Johannes Vermeer’s famous Dutch painting has seen a key feature restored. It now shows the image of Cupid as the god of love. Vermeer's masterpiece was transformed by removing the layer of paint that had obscured it. This restoration revealed the true meaning behind the painting.
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How does your brain control your body's functions?
The brain sends messages to other organs and muscles to ensure they work together. Your body's functions are controlled 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 made up billions of nerve cell networks connected in groups known as neurons. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. Every neuron has an outer cell membrane that surrounds its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. The electric charge that causes the neuron's fire is created by ion movement.
Neurotransmitters, chemical substances that are released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. The impulse travels along the synapse connecting the two neurons. The transmitter binds with the receptors of the postsynaptic nerve, activating the firing of the postsynaptic neurons.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
What is the reason actors are blacklisted?
If you are an actor, you will get more rejection than if you are a writer. An actor will probably be rejected quite often. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors are typically very talented and can earn a living virtually anywhere. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love acting and storytelling. It's likely that you will be acting if your passion is acting.
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 the time.
After you've been cast, there may be criticism. People may tell you that your makeup looks terrible and you shouldn't use it. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes it's because you play a character that's not realistic or authentic. Perhaps you're a gay man who everyone believes is straight. Or maybe you play a woman who is supposed to be tough, but she cries a lot.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes, they will ask you to sound more like a woman or a man. They want you to sound better most of the time.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors feel like they've failed when told they did wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. And sometimes, no matter how hard they try, they don't fit the bill.
Blacklisting an actor could be for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others think that actors are lazy. Others believe actors cheat.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are many roles available, and you will find them.
Keep trying and you will eventually succeed.
Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible both for breaking down toxins as well as storing vitamins, minerals. It helps to regulate blood pressure and keep our bodies temperature stable.
Are you familiar with the expressions, "I feel sluggish today", or "my head feels heavy"? These symptoms could indicate liver problems.
You may notice symptoms such as dark urine, yellowing skin and fatigue. These aren’t the only warning signs. If you experience any of them, make an appointment with your doctor immediately.
The liver plays a crucial role in our lives. It plays a role in detoxification, digestion, metabolism, immunity, and reproduction.
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The average adult human liver weighs approximately 1,400 grams.
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At birth, a baby's liver is half the size of an adult. 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 is divided into 16 major lobes. However, there are many smaller lobules that are within these lobes.
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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
The answer 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.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). It is called Novgorod (Russia).
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. 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 believe the earth swallowed them up. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Some believe that it was taken by aliens.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They had just relocated to another town.
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'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 wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What makes a town disappear? What makes a place disappear?
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 is that the town moves to another place. A third theory claims that the town never existed at all.
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 explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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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What's the scariest movie ever made?
You're likely to get 10 different answers if you ask people about the most frightening movies.
Some people love horror films. Others prefer sci-fi flicks. Then there are those who prefer comedies.
No matter your preferences, everyone has seen some truly frightening movies.
These are the ten best scary movies, from the original "Halloween" and the contemporary "Paranormal Activity."
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"Cabin Fieve" - "Cabin Faeve" is considered one the scariest movies about zombies. It depicts a virus causing humans to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts," - Based on the true story Jack the Ripper's serial killer, "Thirteen Ghosts," features a group teenagers who are possessed by ghosts.
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"Pulse" is a thriller about a man who finds himself trapped in his apartment during violent crime sprees. Only his personal belongings are allowed to help him defeat the attackers.
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"The Descent" - One of the first found footage horror movies, "The Descent" follows a group of strangers venturing underground for an adventure. But as soon as they arrive, things begin to go terribly wrong.
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"Get Out"- Jordan Peele was famous for creating one the most terrifying horror movies ever created in 2017. "Get Out" shows a young, black photographer visiting his white family for the holidays. The darkest secrets of his past are brought to light when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity" (2007) - "Paranormal Activity" was one of the very first found footage movies. This movie featured a fresh take on ghost stories and starred Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” in Japan means to give a speech before an audience. Kiyoko, high school student, waits in anticipation to find out if her dream of becoming a pop singer will come true.
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"Saw" Series - After years of making low budget horrors, James Wan grew tired of coming up with ways to shock audiences. Jigsaw was the result of his decision to stop making low-budget horrors.
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"Tales From the Crypt" - With each passing year, "Tales From the Crypt" becomes more and more horrifying. Over the decades, Hollywood has released many sequels featuring the crypt keeper terrorizing various cities in the US.
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"Carrie" (1976)"Carrie" introduced viewers to telekinesis, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White can simply think about moving objects.