In the novel "Disturbing Facts," a young attorney finds out a few disturbing facts about her family and boss. Decapitations do not necessarily result in death. A human head will remain conscious for thirty seconds after its severed. A human head is also capable of hearing voices.
Tendency to hear voices
Though hearing voices may be a sign or symptom of severe mental illnesses, it does not necessarily indicate that the voice is the source of such illness. In fact, it is estimated that up to 8% of the general population hears voices from time to time. A mere 1% of people who hear voices occasionally don't require psychiatric treatment.
Human head remains conscious for 30 seconds after decapitation
It's not easy to say how long a human brain remains conscious after severe head injury. But it is amazing that it continues to be conscious. Normally, we'd expect it to stay conscious for a few seconds, but that's not always the case. Sometimes the head can remain conscious for up to a minute after a decapitation.
Conus snails can shoot blood from their eyes
Conus snails are well-known for their colorful shells. They are often slow to move and hunt their prey using a hollow harpoon tooth and a hypodermic nail. The neurotoxin they release into their prey attacks the nervous systems. People who do not properly handle cone snails can be exposed to the poison.
King Charles II had a drink of alcohol mixed with pulverized head skulls
Drinking alcohol with pulverized powdered human skull was a popular practice in the 18th Century. The powder was thought to cure headaches and bleeding. This was also used as a treatment for epilepsy.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a leading cause of death for people. It can affect anyone. However, people who are under-nourished or chronically ill can find it particularly difficult to survive. It is possible for people with the disease to be mistakenly diagnosed as victims of a crime. This can have tragic consequences for their families.
Lead makeup
Lead is a bluish-grey, heavy metal that can be found in trace amounts throughout our environment. It is found in rocks, soil, water, and many foods. However, its concentration is usually below the level of concern for human health. Our most significant exposure to lead comes through air pollution. Makeup products don't contain lead by design.
Medical errors
Medical errors result in at least one death every minute in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, 251,454 people each year die due to medical mistakes. This accounts for more than 9 percent of all deaths. What's more, medical errors are most common in high-stress, fast-paced environments, and during new procedures. Medical professionals must collaborate to reduce the possibility of medical errors and prevent them.
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What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It's known in Russia as 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. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
The little village vanished, with no trace of its existence. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
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.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's actually in Switzerland!
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
It has always fascinated and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided to investigate.
I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. What causes a town to disappear? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory states that the town simply moves to another location. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
Theories aside, the fact remains that dozens of towns around the globe have been swallowed up by the ground. This video examines the past and present status of these areas.
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. Blood travels through the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent of an adult drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day.
The blood flows throughout the heart 24/7, 365 days a calendar. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
You can tell whether someone is healthy or unhealthy because of the color of their skin. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.
Red blood cells are missing in people with sickle-cell disease. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. Blood must continue to flow to allow the wounds to heal properly. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows the blood to drain from the injured area.
Doctors may also insert catheters (catheters), in an artery to treat a blood clot. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
What is the most mysterious area on earth?
Antarctica is home to the most mysterious and remote place on Earth.
Why do we find this place so intriguing? Because it is unlike any other spot on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. It is not what you see.
This natural wonder is also home to some of the strangest wildlife species.
Let's now see how this amazing destination came to be so well-known for its mystery.
Antarctica, The South Pole
No one knows exactly why Antarctica was named Antarctica. Others believe it means "land with ice". Others think it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis was an ancient Greek name that was given to the island where Zeus and his twin brothers, Zeus. According to some legends, one of these twins was born in winter. This is why the word "antarctic" was chosen.
Others believe the name was derived from the Greek words tropos, which means turn, and anti, meaning against. This would mean land turned away from the sun.
No matter the reason, Antarctica is a place that has always fascinated people.
It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. Because it is so cold, there aren't any trees, plants or animals.
Yet, this frozen wasteland is alive.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. There are about 50% of the world's animal, plant and plant species.
What is it that makes Antarctica so unique? Here, water freezes and becomes ice instead of evaporated into the air.
This causes large masses to form of ice which float high above the ground.
These glaciers are responsible for covering 80% of the continent. They are growing in size every year.
The Antarctic ice has grown 60 feet so far since 1960.
If the melting continues, sea level could rise up to 200ft. This could lead worldwide flooding.
This does not mean that everyone is wrong. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. They claim that the melting of ice sheets could accelerate as temperatures rise. This would lead to flooding that removes tons of toxic chemicals and soil from our bodies.
Others, however, warn that this theory sounds almost like a plot for a science fiction film.
Is there an Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. As far as we know, the names aren't even known. Here's why this matters.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. Thus, they would leave the industry and studios will lose money. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. This would make them bankrupt.
This could result in even more victims.
In short, when someone tries to make an oscar winning movie, they might be asked to sign a contract saying they won't speak publicly against their employers. Producers and directors who want to be nominated are subject to the same restrictions.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Directors may threaten to quit projects that don’t align with their vision.
This is why Hollywood keeps a blacklist. You'll likely become unemployed if you say bad things about your employer. It's not good for anyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. These people have had to fight to clear their names.
This must be stopped before it happens again. We must ensure that everyone has the right to express themselves freely.
Also, we must take down the Hollywood blacklist.
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the globe
Nothing is more shocking than seeing someone famous for wrong reasons. It's even more frightening to see them fall from grace.
It's fascinating to see how industries react to their mistakes. There are many stories about celebrities who drank excessively. Some even died young because of it.
But the worst part is when those same stars go public with their problems and are shunned by everyone. We were there 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 struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once thought to be one the greatest actors of all time. Two Academy Awards nominations went to Heath for his performance on Brokeback Mountain.
Heath did more than act. He also directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball and Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath but he grew too large for his boots. He started to use drugs and drink heavily. He was eventually able to get clean and went to rehab.
After he had gotten sober, he decided to make amends. He then made "Room 237," a documentary that chronicled The Shining's making. It was supposed that it would be released this year but it won't make its debut in theaters until next.
Heath tried many times to get back into Hollywood. Nothing worked. In fact, he was actually twice arrested for drug-related charges.
We're not saying Heath should have been allowed back into show business. It would have been nice for him to have received some assistance before things spiraled outof control.
We hope Heath's story warns others who might think they can still have it all.