There are certain places that average people will never get to experience or see. Some are only accessible to the world's wealthy while others are reserved for the poor. These are the most secret places on earth that most of us will never have the chance to visit. You can read on to learn more about these locations and where you could go to see them.
Menwith Hill Royal Air Force Station
Menwith Hill Royal Air Force Station, home to US drone missions. These missions are mostly secretive and are used worldwide to target terrorists. They are used to monitor telephone calls, emails, Google searches, and email communications. The base has been operating since 1954 and successive British governments have reportedly cooperated with it. MPs have been repeatedly denied access, however.
Menwith Hill has been involved in a number of "capture-kill" operations. Snowden's documents didn't provide any details on the deaths, but it is evident that the base was involved in the murder of hundreds of civilians during the last decade. It also played an important role in drone strikes against Yemen.
North Sentinel Island
Since 1997, North Sentinel is off limits to outsiders. The Indian government has banned all contact with the island because the isolated community is vulnerable to diseases from other parts. The island's inhabitants aren't particularly open to visitors. They have lived in isolation for over 50,000 years. They want their island to be the same as it is today.
Its population is estimated to be between eighty and 150 people, but the actual number could be significantly higher. They speak a language they have developed and live in huts built with slanted roofing. They also build their own narrow outrigger canoes and carry bows and arrows. They also hunt for food and harvest crabs and fish.
Baikal
Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake in the world. It is also one of the oldest. It is also home to more 1,700 species. Nearly 33% can only be found at the Lake. Scientists from all over the world have joined their Soviet counterparts in an ambitious research program.
The water in Lake Baikal has a remarkable cleanliness, even though it is polluted. The tiny creatures called Epischura that live close to the shore ingest the contaminants and move them up the food chains. They are then absorbed by larger fish. The endemic fish of Lake Baikal include nerpa, omul and golumyanka.
Mount Weather complex
The Mount Weather complex, Washington DC, has been a top secret for decades. The complex has many facilities, including an emergency medical facility, a crematorium, a radio and television studio, and an Emergency Broadcasting System. In theory, it can house up to 2000 people in an urgent situation. The entire facility is unlikely to be used by anyone. The facility was briefly activated in the aftermath of a major electric power outage in the Washington, D.C. area on April 7, 2015.
Mount Weather complex is one the most secretive locations in the globe. Hidden underground, the location can only be accessed with a specific code. Once the code is decoded it's possible to access it. Once inside, the complex is protected by a shield and a computerized surveillance system. There are many secret passages that lead to the complex, as well as several underground rooms which have various systems. Two underground structures are located in the middle area of the complex. These buildings house the main facilities of the complex.
Haiku Stairs
Haiku Stairs can be a difficult climb and is not recommended to the faint of heart. Haiku Stairs is located in the Pacific Ocean. The area is also home to a radio station that broadcasts to Navy ships all over the Pacific Ocean. If you want to climb these stairs, you should be physically fit and take along plenty of water.
Due to the risk of trespassing, the stairs have been closed to the public ever since 1987. It is illegal to ascend these stairs during daylight hours. This can lead to a $1000 fine. Guards patrol the area, and police helicopters can often be seen hovering over the stairs.
FAQ
What is the most intriguing fact about the human anatomy?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. You're correct, there are more than 50 parts in our bodies. But, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. Blood travels through the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This amount is equivalent to an adult drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood from the large blood vessel in the skin back towards the heart. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
Red blood cells are missing in people with sickle-cell disease. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious 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 place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows the blood to drain from the injured area.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
How does your brain control your body's functions?
To ensure that they work together, messages are sent by the brain to other organs. Your brain controls all that happens in your body. It tells the stomach to digest food, and the lungs to breath air. It also tells your legs and arms 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. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. 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 release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. The impulse travels along the synaptic pathway that connects both neurons. The transmitter binds with the receptors of the postsynaptic nerve, activating the firing of the postsynaptic neurons.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?
Antarctica is the most mysterious continent on Earth.
We find this place so fascinating. Because it is unlike any other spot on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's see how this incredible destination became famous for its mystery.
Antarctica, The South Pole
Antarctica's name is a mystery. Some believe it means "land of ice." Others believe it comes out of Greek mythology.
Antarktis was an ancient Greek name that was given to the island where Zeus and his twin brothers, Zeus. According to legend, one of the twins was born in winter. Therefore, the name antarctic.
