Some places are not accessible to the average person. Some are exclusive to the wealthy and others are only available to the poor. These are the most hidden places on the planet that most of us won't have the opportunity to visit. Read on to find out more about these places and where you can go to see them.
Menwith Hill Royal Air Force Station
Menwith Hill Royal Air Force Station, home to US drone missions. These missions are largely secret and are used to target terrorists around the world. They are also used for monitoring phone calls, emails, Google search queries, and other communications. It has been in operation since 1954, and successive British governments have reported to have cooperated with it. MPs have been denied access to it repeatedly.
Menwith Hill has been involved with several "capture/kill" operations. Snowden's documents do not provide details about the fatal incidents but it is clear that hundreds of civilians have been killed at the base in the past decade. It has played a critical role in drone strikes in Yemen.
North Sentinel Island
Since 1997, North Sentinel's remote island has been completely isolated from the outside world. Because of the risk of spreading diseases from other countries, contact with the island was banned by the Indian government. And the island's people are not particularly welcoming of visitors. They have been living in isolation for more than 50,000 years. The Sentinelese actually want their island to remain isolated.
It is estimated that the population is between eighty to 150 people, although actual numbers could be significantly larger. They speak a dialect of their own and live in huts with slanted roofs. They can also construct their own narrow outrigger kayaks and are proficient at using bows or arrows. They hunt for food and harvest fish and crabs.
Baikal
Lake Baikal, Siberia, is the deepest lake on the planet. It is also one of the oldest. And it's home to more than 1,700 species of plants and animals. Nearly 33% of these species are only found in the Lake. An ambitious research program has brought together scientists from around the globe with their Soviet counterparts.
Although Lake Baikal's water is clean, some pollutants can cause it to become contaminated. These contaminants are transported up the food-chain by the small creatures Epischura, which live near the lake. They are then absorbed by larger fish. The endemic fish of Lake Baikal include nerpa, omul and golumyanka.
Mount Weather complex
For decades, the Mount Weather complex has remained a top secret location in Washington, DC. The complex includes a hospital, crematorium, radio and television studios, as well as an Emergency Broadcasting System. It can host up to 2000 people during an emergency. However, it is unlikely anyone will ever use the whole complex. The facility was briefly activated in the aftermath of a major electric power outage in the Washington, D.C. area on April 7, 2015.
Mount Weather complex is one the most secretive locations in the globe. Hidden underground, the location can only be accessed with a specific code. It is possible to gain access once a code has been decoded. The complex is secured by a shield as well as a computerized surveillance system once it's inside. Many secret passages lead to the complex. There are also a variety of underground rooms with various systems. Two underground buildings can be found in the central part of the complex. These buildings house the major facilities of the complex.
Haiku Stairs
Haiku Stairs can be a difficult climb and is not recommended to the faint of heart. Haiku Stairs are found in the Pacific Ocean. The area is also home of a radio station which broadcasts to Navy vessels all across the Pacific Ocean. To climb these stairs you must be fit and drink plenty of water.
The danger of trespassing has made the stairs off-limits to the public since 1987. This makes it illegal to climb the stairs during daylight hours. A $1000 fine can be imposed for violating this law. The area is surrounded by guards and helicopters of police are frequently spotted hovering just above the stairs.
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Here are 5 fascinating facts about the liver
The liver is responsible to detoxify toxins and store vitamins and minerals. It also regulates blood pressure, and maintains our body's temperature.
Is it not often that we hear people say "I feel sluggish today" and "my head feels heavier?" 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). But these aren't the only warning signs. If you feel any of these warning signs, consult your doctor immediately.
The liver, an essential organ, is vital. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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An adult liver weighs around 1,400 grams.
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The liver of a baby is roughly half the size that of an adult at birth. By age three, it is about four times larger than that of an infant.
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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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The liver contains about 10 million individual red blood cells.
What dark secrets do Hollywood have?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. There are many secret societies in Hollywood. Some are cult-like, where members adhere to strict rules and rituals. Others are clubs for people who share similar interests.
However, there are many other criminal organizations that hold much of the industry's power. These include the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), the organization that sets film ratings and RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America), the company that sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. Many of the major TV networks and movie studios are owned or controlled by large corporations.
