These fun facts will entertain you whether you're a spider fanatic or not. Small but powerful spiders play a critical role in the ecology of the planet. Their habitats are shrinking, making them increasingly vulnerable. Spiders are just as valuable for the world as large animal species.
Arachnids or spiders are also known as "spidery". There are eight legs and two of them have specialized functions. Their mouth is straw-shaped and sucks liquids from their prey. The smallest spider measures just one-fifth a centimeter in length. Spider silk, which is five-times stronger than steel, can also be produced. To capture insects, spiders spin intricate webs. Vitamin K is found in silk, which reduces bleeding.
The courtship ritual of spiders involves a lot dancing and gestures. They can also become one in certain weather conditions. They can also create a spider web that can stop an airplane in its tracks. However, a spider's main purpose in life is to capture and devour its prey. Amazing hearing and smell enable them to do so. They also have superpower senses that allow them to detect other creatures by vibrations. They are also capable in detecting light. They can also run up walls to entice their prey into drinking their liquids.
Smart spiders are also intelligent. They have a complex system of hearing, smell and sight, which they use to communicate with other spiders. They also use vibrations in order to measure how far they are from the prey.
This spider, Phidippus Audax, is an example. It uses a set of hairs to detect particle movement. The spider can also hear 10 feet away.
Another good example is the Peacock Spider. This spider seduces its potential partner with a fan-shaped extension. It is also the world's smallest spider. It measures just a quarter inch in length. It also contains the first spider web in all of the world.
Spiders live for as long as 45 years. A spider can eat up to 10% of its daily weight in food. The largest spiders are about the same size as a dinner plate. They can also capture large mammals. These arachnids are not the only ones capable of doing so. Some have even eaten bats. Some have poisonous veins. Despite their frightening name, spiders can be quite harmless for humans. The American House Spider is North America's most popular house spider. The spider's fangs, though too small to be bit by, are strong enough to hold onto smooth surfaces.
Another interesting fact about spiders, is their drinking straw-shaped mouth. These spiders have a secondary set of eyes that are able to detect light and use it to understand distance. They use the same method to create spider webs. The head of a pin can accommodate even the smallest spider.
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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. The heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood flows through the veins and arteries to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
The heart pumps about 5 liters blood per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. When you're asleep, your heart beats approximately 100 times per hour.
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 vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Their blood becomes sticky and hardens, causing them to become very ill.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. For the wound to heal properly, blood must continue to flow. To do this, doctors insert a needle through the skin into the vein next to the injury. This allows blood to drain from the area.
Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
What are the darkest secrets of Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
Some of the most powerful organizations in the industry are even more dangerous. 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 also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. These large corporations control the majority of major film studios and television networks.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. They shouldn't be fearful, however.
Instead, we should embrace these facts. Because they can help us 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 allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
You are free to ignore their messages if that bothers you.
Now let's take a look at some lesser-known yet very real Hollywood secret society.
You'll see why they are so important.
These are five interesting facts about livers
The liver is responsible both for breaking down toxins as well as storing vitamins, minerals. It helps to regulate blood pressure and keep our bodies temperature stable.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms may be a sign of liver disease.
Other symptoms include itching, yellowing of the skin, heavy urine, yellowing of the skin, fatigue and nausea. These aren’t the only warning signs. These are not the only warning signs. Make an appointment immediately with your doctor if they occur.
The liver plays a crucial role in our lives. It is essential for detoxification and metabolism as well as reproduction.
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An adult liver weighs around 1,400 grams.
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A baby's liver is about half the size of an adult's at birth. By age three, it is about four times larger than that of an infant.
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The liver can be found on the left side of your abdomen, just below the lower rib cage.
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The liver is divided into 16 major lobes. However, there are many smaller lobules that are within these lobes.
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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
Ever wonder how much trash gets produced each day around the world?
According to the United Nations there are more than 25 billion tons of garbage produced each year.
Most of this trash ends up in landfill dumps or incinerators.But what happens when those dumpsters get full? It goes to the United States, where most of it is exported. It is then dumped in other countries, where it pollutes their ecosystems.But now, thanks to the work of one man, we know exactly where all this trash goes. Mike Sexton is his full name. He is the owner of Waste Watchers. His job involves monitoring the movements and routes of trash trucks across North America. Then he reports back to us about what happens next.
Sexton said he enjoys his job. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began to follow truck drivers around 20 years ago.
He stated, "I just fell in Love with It."
He loved the story of the driver who pulled into an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the road and saw this building. He stopped and pulled up, then he went inside. "There were two huge roll-off containers there filled with stuff. The man removed everything from the truck and started to load it again. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were old tires and rags, furniture pieces, mattresses, mattresses and boxes. "It was just a total mess. But it had been cleaned out before he came along. There wasn’t trash everywhere."
This is the reason why it happened. 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 said that people would bring their household items to the building and then leave empty containers behind.
You might see this happen hundreds of times a day. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. The owner finally decides to stop using the truck.
Trash isn’t the only problem we face on the planet.
Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Some end up in rivers and oceans, while others end up in fish's stomachs.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. One expert said, "If we keep going as we are going, we're never going to make it," but most people don’t seem concerned.
Statistics
- 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 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)
- 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)
- 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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Hollywood scandals that shocked the globe
There is nothing more shocking than witnessing someone get famous for the 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 stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. Some even died young because of it.
But the worst part is when those same stars go public with their problems and are shunned by everyone. That's where we found ourselves last week.
Heath Ledger, after a long and successful professional career, finally gave in to his demons. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and his friends struggled with the news and the media went after him.
Heath was once one of the most gifted actors currently working. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his performance in Brokeback Mountain.
In addition to acting, Heath also wrote and directed films, including 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.
Now that he was sober, it was time to make amends. 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 many times to get back into Hollywood. Nothing worked. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
Although we don't think Heath should be allowed to return to the showbiz, It would have been nice, however, if he had received some help before things got 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.