According to ancient Chinese legends, entire cities are gateways to hell. They are full of ghosts and demons in statue form. It's no wonder they're called "gateways to hell". There are many gateways to hell in America. Let's take an in-depth look at these bizarre places.
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Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is the world's most mysterious place on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? Because it is unlike any place on Earth.
It is difficult to access because it is remote and extremely isolated. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
Some of the most bizarre wildlife species can also be found 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 think it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. One of the twins was said to have been born in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others believe that the name comes from the Greek words anti meaning against and tropos meaning to turn. This would translate to land that is turned away from the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has held a special fascination for people, it is undeniable.
It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. Because it is too frigid, there are no trees, animals, or plants.
And yet, this frozen wasteland is teeming with life.
Here are about 90% of all the living creatures on Earth. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
What is the secret to Antarctica's unique environment? 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 glaciers cover more than 80% of the continent. They're getting bigger every year.
So far, the Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60 feet since 1960.
The sea level could rise to 200 feet if the melting continues. This could lead worldwide flooding.
This is not necessarily bad news. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. They believe that global warming will lead to melting ice sheets faster and floods that can flush toxic chemicals out of our soils and bodies.
Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
What are some dark secrets in Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled with secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
There are also other, more evil organizations that control large parts of the industry. Companies such as the MPAA, which determines film ratings, or the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), that set music licensing fees, are examples of these.
Many unions and guilds represent actors, directors writers, producers, and others. The majority of major television networks and movie studios are owned by large corporations.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they help us make better choices.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust our advisors and ignore advice that isn't in accord with our tastes.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
You are free to ignore their messages if that bothers you.
Now let's take a look at some lesser-known yet very real Hollywood secret society.
You can see why they are so vital.
Did you know that there are approximately 1.6 billion metric tons of trash produced every day in the world?
The United Nations estimates that the average person generates more than 2.5 pounds of waste each day. This adds up to over 25 million pounds of garbage annually!
Most of this trash ends up in landfill dumps or incinerators.But what happens when those dumpsters get full? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets shipped out of the country. The rest is dumped abroad, where it pollutes other ecosystems. Now, we know the exact location of all this garbage. Mike Sexton is his full 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. 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 drivers nearly 20 years ago.
"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. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the road and saw this building. He stopped and pulled up, then he went inside. "There were two enormous roll-off containers filled with stuff. The man took all the stuff out and filled up his truck with more. "Then he looked at the place and decided to unload everything. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just total chaos. But it had been cleaned out before he came along. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
This is the reason why it happened. This particular spot used to be a recycling center. People would drive there 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.
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. It could happen hundreds of thousands of times a week. The truck eventually stops running because it has become so jammed with junk. The truck eventually stops running and the owner decides that it is time to get rid of the vehicle.
Trash is not the only problem our planet faces.
Plastic pieces make up most of these particles. Others end up in rivers, oceans or the stomachss of fish.
Experts warn that the world may soon face a shortage of food if we don't make any changes. Experts warn, "If you keep going like you're going," we could soon face a global food shortage. But most people don't seem to be worried, even though scientists are unanimous in warning us that the world is heading towards disaster.
Why are actors blacklisted?
As an actor, rejection is much more common than for writers. As an actor, it's likely that you will be rejected a lot. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. Actors aren't always interested in making a living. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. You'll be an actor if you love acting.
Even worse, you might be told you are too young or too old to play the part. You may also be rejected from a movie audition. This happens all the time.
Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. People may tell you that your makeup looks terrible and you shouldn't use it. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes you'll be criticized because you're playing a character that isn't realistic or authentic. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. Or maybe you play a woman who is supposed to be tough, but she cries a lot.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes they ask you to sound like either a boy or a girl. They will usually ask you to sound better.
To ignore criticisms is the best way to respond. Actors sometimes feel like failures when they hear they were wrong. But the truth is that they haven't done anything wrong.
They just weren't born with the talent that made 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. Others think actors are lazy.
It doesn't matter what reason it may be, you won’t be banned if you keep trying. There are many roles available, and you will find them.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- "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)
- 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)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the globe
There is nothing more shocking than witnessing someone get famous for the wrong reasons. But, it's equally shocking to watch them fall from the graces.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. We have all heard of celebrities who overdosed on drugs and alcohol. Some even died young because of it.
But, the worst part? When those stars openly discuss their issues and are ignored by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
Heath Ledger died after a long, successful career. He overdosed on prescription pills, and after a brief battle with death, he passed away.
His family and his friends struggled with the news and the media went after him.
Heath was once thought to be one the greatest actors of all time. 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, but he became too big for his britches. He began to drink heavily and took drugs. He ended up in rehab and became clean.
After he had gotten sober, he decided to make amends. So he made a documentary called "Room 237," which chronicled the making of The Shining. It was originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Every time Heath tried to get back into Hollywood, something happened. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
We are not suggesting that Heath should be allowed back into 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 story will serve as a warning to others who may think they can still have everything.