Did you know that there are some weird functions in your body? Although some of the functions may seem bizarre, others are actually quite understandable. If you've ever wondered about how our bodies work, then you'll be pleased to know there are some amazing facts. Keep reading to discover more.
Human hairballs
Human hairballs can be a strange, but not unheard-of condition. They are the result humans eating their hair. Trichophagia is a rare condition, but it does happen. An 18-year-old girl was found with a hairball nearly as heavy as a bowling balls. The condition is very dangerous. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, or even death.
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What is the most surprising fact about your body?
We have two eyes and two ears, two nostrils each, four limbs, four limbs and a penis. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout the body. The blood moves through the arteries and veins to transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells, and remove carbon dioxide.
Each minute, the heart pumps 5 liters of blood. This is equivalent to a person drinking 2-3 cups coffee daily.
The heart is constantly pumping blood, 24 hours a week, 365 day a year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
You can tell whether someone is healthy or unhealthy because of the color of their skin. You can see tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, when you look closely at the skin. 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 not available to sickle cell patients. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. For the wound to heal properly, blood must continue to flow. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area 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 patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
What are 5 interesting facts about the liver?
The liver is responsible to detoxify toxins and store vitamins and minerals. It also regulates blood pressure, and maintains our body's temperature.
What number of times have you heard someone say that they feel sluggish or heavy? These symptoms could be signs of liver problems.
Some common signs include dark urine, yellowing skin, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, jaundice (yellow coloration), and itching. These aren't all warning signs. If you feel any of these warning signs, consult your doctor immediately.
The liver plays a crucial role in our lives. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult liver weighs 1,400g.
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At birth, the liver of a baby can be half as big as an adult's. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver is located just below the rib cage on the left side of the abdomen.
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There are 16 main lobes in the liver, but many smaller lobules are inside the lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
What are the darkest secrets of Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.
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 and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. 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. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.
These experts tell us which movies are most likely to succeed, which songs will be in demand, and what books will sell the 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.
And because we've chosen to ignore them, they become even more powerful. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
You can ignore them if they don't agree with you.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
Observe why they are important.
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.
The majority of this garbage ends up in incinerators or landfills. But what happens when the dumpsters become full? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets shipped 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 owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. Then he reports back to us about what happens next.
Sexton claims he is very satisfied with his job. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We often see large rigs passing through our town and we will follow them. "Sexton began following truckers almost 20 year ago.
He said, "I fell in love with it."
He loved the story of the driver who pulled into an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. "The guy was looking for someplace to put his load," Sexton recalled. "He drove down the street and saw this building. So he pulled over and went inside. "There were two large roll-off containers full of stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. "Then, he took everything out and started filling up the truck again. There were a bunch of old tires, rags, furniture, mattresses, boxes, bottles, cans, and whatever else. "It was a complete mess. But it was cleaned out before he came. 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 that people would bring home their household items, and then take them to the building. After they were done, they would dispose of the empty containers.
Now, because of the way the law works, once a container reaches its destination, it cannot be opened.So no matter how often someone takes something out of it, the thing will never be emptied.Every time the truck comes by, it has to start over again. 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 truck eventually stops running and the owner decides that it is time to get rid of the vehicle.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
The majority of these particles are made of small pieces of plastic. 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. Experts warn, "If you keep going like you're going," we could soon face a global food shortage. But most people don't seem to be worried, even though scientists are unanimous in warning us that the world is heading towards disaster.
Statistics
- "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, 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)
- 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 Actors, Actresses and Actors with PhDs
Many prominent names include Oprah, Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Oprah. Winfrey. Michael Jordan. Barack Obama. Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton are some of the most famous scientists. Linus Pauling is another.
Some celebrities, such as actor Tom Hanks and singer Barbra Strreisand, had Ph.D. degrees.
These stars received their doctorates at universities all over the world. After earning their PhDs, many of these celebrities have gone on to be successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Some other famous actors and actresses have PhDs include the following:
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Actor David Schwimmer holds a Columbia University Business School MBA. He also attended the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU.
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Actress Jennifer Aniston graduated from Dartmouth College with her Bachelor of Science degree. Harvard University later awarded her her Master's in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management.
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Julia Roberts, actress, studied Biology and Public Administration at Yale University. She then earned her Masters of Public Administration from Georgetown University.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from Brown University. He received his Doctorate in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Stanford University.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, an actress, graduated from Barnard College in English Literature with a Bachelor of Arts. Columbia University awarded her her Master of Social Work.
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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Wellesley College. Columbia University awarded her a master's degree in clinical psychology.
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Actress Sandra Bullock earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California Berkeley. Then she received her Masters of Education in Education from UCLA.
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Actress Reese Witherspoon earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Tulane University. Her Master of International Affairs was then obtained from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Michelle Williams, an actress, graduated from Wesleyan University in Massachusetts with a Bachelor's degree in Arts. She then received her Master of Arts degree as a Psychology Specialist from Boston University.
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Actress Shailene Woodley graduated from Brigham Young University-Hawaii with her Bachelor of Arts. Then she attended graduate school at San Francisco State University to earn her Master's degree in Environmental Studies.
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Will Smith, an actor, graduated from Howard University in Communication with a bachelor's. He then earned his Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
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Queen Latifah was an actress who graduated from Michigan State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Her Master of Public Hygiene was then obtained from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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Amy Adams, actress, graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music from Juilliard School. The Manhattan School of Music awarded her Master of Music degree.
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Actress Halle Berry graduated from the American Conservatory Theater with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Carnegie Mellon University awarded her a Master of Fine Arts in Acting.
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Brittany Murphy, an actor, graduated Santa Monica High School with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. She then got her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from New York Film Academy.