It doesn't really matter how secretive an organization may appear, there is always someone who knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, we should embrace these facts. Because they give us information that allows us to make better decisions.
These experts tell us which movies are most likely to succeed, which songs will be in demand, and what books will sell the best.
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 become the ultimate arbiters of taste.
And if you don't like what they say, you're free to ignore them.
Let's take a closer look at some of the less-known, yet still very real Hollywood secret clubs.
And see why they're so important.
Is there a more mysterious place than the Earth itself?
Antarctica is the world's most mysterious place on Earth.
We find this place so fascinating. Because it is unlike any other spot on Earth.
It is very remote and isolated. But there is more to this site than meets the eye.
This natural wonder is also home to some of the strangest wildlife species.
Let's now see how this amazing destination came to be so well-known for its mystery.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some believe it refers to "land of ice". Others believe it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. According to legend, one twin was born in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others believe that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would translate to land that is turned away from the sun.
No matter the reason, Antarctica is a place that has always fascinated people.
It is also the lowest, windiest continent, driest, and highest. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
Yet, life is abundant in this frozen wilderness.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. You can find approximately half the world's species of animal and plant plants here.
What makes Antarctica so special? Here, water freezes into ice instead of evaporating into the air.
This creates large masses of ice that float above the ground.
These floating glaciers make up 80%. They're getting bigger every year.
The Antarctic ice has grown 60 feet so far since 1960.
If the melting continues, the sea level will rise by up to 200 feet. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
Not everyone believes this is bad news. Some scientists believe that global warming can be beneficial. They claim that the melting of ice sheets could accelerate as temperatures rise. This would lead to flooding that removes tons of toxic chemicals and soil from our bodies.
Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. As far as we are aware, the names are not even known. This is why it matters.
The secret reason is that directors and actors who are on the blacklist would not be able to find employment. They would go out of business which would mean that studios would lose their money. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. They would then go bankrupt.
This could eventually lead to more victims.
In other words, if someone is trying to make an Oscar winning movie, they might have to sign a contract that says they won't speak openly against their employers. Any director or producer who would like to be nominated for an award is subject to the same rules.
You hear stories of directors being pressured to remove scenes from films. Directors might threaten to leave projects that don't reflect their vision.
This is why Hollywood has a blacklist. If you are negative about your employer, you'll most likely go unemployed. This is not good news for anyone.
The problem is that many people have been falsely accused. These people have had to fight to clear their names.
We must stop this from happening again. Everyone should have the right to speak freely.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
Statistics
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (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)
- 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)
- 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)
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What's the scariest movie ever made?
It's likely that 10 people will give 10 different answers when asked about their favorite scary movies.
Some people love horror films. Others enjoy sci-fi flicks. Some prefer comedies.
No matter your preferences, everyone has seen some truly frightening movies.
These are the ten best scary movies, from the original "Halloween" and the contemporary "Paranormal Activity."
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"CabinFever" - "CabinFever" is considered to be one of scariest zombie movies. It shows a virus that makes people turn into zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts", a story about a group of teenage ghost-possessed teenagers, is based on the true story Jack the Ripper.
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"Pulse", an action thriller, is about a man that was robbed and left in his home during a violent crime spree. Only the items in his home can help him fight off his attackers.
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"The Descent", a found footage horror movie, tells the story of a group that ventures underground to seek adventure. But things quickly go horribly sour once they arrive.
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"Get Out", a 2017 horror movie by Jordan Peele. "Get Out" tells the story of a young photographer from Africa who visits his white girlfriend's family during the holidays. Dark secrets are revealed when he arrives at his destination.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007) - "Paranormal Activity", was the first movie made from found footage. The movie featured a new spin of ghost stories, starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" in Japan - To stand before an audience and to be judged. Kiyoko, high school student, waits in anticipation to find out if her dream of becoming a pop singer will come true.
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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. He decided to break from horror films and create Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt", a horror film that focuses on the stories of the Crypt, becomes more terrifying with each year. Over the decades, Hollywood has released many sequels featuring the crypt keeper terrorizing various cities in the US.
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"Carrie," 1976. "Carrie," introduced viewers to telekinesis. This powerful supernatural ability is known as "Carrie". Carrie White can just think about objects and move them.