they try.
Blacklisting can happen for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Some people think actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.
No matter what the reason, you won't be blacklisted if your persistence persists. There are many jobs out there and you'll be able to find them.
You'll succeed as long as you keep trying.
How does your brain control the functions within your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells your stomach how to digest food and your lungs how to inhale oxygen; it also tells your arms, legs and feet to move.
Your brain is made up billions of nerve cell networks connected in groups known as neurons. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. Each neuron has a cell membrane surrounding its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the second neuron, opening ion channels so ions can pass in and out of the channel. As a result, the second neuron fires too.
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.
They are vital for the communication between nerve cells. They coordinate activity between the different parts of your brain.
What is the most secretive town in the world?
This question might surprise you. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents 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 town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some believe the earth swallowed them up. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They just moved to another city.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
Then, where is it? It's in Switzerland.
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? How can one place become extinct?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
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 are some dark secrets in Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled with secret societies. Some are cult-like groups where members follow strict rules and rituals, while others are simply clubs for those who share common interests.
There are other nefarious entities that have a significant influence on the industry. 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. Many of the major TV networks and movie studios are owned or controlled by large corporations.
It is obvious that, no matter how secretive or obtuse a group appears, someone knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they help us make better choices.
These people tell us what movies and songs will succeed, and which books will sell best.
These help us to decide what we'll watch, read, listen, and buy.
We can trust them and can disregard their advice if it is not in line with our preferences.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.
And you'll understand why they're so crucial.
Statistics
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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)
- 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)
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Secrets of the United States that were declassified
America is a country of opportunity, where anyone can be successful. However, there are many secrets that have been kept secret for years that could alter how we live our lives.
Some of these secrets include:
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The US government holds more than 5 million secrets documents that have not been made public. These documents include information on UFO sightings and alien life forms. They also contain information about human cloning and assassination attempts against leaders around the world.
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In 1947, President Harry Truman authorized the creation of the Central Intelligence Agency. This agency was created to assist the president in wartime decisions and protect America from foreign threats.
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The CIA used mind control experiments on American citizens to gain their consent. One of the most famous examples of this was Project MKUltra.
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The U.S. military conducted tests on thousands of civilians during World War II. Some of these tests included exposing soldiers to mustard gas or biological weapons.
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The Pentagon admitted in 1992 that it had conducted germ warfare tests on Guantanamo prisoners.
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The CIA has secretly established prisons in countries around the globe that it uses to kidnap terror suspects and transport them to countries like Thailand or Poland.
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Death squads have been funded by the CIA to kill dissidents in Latin America.
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The US Air Force continues its chemical warfare testing that is in violation of numerous international treaties.
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The Department of Defense regularly violates its own rules about human experimentation using animals.
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The Coast Guard routinely breaks federal law by arresting protestors along coast waterways.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducts illegal searches on ordinary travelers at airports around the country.
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The CIA uses armed drones (or "assassination crews" to carry out targeted killings on battlefields not yet recognized by the United States.
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The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for the operation of the CIA. Its employees still write alternative media articles, which are distributed to intelligence agencies and contractors. OPA writers claim national security forces have withheld the truth about aliens, UFOs, climate change and other sensitive subjects in order to keep the public from knowing.
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The US Air Force holds files on over 7 million Americans, which they consider subversive.
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US Army used undercover agents provocateurs in order to organize violent protests, and race riots.
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The NSA stores credit card numbers and phone records, and shares them with corporations to help them sell advertising.
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Most people won’t know that the FBI has been stockpiling firearms and ammunition since the 1980s. The FBI has more than 10 million ammo, and over 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition!
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Homeland Security department constructed concentration camps, where inmates can be tortured and killed. Members of Congress are not allowed to visit these detention centers.
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The NSA uses domestic spying to target journalists and activists. Journalists are only guilty of criticizing government officials, or speaking out against abuses.
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The NSA conducts extensive computer surveillance on innocent citizens, many of which are unrelated to terrorism.
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The NSA conducts mass surveillance on cell phone and email accounts of foreign leaders and celebrities, members and judges of Congress, and even the President of the United States.
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The NSA intercepts financial transactions and tracks the movements of private individuals.
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The NSA monitors all energy production facilities, and spying on stock markets and exchanges worldwide.
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Without obtaining search warrants the NSA hacks into computer networks, installing keystroke loggers and other software on computers.
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Cyber warfare techniques are used by the NSA to degrade enemy communications systems.
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The NSA monitors social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
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To impersonate hackers, the NSA creates fake online identities and spreads propaganda.
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To obtain personal information, the NSA hacks into chat rooms and message boards.
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To manipulate online forums and discussion groups, the NSA uses false identities to create fake people.
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The NSA has hired homeless people to install spyware in smart devices.