Part true-life drama, part detective tale, "The Secrets of the Dead” is part true-life story. It examines important historical moments and debunks misconceptions. It uses modern investigative techniques, forensic science, and other investigative techniques to rewrite the past and uncover new facts. As an historical drama, the series questions the past and questions our present.
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Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible to detoxify toxins and store vitamins and minerals. It also regulates blood pressure, and maintains our body's temperature.
Are you familiar with the expressions, "I feel sluggish today", or "my head feels heavy"? These symptoms could indicate problems with your liver.
Common signs include yellowing skin, dark urine, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, stomach cramps (yellow coloration), itching, and jaundice (yellow colouration). These are not the only warning signs. If you experience any of them, make an appointment with your doctor immediately.
The liver is an essential organ. It plays a role in detoxification, digestion, metabolism, immunity, and reproduction.
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The average adult liver weighs 1,400g.
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At birth, the liver of a baby can be half as big as an adult's. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver is located on the left side, just below your rib cage.
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There are 16 main lobes in the liver, but many smaller lobules are inside the lobes.
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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
What is your most secretive community?
You might be surprised at the answer. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. 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. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. 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 claim the earth swallowed it. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Still, others say aliens took it away.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They just moved to another city.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
Then, where is it? It's in Switzerland, actually!
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? What makes a place disappear?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory holds that the town simply relocates to another location. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines the history and current status of these places.
What is the most fascinating fact about the human body
We have two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, four limbs, a mouth, a nose, and a penis. You're correct, there are more than 50 parts in our bodies. But, one thing is missing. The heart.
A heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout the body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This amount is equivalent to an adult drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily.
The heart is constantly pumping blood, 24 hours a week, 365 day a year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. You can see tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, when you look closely at the skin. These small vessels carry blood from the large blood vessel in the skin back towards the heart. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. For the wound to heal properly, blood must continue to flow. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows the blood from the injured area to drain.
Doctors may also insert catheters (catheters), in an artery to treat a blood clot. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. Everything in your body is controlled and managed by your brain. It tells your stomach how to digest food and your lungs how to inhale oxygen; it also tells your arms, legs and feet to move.
Your brain is made up of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Action potentials on Axons are an electrical signal that neurons send to each other. Each neuron has its own cell membrane around its nucleus. Inside the membrane are channels that allow ions such as sodium and potassium to enter and leave the cell. The neuron fires when there is ion movement.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters attach to the receptors of the second neuron and open ions channels for ions to pass in and out. As a result, the second neuron fires too.
Neurotransmitter release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds at the receptors of the post-synaptic Neuron and triggers its firing.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.
Statistics
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (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)
- 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)
- 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)
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American history: Secret societies and clubs
American History has many secret societies and clubs that are fascinating. Their mystery is just one reason. Another reason is their influence on our society.
Secret societies and clubs have been used throughout America's history to promote ideas that would otherwise be considered taboo. These ideas include anti-Semitism and racism. These groups also contributed to the spread of political ideologies, such as communism & socialism.
The Ku Klux Klan is America's most well-known organization. This group was established in 1865, after the Civil War had ended. Its purpose is to protect white people from African Americans.
The Knights Templar and Freemasons were also created during this time. All of these groups shared similar beliefs and goals.
Another interesting thing about secret societies is the fact that membership was often restricted to males. These groups also had women members. These women included Emma Goldman. Margaret Sanger. And Susan B Anthony.
The ideals shared by the secret societies mentioned earlier were not shared by all. For example, the Order of Skull & Bones was founded in 1832. Their goal, however, was to create an elite section within the United States.