The Book Club That's Creepy, Spooky, and Crazy Science Facts

Even though the title of my snobbish, book club is held by an idiotically misguided slacker at the moment, I've discovered that he is capable of stopping my naysayer from getting out of control. Hence, he is a prime candidate for my naysayer of the year award. The above-mentioned slacker is sure to be a happy camper. This slacker might not be the only one around. This slacker is currently in bad mood and is therefore a prime candidate for the Good Old Time Slacker of Year award.

FAQ

Did you know that there are approximately 1.6 billion metric tons of trash produced every day in the world?

According to the United Nations there are more than 25 billion tons of garbage produced each year.

Many of this trash ends in landfill dumps, or incinerators. But what happens if those dumpsters are full? The majority of this rubbish is sent 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 real name. He is the owner of Waste Watchers. His job involves monitoring the movements and routes of trash trucks across North America. He then gives us a report on what happens next.

Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. "We've got a lot of fun," he told CNN. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton started following truck drivers nearly 20 years ago.

He stated that he fell in love with the product.

His favorite story is about a driver that pulled into an abandoned gas station just outside Los Angeles. "The guy was looking for someplace to put his load," Sexton recalled. "He drove along the road and saw this structure. He stopped and pulled up, then he went inside. "There were two enormous roll-off containers filled with stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were old tires and rags, furniture pieces, mattresses, mattresses and boxes. "It was just a total mess. But it was cleaned out before he came. There was no trash."

What is the explanation? It is because the location used to belong to a recycling centre. People who found out about this facility would drive to it 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.

It can happen hundreds of thousands of times per week. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. The truck eventually stops running and the owner decides that it is time to get rid of the vehicle.

Trash, however, isn't the only problem facing our planet.As you may have noticed, things are getting worse.According to experts, pollution levels have risen dramatically in recent years.More than half of all water bodies on Earth are polluted.Pollution from industrial chemicals has increased by more than 30 percent since 1980.Even the air we breathe is becoming increasingly toxic.A study by the World Health Organization found that the average person inhales around 100 million particles daily.

Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Others get washed into rivers or oceans.And when they reach the ocean, they often end up in the stomachs of fish.

Experts warn that the world may soon face a shortage of food if we don't make any changes. 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 is the reason actors are blacklisted?

An actor is more likely to get rejected than a writer. You will likely be rejected many times if you are an actor. 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 enjoy acting and telling stories. If you are an actor, you will most likely put yourself out there.

Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. Sometimes, you may lose an audition for a movie. This happens all the time.

However, once you have been cast, it is possible to face criticism. Some people will say that you look awful or shouldn't wear 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. Perhaps you play a homosexual man and everyone thinks that you're straight. Perhaps you play a woman that is supposed to be strong but who cries a lot.

Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes they ask for you to sound like a male or female. Most times, though, they want you to sound better.

The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors can feel like they have failed when they are told they did something wrong. The truth is they haven’t done anything wrong.

They were not born with the talent that would make them famous. Sometimes they don't fit that bill no matter how hard or if they try.

An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Some people think actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.

No matter the reason, it is important to remember that you will not be blacklisted if there are other jobs available. There are many jobs out there and you'll be able to find them.

You'll succeed as long as you keep trying.

Which is the most secretive city in the world?

The answer to that question may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. 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's also known as Novgorod in Russia.

It is known as The Town That Disappeared in America.

A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. There were no bodies, cars or houses left behind, but a road sign that pointed to the former location was all that was left.

This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.

The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just relocated to another town.

There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.

The question is, where did this place go? It's 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 my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.

I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. What causes a town to disappear? How does one place go extinct?

It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.

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.

These are five interesting facts about livers

The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and storing vitamins and minerals. It also regulates blood pressure, and maintains our body's temperature.

We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms may be a sign of liver disease.

Itching, dark urine and yellowing skin are all common symptoms. These aren't all warning signs. If you feel any of these warning signs, consult your doctor immediately.

The liver is an essential organ. It is essential for detoxification and metabolism as well as reproduction.

