These facts will blow your mind, regardless of whether it's an old T-shirt or a brand new invention. They're things that you wouldn't normally expect to see in the ordinary world. They each have a funny backstory. Here are 20 other strange facts you might have not known.
An ostrich eye is more than half a brain. It's also the fastest animal in the world. It can run about five times faster than a human. The animal can also blink with both eyes. This is an impressive feat, and one that's not often seen in nature.
The word "galocher" means to kiss with tongues, and it was added to the Petit Robert French dictionary in 2014. In 2014, a rocking motion from a hammock would result in longer N2 sleep.
Nutella sells 2.5 seconds per jar. It's rich in antioxidants and nutrients. The banana is also rich in a chemical called chlorophyll which makes it glow when it's exposed to ultraviolet light.
The human heart is about the size of a fist, and it uses about 200 muscles. It is one of few things that uses four to six times its body weight each day. That's quite a bit of energy.
Earth also has plenty of water. It covers 70%. One percent of the water is accessible. The rest comes from glaciers or snowfields. We consume only 0.007 per cent of the water in Earth.
1921 saw the creation of the first aquarium. It was in England. Ellis Island's busiest day in 1907 was April 17. It was the site of the largest shipment of immigrants. It was also where the bubonic flu occurred.
Despite the fact that the jar of Nutella isn't actually a nut, it still qualifies as a nifty little fact. You might not know that Nutella is also one of the most expensive food on the planet.
The eye of the ostrich is larger than the brain. They are also the only mammals who can blink with both eyes. There are also five toes on the front of the animal's feet. These may help them run faster. They also have a distinctive nose and ears. Its tongue prints are also impressive.
There are many interesting things you might not know about the Earth. These 20 bizarre facts will blow your mind.
In the 1920s, the British Empire was the largest in the world, occupying 13.7 million square miles of territory. It also controlled 23 percent of the world's population. It is home to the most pyramids worldwide, though not all of them still stand.
A worm can also eat as much as four to six times its body weight per day. The animal also has a nose that is ten times better than a human's.
FAQ
Is there an Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
The list isn’t available for public viewing. The names are not known to us. 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. Thus, they would leave the industry and studios will lose money. They would also cut back on their spending on movies. This would result in fewer opportunities available for blacklisted filmmakers. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
Which could ultimately result in more victims.
In short, when someone tries to make an oscar winning movie, they might be asked to sign a contract saying they won't speak publicly against their employers. For any producer or director that wants to be nominated, the same applies.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Or how directors threaten to walk away from projects that don't fit their vision.
This is why Hollywood has a blacklist. If you are negative about your employer, you'll most likely go unemployed. That's bad for everyone.
Many people have been wrongly accused. It's been a struggle to get their names cleared.
This must be stopped before it happens again. We must ensure that everyone has the right to express themselves freely.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Why are actors blacklisted?
As an actor, rejection is much more common than for writers. Actors are likely to be rejected often. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors are usually very talented, meaning they can make a living almost anywhere. Actors don't really care about making money. Actors enjoy acting and telling stories. If you are an actor, you will most likely 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. Sometimes, you may lose an audition for a movie. It happens all the time.
After you've been cast, there may be criticism. 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, your performance as a fictional character can be ridiculed. Maybe you play a gay man, and everyone thinks you're straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
Maybe you are asked to change your vocal chords. Sometimes they ask you to sound like either a boy or a girl. They want you to sound better most of the time.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors often feel like they've failed if they're told they did something wrong. The truth is they haven’t done anything wrong.
They weren't born with a talent that made them famous. Sometimes they don't fit that bill no matter how hard or if they try.
There are lots of reasons why an actor could get blacklisted. Some people don't like actors. Others feel that actors are lazy. Others believe 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.
As long as you keep trying, you'll eventually succeed.
What is the most fascinating fact about the human body
Two eyes, two ears and two nostrils are part of our bodies. We also have four limbs: a mouth, nose, penis, and four limbs. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the 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 5 liters of blood. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
The heart is constantly pumping blood, 24 hours a week, 365 day a year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
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 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 cell disease lack red blood cells. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. 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.
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.
There are also other, more evil organizations that control large parts of the industry. These include companies like the MPAA ("Motion Picture Association of America"), which determines film ratings. The RIAA ("Recording Industry Association of America") sets music licensing fees.
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 doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. They shouldn't be fearful, however.
Instead, embrace them. Because they give us information that allows us to make better decisions.
These people tell us what movies and songs will succeed, and which books will sell best.
In short, they help us decide what we'll buy, watch, read, and listen to.
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 become the ultimate arbiters of taste.
You can ignore them if they don't agree with you.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
You can see why they are so vital.
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)
- "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)
- 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)
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Secrets of the united states that became declassified
The United States is a land of opportunity where anyone can achieve success. However, there are also many secrets that have been kept quiet for years that could impact how we live.
These secrets include:
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More than 5 million secret documents held by the US government haven't been released to the public. These documents contain information on UFO sightings as well as alien life forms and human cloning. There have even been attempts to assassinate world leaders.
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President Harry Truman created the Central Intelligence Agency in 1947. This agency was created to assist the president in wartime decisions and protect America from foreign threats.
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The CIA used mind control experiments to manipulate American citizens without their consent. One of the most famous examples of this was Project MKUltra.
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During World War II, the U.S. military tested thousands of civilians. Some of these testing involved exposing soldiers and civilians to mustard gas, as well biological weapons.
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The Pentagon admitted in 1992 that it had conducted germ warfare tests on Guantanamo prisoners.
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The CIA has secretly built prisons throughout the globe to hold terror suspects. They then send them to countries like Thailand and Poland.
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The death squads used to murder political dissidents across Latin America were also funded by the CIA.
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The US Air Force continues to carry out chemical warfare test that violates multiple international treaties.
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Regular violations of rules by the Department of Defense regarding human experimentation with animals are common.
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While arresting protesters on the coast, the Coast Guard has repeatedly violated federal law.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) conducts illegal searches on ordinary travelers at airports around the country.
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The CIA operates targeted killing programs beyond recognized battlefields using armed drones or "assassination team" methods.
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The CIA operates under the auspices of the Office of Public Affairs (OPA). However, OPA employees continue to write alternative media articles. These articles are then distributed among intelligence agencies or 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 has access to files on approximately 7 million Americans and keeps them updated.
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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. Over 10 million rounds of ammunition and 1.5 billion guns are now stored by the FBI.
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Homeland Security has constructed concentration camps in which prisoners are held, tortured, and then killed. Members of Congress cannot visit these detention centres.
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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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Massive computer surveillance is carried out by the NSA against innocent citizens. Many of these are not related to 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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Without obtaining search warrants the NSA hacks into computer networks, installing keystroke loggers and other software on computers.
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The NSA uses cyber war techniques to disable communication systems of its enemies.
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The NSA monitors the social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
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To impersonate hackers, the NSA creates fake online identities and spreads propaganda.
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The NSA is able to infiltrate chat rooms and messageboards in order to gain personal data.
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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 employs homeless people to install spyware onto smart devices.