Strigiformes orders include nocturnal birds, including owls. There are over 200 species in this order. These birds have a wide head, upright posture, binocular hearing and vision. Their feathers and talons are well-suited to quiet flight.
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What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
This question might surprise you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
It was known as the City of God to the ancient Greeks. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This tiny community disappeared without leaving any clues as to where it went or when. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Still, others say aliens took it away.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They just moved to another city.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
So, where exactly did this town go? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
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 makes a town disappear? How can one place become extinct?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
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.
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. That's right, we have more than 50 parts of our bodies, but one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood moves through the arteries and veins to transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells, and remove carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This amount is equivalent to an adult drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These vessels carry blood away to the heart via the large blood vessels. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood to drain from the area.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This keeps the patient occupied until the clot is broken down naturally.
How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells your stomach how to digest food and your lungs how to inhale oxygen; it also tells your arms, legs and feet to move.
Your brain is made up of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron is covered by a cell membrane. There are channels within the membrane that allow ions such a sodium or potassium to enter and exit the cell. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters are able to bind to receptors in the second neuron. This opens ion channels that allow ions to flow in and out. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. The impulse travels along the synapse connecting the two neurons. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
For communication within the nervous systems, neurotransmitters are essential. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
This is why we find it so captivating. It is unlike any other place on Earth.
It is very remote and isolated. However, there's more to this location than meets the eye.
Some of the most bizarre wildlife species can also be found in this natural wonder.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica: The South Pole
No one knows exactly why Antarctica was named Antarctica. Some say it means "land on ice." Others believe it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis is the name Antarktis was given to an island in ancient Greece by Zeus' twin brothers. According to some legends, one of these twins was born in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others believe that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would translate to land that is turned away from the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica holds a special fascination, people have always loved it.
It is the continent with the lowest, windiest and highest temperatures. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
Yet, the frozen desert is alive with life.
It is home to approximately 90 percent of all life on Earth. You can find approximately half the world's species of animal and plant plants here.
What is it that makes Antarctica so unique? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These glaciers cover more than 80% of the continent. They continue to grow in size each year.
So far, the Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60 feet since 1960.
If the melting continues, sea level could rise up to 200ft. This could lead to massive flooding across the globe.
But not everyone thinks this is bad news. Some scientists believe that global warming can be beneficial. They say that as temperatures rise, the ice sheets might melt faster, causing floods that flush out tons of toxic chemicals from our soil and bodies.
Others, however, warn that this theory sounds almost like a plot for a science fiction film.
Statistics
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (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)
- 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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American history secret societies and clubs
American History has many secret societies and clubs that are fascinating. One reason is because of the mystery surrounding them. Another reason is their influence on our society.
Secret societies and clubs have been used throughout America's history to promote ideas that would otherwise be considered taboo. These ideas include anti-Semitism and racism. These groups also contributed to the spread of political ideologies, such as communism & socialism.
The Ku Klux Klan is America's most well-known organization. This group was created in 1865 after the Civil War. It was created to protect white men against African Americans.
The Knights Templar and Freemasons were also created during this time. These organizations shared the same beliefs and goals.
Another interesting aspect of secret society membership is that it was not only for males. These secret societies also included women. These women included Emma Goldman, Margaret Sanger, and Susan B Anthony.
In addition to the groups mentioned above, other secret societies did not share the same ideals. For example, the Order of Skull & Bones was founded in 1832. Their goal: to create an elite American class.