There are places on the planet that an average person will never be able to visit or experience. Some places are restricted to the wealthy, while others are for the less fortunate. These are the most exclusive places on earth, which most of us will never be able to access. Find out more about these secret places and where you might be able to go.
Menwith Hill Royal Air Force Station
Menwith Hill Royal Air Force Station hosts US drone operations. These missions are largely secret and are used to target terrorists around the world. They can also be used to monitor calls, emails and Google searches. Since 1954, the base has been operational and successive British governments have apparently cooperated with its operation. However, MPs have repeatedly been denied access to the base.
Menwith Hill has been involved in a number of "capture-kill" operations. Snowden's documents do not provide details about the fatal incidents but it is clear that hundreds of civilians have been killed at the base in the past decade. Its mission was also a crucial part of drone strikes in Yemen.
North Sentinel Island
Since 1997, North Sentinel is off limits to outsiders. The Indian government has banned all contact with the island because the isolated community is vulnerable to diseases from other parts. The island's inhabitants aren't particularly open to visitors. They have lived in solitude for more than 50,000 year. They want their island to be the same as it is today.
It is home to between eighty and 150 people. However, the actual population could be considerably higher. They speak a dialect of their own and live in huts with slanted roofs. They also build their own narrow outrigger canoes and carry bows and arrows. They also hunt for food and harvest crabs and fish.
Baikal
Lake Baikal in Siberia has the deepest water level in the world. It is also the largest. It is home to over 1,700 species. Almost 33% of these species can only be found in the Lake. An ambitious research program has brought together scientists from around the globe with their Soviet counterparts.
The water of Lake Baikal is remarkable clean, but it is also affected by pollution. These contaminants are carried up the food chain by tiny creatures called Epischura (small fish that live near the shore). These contaminants then build up in the bodies larger fish. Lake Baikal's endemic fish include omul, nerpa and golumyanka.
Mount Weather complex
The Mount Weather complex, Washington DC, has been a top secret for decades. The complex includes a hospital, crematorium, radio and television studios, as well as an Emergency Broadcasting System. The facility can hold up to 2000 people in an emergency. However, it is unlikely that anyone will ever use the entire complex. The facility was temporarily restored after a major electrical power outage occurred in Washington, D.C., April 7, 2015.
The Mount Weather complex is one of the most secret locations in the world. It is underground and can only be reached with a unique code. Once a code has been cracked, you can access the location. Once inside, you will find a shield and computerized surveillance system protecting the complex. The complex has several secret passages and underground rooms that contain different systems. A small area in the center of the complex is home to two underground buildings. These buildings are home to the main amenities of the complex.
Haiku Stairs
Haiku Stairs can be a difficult climb and is not recommended to the faint of heart. Haiku Stairs, located in the Pacific Ocean. There is also a radio station in the area that broadcasts to Navy ships around the Pacific Ocean. You should be fit enough to climb these stairs and have plenty of water.
Due to the risk of trespassing, the stairs have been closed to the public ever since 1987. This makes it illegal to climb the stairs during daylight hours. A $1000 fine can be imposed for violating this law. The area is surrounded by guards and helicopters of police are frequently spotted hovering just above the stairs.
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What is the most surprising fact about your body?
We have two eyes, two ears, two nostrils, four limbs, a mouth, a nose, and a penis. It's true, we have more 50 parts of our body, but there is one thing missing. A heart.
A heart is a pump, which circulates blood throughout our bodies. The blood flows through the veins and arteries to carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. 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. When you're asleep, your heart beats approximately 100 times per hour.
Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. 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.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
Do you wonder how much trash is produced each day across the globe?
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 this trash ends up in landfill dumps or incinerators.But what happens when those dumpsters get full? Most of that trash is shipped out of the country. The rest is dumped abroad, where it pollutes other ecosystems. Now, we know the exact location of all this garbage. His name is Mike Sexton. He owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton stated that he finds the job very satisfying. "We've got a lot of fun," he told CNN. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began to follow truck drivers around 20 years ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
He loved the story of the driver who pulled into an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton remembered, "The man was looking for somewhere to put the load." "He saw the building as he drove down the road. He backed up and entered the building. "There were two enormous roll-off containers filled with stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was just a total mess. It had been cleaned up before he arrived. There was not a single piece of trash.
