Johannes Vermeer's famous Dutch oil painting of Cupid has had a critical feature restored. The image of Cupid (the god of love) is now clearly visible! Vermeer's masterpiece is now transformed by removing a layer that was obscuring the image. This restoration revealed the true meaning behind the painting.
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These are five interesting facts about livers
The liver is responsible to detoxify toxins and store vitamins and minerals. It regulates blood pressure and maintains a stable body temperature.
Is it not often that we hear people say "I feel sluggish today" and "my head feels heavier?" These symptoms may be a sign of liver disease.
Itching, dark urine and yellowing skin are all common symptoms. These are not the only warning signs. If you are experiencing any of these signs, it is important to consult your doctor right away.
The liver is an important organ. It is vital for detoxification, metabolism, immunity, reproduction, and digestion.
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The average adult human liver weighs approximately 1,400 grams.
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The size of a baby's liver at birth is approximately half that of an adult. It becomes about four times more large by the age of three than an infant's liver.
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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 has 16 main lobes, with many smaller lobules within the lobes.
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About 10 million red blood cells are found in the liver.
What dark secrets can Hollywood keep from you?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.
Some of the most powerful organizations in the industry are even more dangerous. These include companies such as the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), which sets film ratings, and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. Many of the major TV networks and movie studios are owned or controlled by large corporations.
The fact is that regardless of how secretive any group may be, someone somewhere knows exactly who they are. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate 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.
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.
They are more powerful than ever because we chose to ignore them. They are the ultimate judges of taste.
You can ignore them if they don't agree with you.
Now let's take a look at some lesser-known yet very real Hollywood secret society.
Observe why they are important.
What is your most secretive community?
The answer may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). It is called Novgorod (Russia).
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim that a meteorite hit destroyed it. Others believe that aliens took it.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They just moved to another city.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory says that the town just moves. A third theory claims that the town never existed at all.
Theories aside, the fact remains that dozens of towns around the globe have been swallowed up by the ground. This video examines both the history and current status.
Did you know that there are approximately 1.6 billion metric tons of trash produced every day in the world?
The United Nations estimates that the average person generates more than 2.5 pounds of waste each day. This adds up to over 25 million pounds of garbage annually!
Many of this trash ends in landfill dumps, or incinerators. But what happens if those dumpsters are 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 name. He is the owner of Waste Watchers. His job involves monitoring the movements and routes of trash trucks across North America. He then gives us a report on what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. CNN spoke with Sexton that they have a lot fun. "We'll be following these big rigs through town. "Sexton started following truck driver almost 20 years back.
"It's all I felt," he stated.
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 along the road and saw this structure. He pulled over and went in. "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. "Then, he took everything out and started filling up the truck again. There were many old tires, furniture, rags and mattresses. It was a complete mess. But it was cleaned out before he came. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
This is the reason why it happened. This particular spot used to be a recycling center. People would drive there to recycle their trash. 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.
It can happen hundreds of thousands of times per week. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon the vehicle.
Trash isn’t the only problem we face on the planet.
The majority of these particles are made of small pieces of plastic. Some are washed into rivers and oceans. Others end up with fish in their stomachs.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. Experts warn that if we continue to go the same way, we won't make it. However, scientists and most people aren't worried.
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- 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 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 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the entire world
Nothing is more shocking than seeing someone famous for wrong reasons. But there's also nothing worse than seeing them fall from grace.
It's fascinating to see how industries react to their 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. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and close friends had difficulty accepting his death. The media took to him publically.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. His performance in Brokeback Mountain earned him two Academy Awards nominations.
Heath did more than act. He also directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball and Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath but he grew too large for his boots. He began using drugs and drinking heavily. He finally went to rehab, and he was clean.
After he had gotten sober, he decided to make amends. So he made a documentary called "Room 237," which chronicled the making of The Shining. It was supposed to hit theaters this year. However, it won't until next year.
Heath tried many times to get back into Hollywood. Nothing worked. In fact, Heath was twice arrested on drug charges.
We are not suggesting that Heath should be allowed back into the show business. However, it would be nice if he could get some help before things spiral 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.