Some spooky facts about the human body

Did you know that your human body has some creepy functions? Some of these functions are quite bizarre, but others make sense if you stop and think about it. If you've ever wondered about how our bodies work, then you'll be pleased to know there are some amazing facts. Keep reading for more information!

Human hairballs

Hairballs in humans are a rare, but not uncommon, condition. They are the result humans eating their hair. Trichophagia is a rare condition, but it does happen. One 18-year-old female was found to have hairballs that were nearly as large as a bowling-ball. The condition is very dangerous. It can cause discomfort, bleeding, or even death.

FAQ

How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?

The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Everything in your body is controlled and managed by your brain. It tells your stomach to digest food and your lungs to breathe air; it tells your arms and legs to move.

Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. Each neuron has a cell membrane surrounding its nucleus. Inside the membrane are channels that allow ions such as sodium and potassium to enter and leave the cell. The electric charge that causes the neuron's fire is created by ion movement.

When a neuron fires, chemicals called neurotransmitters are released into the space between the neuron and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. This causes the second neuron to fire too.

When a presynaptic nerve receives an impulse, neurotransmitter release takes place. The impulse travels along the synapse connecting the two neurons. The transmitter binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, triggering the firing of the postsynaptic neuron.

The nervous system relies on neurotransmitters for communication. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.

What is the most intriguing fact about the human anatomy?

Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. 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 flows through the veins and arteries to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.

Each minute, the heart pumps 5 liters of blood. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.

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.

The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.

People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Their blood becomes extremely sticky and hardened, which can lead to very serious illnesses.

You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to the injury. This allows blood to drain from the area.

A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.

What dark secrets do Hollywood have?

Hollywood is full of secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.

However, there are many other criminal organizations that hold much of the industry's power. These include the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), the organization that sets film ratings and RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America), the company that sets music licensing fees.

Numerous unions and guilds also represent actors, directors, writers, producers, etc. Large corporations own most major studios and networks of television.

The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.

Instead, we should embrace and celebrate them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.

They also tell us about the movies that are most likely to succeed and which songs are most popular.

In short, they help us decide what we'll buy, watch, read, and listen to.

We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.

They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They are the ultimate judges of taste.

If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.

Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.

And see why they're so important.

What is the most mysterious location on Earth?

Antarctica is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.

What is it that makes this place so interesting? Because it is unlike anything else on Earth.

It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. This site has more to it than meets your eye.

You will also find some of the oddest wildlife species in this natural wonder.

Let's look at how this extraordinary destination became so mysterious.

Antarctica: The South Pole

It is not known why Antarctica was called Antarctica. Some believe it means "land of ice." Others believe it comes from Greek mythology.

In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to legend, one twin was born in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.

Others think the name came from the Greek words anti, meaning against, and tropos meaning turn. This would translate to land that is turned away from the sun.

No matter the reason, Antarctica is a place that has always fascinated people.

It is the coldest, windiest, driest and highest continent. Because it is too frigid, there are no trees, animals, or plants.

This frozen wasteland is still alive.

Here, 90 percent live of all species of living things. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.

What is Antarctica? Here, water freezes in ice rather that vaporizing into the atmosphere.

This causes large amounts of ice to float above ground.

These floating glaciers cover 80% of the continent. These glaciers are getting larger each year.

The Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60ft since 1960.

If the melting continues, sea level could rise up to 200ft. It could result in massive flooding all over the world.

This does not mean that everyone is wrong. Some scientists believe that global warming can be beneficial. They say that as temperatures rise, the ice sheets might melt faster, causing floods that flush out tons of toxic chemicals from our soil and bodies.

Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.

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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)

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Secrets of America that have been declassified

The United States of America is a land full of opportunity and opportunities that can lead to 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 include:

1. The US government has more than 5,000,000 secret documents. They have yet to release them to the general 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 agency was created to assist the president in wartime decisions and protect America from foreign threats.
3. The CIA used mind control experiments on American citizens to gain their consent. One of the most famous examples of this was Project MKUltra.
4. During World War II, the U.S. military tested thousands of civilians. Some of these experiments involved the exposure of soldiers to mustard gas as well as biological weapons.
5. In 1992, Guantanamo bay prisoners were subject to germ warfare testing by the Pentagon.
6. The CIA has secretly established prisons in countries around the globe that it uses to kidnap terror suspects and transport them to countries like Thailand or Poland.
7. The CIA has also funded death squads that kill political dissidents throughout Latin America.
8. The US Air Force continues to carry out chemical warfare test that violates multiple international treaties.
9. The Department of Defense routinely violates its own rules on human experimentation using animal parts.
10. While arresting protesters in coastal waters, the Coast Guard repeatedly violated federal laws.
11. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), conducts illegal searches at airports across the country on ordinary travelers.
12. The CIA runs targeted killings programs outside recognized battlefields through armed drones or "assassination teams."
13. The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) oversees the CIA. Still, its employees secretly write alternative media articles that are then distributed among intelligence agencies and defense contractors. OPA writers claim UFOs/Aliens, 9/11, climate changes, and other sensitive topics have been kept secret by national security personnel who fear for the public's attention.
14. The US Air Force has obtained and maintains files on nearly 7 million Americans they consider subversive.
15. The US Army has employed undercover agents provocateurs to organize violent protests and race riots.
16. The NSA stores credit card numbers and phone records, and shares them with corporations to help them sell advertising.
17. Most people will never find out that the FBI has been stockpiling guns and ammunition since the 1980s. The FBI has more than 10 million ammo, and over 1.5 billion rounds of ammunition!
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 uses domestic spying to target journalists and activists. Journalists are only guilty of criticizing government officials, or speaking out against abuses.
20. The NSA performs massive computer surveillance against innocent citizens, many completely unrelated to terrorism.
21. The NSA conducts mass surveillance on cell phone and email accounts of foreign leaders and celebrities, members and judges of Congress, and even the President of the United States.
22. The NSA monitors private persons and intercepts financial transactions.
23. The NSA spies on global stock markets and exchanges and monitors energy production facilities.
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 the social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
27. The NSA uses fake identities online to create hackers' identities and spread propaganda.
28. To obtain personal information, the NSA hacks into chat rooms and message boards.
29. To manipulate online discussion groups and forums, the NSA creates fictitious persons.
30. The NSA has hired homeless people to install spyware in smart devices.