Did you know that the human body can have some strange functions? Some functions are really bizarre, but others can be explained if you take a closer look. You'll be happy to learn that there are many amazing facts about the human anatomy. Continue reading to learn more.
Human hairballs
Hairballs in humans are a rare, but not uncommon, condition. They are the result of humans eating their own hair. Trichophagia can be a rare but serious condition. One 18-year-old female was found to have hairballs that were nearly as large as a bowling-ball. The condition is dangerous, and the symptoms can range from discomfort to bleeding and even death.
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What is one of the most amazing facts 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. That's right, we have more than 50 parts of our bodies, but one thing is 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.
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 through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels visible on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood from the large blood vessel in the skin back towards the heart. When blood flow is blocked, the skin turns blue or purple.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. Blood must flow in order for the wound to heal properly. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This helps to keep the patient alive until the blood clot disintegrates naturally.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist of actors?
There is an Hollywood blacklist.
The list is not made public. 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. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. It would mean they would reduce their expenditure on movies. Which would mean fewer opportunities for the blacklisted filmmakers. This would make them 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 directors threaten to walk out of projects that don’t match their vision.
This is why Hollywood keeps a blacklist. You'll likely become unemployed if you say bad things about your employer. This is bad news for anyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. They've had the toil to clear their name.
We need to stop this kind of thing before it starts happening again. We need to ensure everyone has the right of expression.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
How does your brain control your body's functions?
To ensure that other organs and muscle functions work together, the brain sends messages. Everything that happens within your body is controlled by the brain. 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 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. The neuron is lit by an electric charge created by the movement of ions.
When a neuron fires, chemicals called neurotransmitters are released into the space between the neuron and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters attach to the receptors of the second neuron and open ions channels for ions to pass in and out. As a result, the second neuron fires too.
Neurotransmitter release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds at the receptors of the post-synaptic Neuron and triggers its firing.
For communication within the nervous systems, neurotransmitters are essential. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
Have you ever wondered what amount of trash is generated each day worldwide?
The United Nations estimates that the average person generates more than 2.5 pounds of waste each day. This adds up to over 25 million pounds of garbage annually!
The majority of this garbage ends up in incinerators or landfills. But what happens when the dumpsters become full? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets shipped out of the country. It then gets dumped in foreign countries, polluting their ecosystems. However, now we know where all that trash goes. Mike Sexton is his full name. He is the owner of Waste Watchers. His job involves monitoring the movements and routes of trash trucks across North America. He reports back to us about the next steps.
Sexton states that he finds his work very fulfilling. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "You know, we see these big rigs come through town, and we'll follow them. "Sexton started following truck drivers nearly 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 said that the man was searching for a place to store his stuff. "He saw the building as he drove down the road. So he backed up and went inside. "There were two huge roll-off containers there filled with stuff. The guy took everything out and started filling up the truck again. "Then, he took everything out and started filling up the truck again. There were old tires and rags, furniture pieces, mattresses, mattresses and boxes. "It was just an absolute mess. It had been cleaned up before he arrived. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
This is the reason why it happened. 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. 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 finally decides to stop using the truck.
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.
Many of these tiny plastic pieces end up in landfills and incinerators. Some of these plastics end up in rivers or oceans.
Experts warn us that we may soon face an international food shortage if things don't change. Experts warn that if we continue to go the same way, we won't make it. However, scientists and most people aren't worried.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
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Which is the scariest film ever made?
There are likely to be 10 different answers to the question of which scary movies you watch.
Some people love horror films. Some others enjoy sci-fi flicks. Some prefer comedies.
No matter your tastes, everyone has seen some truly terrifying movies.
These are ten top-rated scary movies from the past, such as "Halloween" or "Paranormal Activity".
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"Cabin Fieve" - "Cabin Faeve" is considered one the scariest movies about zombies. It depicts a virus that causes humans to turn into zombies after death.
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"Thir13en Ghosts," - Based on the true story Jack the Ripper's serial killer, "Thirteen Ghosts," features a group teenagers who are possessed by ghosts.
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"Pulse", the thriller that tells of a man caught in his apartment during a violent criminal spree, is called "Pulse". He must fight off attackers using only the items found inside his home.
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"The Descent", one of the earliest found footage horror films, "The Descent", follows a group exploring underground for an adventure. But as soon as they arrive, things begin to go terribly wrong.
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"Get Out" - In 2017, Jordan Peele became famous for creating one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. "Get Out" depicts a young black photographer visiting his white girlfriend's family for the holidays. Untold dark secrets reveal themselves when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007) - "Paranormal Activity", was the first movie made from found footage. The movie featured a new spin on ghost stories, starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” in Japan means to give a speech before an audience. That's exactly what happens in this film when high school student Kiyoko waits to hear if she will make it big time as a pop star.
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"Saw" Series - After years of making low budget horrors, James Wan grew tired of coming up with ways to shock audiences. So he decided to take a break and try something different when he created Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt". "Tales From the Crypt," is becoming more and more disturbing with each passing year. Hollywood has released numerous sequels featuring the terrorizing crypt keepers in various US cities over time.
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"Carrie" (1976)"Carrie" introduced viewers to telekinesis, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White can move objects just by thinking about them.