Initiation
Initiation is an important component of some secret societies but it isn't universal. Initiation is often a personal process. It requires learning responsibility and taking action. This may include several initiation ceremonies or it may not.
Rituals
This society is one of the oldest. It was established by Huiyuan the Pure Land Buddhist patriarch in 386ce. Hongmen rituals are similar in nature to the practices of Freemasonry's more advanced degrees, and they are an initiation form. Hongmen initiation ceremonies symbolically represent the journey of the soul through the underworld to reach the sacred city of the gods.
Membership
In a recent master's thesis, Mackenzie Crane explored the controversy surrounding secret society membership. The study found that colleges recruit based on a range of accomplishments, including student leadership and academic excellence. She also found that secret societies value ties to blood and marital families.
Purpose
Secret societies exist in order to offer members autonomy and some power. Typically, members pay dues to join the organization and eventually become part of its knowledge elite. Members are taught to dissimulate and use discretion within the group. Postcolonial secret society also serves as a way to control local community relations and interactions with state authorities, global forces, and other entities.
Examples
A secret society is an organization in which members have a common goal, or ideal. For example, promoting an idea. They are often associated with religious values but they can also be used for other purposes. This means that they can either promote positive thoughts or negative ones.
FAQ
What dark secrets can Hollywood keep from you?
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.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of 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 or guilds also represent producers, writers, actors, etc. The majority of major television networks and movie studios are owned by large corporations.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. We shouldn't fear these people.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they give us information that allows us to make better decisions.
They also tell us about the movies that are most likely to succeed and which songs are 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 become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
And see why they're so important.
Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? It is unlike any other place on Earth.
It is remote and difficult to reach. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
You will also find some of the oddest wildlife species in this natural wonder.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica, The South Pole
Antarctica is not known by anyone. Some say it means "land on ice." Others believe it comes from Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to legend, one of the twins was born in winter. This is why the word "antarctic" was chosen.
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 always been a fascination for people.
It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. There are no trees, plants, or animals here because it is too cold.
Yet, this frozen wasteland is alive.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. Here are approximately 50% of all the animal and plant species in the world.
What is it that makes Antarctica so unique? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This causes large masses to form of ice which float high above the ground.
These glaciers cover more than 80% of the continent. They are growing in size every year.
Since 1960, the Antarctic ice sheets has grown 60ft.
If the melting continues, the sea level will rise by up to 200 feet. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
This is not necessarily bad news. Global warming may be beneficial for some scientists. They believe that global warming will lead to melting ice sheets faster and floods that can flush toxic chemicals out of our soils and bodies.
However, others caution that this theory sounds a lot like a plot in a science fiction movie.
Why are actors blacklisted?
When you're an actor, there's more rejection than when you're a writer. Actors are likely to be rejected often. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love to act and tell stories. If you are an actor, you will most likely put yourself out there.
Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. It happens all too often.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. Some people will say that you look awful or shouldn't wear makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes, you might be criticised for playing a role that isn’t authentic or realistic. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes they ask you to sound like a guy or a girl. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors often feel that they've failed if they are told they did something wrong. But the truth is that they haven't done anything wrong.
They were not born with the talent that would make them famous. Sometimes they don't fit that bill no matter how hard or if they try.
Blacklisting can happen for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others think actors can be lazy. Others believe actors cheat.
No matter the reason, it is important to remember that you will not be blacklisted if there are other jobs available. There are many jobs out there and you'll be able to find them.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
The answer to that question may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. It was called the City of Destruction by 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.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. It was abandoned without any remains, including no bodies, cars, or houses. The only thing that survived was a road sign, which pointed to its former location.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some claim the earth swallowed it. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others believe that aliens took it.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just relocated to another town.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
Then, where is it? It's in Switzerland, actually!
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided to investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. Is it possible for a place to vanish? How does one place go extinct?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory says that the town just moves. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines the past and present status of these areas.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 world
It's shocking to see someone make a name for themselves. It's even more frightening to see them fall from grace.
The best thing about watching how an industry reacts when it makes mistakes is the best part. We have all heard of celebrities who overdosed on drugs and alcohol. Some even died young because of it.
The worst part about this is that these same stars come out with their problems and are ridiculed by everyone. That's where we found ourselves last week.
Heath Ledger lost his long and successful career. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and friends were unable to accept his death, and the media was quick to criticize him.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. His performances in Brokeback Mountain earned Heath two Academy Award nominations.
Heath, in addition to acting, also wrote and directed films such as A Knight's Tale (Monster's Ball) and Iron Man (3).
Hollywood loved Heath, but he became too big for his britches. He began using drugs and drinking heavily. He ended up in rehab and became clean.
He was now sober and wanted to make amends. He made a documentary called "Room 237," that chronicled the making and release of The Shining. It was supposed to be released this year, but now it won't hit theaters until next year.
Every time Heath tried to get back into Hollywood, something happened. In fact, he was actually twice arrested for drug-related charges.
We don't believe Heath should have been allowed to go back into the entertainment industry. 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.