There are some interesting facts about bugs that you might not have known. There are more than 10 quintillion insects on Earth. And there are approximately 200 million bugs for every human. Insects form part of the Insecta family, which includes the largest number of organisms. They are classified into 32 classes.
Beetles are the largest insect species. There are approximately 350,000 beetle species. Most common insects are roaches, ants, or spiders. These insects are commonly found on land, but they also can live in the water. There are also aquatic bugs such as the water boatman. These insects can breathe directly on the surface of water. They hang upside-down to catch air. These insects are also popular pets. In Japan, the stag beetle is a popular pet.
Cockroaches run three miles per hour. They can also hold on to their breath for up forty minutes. They can also live for over a month with no food. Extreme temperatures are another place where insects can live. They are rarely found in the ocean. They are also well-known for their foul-smelling farts.
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Ever wonder how much trash gets produced each day around the world?
According to the United Nations there are more than 25 billion tons of garbage produced each year.
Many of this trash ends in landfill dumps, or incinerators. But what happens if those dumpsters are full? It goes to the United States, where most of it is exported. It is then dumped in other countries, where it pollutes their ecosystems.But now, thanks to the work of one man, we know exactly where all this trash goes. Mike Sexton is his name. He is the founder of Waste Watchers. He watches over trucks that transport trash across North America. He reports back to us about the next steps.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. "We've got a lot of fun," he told CNN. "We see big rigs coming through town and we'll follow them. "Sexton began following truckers almost 20 year ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
Sexton loved the story about the driver who pulled over at an abandoned gas station close to Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He saw the building as he drove down the road. He backed up and entered the building. "There were 2 large containers that had been rolled off, and they were full of stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. He then looked around and decided to load everything. There were tires, rags. furniture, mattresses. boxes, bottles, cans. "It was a complete mess. But it was cleaned out before he came. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
So why did this happen? It's because this area used to be a recycle center. People would drive from all over the country to recycle their trash. Sexton said that people would bring their household items to the building and then leave empty containers behind.
You might see this happen hundreds of times a day. 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 truck eventually stops running and the owner decides that it is time to get rid of the vehicle.
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. Others end up in rivers, oceans or the stomachss of fish.
Experts warn that the world may soon face a shortage of food if we don't make any changes. 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.
How does the brain control the functions of your body?
The brain sends messages to other organs and muscles to ensure they work together. Everything that happens within your body is controlled by the brain. It tells your stomach to digest food and your lungs to breathe air; it tells your arms and legs to move.
Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate by sending electrical signals, called action potentials, on axons. Each neuron has its own cell membrane around its nucleus. The membrane contains channels that allow ions like sodium and potassium to enter the cell and leave it. The electric charge that causes the neuron's fire is created by ion movement.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the second neuron, opening ion channels so ions can pass in and out of the channel. In turn, 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 directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They also help coordinate activity between different parts of the brain.
What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
This question might surprise you. It might even make you uncomfortable because it challenges our perception of reality and how we live. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. There were no bodies, cars or houses left behind, but a road sign that pointed to the former location was all that was left.
The little village vanished, with no trace of its existence. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Still, others say aliens took it away.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They had just relocated to another town.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
So, where exactly did this town go? It's 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 and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory is that a city disappears after all buildings have been demolished. Another theory says that the town just moves. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video examines both the history and current status.
What is the most intriguing fact about the human anatomy?
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. The 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.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent of an adult drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. 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.
A bandage can be used to stop bleeding if you have cut your own skin. 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 drainage from the injury area.
A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the entire world
It's shocking to see someone make a name for themselves. But there's also nothing worse than seeing them fall from grace.
It is amazing to see how an industry handles its mistakes. Many celebrities have used alcohol and drugs in excess. Some even died young because of it.
But the worst part is when those same stars go public with their problems and are shunned by everyone. That's where we found ourselves last week.
Heath Ledger lost his long and successful career. After a short battle with death, Heath Ledger succumbed to prescription pills.
His family and friends were unable to accept his death, and the media was quick to criticize him.
Heath was once thought to be one the greatest actors of all time. His performances in Brokeback Mountain earned Heath two Academy Award nominations.
Heath, in addition to acting, also wrote and directed films such as A Knight's Tale (Monster's Ball) and Iron Man (3).
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He started to use drugs and drink heavily. He was eventually able to get clean and went to rehab.
Now that he was sober, he wanted to make amends. So he made a documentary called "Room 237," which chronicled the making of The Shining. It was supposed to hit theaters this year. However, it won't until next year.
Every time Heath tried to get back into Hollywood, something happened. In fact, he was arrested twice on drug charges.
We don't believe Heath should have been allowed to go back into the entertainment industry. However, it would have been nice if he could have gotten some help before things spiraled out of control.
We hope Heath's story will serve as a warning to others who may think they can still have everything.