Ebbinghaus illusion
The Ebbinghaus illusion is an optical illusion where a stimulus appears larger in size than its surroundings. Its appearance will depend on the size of the stimulus and what the surrounding objects perceive. The flashlag effect, which makes the objects appear similar at a later point in time, supports the size perception. Participants were presented with four sets of identical surround disks at different times relative to their positions on the retina. A significant flash-lag effect was observed when the size of the central disks changed from one side of the retina to the other.
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What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
This question might surprise you. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. It was abandoned without any remains, including no bodies, cars, or houses. The only thing that survived was a road sign, which pointed to its former location.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some claim the earth swallowed it. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Still, others say aliens took it away.
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.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
The question is, where did this place go? It's actually in Switzerland!
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. 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. Why do some disappear while others survive? I set out to find out.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. Is it possible for a place to vanish? What makes a place disappear?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory states that the town simply moves to another location. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Is there an Hollywood blacklist?
There is an Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. As far as we know, the names aren't even known. But, here's why it matters.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. This would result in fewer opportunities available for blacklisted filmmakers. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
This could mean more victims.
In short, when someone tries to make an oscar winning movie, they might be asked to sign a contract saying they won't speak publicly against their employers. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
That's why you hear stories about how producers pressure directors to remove scenes from their films. Directors threaten to abandon projects that don’t conform to their vision.
This is why Hollywood keeps a blacklist. If you make negative comments about your employer, it's likely that you will be unemployed. This is not good news for anyone.
The problem is that many people have been falsely accused. And they've had to fight to clear their name.
This must be stopped before it happens again. We must ensure that everyone has the right to express themselves freely.
Also, we must take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Have you ever wondered what amount of trash is generated each day worldwide?
According to the United Nations the average person creates more than 2.5 lbs of waste daily. That adds up over 25 billion kilos of garbage every year.
Most of the trash ends up at incinerators and landfills. But, what happens to those dumpsters? The majority of this rubbish is sent out of the country. The trash is then sent out of the country and dumped in countries where it pollutes ecosystems. But, one man has now discovered exactly where this rubbish goes. Mike Sexton is his real name. He runs a company called Waste Watchers.He spends his days watching the movements of trucks transporting trash across North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton stated that he finds the job very satisfying. "We've got a lot of fun," he told CNN. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began following truckers almost 20 year ago.
He said, "I fell in love with it."
His favorite story involved a driver who pulled off at an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the street and saw this building. So he backed up and went inside. "There were 2 large containers that had been rolled off, and they were full of stuff. The man got everything out of the truck and began filling it up again. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were old tires and rags, furniture pieces, mattresses, mattresses and boxes. "It was just an absolute mess. But it had been cleaned out before he came along. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
Why did this happen? The answer is that this location was once part of a recycling facility. People who knew about it would drive to this location to recycle their garbage. Sexton explained, "They would bring their household goods and take them here," and they would then empty the containers.
This can happen hundreds of times a week. The truck can be stopped running if it is so full of junk that it has to come back hundreds of times per week. The owner finally decides to stop using the truck.
Trash is not the only problem our planet faces.
The majority of these particles are made of small pieces of plastic. Some of these plastics end up in rivers or oceans.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. "If we keep going like we're going, we're not going to make it," one expert warned.But even though scientists agree that the world is headed toward disaster, most people don't seem worried.
Why are actors blacklisted?
When you're an actor, there's more rejection than when you're a writer. As an actor, it's likely that you will be rejected a lot. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors can often make a living from acting because they are very talented. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. It's likely that you will be acting if your passion is acting.
Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. Sometimes, you may lose an audition for a movie. This happens all the time.
Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. 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. Or maybe you play a woman who is supposed to be tough, but she cries a lot.
Maybe you are asked to change your vocal chords. Sometimes they ask you to sound like either a boy or a girl. They usually want you sound better.
To ignore criticisms is the best way to respond. Actors can feel like they have failed when they are told they did something wrong. However, they aren't doing anything wrong.
They weren't born with the talents that made them famous. Sometimes they don't fit that bill no matter how hard or if they try.
There are lots of reasons why an actor could get blacklisted. Some people don't like actors. Others think actors can be lazy. Others think actors are lazy.
Whatever the reason, it's important to realize that you will not get blacklisted if you keep trying. There are plenty of roles out there, and you'll find them.
If you persevere, you will eventually succeed.
Statistics
- 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 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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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What is the scariest movie?
You're likely to get 10 different answers if you ask people about the most frightening movies.
Some people love horror films. Others enjoy sci-fi flicks. Some prefer comedies.
No matter your taste, there are some scary movies that everyone has seen.
These are the ten best scary movies, from the original "Halloween" and the contemporary "Paranormal Activity."
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"Cabin Fieve" - "Cabin Faeve" is considered one the scariest movies about zombies. This movie depicts a virus which causes people to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts", an adaptation of the true story by Jack the Ripper, features a group possessed and controlled by ghosts by teenagers.
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"Pulse", an action thriller, is about a man that was robbed and left in his home during a violent crime spree. He must use only the items from his house to fight off his attackers.
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"The Descent", a found footage horror movie, tells the story of a group that ventures underground to seek adventure. They soon find out that things are not going as planned.
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"Get Out", a 2017 horror movie by Jordan Peele. "Get Out" depicts a young black photographer visiting his white girlfriend's family for 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” in Japan means to give a speech before an audience. Kiyoko, high school student, waits in anticipation to find out if her dream of becoming a pop singer will come true.
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James Wan, creator of the "Saw," Series, was tired of creating low budget horror films that failed to impress audiences. Jigsaw was the result of his decision to stop making low-budget horrors.
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"Tales From the Crypt", - Each year "Tales From the Crypt” becomes more horrific. Over the decades, Hollywood has released many sequels featuring the crypt keeper terrorizing various cities in the US.
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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.