Initiation
Although initiating is an essential part of many secret societies, it is not universal. Initiation is often a highly personal process. It is about learning and taking responsibility. This may include several initiation ceremonies or it may not.
Rituals
One such society was founded by the Pure Land Buddhist patriarch Huiyuan in 386 ce. Hongmen rituals are akin to those performed by certain "higher degrees" of Freemasonry, and are a form of initiation. Initiation ceremonies by Hongmen represent the journey of a soul through the Underworld to reach the holy city the gods.
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Mackenzie Crane's recent master's thesis examined the controversy surrounding secret-society membership. The study found that colleges recruit based on a range of accomplishments, including student leadership and academic excellence. She also discovered that secret societies valued close ties to their blood and married families.
Scope
Secret societies exist in order to offer members autonomy and some power. Members pay dues to become members of the organization. The group trains members to practice discretion and dissimulation. These secret societies serve to manage local community relations between state authorities and global forces.
Here are some examples
A secret society is an organization in which members have a common goal, or ideal. For example, promoting an idea. Such organizations are often characterized by religious values, but they can also have neutral purposes. They can encourage good or evil thoughts.
FAQ
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
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. A heart.
A heart is a pump, which circulates blood throughout our bodies. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out approximately 5 liters of blood per minute. This is equivalent to a person drinking 2-3 cups coffee daily.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you are sleeping, your heart beats about 100 times per second.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood from the large blood vessel in the skin back towards the heart. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
A doctor can also insert tubes (catheters), into an artery in the vicinity of where blood clots form. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
These 5 facts are amazing about the liver
The liver is responsible in breaking down toxins, storing vitamins and mineral, and for regulating blood pressure. It regulates blood pressure and maintains a stable body temperature.
We hear it all the time: "I feel sluggish today" or "my head feels heavy". These symptoms could indicate problems with your liver.
Common signs include yellowing skin, dark urine, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, stomach cramps (yellow coloration), itching, and jaundice (yellow colouration). These aren’t the only warning signs. You should immediately consult your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
The liver plays a crucial role in our lives. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult human liver weighs approximately 1,400 grams.
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The size of a baby's liver at birth is approximately half that of an adult. It is four times larger by the time an infant turns three.
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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 is divided into 16 major lobes. However, there are many smaller lobules that are within these lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
The answer may shock you. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
The little village vanished, with no trace of its existence. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others claim it was taken away by aliens.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They just moved to another city.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's 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 to investigate.
I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. What causes a town to disappear? How can one place vanish 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 looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Did you know that there are approximately 1.6 billion metric tons of trash produced every day in the world?
According to the United Nations, the average person produces over 2.5 pounds of daily waste.That adds up to over 25 billion pounds of garbage per year!
Most of this rubbish ends up in landfills or incinerators. But, what happens when those dumpsters fill up? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets 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. Mike Sexton is his real name. He runs a company called Waste Watchers.He spends his days watching the movements of trucks transporting trash across North America. He then reports back to us on what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. CNN's Sexton said, "We have a lot to enjoy." "We see these big trucks coming through town, so we'll keep following them. "Sexton began following truck drivers almost 20 years ago.
He stated, "I just fell in Love with It."
Sexton's favorite story was about a driver who stopped at an abandoned gas station in Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove along the road and saw this structure. So he pulled over and went inside. "There were 2 large containers that had been rolled off, and they were full of stuff. The man took all the stuff out and filled up his truck with more. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were tires, rags. furniture, mattresses. boxes, bottles, cans. It was a complete mess. But it had been cleared out before he arrived. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
So why did this happen? The answer is that this location was once part of a recycling facility. People who knew about it would drive to this location to recycle their garbage. Sexton explained that people would bring home their household items, and then take them to the building. After they were done, they would dispose of the empty containers.
It can happen hundreds of thousands of times per week. It could happen hundreds of thousands of times a week. The truck eventually stops running because it has become so jammed with junk. The truck eventually stops running and the owner decides that it is time to get rid of the vehicle.
However, trash is not the only problem on our planet.
Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Others get washed into rivers or oceans.And when they reach the ocean, they often end up in the stomachs of fish.
Experts warn of a possible global food crisis if nothing is done. 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.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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American history: Secret societies and clubs
American History is fascinating because of many reasons. They are mysterious because of this. Another reason is because of their effect on our society.
Secret societies and clubs have been used throughout America's history to promote ideas that would otherwise be considered taboo. These ideas include antisemitism or racism. These groups also promoted political ideologies such communism, socialism, and other socialist ideas.
The Ku Klux Klan was the most famous American group. This group was formed in 1865 after the Civil War ended. Its purpose was to protect white men from African Americans.
Other organizations that were created in this period include the Knights Templar (Freemasons), and Odd Fellows. All of these groups shared similar beliefs and goals.
Another interesting thing about secret societies is the fact that membership was often restricted to males. These groups also had women members. These women included Emma Goldman. Margaret Sanger. And Susan B Anthony.
In addition to the groups mentioned above, other secret societies did not share the same ideals. In 1832, the Order of Skull & Bones was formed. Their goal: to create an elite American class.