Did you know that the human body can have some strange functions? Some are bizarre and some make perfect sense if you look at them. You'll be happy to learn that there are many amazing facts about the human anatomy. Keep reading to discover more.
Human hairballs
Hairballs in humans are a rare, but not uncommon, condition. They are the result humans eating their hair. Trichophagia is a rare condition, but it does happen. One 18-yearold girl had a hairball so large it weighed almost as much as a football. The condition can be dangerous. The symptoms include discomfort, bleeding, and even death.
FAQ
Is there a Hollywood blacklist.
There is an Hollywood blacklist.
The list is not made public. According to our knowledge, the names of these people aren't known. Here's why this matters.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. It would mean they would reduce their expenditure on movies. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. They would then go bankrupt.
This could lead to more victims.
When someone tries making an Oscar winning movie they might be asked for a contract. This means that they can't publicly criticize their employer. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
It's no surprise that directors are often forced to take out scenes in their films by producers. Directors may threaten to quit projects that don’t align with their vision.
This is the reason there is a Hollywood blacklist. You'll likely become unemployed if you say bad things about your employer. That's bad for everyone.
It is not uncommon for people to be falsely accused. And they've had to fight to clear their name.
This must be stopped before it happens again. Everybody should be able to freely express themselves.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
What are 5 interesting facts about the liver?
The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and storing vitamins and minerals. It also regulates blood pressure, and maintains our body's temperature.
Is it not often that we hear people say "I feel sluggish today" and "my head feels heavier?" These symptoms could indicate 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 the only warning signs. If you experience any of them, make an appointment with your doctor immediately.
The liver, an essential organ, is vital. It is an important organ that plays a vital role in detoxification.
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The average adult liver weights about 1,400g.
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At birth, the liver of a baby can be half as big as an adult's. It can grow to four times the size of an infant's liver by the age 3.
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The liver is located on the left side, just below your rib cage.
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The liver has 16 main lobes, with many smaller lobules within the lobes.
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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells both your stomach and lungs what to do; it also controls your legs and arms.
Your brain is made of billions, or neurons, of nerve cells. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron is covered by a cell membrane. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. The neuron fires when there is ion movement.
Neurotransmitters, chemical substances that are released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters can bind to receptors at the second neuron. They open ions channels, allowing ions to move in and outside of the channel. As a result, the second neuron fires too.
When a presynaptic nerve receives an impulse, neurotransmitter release takes place. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds at the receptors of the post-synaptic Neuron and triggers its firing.
The nervous system relies on neurotransmitters for communication. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
What is your most secretive community?
This question might surprise you. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
It is known as The Town That Disappeared in America.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
The little village vanished, with no trace of its existence. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They just moved to another city.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
So where is this town? It's in Switzerland, actually!
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided that I would investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. Is it possible for a place to vanish? How does one place go extinct?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. A third theory claims that the town never existed at all.
No matter what theories you may have, there is no doubt that many towns across the globe were swallowed by the ground. This video examines the past and present status of these areas.
Statistics
- 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 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)
- 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)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked all of the world
It's shocking to see someone make a name for themselves. There's nothing more shocking than watching someone fall from grace.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. Many celebrities have used alcohol and drugs in excess. Some even died young because of it.
The worst thing is when these stars are made public about their problems and shunned. We were there last week.
Heath Ledger lost his long and successful career. He overdosed on prescription pills, and after a brief battle with death, he passed away.
His family and his friends struggled with the news and the media went after him.
Heath was once thought to be one the greatest actors of all time. 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. However, he quickly grew too large. He became addicted to drugs and drank heavily. Eventually, he went to rehab and came out 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 originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Heath was unsuccessful in his attempts to get back into Hollywood. In fact, Heath was twice arrested on drug charges.
While we aren't saying Heath shouldn't have been allowed back in the show business, But it would have been nice to get some help before things spiralled out of control.
We hope Heath's story warns others who might think they can still have it all.