This is the reason why it happened. It is because the location used to belong to a recycling centre. People who found out about this facility would drive to it to recycle their trash. Sexton said that people would bring their household items to the building and then leave empty containers behind.
Now, because of the way the law works, once a container reaches its destination, it cannot be opened.So no matter how often someone takes something out of it, the thing will never be emptied.Every time the truck comes by, it has to start over again. 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 eventually abandons the vehicle.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
Plastic pieces make up most of these particles. Others get washed into rivers or oceans.And when they reach the ocean, they often end up in the stomachs of fish.
Experts warn that the world may soon face a shortage of food if we don't make any changes. 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 reason actors are blacklisted?
When you're an actor, there's more rejection than when you're a writer. You will likely be rejected many times if you are an actor. However, it doesn't really matter as you will eventually meet someone who is truly your love.
Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. Actors don't really care about making money. Actors enjoy acting and telling stories. You'll be an actor if you love acting.
Sometimes you may be told by the audition panel that you are too young, too old, or wrong for the role. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. It happens all too often.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. Some people will say that you look awful or shouldn't wear makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes, you might be criticised for playing a role that isn’t authentic or realistic. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. Maybe you are a woman who is tough but cries often.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. They want you to sound better most of the time.
Negative criticisms are best ignored. Actors often feel that they've failed if they are told they did something wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They weren't born with the talents that made them famous. And sometimes, no matter how hard they try, they don't fit the bill.
There are many reasons an actor might be blacklisted. Some people don't like actors. Others feel that actors are lazy. Others believe actors cheat.
It doesn't matter what reason it may be, you won’t be banned if you keep trying. There are plenty of jobs available and you'll find them.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
How does the brain control the functions in your body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. Your brain controls all that happens in your body. It tells the stomach to digest food, and the lungs to breath air. It also tells your legs and arms to move.
Your brain is made up of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Every neuron has an outer cell membrane that surrounds its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
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.
When a presynaptic nerve receives an impulse, neurotransmitter release takes place. The impulse travels along the synaptic pathway that connects both neurons. 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 activity between the different parts of your brain.
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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Hollywood Actors and Actresses with PhDs
The list of people who had PhDs includes many well-known names such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, and many others. Nikola Tesla is one of many notable scientists.
Some stars have Ph.D. degrees including actor Tom Hanks and singer Barbra Streisand.
These stars received their doctorates at universities all over the world. Many of these celebrities went on to become successful entrepreneurs and business leaders after completing their PhDs.
Some other actors and actresses that have PhDs are:
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Actor David Schwimmer is a Columbia University Business School MBA. He also attended NYU's Tisch Academy of the Arts.
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Jennifer Aniston is an actor. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. Harvard University later awarded her her Master's in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management.
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Julia Roberts, an actress, studied Biology at Yale University and then received her Masters of Public Administration degree from Georgetown University.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated Brown University from Brown University with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. From Stanford University, he received his Doctorate of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, actress, graduated Barnard College from with a Bachelor in English Literature. Columbia University gave her her Master of Social Work.
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Sarah Jessica Parker, an actress, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree at Wellesley College in psychology. Her master's degree is in clinical psychology from Columbia University.
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Sandra Bullock, an actress, earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California Berkeley. She went on to receive her Masters of Education degree from UCLA.
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Reese Witherspoon is an actress who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Tulane University. The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, gave her her Master of Foreign Affairs.
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Michelle Williams is an actor who graduated from Wesleyan University, where she received a Bachelors of Arts degree. She then received her Master of Arts degree as a Psychology Specialist from Boston University.
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Actress Shailene Whiteley graduated from Brigham Young University in Hawaii with a Bachelor's degree in Arts. She went on to San Francisco State University's graduate program for her Master in Environmental Studies.
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Will Smith, actor graduated from Howard University after receiving a bachelor's in Communications. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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Queen Latifah, an actress, graduated from Michigan State University in nursing with a Bachelor's of Science. After graduating from Michigan State University, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She went on to earn her Master of Public health at the University of North Carolina.
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Amy Adams is an actor who graduated from Juilliard School in New York with a Bachelors of Music degree. She earned her Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Halle Berry, Actress, graduated with her Bachelor of Fine Arts from American Conservatory Theater. Carnegie Mellon University gave her her Master of Fine Arts in acting.
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Brittany Murphy was an actress. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Arts) from Santa Monica High School. After that, she received her Masters of Fine Arts Acting at the New York Film Academy.