1. The average adult human liver is approximately 1,400g.
2. At birth, a baby's liver is half the size of an adult. It is four times larger by the time an infant turns three.
3. The liver is located on the left side, just below your rib cage.
4. The liver is divided into 16 major lobes. However, there are many smaller lobules that are within these lobes.
5. There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.

Statistics

• 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)
• 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 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)
• 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)
• 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)

External Links

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• Humans shine in the darkness
• Japanese firms encourage their dozy workers to sleep on the job

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• Here are the reasons there are so many coyotes, and why they are expanding so quickly.
• The White House has a mocked electric pony. Here's a brief history.

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• Bonzo - Watch Bedtime

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• Prevalence of Demodex spp. Prevalence of Demodex spp. in eyelash foollicles in different population - PMC
• Tongue prints in biometric authentication: A pilot study - PMC

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Secrets of America that have been declassified

The United States is a land of opportunity where anyone can achieve success. But there are also a lot of secrets that have been kept hidden for years that could change how we live our lives.

Some of these secrets are:

1. The US government holds more than 5 million secrets documents that have not been made public. These documents contain information concerning UFO sightings or alien life forms, human and animal cloning, and even assassinations of world leaders.
2. In 1947, President Harry Truman directed the creation the Central Intelligence Agency. This organization was created to support the president's decisions in wartime and keep America safe against foreign threats.
3. The CIA used to use mind control experiments against American citizens without their permission. Project MKUltra is a famous example of this.
4. During World War II the U.S. military carried out tests on thousands civilians. Some of these tests involved exposing soldiers to mustard gas and biological weapons.
5. In 1992 the Pentagon admitted that it had carried out germ warfare testing at Guantanamo.
6. The CIA secretly constructed prisons around the world where terror suspects are held and sent to countries like Thailand, Poland and Romania.
7. The death squads used to murder political dissidents across Latin America were also funded by the CIA.
8. The US Air Force continues its chemical warfare testing that is in violation of numerous international treaties.
9. Regular violations of rules by the Department of Defense regarding human experimentation with animals are common.
10. The Coast Guard routinely breaks federal law by arresting protestors along coast waterways.
11. The Transportation Security Administration, (TSA), performs illegal searches on ordinary passengers at airports all over the country.
12. The CIA operates targeted killing programs beyond recognized battlefields using armed drones or "assassination team" methods.
13. The Office of Public Affairs oversees the CIA. Its employees write alternative media articles and distribute them to intelligence agencies, defense contractors, and other government 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.
14. The US Air Force holds files on over 7 million Americans, which they consider subversive.
15. US Army uses undercover agents provocateurs to organise violent protests.
16. The NSA collects phone logs and credit card information and then shares it with companies to sell advertising.
17. The FBI has been stockpiling weapons and ammunition since 1980, but most people won't be aware of it. The FBI has over 10 million ammunitions and 1.5 billion gun cartridges!
18. Homeland Security has constructed concentration camps in which prisoners are held, tortured, and then killed. Members of Congress are prohibited from visiting these detention centers.
19. The NSA has been involved in spying on journalists and activists at home.
20. Massive computer surveillance is carried out by the NSA against innocent citizens. Many of these are not related to terrorism.
21. The NSA oversees the mass surveillance of cell phones, email accounts, celebrities, members, judges, and the president of the United States.
22. The NSA intercepts financial transactions, and tracks movements of private individuals.
23. The NSA monitors the energy production facilities and spying on global stock markets.
24. The NSA hacks into computers networks and installs keystroke loggers without obtaining search warrants.
25. The NSA employs cyber warfare techniques in order to disable communications systems of enemies.
26. The NSA monitors social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
27. The NSA uses fake identities online to create hackers' identities and spread propaganda.
28. In order to steal personal data, the NSA invades chat rooms and message board boards.
29. To manipulate online discussion groups and forums, the NSA creates fictitious persons.
30. The NSA hires homeless people to install spyware on smart devices.