National Treasure: Book of Secrets, despite its flaws and shortcomings, is an action-adventure film worth watching. It is entertaining in the Nic Cage-grabbing-a-quick-buck kind of way, and children will likely forgive the film's faults.
National Treasure is back after a fifteen-year gap with a sequel. A sequel to the original 2004 film, Book of Secrets features Nicolas Cage as Benjamin Franklin Gates, a treasure hunter. His family holds a secret that has been guarded for centuries. It is believed that the Founding Fathers kept the secret. Ben's mother, father and grandfather aren't convinced. They want to prove his great-great-grandfather, Thomas Gates, was not a conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Ben's attempt to clear his family name could backfire.
This story is about Freemasonry and connections between ancient secret societies of the past and US history. Gates's great-great-grandfather is suspected of being a conspirator in the assassination, but he has no proof. Ben consults Mitch Wilkinson (Ed Harris), who is a researcher looking for proof. Wilkinson is not convinced Gates is the culprit.
Book of Secrets is a complex plot. There are many clues. Some of them are hidden within cherished artifacts. Some are kept secret in secret societies. The story is complex, and viewers will need to suspend their disbelief. There are even a few far-fetched scenarios.
Book of Secrets also has a lot of hijinks. One Black man plays a small part in the film. However, most of the film's cast is composed of white dudes. There's not a Native American cast member.
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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 the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood flows through the veins and arteries to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
The heart pumps blood 24 hours a days, 365 days per 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. You can see tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, when you look closely at the skin. These vessels carry blood away to the heart via the large blood vessels. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.
People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Their blood becomes sticky and hardens, causing them to become very ill.
If you cut yourself, a bandage is applied to stop the bleeding. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows blood drainage from the injury area.
Doctors may also insert catheters (catheters), in an artery to treat a blood clot. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
What is the most secretive town in the world?
This question might surprise you. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
It is known as The Town That Disappeared in America.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Others say it was destroyed in a meteorite collision. Others believe that aliens took it.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They had just moved from one town to the other.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
The question is, where did this place go? It's actually in Switzerland!
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided that I would investigate.
I was curious about the disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? How can one place vanish from existence?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. 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 examines both the history and current status.
How does the brain regulate the functions of the body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. 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 composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron is covered by a cell membrane. There are channels within the membrane that allow ions such a sodium or potassium to enter and exit the cell. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
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 attach to the receptors of the second neuron and open ions channels for ions to pass in and out. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter releases occur when a presynaptic neurons receives an input from another neuron. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
The nervous system relies on neurotransmitters for communication. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
Is there an Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
However, the list isn’t public. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. This is why it matters.
The reason behind the secrecy was that blacklisted directors and actors wouldn't be able find work. Thus, they would leave the industry and studios will lose money. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. This could lead to them going bankrupt.
This could mean 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. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
Producers often pressure directors to cut scenes from their films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why Hollywood keeps a blacklist. If you are negative about your employer, you'll most likely go unemployed. It's not good for anyone.
The problem is that many people have been falsely accused. It's been a struggle to get their names cleared.
We need to stop this kind of thing before it starts happening again. It is essential that everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.
We must get rid of the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- 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 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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American history secret societies and clubs
American History has many secret societies and clubs that are fascinating. They are mysterious because of this. Their impact on our society is another reason.
Secret societies have been used throughout America's history for promoting ideas that would otherwise not be accepted. Anti-Semitism is one example of such ideas. These groups also helped spread political ideologies such as communism and socialism.
The Ku Klux Klan is the most prominent American organization. This group was formed after the Civil War ended in 1865. Its purpose was protect white men against African Americans.
Other organizations were also formed during this period, including the Knights Templars, Freemasons and Odd Fellows. These groups had the same goals and beliefs.
Another fascinating aspect of secret societies was that their memberships were often limited to males. However, these groups had some female members. These women included Emma Goldman. Margaret Sanger and Susan B Anthony.
Other secret societies, aside from the ones mentioned, did not share the same ideals. For example, the Order of Skull & Bones was founded in 1832. Their goal: to create an elite American class.