Others believe that it is the Greek word anti, which means against, and tropos, which refers to turning. This would mean land turned away from the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has held a special fascination for people, it is undeniable.
It is the driest, windiest of all continents. There are no trees, plants, or animals here because it is too cold.
Yet, the frozen desert is alive with life.
Here are about 90% of all the living creatures on Earth. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
What is the secret to Antarctica's unique environment? Here, water freezes into ice instead of evaporating into the air.
This creates large masses of ice that float above the ground.
These glaciers cover more than 80% of the continent. They are growing in size every year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
If the melting continues, the sea level will rise by up to 200 feet. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
However, not all scientists believe this to be bad news. Some scientists claim that global warming could be good for us. They claim that the melting of ice sheets could accelerate as temperatures rise. This would lead to flooding that removes tons of toxic chemicals and soil from our bodies.
However, others caution that this theory sounds a lot like a plot in a science fiction movie.
What dark secrets do Hollywood have?
Hollywood is filled with secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.
There are other nefarious entities that have a significant influence on the industry. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions, guilds, and associations represent actors, writers, producers, editors, and other creative professionals. The majority of major television networks and movie studios are owned by large corporations.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they can help us make better decisions.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.
They are more powerful than ever because we chose to ignore them. They are the supreme arbiters of taste.
And if you don't like what they say, you're free to ignore them.
Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.
And see why they're so important.
Statistics
- 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)
- "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)
- 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)
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Secrets of United States that were made public
America is a country of opportunity, where anyone can be successful. There are many secrets that have been kept under wraps for years and could make a big difference in how we live.
Some of these secrets are:
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Over 5 million secret documents kept by the US government are not available to the public. These documents contain information on UFO sightings as well as alien life forms and human cloning. There have even been attempts to assassinate world leaders.
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In 1947, President Harry Truman directed the creation the Central Intelligence Agency. This organization was created to support the president's decisions in wartime and keep America safe against foreign threats.
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The CIA used to use mind control experiments against American citizens without their permission. Project MKUltra is one of the most well-known examples.
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During World War II U.S. forces conducted numerous tests on civilians. Some of these experiments involved the exposure of soldiers to mustard gas as well as biological weapons.
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In 1992, the Pentagon admitted to conducting germ warfare testing on prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.
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The CIA has secretly created prisons all over the globe, where it holds terror suspects and then sends them to countries such as Thailand, Poland, and Romania.
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The death squads used to murder political dissidents across Latin America were also funded by the CIA.
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The US Air Force continues chemical warfare experiments that are in violation to multiple international treaties.
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The Department of Defense frequently violates its rules regarding animal experimentation on humans.
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The Coast Guard has routinely violated federal law while arresting protesters along coastal waterways.
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The Transportation Security Administration, (TSA), performs illegal searches on ordinary passengers at airports all over the country.
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Through armed drones, or "assassination squads", the CIA can carry out targeted killings outside of recognized battlefields.
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The Office of Public Affairs (OPA), oversees the CIA. Still, its employees secretly write alternative media articles that are then distributed among intelligence agencies and defense contractors. OPA writers claim the national security forces are trying to conceal information about aliens, UFOs or climate change.
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The US Air Force has files on almost 7 million Americans that they consider subversive.
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The US Army has employed undercover agents provocateurs to organize violent protests and race riots.
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The NSA collects credit card records and phone logs and shares this information with corporations so they can sell advertisements.
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Most people will never find out that the FBI has been stockpiling guns and ammunition since the 1980s. The FBI now stores over 10 million ammo and over 1.5 billion gun rounds!
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Homeland Security department has created concentration camps where prisoners can be held, tortured, or killed. Members of Congress cannot visit these detention centres.
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The NSA engages in domestic spying campaigns against activists and journalists whose only crime is 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 oversees the mass surveillance of cell phones, email accounts, celebrities, members, judges, and the president of the United States.
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The NSA tracks private individuals' movements and intercepts financial transactions.
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The NSA monitors the energy production facilities and spying on global stock markets.
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Without obtaining search warrants, the NSA hacks into computer networks to install keystroke loggers.
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The NSA uses cyber warfare techniques to disable enemies' communications systems.
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The NSA monitors the social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
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The NSA uses fake identities online to create hackers' identities and spread propaganda.
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For personal data, the NSA penetrates message boards and chat rooms.
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To manipulate discussion forums and online groups, the NSA creates false persons.
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The NSA uses homeless people as a means to install spyware on mobile devices.