Although he currently occupies the title of my snobbish books club, I've found he is capable enough of stifling my naysayer. Hence, he is a prime candidate for my naysayer of the year award. This slacker will make a very happy camper. The above mentioned slacker is not the only one in town - well, if you're a slacker and you're in a bad mood, and have a good ol' time - that's a whole different story. The above mentioned slacker is currently occupied by a slacker in a bad mood, so he is a prime candidate for my good ol' time slacker of the year award.
FAQ
What is the most mysterious place on earth?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
Why do we find this place so intriguing? Because it is unlike any place on Earth.
It is difficult to access because it is remote and extremely isolated. But there is more to this site than meets the eye.
These wild animals are also found in this natural wonder.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica's name is a mystery. Some believe it means "land of ice." Some believe it means "land of ice". Others believe it is Greek mythology.
Antarktis is the name Antarktis was given to an island in ancient Greece by Zeus' twin brothers. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.
Others believe that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would translate to land that is turned away from the sun.
No matter the reason, Antarctica is a place that has always fascinated people.
It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. There are no trees, plants, or animals here because it is too cold.
And yet, this frozen wasteland is teeming with life.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. There are about 50% of the world's animal, plant and plant species.
And what makes Antarctica such a unique environment? Here, water freezes and becomes ice instead of evaporated into the air.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. They are growing in size every year.
The Antarctic ice has grown 60 feet so far since 1960.
If the melting goes on, the sea level may rise by as much as 200 feet. This could lead worldwide flooding.
This does not mean that everyone is wrong. Global warming may be beneficial for some scientists. They believe that global warming will lead to melting ice sheets faster and floods that can flush toxic chemicals out of our soils and bodies.
Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
Did you know that there are approximately 1.6 billion metric tons of trash produced every day in the world?
The United Nations states that an average person produces more than 2.5 pounds of waste per day. That's over 25 billion pounds of garbage each year!
Most of the trash ends up at incinerators and landfills. But, what happens to those dumpsters? The majority of this rubbish is sent out of the 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 runs a company called Waste Watchers.He spends his days watching the movements of trucks transporting trash across North America. He then gives us a report on what happens next.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We'll be following these big rigs through town. "Sexton started following truck drivers nearly 20 years ago.
He stated that he fell in love with the product.
Sexton's favorite story was about a driver who stopped at an abandoned gas station in Los Angeles. Sexton said that the man was searching for a place to store his stuff. "He drove down the road and saw this building. He pulled over and went in. "There were two huge roll-off containers there filled with stuff. The man got everything out of the truck and began filling it up again. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were many old tires, furniture, rags and mattresses. "It was a complete mess. But it had been cleaned before he arrived. There was no trash."
What is the explanation? The answer is that this location was once part of a recycling facility. People who knew about it would drive to this location to recycle their garbage. Sexton said that people would bring their household items to the building and then leave empty containers behind.
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. The owner finally decides to stop using the truck.
Trash, however, isn't the only problem facing our planet.As you may have noticed, things are getting worse.According to experts, pollution levels have risen dramatically in recent years.More than half of all water bodies on Earth are polluted.Pollution from industrial chemicals has increased by more than 30 percent since 1980.Even the air we breathe is becoming increasingly toxic.A study by the World Health Organization found that the average person inhales around 100 million particles daily.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Some of these plastics end up in rivers or oceans.
Experts warn of a possible global food crisis if nothing is done. Experts warn, "If you keep going like you're going," we could soon face a global food shortage. But most people don't seem to be worried, even though scientists are unanimous in warning us that the world is heading towards disaster.
What are some dark secrets in Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. These large corporations control the majority of major film studios and television networks.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. We shouldn't fear these people.
Instead, embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
In short, they help us decide what we'll buy, watch, read, and listen to.
We can trust them and can disregard their advice if it is not in line with our preferences.
Because we have chosen to ignore their power, they are even more powerful. They are the ultimate judges of taste.
You are free to ignore their messages if that bothers you.
Now let's take a look at some lesser-known yet very real Hollywood secret society.
And see why they're so important.
What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. 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. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
It's also known as Kashi (Kashmir) in India. It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
One small New York State town with just 1,200 people vanished. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just moved to a new town.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
Then, where is it? Well, it's in Switzerland!
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. Why do some disappear while others survive? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What makes a town disappear? What makes a place disappear?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. 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 history and current status of these places.
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Secrets of the United States that were declassified
The United States is a land of opportunity where anyone can achieve success. There are many secrets that have been kept under wraps for years and could make a big difference in how we live.
Some of these secrets are:
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The US government has more than 5,000,000 secret documents. They have yet to release them to the general public. These documents contain information on UFO sightings as well as alien life forms and human cloning. There have even been attempts to assassinate world leaders.
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In 1947, President Harry Truman authorized the creation of the Central Intelligence Agency. This was an organization that was created to aid President Harry Truman in making decisions during wartime, and to keep America safe from any foreign threats.
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The CIA used to conduct mind control experiments on American citizens without their consent. One of the most famous examples of this was Project MKUltra.
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During World War II U.S. forces conducted numerous tests on civilians. Some of these tests included exposing soldiers to mustard gas or biological weapons.
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In 1992, Guantanamo bay prisoners were subject to germ warfare testing by the Pentagon.
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The CIA secretly constructed prisons around the world where terror suspects are held and sent to countries like Thailand, Poland and Romania.
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The death squads, which are used to execute political dissidents all over Latin America, have also been funded by CIA.
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The US Air Force continues its chemical warfare testing that is in violation of numerous international treaties.
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Regular violations of rules by the Department of Defense regarding human experimentation with animals are common.
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While arresting protesters on the coast, the Coast Guard has repeatedly violated federal law.
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The Transportation Security Administration performs illegal searches at airports in the country.
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The CIA uses armed drones (or "assassination crews" to carry out targeted killings on battlefields not yet recognized by the United States.
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The Office of Public Affairs (OPA), oversees the CIA. Its employees write alternative media articles and distribute them to intelligence agencies, defense contractors, and other government contractors. OPA writers claim the national security forces are trying to conceal information about aliens, UFOs or climate change.
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The US Air Force has access to files on approximately 7 million Americans and keeps them updated.
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US Army uses undercover agents provocateurs to organise violent protests.
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For the purpose of selling advertisements, the NSA gathers telephone logs and credit card data from corporations.
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The FBI has been stockpiling ammunition and guns since the 1980s, which most people won't know. Over 10 million rounds of ammunition and 1.5 billion guns are now stored by the FBI.
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Homeland Security department constructed concentration camps, where inmates can be tortured and killed. Members of Congress cannot visit these detention centres.
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The NSA engages in domestic spying campaigns against activists and journalists whose only crime is criticizing government officials or speaking out against abuses.
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The NSA has massive computer surveillance of innocent citizens. Some are completely unrelated with terrorism.
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The NSA oversees the mass surveillance of cell phones, email accounts, celebrities, members, judges, and the president of the United States.
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The NSA intercepts financial transactions and tracks the movements of private individuals.
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The NSA monitors all energy production facilities, and spying on stock markets and exchanges worldwide.
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The NSA hacks computer networks and installs keystroke loggers onto computers without obtaining search permits.
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To disable enemy communications systems, the NSA uses cyber warfare techniques.
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The NSA monitors social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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The NSA plants fake online identities to impersonate hackers and spread propaganda.
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For personal data, the NSA penetrates message boards and chat rooms.
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To manipulate online discussion groups and forums, the NSA creates fictitious persons.
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The NSA hires homeless people to install spyware on smart devices.