Did you realize that the human body has many strange functions? Some functions are really bizarre, but others can be explained if you take a closer look. There are amazing facts about our bodies that will amaze you if you have ever wondered what they do. Keep reading to learn more!
Human hairballs
Human hairballs are an odd, but not completely unheard of condition. They are the result humans eating their hair. Trichophagia may be rare, but it can happen. In fact, an 18-year-old woman was found to have a hairball that weighed nearly as much as a bowling ball. The condition can be dangerous. The symptoms include discomfort, bleeding, and even death.
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How does the brain control the functions of your body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. The brain controls everything that happens in your body. It tells the stomach to digest food, and the lungs to breath air. It also tells your legs and arms to move.
Your brain consists of billions of nerve cells connected in groups called neurons. Action potentials are electrical signals that neurons send to one another. 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. The neuron fires when there is ion movement.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the second neuron, opening ion channels so ions can pass in and out of the channel. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
This question might surprise you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was also known as the City of Destruction according to the Bible.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This tiny community disappeared without leaving any clues as to where it went or when. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others believe that aliens took it.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just moved from one town to the other.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
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 has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place become extinct?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory states that the town simply moves to another location. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video examines the past and present status of these areas.
Why are actors blacklisted?
If you are an actor, you will get more rejection than if you are a writer. You will likely be rejected many times if you are an actor. You will find someone who loves and accepts you eventually.
Actors are usually very talented, meaning they can make a living almost anywhere. Actors don't really care about making money. Actors love acting and storytelling. So if you're an actor, chances are you're going to put yourself out there.
Even worse, you might be told you are too young or too old to play the part. You might also lose your audition for a film role. It happens all the times.
Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. You may be told that your makeup is too heavy or you are not worthy of wearing it. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes it's because you play a character that's not realistic or authentic. Perhaps you're a gay man who everyone believes is straight. Maybe you are a woman who is tough but cries often.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes they ask for you to sound like a male or female. Most times, though, they want you to sound better.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors can feel like they have failed when they are told they did something wrong. The truth is 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.
Blacklisting can happen for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Some people think 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 opportunities for you to find your role.
Keep trying and you will eventually succeed.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist.
There is an Hollywood blacklist.
However, the list isn’t public. The names are not known to us. But, here's why it matters.
The reason for the secrecy is that the blacklisted actors and directors wouldn't be able to find jobs. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. This would mean that they would cut back on movie production. Which would mean fewer opportunities for the blacklisted filmmakers. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
This could eventually lead to more victims.
If someone attempts to make an Oscar-winning movie, they may be asked to sign a contract stating that they will not speak out against their employers. Any director or producer who would like to be nominated for an award is subject to the same rules.
You hear stories of directors being pressured to remove scenes from films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. Negative comments about your employer will most likely lead to you being unemployed. This is bad news for anyone.
Many people have been wrongly accused. They have had to fight for their freedom.
This must be stopped before it happens again. We need to ensure everyone has the right of expression.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- "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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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What's the scariest film you have ever seen?
There are likely to be 10 different answers to the question of which scary movies you watch.
Some people love horror films. Some others enjoy sci-fi flicks. Then again, there are some who enjoy comedies.
No matter what your preference, all people have seen scary movies.
These are ten great scary movies, ranging from the classic Halloween to the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"Cabin fever" - "Cabin fever" is one of the most terrifying zombie movies ever made. It depicts a virus causing humans to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts” - Based on the true tale of Jack the Ripper the "Thirteen Ghosts", features a group teenaged victims of ghost possession.
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"Pulse" is a thriller about a man who finds himself trapped in his apartment during violent crime sprees. Only his personal belongings are allowed to help him defeat the attackers.
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"The Descent", a found footage horror movie, tells the story of a group that ventures underground to seek adventure. However, everything goes horribly wrong as soon as they get there.
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"Get Out", a 2017 horror movie by Jordan Peele. "Get Out" tells the story of a young photographer from Africa who visits his white girlfriend's family during the holidays. The darkest secrets of his past are brought to light when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007). "Paranormal Activity", one of the very first found-footage movies. This movie featured a fresh take on ghost stories and starred Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" - In Japan, "audition" means to stand before an audience and be judged. This is exactly what happens when Kiyoko, a high school student, waits to find out if she will be a pop star.
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James Wan started the "Saw” Series after making horror movies with low budget budgets for years. He was getting tired of trying new ways to shock people. So he decided to take a break and try something different when he created Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt" - With each passing year, "Tales From the Crypt" becomes more and more horrifying. Over the decades, Hollywood has released many sequels featuring the crypt keeper terrorizing various cities in the US.
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"Carrie" (1976). "Carrie", introduced viewers to Telekinesis, an amazing supernatural ability. Carrie White can move objects just by thinking about them.