Despite the fact that the title of my snobbish book club is currently occupied by an egregiously misguided slacker, I've found that he is more than capable of stifling my naysayer in the bud. Therefore, he is my nominee for the naysayer-of-the-year award. This slacker will make a very happy camper. This slacker isn't the only one. He is currently being occupied by a bad-tempered slacker, making him a prime candidate to win my good ol’ time slacker award.
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Which is the most secretive city in the world?
The answer may shock you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
The little village vanished, with no trace of its existence. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
Whatever happened, the residents of this once-thriving community are convinced that their town isn't gone forever. They had just moved to a new town.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
Then, where is it? It's actually in Switzerland!
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided that I would investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? How can a town disappear from existence?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video examines the past and present status of these areas.
What is the most fascinating fact about the human body
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. Yes, more than 50 parts to 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 to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
The blood flows throughout the heart 24/7, 365 days a calendar. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
You can tell whether someone is healthy or unhealthy because of the color of their skin. 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.
Red blood cells are missing in people with sickle-cell disease. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
If you cut yourself, a bandage is applied to stop the bleeding. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood to drain from the area.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
What is the reason actors are blacklisted?
An actor is more likely to get rejected than a writer. 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 storytelling. Actors are likely to be outspoken.
Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. You might also lose your audition for a film role. It happens all the time.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. 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. 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.
You might be asked to change the sound of your voice. Sometimes, they will ask you to sound more like a woman or a man. They usually want you sound better.
The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors feel like they've failed when told they did wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They weren't born with the talents 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. Others feel that actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.
No matter what the reason, you won't be blacklisted if your persistence persists. There are many roles available, and you will find them.
Keep trying and you will eventually succeed.
How does your brain control your body's functions?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. Everything that happens within your body is controlled by the brain. It tells both your stomach and lungs what to do; it also controls your legs and arms.
Your brain consists of billions of nerve cells connected in groups called neurons. Action potentials on Axons are an electrical signal that neurons send to each other. Every neuron has an outer cell membrane that surrounds its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
Neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that release neurotransmitters when a neuron fires up, can be found in the space between the neurons and the next one. Neurotransmitters are able to bind to receptors in the second neuron. This opens ion channels that allow ions to flow in and out. The second neuron also fires.
When a presynaptic nerve receives an impulse, neurotransmitter release takes place. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
For communication within the nervous systems, neurotransmitters are essential. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
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)
- You spend about 10% of your time 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)
- 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 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)
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Hollywood Actors, Actresses and Actors with PhDs
Many prominent names include Oprah, Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. Bill Gates. Oprah. Winfrey. Michael Jordan. Barack Obama. Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin. Isaac Newton. Linus Pauling. Richard Feynman. Albert Einstein. Robert Goddard. John Bardeen. James Watson. Francis Crick. Erwin Schrodinger.
Some celebrities had Ph.D. degrees, including actor Tom Hanks, singer Barbra Streisand, and actress Meryl Streep.
All these stars earned their doctorate from different universities around the world. Many of these celebrities became successful business leaders and entrepreneurs after earning their PhDs.
Other well-known actors/actresses with PhDs include:
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Actor David Schwimmer is a Columbia University Business School MBA. He was also an alumni of NYU's Tisch Schools of the Arts.
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Jennifer Aniston, an actress, graduated Dartmouth College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree. She later received her Master's Degree in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management from Harvard University.
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Julia Roberts, an actress, studied Biology at Yale University and then received her Masters of Public Administration degree from Georgetown University.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated from Brown University with his Bachelors of Fine Arts. He earned his Doctorate degree in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry at Stanford University.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, actress, graduated Barnard College from with a Bachelor in English Literature. Columbia University granted her her Master of Social Work.
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Sarah Jessica Parker, actress was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Wellesley College. Columbia University gave her her master's in clinical psychological research.
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Sandra Bullock is an actor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at the University of California Berkeley. She went on to receive her Masters of Education degree from UCLA.
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Reese Witherspoon is an actress who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Tulane University. After that, she earned her Master of International Affairs at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Actress Michelle Williams graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then received her Master of Arts degree as a Psychology Specialist from Boston University.
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Actress Shailene woodley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University-Hawaii. She went on to San Francisco State University's graduate program for her Master in Environmental Studies.
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Actor Will Smith graduated from Howard University with a bachelor's degree in Communications. The Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University gave him his Master of Business Administration.
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Queen Latifah is an actor. She graduated with a Bachelor in Science in Nursing from Michigan State University. From there, she received her Master of Public Hospital from the University of North Carolina.
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Amy Adams, an actress, graduated from Juilliard School with a Bachelor of Music degree. From Manhattan School of Music she received her Master of Music.
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Halle Berry, actress, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the American Conservatory Theater. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from Carnegie Mellon University.
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Brittany Murphy was an actress. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Arts) from Santa Monica High School. After that, she received her Masters of Fine Arts Acting at the New York Film Academy.