You'll be amazed at the facts behind every old tshirt and new invention. These are things you won't find in your everyday life. Each one has a humorous backstory. These are 20 strange facts you may not have known.
An ostrich eye is more than half a brain. It is also one of the fastest animals in the world. It can run approximately five times faster then a human. The animal can also blink with both eyes. This amazing feat is not common in nature.
Galocher is French for "to kiss with tongues". It was first added to the Petit Robert French dictionary. The 2014 definition of "galocher" is to kiss with tongues. A rocking motion from a hammock will result in N2 longer sleep.
A jar of Nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds for a reason. It's a nutritionally rich food, high in antioxidants. It also contains a chemical called chlorophyll, which makes the banana glow under UV lights.
The human heart measures about the same size as a fist. Around 200 muscles are required to support it. It's one the few things that can use up to four to six times its daily weight. That's quite a bit of energy.
There's also a lot of water on Earth. It covers 70%. Only one percent of that water can be found. The rest of it is in the form of glaciers and snowfields. And, we use only 0.007 percent of the water on Earth.
In 1921, the first aquarium was built. It was situated in England. Ellis Island was busiest on April 17, 1907. It was the site of the largest shipment of immigrants. It was also the home of the bubonic plague.
Although the Nutella jar isn't actually made of nuts, it's still a neat little fact. It is also one the most expensive foods in the world, something you may not have considered before.
The ostrich's eye is bigger than the brain, and they're also the only mammals that can blink with both eyes. There are also five toes on the front of the animal's feet. These might help them run faster. This animal has an unusual nose and ears. The animal's tongue prints, however, are quite impressive.
There are many interesting things you might not know about the Earth. These are 20 amazing facts that will blow you away.
The British Empire was the largest world empire, with 13.7 million sq miles of territory. It was established in 1920. It also controlled 23.5% of the world’s population. It's also home to the world's largest number of pyramids, albeit not all of them are still standing.
Another cool fact is that a worm can eat four to six times its weight every day. The nose of a worm is ten times larger than a human's.
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How does your brain control your body's functions?
The brain sends messages to other organs and muscles to ensure they work together. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells both your stomach and lungs what to do; it also controls your legs and arms.
Your brain consists of billions of nerve cells connected in groups called neurons. Action potentials, which are electrical signals sent by neurons to each other via axons, allow them to communicate with one another. Every neuron has an outer cell membrane that surrounds its nucleus. Inside the membrane are channels that allow ions such as sodium and potassium to enter and leave the cell. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the second neuron, opening ion channels so ions can pass in and out of the channel. The second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
You might be surprised at the answer. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others claim that a meteorite hit destroyed it. Some believe that it was taken 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 from one town to the other.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
You might be wondering where this town went. Well, it's in Switzerland!
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. 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 a town disappear from existence?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory says that the town just moves. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
Theories aside, the fact remains that dozens of towns around the globe have been swallowed up by the ground. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
What are 5 interesting facts about the liver?
The liver is responsible to detoxify toxins and store vitamins and minerals. 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 may indicate problems with the liver.
Other symptoms include itching, yellowing of the skin, heavy urine, yellowing of the skin, fatigue and nausea. These aren't all warning signs. If you experience any of them, make an appointment with your doctor immediately.
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 human liver is approximately 1,400g.
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A baby's liver is about half the size of an adult's at birth. It grows to be about four times bigger by age three than an infant's.
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The liver can be found on the left side of your abdomen, just below the lower rib cage.
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The liver has 16 main lobes, with many smaller lobules within the lobes.
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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
What are some dark secrets in Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled with 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. These include the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), the organization that sets film ratings and RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America), the company that sets music licensing fees.
Many unions and guilds represent actors, directors writers, producers, and others. Large corporations own most major studios and networks of television.
It is obvious that, no matter how secretive or obtuse a group appears, someone knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace these facts. Because they can help us make better decisions.
These people tell us what movies and songs will succeed, and which books will sell best.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust their advice and we can ignore it if it contradicts our values.
We choose to ignore them and they become even more powerful. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
You are free to ignore their messages if that bothers you.
So now let's look at some of the lesser-known but still very real Hollywood secret societies.
And you'll understand why they're so crucial.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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 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)
- "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)
- 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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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's amazing to see how the industry responds to their mistakes. We've all heard stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. Some even died young because of it.
The worst part about this is that these same stars come out with their problems and are ridiculed by everyone. We were there last week.
Heath Ledger, after a long and successful professional career, finally gave in to his demons. He died after succumbing to prescription drugs.
His friends and family struggled to accept the loss of his son, while the media blasted him openly.
Heath was once considered one of the most talented actors working today. Two Academy Awards nominations went to Heath for his performance on Brokeback Mountain.
Heath did more than act. He also directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball and Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He started taking drugs and drinking heavily. He eventually went to rehab and was clean.
Now that he was sober, he wanted to make amends. He created a documentary called Room 237, which documented the making of The Shining. It was originally scheduled to release this year, but it won’t be available in theaters until next.
Heath tried many times to get back into Hollywood. Nothing worked. In fact, he was actually twice arrested for drug-related charges.
We are not suggesting that Heath should be allowed back into the show business. However, it would have been nice if he could have gotten some help before things spiraled out of control.
We hope Heath's story warns others who might think they can still have it all.