Ebbinghaus illusion
The Ebbinghaus illusion is an optical illusion that occurs when a stimulus appears larger than the size of its surroundings. Its appearance depends on the perceived size of the surrounding objects and the retinal size of the stimulus. The flash-lag effect confirms the size perception, which causes objects to appear identical at a later date. Participants were presented with four sets of identical surround disks at different times relative to their positions on the retina. There was a significant flash-lag effect when the central disks were larger on one side than the other.
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What is the most intriguing fact about the human anatomy?
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 the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes 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 blood flows throughout the heart 24/7, 365 days a calendar. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
Red blood cells are not available to sickle cell patients. 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. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows blood drainage from the injury area.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
Is there any Hollywood blacklist for actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. According to our knowledge, the names of these people aren't known. But here's why it matters.
The secret is because the directors and actors on blacklist wouldn't have any job opportunities. So they'd go out of business, which means that the studios would lose money. That would result in a reduction in spending on movies. This would result in fewer opportunities available for blacklisted filmmakers. This would make them bankrupt.
This could eventually lead to more victims.
If someone attempts to make an Oscar-winning movie, they may be asked to sign a contract stating that they will not speak out against their employers. The same goes for any director or producer who wants to get nominated for an award.
That's why you hear stories about how producers pressure directors to remove scenes from their films. Or directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. If you speak negatively about your employer, you will likely be fired. It's not good for anyone.
It is not uncommon for people to be falsely accused. These people have had to fight to clear their names.
We need to stop this kind of thing before it starts happening again. It is essential that everyone has the freedom to express their opinions.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
What is the reason actors are blacklisted?
As an actor, rejection is much more common than for writers. As an actor, it's likely that you will be rejected a lot. 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. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love to act and tell stories. You'll be an actor if you love acting.
Sometimes, auditions are cancelled because you are either too young or too old for the job. You might also lose your audition for a film role. It happens all too often.
You may be criticised once your casting is complete. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. 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. Maybe you play a gay man, and everyone thinks you're straight. Or maybe you play a woman who is supposed to be tough, but she cries a lot.
Sometimes they might ask you to change how you speak. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. They usually want you sound better.
To ignore criticisms is the best way to respond. Actors feel like they've failed when told they did wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. They may not fit the bill sometimes, no mater how hard they try.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Others believe actors are lazy. Others still believe that actors cheat.
Whatever your reason, it doesn't matter. You won't get blacklisted for trying. There are many roles available, and you will find them.
You'll succeed as long as you keep trying.
What dark secrets can Hollywood keep from you?
Hollywood is full secret societies. Some are cult-like groups where members follow strict rules and rituals, while others are simply clubs for those who share common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. Companies such as the MPAA, which determines film ratings, or the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), that set music licensing fees, are examples of these.
Numerous unions, guilds, and associations represent actors, writers, producers, editors, and other creative professionals. 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. They shouldn't be fearful, however.
Instead, embrace them. Because they provide us with information that helps us make better decisions.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
They are, in short, what help us choose what we will watch, read and listen too.
Because we can trust them, we can ignore their advice when it conflicts with our tastes.
We choose to ignore them and they become even more powerful. They are the ultimate judges of taste.
You are free to ignore their messages if that bothers you.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
And see why they're so important.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the world
There's nothing more shocking than watching someone become famous for the wrong reasons. However, there is nothing worse than watching them fall from grace.
It's fascinating to see how industries react to their mistakes. There are many stories about celebrities who drank excessively. Some even died young because of it.
But, the worst part? When those stars openly discuss their issues and are ignored by everyone. We were there last week.
Heath Ledger died after a long, successful career. He died after succumbing to prescription drugs.
His family and his friends struggled with the news and the media went after him.
Heath was once considered to be one of today's most talented actors. Two Academy Awards nominations were given to Heath for his role in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath not only acted, but also wrote and directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball. Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath, however he soon grew too big for his good looks. He began using drugs and drinking heavily. He ended up in rehab and became clean.
He wanted to make amends now that he was sober. 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. He was actually arrested twice for 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 tale will be a wakeup call to anyone who may believe that they can still have all.