Ebbinghaus illusion
The Ebbinghaus illusion occurs when an optical illusion causes a stimulus to appear larger than its surroundings. Its appearance will depend on the size of the stimulus and what the surrounding objects perceive. The flash-lag effect which causes the objects to look similar later in time confirms size perception. Participants were shown four identical surroundings disks at different times and relative to their location on the retina in this study. It was evident that the size of the central discs on one side of the retina changed significantly, creating a flash-lag effect.
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Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? Because it is unlike any place on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. This site has more to it than meets your eye.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica: The South Pole
It is not known why Antarctica was called Antarctica. Some believe it refers to "land of ice". Others believe it derives from Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.
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.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has always been a fascination for 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, life is abundant in this frozen wilderness.
It is home to approximately 90 percent of all life on Earth. You can find approximately half the world's species of animal and plant plants here.
What is the secret to Antarctica's unique environment? Here, water freezes in ice rather that vaporizing into the atmosphere.
This results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These glaciers are responsible for covering 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. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
This is not necessarily bad news. Global warming may be beneficial for some scientists. 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.
But others warn that this theory sounds like a plot from a science fiction movie.
Do you wonder how much trash is produced each day across the globe?
According to the United Nations there are more than 25 billion tons of garbage produced each year.
The majority of this garbage ends up in incinerators or landfills. But what happens when the dumpsters become full? It goes to the United States, where most of it is exported. 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. Mike Sexton is his name. He is the founder of Waste Watchers. He watches over trucks that transport trash across North America. He reports back to us about the next steps.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. "We've got a lot of fun," he told CNN. "We often see large rigs passing through our town and we will follow them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
Sexton loved the story about the driver who pulled over at an abandoned gas station close to Los Angeles. "The guy was looking for someplace to put his load," Sexton recalled. "He saw the building as he drove down the road. So he backed up and went inside. "There were 2 large containers that had been rolled off, and they were full of stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. "Then he looked at the place and decided to unload everything. There were tires, rags. furniture, mattresses. boxes, bottles, cans. "It was just total chaos. But it had been cleaned out before he came along. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
Why did this happen? Well, the answer is that this particular location used to be part of a recycling center.People who learned about this facility would drive here to recycle their trash. "They'd bring their household items and take them to this building," Sexton explained.And after they finished, they would leave the empty containers behind.
You might see this happen hundreds of times a day. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon the vehicle.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Some end up in rivers and oceans, while others end up in fish's stomachs.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. 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.
Why do actors get blacklisted in the first place?
Actors are more likely to be rejected than writers. If you're an actor, you'll probably get rejected a lot. But it doesn't matter because eventually, you'll find someone who loves you.
Actors are usually very talented, meaning they can make a living almost anywhere. But most actors don't want to make a lot of money. They love acting, and they love telling stories. So if you're an actor, chances are you're going to put yourself out there.
It is possible to be told that you are not suitable for the role, or that you are too old or too young. You may also be rejected from a movie audition. This happens all the time.
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, you might be criticised for playing a role that isn’t authentic or realistic. You might play a gay man and everyone assumes that you are straight. Or maybe you play a woman who is supposed to be tough, but she cries a lot.
Sometimes they might ask you to change how you speak. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. They will usually ask you to sound better.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors often feel like they've failed if they're told they did something wrong. But they're not guilty of anything.
They just weren't born with the talent that made them famous. And sometimes, no matter how hard they try, they don't fit the bill.
There are lots of reasons why an actor could get blacklisted. Some people don't like actors. Others think that actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.
No matter what the reason, you won't be blacklisted if your persistence persists. There are many opportunities for you to find your role.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
What dark secrets do Hollywood have?
Hollywood is full secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.
There are other nefarious entities that have a significant influence on the industry. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. These large corporations control the majority of major film studios and television networks.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.
These people tell us what movies and songs will succeed, and which books will sell best.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
And if you don't like what they say, you're free to ignore them.
Now let's take a look at some lesser-known yet very real Hollywood secret society.
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Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (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)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the entire world
There's nothing more shocking than watching someone become famous for the wrong reasons. But there's also nothing worse than seeing them fall from grace.
The best part is seeing how an industry reacts to its mistakes. We've all heard stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. Some even died young because of it.
It's worse when stars make public their problems, and then are ignored by everyone. This is where we ended up last week.
Heath Ledger died after a long, successful career. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and friends were unable to accept his death, and the media was quick to criticize him.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. Two Academy Awards nominations went to Heath for his performance on Brokeback Mountain.
Heath not only acted, but also wrote and directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball. Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He started taking drugs and drinking heavily. He eventually went to rehab and was clean.
After he had gotten sober, he decided to make amends. He created a documentary called Room 237, which documented the making of The Shining. It was supposed to be released this year, but now it won't hit theaters until next year.
Heath attempted to get into Hollywood every time. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
While we aren't saying Heath shouldn't have been allowed back in the show business, It would have been nice, however, if he had received some help before things got out of control.
We hope Heath’s tale will be a wakeup call to anyone who may believe that they can still have all.