Amongst the many strange aspects of our bodies, some are downright spooky. Let's now look at some more unusual and obscure functions within the human body.
The human heart is capable of beating out a whopping 100,000 times a day. Although this may not seem like a lot, consider this: If your heart stopped beating every second, you'd die. It can also squirt water 30 feet away.
The human eye contains more than five hundred million pixels. That's more than half a million times bigger than the average cell phone. A human eye can also grow as large as a football, thanks to the cilia that cling to the eyeball.
The human eye can also produce enough light to lighten a small area. There are approximately 100,000 miles in blood vessels within the human body. These arteries carry oxygen from the blood to the tissues of the body.
There's also an entire system called the "diving reflex" that shuts down certain bodily functions if we're submerged under water. The pupil expands by 45% when we see something good.
An appendix also exists. Untreated, this organ could become infected. In fact, 80% of the liver in humans can be removed.
The human body can be described as a wonderland. It contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap. It is home to many millions of bacteria. The skin is the largest part of the human body. It's oily and has over 1000 species.
The human body is capable of doing many other mundane and bizarre tasks. While we can blink 10,000,000 times a year (or the ominous), we also perform other mundane and strange tasks. There is a lot going on in your mouth. In addition to the obvious functions mentioned above, your mouth also has other functions such as swallowing and breathing.
There's also the toilet. Toilets are not only the largest and most important parts of a bathroom, but they also provide the primary source of reading material for an average home. The average person drinks 20,000 gallons of water during their lifetime.
Apart from obvious reasons, the human body has a "sneezing” function. Exercising too much can lead to rib fractures. In the human nose, there are over 8,000 tastebuds. More than one hundred taste buds are found in the tongue.
The human brain has enough energy to power an entire light bulb. The human body can produce 350,000 joules per hour, even if you do not include the ovaries. This is more than enough to make a light bulb blink its eyes.
Other interesting human body facts include our "diving” reflex, our eyes being our largest organ and our capability to fly. Our roads are also home to more cars than we have people. There are also more crayfish in seawater than humans. It's safe for us to assume that the human body is much more impressive then most people think.
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What is the most secretive town in the world?
The answer may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
It was known as the City of God to the ancient Greeks. It was also known as the City of Destruction according to the Bible.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. It is called Novgorod (Russia).
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. It was abandoned without any remains, including no bodies, cars, or houses. The only thing that survived was a road sign, which pointed to its former location.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. 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 another town.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
The question is, where did this place go? It's actually in Switzerland!
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 has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. Why does some vanish while others remain? I decided to investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? How can a town disappear from existence?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory says that the town just moves. Another theory suggests that the town has never existed.
No matter what theories you may have, there is no doubt that many towns across the globe were swallowed by the ground. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A 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 is equivalent to a person drinking 2-3 cups coffee daily.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. When you're asleep, your heart beats approximately 100 times per hour.
Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood from the large blood vessel in the skin back towards the heart. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Their blood becomes sticky and hardens, causing them to become very ill.
If you cut yourself, a bandage is applied to stop the bleeding. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. 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.
Have you ever wondered how much trash is produced worldwide each day?
According to the United Nations the average person creates more than 2.5 lbs of waste daily. That adds up over 25 billion kilos of garbage every year.
Many of this trash ends in landfill dumps, or incinerators. But what happens if those dumpsters are full? Most of that trash is 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 real name. He owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
He stated, "I just fell in Love with It."
His favorite story is about a driver that pulled into an abandoned gas station just outside Los Angeles. Sexton remembered, "The man was looking for somewhere to put the load." "He drove along the road and saw this structure. He stopped and pulled up, then he went inside. "There was a pair of large, full-sized roll-off boxes. The man took all the stuff out and filled up his truck with more. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just an absolute mess. But it had been cleaned before he arrived. There wasn't any trash."
Why did this happen? Well, the answer is that this particular location used to be part of a recycling center.People who learned about this facility would drive here to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that people would bring home their household items, and then take them to the building. After they were done, they would dispose of the empty containers.
It can happen hundreds of thousands of times per week. The truck can be stopped running if it is so full of junk that it has to come back hundreds of times per week. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon the vehicle.
Trash is not the only problem our planet faces.
These tiny plastic particles make up the majority of the particles. Some end up in incinerators or landfills. Some end up in rivers and oceans, while others end up in fish's stomachs.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. One expert said, "If we keep going as we are going, we're never going to make it," but most people don’t seem concerned.
Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible of breaking down toxins and storing nutrients. 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 be signs of liver problems.
Common signs include yellowing skin, dark urine, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, stomach cramps (yellow coloration), itching, and jaundice (yellow colouration). These aren't all warning signs. You should immediately consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
The liver plays a crucial role in our lives. It is vital for detoxification, metabolism, immunity, reproduction, and digestion.
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The average adult liver weighs 1,400g.
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The size of a baby's liver at birth is approximately half that of an adult. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver can be found just below the rib cage, on the left side.
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The liver is divided into 16 major lobes. However, there are many smaller lobules that are within these lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
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- 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 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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the entire world
Nothing is more shocking that seeing someone be famous for their wrong reasons. It's even more frightening to see them fall from grace.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. We've all heard about celebrities who took too much alcohol and drugs. Some even died young because of it.
But the worst part is when those same stars go public with their problems and are shunned by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
Heath Ledger gave up after a long career that was successful. He took too many prescription pills and died shortly after.
His family and close friends had difficulty accepting his death. The media took to him publically.
Heath was once considered one of the most talented actors working today. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
In addition to acting, Heath also wrote and directed films, including A Knight's Tale, Monster's Ball, and Iron Man 3.
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He started taking drugs and drinking heavily. He ended up in rehab and became clean.
He wanted to make amends now that he was sober. He then made "Room 237," a documentary that chronicled The Shining's making. It was supposed to be released this year, but now it won't hit theaters until next year.
Every time Heath tried to get back into Hollywood, something happened. He was actually arrested twice for drug charges.
Although we don't think Heath should be allowed to return to the showbiz, However, it would be nice if he could get some help before things spiral out of control.
We hope Heath’s tale will be a wakeup call to anyone who may believe that they can still have all.