Did you know that your human body has some creepy functions? Some are bizarre and some make perfect sense if you look at them. It's amazing to see the incredible facts that our bodies can do. Continue reading to learn more.
Human hairballs
Human hairballs are not uncommon but they can occur. They are the result of humans eating their own hair. Trichophagia might not be common, but it can happen. An 18-year-old girl was found with a hairball nearly as heavy as a bowling balls. The condition can be dangerous. The symptoms include discomfort, bleeding, and even death.
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Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
This is why we find it so captivating. Because it is unlike any other spot on Earth.
It is difficult to access because it is remote and extremely isolated. 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 look at how this extraordinary destination became so mysterious.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some say it means "land on ice." Others believe it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. According to some legends, one of these twins was born in winter. Thus, the term antarctic.
Others believe that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would mean that the land was turned away by the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has held a special fascination for people, it is undeniable.
It is also the lowest, windiest continent, driest, and highest. Because it is so cold, there aren't any trees, plants or animals.
This frozen wasteland is still alive.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
What makes Antarctica so special? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This causes large masses to form of ice which float high above the ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. These glaciers are getting larger each year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
If the melting goes on, the sea level may rise by as much as 200 feet. This could lead worldwide flooding.
This is not necessarily bad news. Some scientists think global warming might 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.
However, others caution that this theory sounds a lot like a plot in a science fiction movie.
Have you ever wondered what amount of trash is generated each day worldwide?
According to the United Nations, the average person produces over 2.5 pounds of daily waste.That adds up to over 25 billion pounds of garbage per year!
Most of this rubbish ends up in landfills or incinerators. But, what happens when those dumpsters fill up? All that trash ends up being shipped out of country. It is then shipped out and dumped in other countries. This pollutes the ecosystems. But now we know, thanks to one man. His name is Mike Sexton. He owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. Then he reports back to us about what happens next.
Sexton stated that he finds the job very satisfying. CNN asked Sexton if he thought it was a lot of fun. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
His favorite story involved a driver who pulled off at an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton described, "The guy was looking somewhere to put his load." "He drove down the street and saw this building. So he pulled over and went inside. "There was a pair of large, full-sized roll-off boxes. The man got everything out of the truck and began filling it up again. "Then, he took everything out and started filling up the truck again. 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 was no trash."
So why did this happen? It's because this area used to be a recycle center. People would drive from all over the country to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that they would bring household items and take them to the building. Then, after they were done, they would empty the containers.
It can happen hundreds of thousands of times per week. It could happen hundreds of thousands of times a week. The truck eventually stops running because it has become so jammed with junk. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon 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.
The majority of these particles are made of small pieces of plastic. Some are washed into rivers and oceans. Others end up with fish in their 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.
Is there an Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
However, the list isn’t public. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. This is why it matters.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. The studios would be out of business as they lose money. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. The blacklisted filmmakers would have fewer chances. They could go bankrupt.
This could eventually lead to more victims.
In other words, if someone is trying to make an Oscar winning movie, they might have to sign a contract that says they won't speak openly against their employers. This applies to any producer or director who wishes to be nominated.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is the reason there is a Hollywood blacklist. Negative comments about your employer will most likely lead to you being unemployed. And that's not good for anyone.
The problem is that many people have been falsely accused. These people have had to fight to clear their names.
We must stop this from happening again. We need to ensure everyone has the right of expression.
Also, we must take down the Hollywood blacklist.
What is one of the most amazing facts about the human body
We have two eyes and two ears, two nostrils each, four limbs, four limbs and a penis. You're correct, there are more than 50 parts in our bodies. But, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. You can see tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, when you look closely at the skin. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
A bandage can be used to stop bleeding if you have cut your own skin. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This helps to keep the patient alive until the blood clot disintegrates naturally.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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American history secret societies and clubs
American History has many secret societies and clubs that are fascinating. Another reason is the mystery that surrounds them. A second reason is their impact on society.
Secret societies and clubs have been used throughout America’s history to spread ideas that would otherwise be taboo. Anti-Semitism, racism, and other ideas are just a few of the many examples. These groups also promoted political ideologies such communism, socialism, and other socialist ideas.
The Ku Klux Klan was the most famous American group. This group was created in 1865 after the Civil War. It was created to protect white men against African Americans.
Other organizations created during this period included the Knights Templar, Freemasons, and Odd Fellows. These groups all shared similar goals and beliefs.
Another interesting aspect of secret society membership is that it was not only for males. These groups also had women members. These women were Emma Goldman and Margaret Sanger as well as Susan B Anthony.
Not only the above mentioned groups, but also other secret societies didn't share the same ideals. The Order of Skull & Bones for instance was founded in 1832. Their goal was to create an elite group within the United States.