There's a dark side to old Hollywood. There are many wonderful stories about Hollywood's leading women, such as Bette Davies and Mae West. Let's look at a few of them. These women are icons in old Hollywood and we will always remember them.
An Open Secret
Amy Berg's new documentary, An Open Secret of Old Hollywood, examines the sexual exploitation of young men in the entertainment industry. The film, which was shown in Cannes as an extra-festival screening, examines one specific area of exploitation using first-person accounts of young actors and the input from psychologists and investigators.
Swimming with Sharks
The new Roku series Swimming With Sharks is a thriller that is a blend of Single White Female, Fatal Attraction, and The Devil Wears Prada. The story follows the exploits of an assistant to an abusive woman boss. With the dark underbelly of Hollywood in the background, it is sure to shock viewers.
Mae West
Mae West was 40 when she made her screen debut in "Night After Night", a role she had written. It co-starred Cary Grant, who was critically panned. She won an Oscar for Best Actress as the hat-checking girls girl. Mae West had won Broadway with gay-themed plays. However, she was hesitant about going into the movie business. She did however become a major success with the movie "She Done Him Wrong".
Bette Davis
Bette Davis was loved by many, but she had a darker side. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and died in 1989. However, her impact on television and film was lasting. Many of her iconic roles include the role of her lover six times, flopping, or dialogue that chokes the scene.
Audrey Hepburn
As a young actress, Audrey Hepburn made a name for herself in the U.K. film industry and later found herself romantically linked with some of the leading lights of Hollywood. She also made the conscious choice to become fashionista. One of her best friends was Hubert de Givenchy, whom she advised on wardrobe and became business partners with.
Claudette Colbert
After a successful career on stage, Colbert turned her attention to acting in movies. Colbert's roles in The Kingfisher, The Bells of St. Mary's, and Aren't We All? earned her a Tony Award nomination. Her role in The Two Mrs. Grenvilles on television earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination in 1987. Her role in this film was so acclaimed that the series earned Colbert a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award nomination.
FAQ
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
Two eyes, two ears and two nostrils are part of our bodies. We also have four limbs: a mouth, nose, penis, and four limbs. You're correct, there are more than 50 parts in our bodies. But, one thing is missing. The heart.
A heart is a pump, which circulates blood throughout our bodies. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
Each minute, the heart pumps approximately 5 liters. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
The heart pumps blood 24 hours a days, 365 days per year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 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.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. For the wound to heal properly, blood must continue to flow. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. 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 patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
What is the most secretive town in the world?
The answer to that question may shock you. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
It was known as the City of God to 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.
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
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 little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some believe the earth swallowed them up. Others claim that a meteorite hit destroyed it. Still, others say aliens took it away.
Whatever happened, the residents of this once-thriving community are convinced that their town isn't gone forever. They had just relocated to another town.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
So where is this town? It's in Switzerland.
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why does some vanish while others remain? I set out to find out.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How does one place go extinct?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video examines both the history and current status.
Ever wonder how much trash gets produced each day around the world?
The United Nations states that an average person produces more than 2.5 pounds of waste per day. That's over 25 billion pounds of garbage each year!
Most of this trash ends up in landfill dumps or incinerators.But what happens when those dumpsters get 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. His name is Mike Sexton. He runs Waste Watchers, a company that monitors the movements of trucks carrying trash all across North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
He stated, "I just fell in Love with It."
Sexton loved the story about the driver who pulled over at an abandoned gas station close to Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the street and saw this building. He backed up and entered the building. "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. "The man looked around the area and decided to unload all of it. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just total chaos. But it had been cleaned before he arrived. There wasn't any trash."
This is the reason why it happened. 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, "They would bring their household goods and take them here," and they would then empty the 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. It can happen hundreds of time per week. Eventually, the truck is so full of junk it stops running. The owner eventually decides to dump the truck.
Trash isn’t the only problem we face on the planet.
These tiny plastic particles make up the majority of the particles. Some end up in incinerators or landfills. Some are washed into rivers and oceans. Others end up with fish in their stomachs.
Experts warn of a possible global food crisis if nothing is done. One expert said, "If we keep going as we are going, we're never going to make it," but most people don’t seem concerned.
How does your brain control the functions within your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Everything in your body is controlled and managed by your brain. It tells you your stomach to digest food; your lungs to inhale air; and it tells you your arms and legs how to move.
Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron has a cell membrane surrounding its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the second neuron, opening ion channels so ions can pass in and out of the channel. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. An impulse travels along a synapse that connects the two neurons. The transmitter binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, triggering the firing of the postsynaptic neuron.
They are vital for the communication between nerve cells. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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Secret societies and clubs in American history
For many reasons, secret societies and clubs of American History are fascinating. The mystery surrounding them is one reason. Their impact on our society is another reason.
American history has seen secret societies and clubs used to promote ideas that were otherwise taboo. These ideas include anti-Semitism and racism. These groups also promoted political ideologies such communism, socialism, and other socialist ideas.
The Ku Klux Klan is America's most well-known organization. This group was formed after the Civil War ended in 1865. Its purpose was protect white men against African Americans.
Other organizations were also formed during this period, including the Knights Templars, Freemasons and Odd Fellows. They all had similar goals and beliefs.
Another interesting aspect about secret societies is their ability to restrict memberships to men only. These secret societies also included women. These women included Emma Goldman, Margaret Sanger, and Susan B Anthony.
The ideals shared by the secret societies mentioned earlier were not shared by all. The Order of Skull & Bones, for example, was established in 1832. Their goal, however, was to create an elite section within the United States.