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What are 5 interesting facts about the liver?
The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins and storing vitamins and minerals. It helps to regulate blood pressure and keep our bodies temperature stable.
We hear it all the time: "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). But these aren't the only warning signs. These are not the only warning signs. Make an appointment immediately with your doctor if they occur.
The liver plays a crucial role in our lives. It is an important organ that plays a vital role in detoxification.
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The average adult human liver is approximately 1,400g.
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The liver of a baby is roughly half the size that of an adult at birth. It is four times larger by the time an infant turns three.
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The liver is located just below the rib cage on the left side of the abdomen.
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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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Red blood cells make up approximately 10 million of the liver's total.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist.
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
The list is not made public. As far as we know, the names aren't even known. 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. The studios would be out of business as they lose money. This would mean that they would cut back on movie production. That would reduce the opportunities for blacklisted filmmakers. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
This could lead to more victims.
A contract may be required to agree to not speak against employers if someone attempts to make an Oscar winning movie. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
Producers often pressure directors to cut scenes from their films. Directors may threaten to quit projects that don’t align with their vision.
This is the reason there is a Hollywood blacklist. Negative comments about your employer will most likely lead to you being unemployed. It's not good for anyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. They've had the toil to clear their name.
We must stop this from happening again. Everybody should be able to freely express themselves.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Why are actors blacklisted?
An actor is more likely to get rejected than a writer. Actors are likely to be rejected often. It doesn't matter if you get rejected a lot because eventually you'll meet someone you love.
Actors can often make a living from acting because they are very talented. Actors aren't always interested in making a living. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. So if you're an actor, chances are you're going to put yourself out there.
It is possible to be told that you are not suitable for the role, or that you are too old or too young. You might also lose your audition for a film role. This happens all the time.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. People may tell you that your makeup looks terrible and you shouldn't use it. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes you'll be criticized because you're playing a character that isn't realistic or authentic. You might play a gay man and everyone assumes that you are straight. You might play a tough woman, but she is very emotional.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes they ask you to sound like either a boy or a girl. They usually want you sound better.
Negative criticisms are best ignored. Actors feel like they've failed when told they did wrong. But the truth is that they haven't done anything wrong.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. They may not fit the bill sometimes, no mater how hard they try.
Blacklisting can happen for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others believe actors are lazy. Others still believe that actors cheat.
No matter what the reason, you won't be blacklisted if your persistence persists. There are plenty of jobs available and you'll find them.
If you persevere, you will eventually succeed.
What is the most intriguing fact about the human anatomy?
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 the pump that circulates blood throughout a 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 approximately 5 liters. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
The heart is constantly pumping blood, 24 hours a week, 365 day a year. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
You can tell whether someone is healthy or unhealthy because of the color of their skin. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These vessels carry blood away to the heart via the large blood vessels. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. Their blood becomes extremely sticky and hardened, which can lead to very serious illnesses.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. Blood must continue to flow to allow the wounds to heal properly. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood to drain from the area.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps the patient occupied until the clot is broken down naturally.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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 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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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Declassified secrets of the United States
The United States is a land of opportunity where anyone can achieve success. But there are also a lot of secrets that have been kept hidden for years that could change how we live our lives.
These secrets include:
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Over 5,000,000 secret documents, which are held by the US government, have been kept from the public. These documents contain information about UFO sightings, alien life forms, human cloning, and even assassination attempts against world leaders.
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In 1947, President Harry Truman authorized the creation of the Central Intelligence Agency. This agency was created to assist the president in wartime decisions and protect America from foreign threats.
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The CIA used to use mind control experiments against American citizens without their permission. 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 experiments involved the exposure of soldiers to mustard gas as well as biological weapons.
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In 1992, the Pentagon acknowledged that it conducted germ warfare testing on Guantanamo Bay prisoners.
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The CIA has secretly created prisons all over the globe, where it holds terror suspects and then sends them to countries such as Thailand, Poland, and Romania.
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Death squads have been funded by the CIA to kill dissidents in Latin America.
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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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The Department of Defense frequently violates its rules regarding animal experimentation on humans.
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The Coast Guard routinely breaks federal law by arresting protestors along coast waterways.
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The Transportation Security Administration, (TSA), performs illegal searches on ordinary passengers at airports all over the country.
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The CIA runs targeted killings programs outside recognized battlefields through armed drones or "assassination teams."
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The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for the operation of the CIA. Still, its employees secretly write alternative media articles that are then distributed among intelligence agencies and defense contractors. OPA writers claim that national security forces fear the public will find out more about UFOs and aliens as well as climate change and other sensitive topics.
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The US Air Force maintains files about nearly 7 million Americans it considers subversive.
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The US Army has employed undercover agents provocateurs to organize violent protests and race riots.
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The NSA collects phone logs and credit card information and then shares it with companies to sell advertising.
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Most people will never find out that the FBI has been stockpiling guns and ammunition since the 1980s. The FBI has over 10 million ammunitions and 1.5 billion gun cartridges!
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Homeland Security department built concentration camps that allow inmates to be detained, tortured and even killed. Members of Congress are prohibited from visiting these detention centers.
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The NSA is involved in domestic spying against journalists and activists. Their only crime is to criticize government officials or speak 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 conducts mass surveillance of cell phones and email accounts of foreign leaders, celebrities, members of congress, judges, and even the president of the United States.
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The NSA intercepts financial transactions, and tracks movements of private individuals.
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The NSA monitors energy production plants and global stock markets.
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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 networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
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To propagandize propaganda, the NSA creates fake online identities in order to impersonate hackers.
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In order to steal personal data, the NSA invades chat rooms and message board boards.
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To manipulate online forums and discussion groups, the NSA uses false identities to create fake people.
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The NSA uses homeless people as a means to install spyware on mobile devices.