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 has removed a layer of paint from Vermeer’s masterpiece. This was to transform the image. This restoration exposes the true meaning of Vermeer's painting.
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What is the most secretive town in the world?
The answer may shock you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some claim the earth swallowed it. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen 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 had just moved from one town to the other.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
The question is, where did this place go? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. Why does some vanish while others remain? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? How can one place become extinct?
There are many theories regarding the phenomenon of towns disappearing. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
What is the reason actors are blacklisted?
Actors are more likely to be rejected than writers. If you're an actor, you'll probably get rejected a lot. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. Actors aren't always interested in making a living. Actors enjoy acting and telling stories. It's likely that you will be acting if your passion is acting.
You might even go to auditions where you're told that you're too old, too young, or not right for the role. Sometimes, you may lose an audition for a movie. It happens all the times.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. People will tell you that you look terrible or shouldn't be wearing makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes, your performance as a fictional character can be ridiculed. Perhaps you play a homosexual man and everyone thinks that you're straight. You might play a tough woman, but she is very emotional.
Sometimes, they ask you to change your voice. Sometimes they ask for you to sound like a male or female. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors can feel like they have failed when they are told they did something wrong. The truth is they haven’t done anything wrong.
They just weren't born with the talent that made them famous. Sometimes, no matter what they do, they just don't fit the bill.
Blacklisting an actor could be for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others believe actors are lazy. Some actors may be cheaters.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are plenty of jobs available and you'll find them.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
What is the most mysterious area on earth?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? Because it is unlike anything else on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's now see how this amazing destination came to be so well-known for its mystery.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some say it means "land on ice." Others believe it comes out of Greek mythology.
Antarktis was an ancient Greek name that was given to the island where Zeus and his twin brothers, Zeus. According to legend, one of the twins was born in winter. This is why the word "antarctic" was chosen.
Others believe that the name comes from the Greek words anti meaning against and tropos meaning to 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 also the lowest, windiest continent, driest, and highest. There are no trees, plants, or animals here because it is too cold.
Yet, this frozen wasteland is alive.
Here are about 90% of all the living creatures on Earth. Here are approximately 50% of all the animal and plant species in the world.
What is Antarctica? 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 floating glaciers cover 80% of the continent. They're getting bigger every year.
Since 1960, the Antarctic ice sheets has grown 60ft.
The sea level will rise up to 200 feet if melting continues. This could lead worldwide flooding.
But not everyone thinks this is bad news. Some scientists claim that global warming could be good for us. They suggest that rising temperatures could cause ice sheet melt faster, leading to floods that flush out toxic chemicals from soil and bodies.
Others, however, warn that this theory sounds almost like a plot for a science fiction film.
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is a pump, which circulates blood throughout our bodies. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps about 5 liters blood per minute. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
The heart is constantly pumping blood, 24 hours a week, 365 day a year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These vessels carry blood away to the heart via the large blood vessels. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.
People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Their blood becomes sticky and hardens, causing them to become very ill.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to 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 the patient occupied until the clot is broken down naturally.
Statistics
- 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)
- "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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Which is the scariest film ever made?
There are likely to be 10 different answers to the question of which scary movies you watch.
Some people love horror films. Others like sci-fi films. Then again, there are some who enjoy comedies.
No matter what you like, we all have seen some truly scary movies.
From the classic "Halloween" to the modern "Paranormal Activity," these are ten of the best scary movies ever made.
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"Cabin Fever" - "Cabin Fever" is considered one of the scariest zombie movies made. It depicts a virus causing humans to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts” - Based on the true tale of Jack the Ripper the "Thirteen Ghosts", features a group teenaged victims of ghost possession.
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"Pulse", the thriller that tells of a man caught in his apartment during a violent criminal spree, is called "Pulse". He must fight off attackers using only the items found inside his home.
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"The Descent", one of the earliest found footage horror films, "The Descent", follows a group exploring underground for an adventure. However, everything goes horribly wrong as soon as they get there.
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"Get Out" - In 2017, Jordan Peele became famous for creating one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. "Get Out" shows a young, black photographer visiting his white family for the holidays. Untold dark secrets reveal themselves when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007) - "Paranormal Activity", was the first movie made from found footage. It featured a new twist on ghost stories, starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” - Japanese audition means to appear before an audience and be judged. This is exactly what happens when Kiyoko, a high school student, waits to find out if she will be a pop star.
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James Wan's "Saw Series" - After many years of low-budget horror films, he grew tired of trying to shock the public. He decided to break from horror films and create Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt," - "Tales From the Crypt", becomes more frightening with each passing year. Hollywood has made numerous sequels featuring the crypt keeper terrorizing various US cities over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976)"Carrie" introduced viewers to telekinesis, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White is able to move objects by simply thinking about them.