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Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
What is it that makes this place so interesting? Because it's unlike any other place in the world.
It is difficult to access because it is remote and extremely isolated. But there is more to this site than meets the eye.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's look at how this extraordinary destination became so mysterious.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is not known by anyone. Some say it means "land on 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 that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would be land turned away form the sun.
No matter the reason, Antarctica is a place that has always fascinated people.
It is the coldest, windiest, driest and highest continent. Because it is so cold, there aren't any trees, plants or animals.
Yet, the frozen desert is alive with life.
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 makes Antarctica so special? 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 floating glaciers cover 80% of the continent. These glaciers are getting larger each year.
The Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60ft since 1960.
If the melting continues, sea level could rise up to 200ft. This could lead worldwide flooding.
Not everyone believes this is bad news. Some scientists believe that global warming can be beneficial. 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 cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
What is your most secretive community?
This question might surprise you. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. 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 moved from one town to the other.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
Then, where is it? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. 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 is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided to investigate.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. What causes a town to disappear? What makes a place disappear?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory says that the town just moves. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines both the history and current status.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist.
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
However, the list isn’t public. The names are not known to us. Here's why this matters.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. They would then go bankrupt.
This could mean more victims.
A contract may be required to agree to not speak against employers if someone attempts to make an Oscar winning movie. Any director or producer who would like to be nominated for an award is subject to the same rules.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. If you are negative about your employer, you'll most likely go unemployed. And that's not good for anyone.
There are many people who have been falsely accused. It's been a struggle to get their names cleared.
We must stop this from happening again. Everybody should be able to freely express themselves.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.
There are also other, more evil organizations that control large parts of the industry. These include companies such as the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), which sets film ratings, and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which sets music licensing fees.
Many unions and guilds represent actors, directors writers, producers, and others. These large corporations control the majority of major film studios and television networks.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. We shouldn't fear these people.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
They allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They are the ultimate arbiters and judges of taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
And see why they're so important.
Statistics
- "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)
- 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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Secrets of United States that were made public
The United States of America is a land full of opportunity and opportunities that can lead to success. However, there are also many secrets that have been kept quiet for years that could impact how we live.
These secrets include:
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More than 5 million secret documents held by the US government haven't been released to the public. These documents contain information about UFO sightings, alien life forms, human cloning, and even assassination attempts against world leaders.
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President Harry Truman created the Central Intelligence Agency in 1947. This agency was created to assist the president in wartime decisions and protect America from foreign threats.
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The CIA conducted mind control experiments without American citizens' consent. Project MKUltra was one of the most prominent examples.
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During World War II, the U.S. military tested thousands of civilians. Some of these tests included exposing soldiers to mustard gas or biological weapons.
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In 1992 the Pentagon admitted that it had carried out germ warfare testing at Guantanamo.
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The CIA has secretly built prisons throughout the globe to hold terror suspects. They then send them to countries like Thailand and Poland.
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The death squads, which are used to execute political dissidents all over Latin America, have also been funded by CIA.
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The US Air Force continues to conduct chemical warfare tests in violation of multiple international treaties.
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The Department of Defense routinely violates its own rules on human experimentation using animal parts.
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The Coast Guard routinely breaks federal law by arresting protestors along coast waterways.
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The Transportation Security Administration conducts illegal searches of ordinary travelers at airports throughout the country.
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Through armed drones and "assassination groups", the CIA conducts targeted killings programs that are not on recognized battlefields.
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The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for the operation of the CIA. Still, its employees secretly write alternative media articles that are then distributed among intelligence agencies and defense contractors. OPA writers claim that the truth about UFOs, aliens, 9/11, climate change, and other sensitive subjects have been withheld by national security forces who fear public awareness.
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The US Air Force holds files on over 7 million Americans, which they consider subversive.
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The US Army has employed undercover agents provocateurs to organize violent protests and race riots.
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The NSA stores credit card numbers and phone records, and shares them with corporations to help them sell advertising.
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The FBI has been stockpiling weapons and ammunition since 1980, but most people won't be aware of it. The FBI now stores over 10 million ammo and over 1.5 billion gun rounds!
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Homeland Security has constructed concentration camps in which prisoners are held, tortured, and then killed. Members of Congress are not allowed to visit these detention centers.
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The NSA conducts domestic spying campaigns against journalists and activists whose only crime it criticizing government officials or speaking against abuses.
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The NSA conducts extensive computer surveillance on innocent citizens, many of which are unrelated to terrorism.
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The NSA oversees the mass surveillance of cell phones, email accounts, celebrities, members, judges, and the president of the United States.
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The NSA tracks private individuals' movements and intercepts financial transactions.
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The NSA spy on stock exchanges around the world and monitors energy production facilities.
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The NSA hacks into computer networks and installs keystroke loggers on computers without obtaining search warrants.
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Cyber warfare techniques are used by the NSA to degrade enemy communications systems.
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The NSA monitors the social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
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The NSA plants fake online identities to impersonate hackers and spread propaganda.
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The NSA is able to infiltrate chat rooms and messageboards in order to gain personal data.
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To manipulate online forums and discussion groups, the NSA uses false identities to create fake people.
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The NSA has hired homeless people to install spyware in smart devices.