Ebbinghaus illusion
The Ebbinghaus illusion is an optical illusion where a stimulus appears larger in size than its surroundings. Its appearance depends on the perceived size of the surrounding objects and the retinal size of the stimulus. The flash-lag effects, which cause objects to appear similar at later times, confirms that size perception. Participants were presented with four sets of identical surround disks at different times relative to their positions on the retina. It was evident that the size of the central discs on one side of the retina changed significantly, creating a flash-lag effect.
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How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?
The brain sends messages to other organs and muscles to ensure they work together. 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 is made up of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Neurons communicate by sending electrical signals, called action potentials, on axons. Each neuron has its own cell membrane around its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. 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. An impulse travels along a synapse that connects the two neurons. The transmitter binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, triggering the firing of the postsynaptic neuron.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
Ever wonder how much trash gets produced each day around the world?
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? All that trash ends up being shipped out of country. The trash is then sent out of the country and dumped in countries where it pollutes ecosystems. But, one man has now discovered exactly where this rubbish goes. Mike Sexton is his real name. He is the owner of Waste Watchers. His job involves monitoring the movements and routes of trash trucks across North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. CNN spoke with Sexton that they have a lot fun. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton started following truck drivers nearly 20 years ago.
"It's all I felt," he stated.
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 down the road and saw this building. So he backed up and went inside. "There were 2 large containers that had been rolled off, and they were full of stuff. The man removed everything from the truck and started to load it again. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were tires, rags. furniture, mattresses. boxes, bottles, cans. It was a complete mess. But it had been cleaned before he arrived. There was not a single piece of trash.
Why did this happen? It's because this area used to be a recycle center. People would drive from all over the country to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that they would bring household items and take them to the building. Then, after they were done, they would empty the containers.
You might see this happen hundreds of times a day. This could happen hundreds times per week. Finally, the truck stops running completely due to its excessive junk. And eventually, the owner decides to abandon the vehicle.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
These tiny plastic particles make up the majority of the particles. Some end up in incinerators or landfills. Some of these plastics end up in rivers or oceans.
Experts warn of a possible global food crisis if nothing is done. Experts warn that if we continue to go the same way, we won't make it. However, scientists and most people aren't worried.
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
We have two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, four limbs, a mouth, a nose, and a penis. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. The heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. The blood moves through the arteries and veins to transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells, and remove carbon dioxide.
Each minute, the heart pumps 5 liters of blood. This is equivalent of an adult drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. 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.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
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.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist.
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. It matters because of this.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. It would mean they would reduce their expenditure on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. They could go bankrupt.
This could result in even more victims.
In other words, if someone is trying to make an Oscar winning movie, they might have to sign a contract that says they won't speak openly 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. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is the reason there is a Hollywood blacklist. Negative comments about your employer will most likely lead to you being unemployed. That's bad for everyone.
Many people have been wrongly accused. They've had the toil to clear their name.
We must stop this from happening again. Everyone should have the right to speak freely.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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, 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)
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What is the scariest movie?
If you ask 10 different people which movies they consider scary, you'll probably get 10 different answers.
Some people love horror films. Some people enjoy sci-fi movies. And then some prefer comedies.
No matter what your preference, all people have seen scary movies.
These are the ten best scary movies, from the original "Halloween" and the contemporary "Paranormal Activity."
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"Cabin Folly" – "Cabin Folly" is one among the most frightening zombie movies. It shows a virus that makes people turn into zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts" - Based upon the true story of serial killer Jack the Ripper, "Thirteen Ghosts" features a group of teenagers possessed by ghosts.
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"Pulse" - This thriller tells the story of a man trapped in his apartment during a violent crime spree. He must use only the items from his house to fight off his attackers.
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"The Descent" - One of the first found footage horror movies, "The Descent" follows a group of strangers venturing underground for an 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" is about a young black man who visits his white girlfriend to celebrate the holidays. Untold dark secrets reveal themselves when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity" (2007) - "Paranormal Activity" was one of the very first found footage movies. The movie featured a new spin of ghost stories, starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” - Japanese audition means to appear before an audience and be judged. Kiyoko, high school student, waits in anticipation to find out if her dream of becoming a pop singer will come true.
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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. He decided to break from horror films and create 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, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White is able to move objects by simply thinking about them.