This list contains fun facts about presidents, as well as random fun facts that kids will enjoy. A hummingbird is the only bird to have the world's smallest nest, according to one example. And that a banana grows in negative geo-tropism, meaning that it will grow upwards rather than outwards? You also might not know that there are a few hummingbirds that weigh as little as a penny.
It might surprise you to learn that only one country has a population less than Vatican City. It is actually the smallest country in the world. Alaska is also home to no official languages. However, the state does have communities of people who speak the same language.
A fascinating fact about the United States is its largest collection of unique books. Google data shows that there are 129.864,880 unique books worldwide. This is sufficient to meet the needs of all countries.
You might also have heard of Pinocchio’s nose. However, did you know that it wasn't the biggest? If it were, it would grow! That's not all that is odd about it.
The world's largest ostrich may be something you have heard about. But did you know it was only half the size of an ostrich eye! Did you know that a whole lemon contains more sugar than a single strawberry? Blue whales' hearts weigh over 400 pounds.
The world has nine brains, and that's just the beginning. It might surprise you to know that a Polar Bear can consume up to 100 pounds of food in one meal.
Another interesting fact is that a grizzly can run as fast a horse as it can. It can also hear the sound of a mouse walking under snow. This one could be a little more complicated that the previous.
There's also the largest ice cream cone in the world. Wisconsin consumes 21 million gallons annually of icecream. In Wisconsin, there is also a Dutch windmill.
The best thing about this particular ice-cream sundae? It's the only one in the world that has a license to hunt unicorns. Wisconsin is home to 34.8 million acres. It's not common for unicorns to be found in Wisconsin.
And, while the ice-house-so-called-the-largest-the-world-has-ever-known-about-it isn't as cool as the world's largest ice cream sized ice-house, it is a fun fact that should be on your list of things to do.
Did you know that the 34-inch longest French fry in the entire world is 34 inches long. You might be surprised at the number of fun facts that this French fry has, but the size difference may explain the higher sugar content.
The nest of the world's smallest Hummingbird, however, is quite large. A banana may not be the largest banana in the world, but it is the largest of all the bananas.
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Do you wonder how much trash is produced each day across the globe?
According to the United Nations the average person creates more than 2.5 lbs of waste daily. That adds up over 25 billion kilos of garbage every year.
The majority of this garbage ends up in incinerators or landfills. But what happens when the dumpsters become full? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets shipped out of the country. 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 nickname. He runs Waste Watchers, a company that monitors the movements of trucks carrying trash all across North America. He then reports back about what happens next.
Sexton claims he is very satisfied with his job. CNN's Sexton said, "We have a lot to enjoy." "You know, we see these big rigs come through town, and we'll follow them. "Sexton started following truck driver almost 20 years back.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
Sexton's favorite story was about a driver who stopped at an abandoned gas station in Los Angeles. "The guy was looking for someplace to put his load," Sexton recalled. "He drove down the street and saw this building. He stopped and pulled up, then he went inside. "There were two huge roll-off containers there filled with stuff. The man removed everything from the truck and started to load it again. "Then he looked at the place and decided to unload everything. There were tires, rags. furniture, mattresses. boxes, bottles, cans. "It was just an absolute mess. But it had been cleaned out before he came along. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
So 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.
Now, because of the way the law works, once a container reaches its destination, it cannot be opened.So no matter how often someone takes something out of it, the thing will never be emptied.Every time the truck comes by, it has to start over again. This could happen hundreds times per week. Finally, the truck stops running completely due to its excessive junk. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon the vehicle.
Trash is not the only problem our planet faces.
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 us that we may soon face an international food shortage if things don't change. Experts warn that "if we keep going the way we are, we're not going make it," although scientists agree that the world is heading toward disaster. Most people, however, don't seem to be concerned.
What are the darkest secrets of Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. Some are cult-like groups where members follow strict rules and rituals, while others are simply clubs for those who share common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much 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.
Numerous unions, guilds, and associations represent actors, writers, producers, editors, and other creative professionals. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, we should embrace them. Because they can help us make better decisions.
They also tell us about the movies that are most likely to succeed and which songs are most popular.
They are, in short, what help us choose what we will watch, read and listen too.
We can trust them and can disregard their advice if it is not in line with our preferences.
They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They are the ultimate judges of taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
Now let's take a look at some lesser-known yet very real Hollywood secret society.
And see why they're so important.
What is your most secretive community?
You might be surprised at the answer. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents 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 claim the earth swallowed it. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others believe that aliens took it.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just moved to another town.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
Then, where is it? It's in Switzerland.
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. Why does some vanish while others remain? I decided that I would investigate.
I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. What makes a town disappear? How can one place vanish from existence?
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. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Why do actors get blacklisted?
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 often very talented and can make a living anywhere. Actors don't really care about making money. Actors enjoy acting and telling stories. Actors are likely to be outspoken.
Sometimes, auditions are cancelled because you are either too young or too old for the job. You might also lose your audition for a film role. 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 character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. You might play a gay man and everyone assumes that you are straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes, they will ask you to sound more like a woman or a man. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
Negative criticisms are best ignored. Actors sometimes feel like failures when they hear they were wrong. But the truth is that they haven't done anything wrong.
They weren't born with the talents that made them famous. They may not fit the bill sometimes, no mater how hard they try.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others think that actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are many opportunities for you to find your role.
As long as you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed.
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the world
Nothing is more shocking than seeing someone famous for wrong reasons. But there's also nothing worse than seeing them fall from grace.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. There are many stories about celebrities who drank excessively. Some even died young because of it.
The worst thing is when these stars are made public about their problems and shunned. We were there last week.
After a long and successful career, Heath Ledger finally succumbed to his demons. He died after succumbing to prescription drugs.
His family and close friends had difficulty accepting his death. The media took to him publically.
Heath was once regarded as one of the best actors today. Two Academy Awards nominations went to Heath for his performance on Brokeback Mountain.
In addition to acting, Heath also wrote and directed films, including A Knight's Tale, Monster's Ball, and Iron Man 3.
Hollywood loved Heath, however he soon grew too big for his good looks. He began using drugs and drinking heavily. Eventually, he went to rehab and came out clean.
He was now sober and wanted to make amends. He created a documentary called Room 237, which documented the making of The Shining. It was supposed to hit theaters this year. However, it won't until next year.
Heath tried unsuccessfully to get into Hollywood again, but nothing happened. He was actually arrested twice for drug charges.
We don't believe Heath should have been allowed to go back into the entertainment industry. However, it would have been nice if he could have gotten some help before things spiraled out of control.
We hope Heath’s tale will be a wakeup call to anyone who may believe that they can still have all.