The Philippines, an archipelagic Southeast Asian country located in the west Pacific Ocean, is an archipelagic island nation. There are 7,641 islands in the country. It is divided into three areas: Luzon and Visayas. Mindanao has the third. Other than Manila, there are places like Boracay or the Taal Volcano or the Mayon Volcano.
Manila
When in Manila, visit the Manila Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to learn about the history and architecture of the city. This church is made of stone and has a Baroque façade. There are beautiful frescoes in the interior and intricate mouldings. You'll also find a crucifix dated to 1500s and choir stalls made out of rich molavewood from 17th Century. A fascinating museum will also give you a glimpse into Manila’s rich history.
Taal Volcano
The Taal Volcano is the perfect place for nature lovers and hikers. Located in Batangas, this volcano is the Philippines' second most active volcano. You can see the crater from a hiking trail. It is considered to be one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Taal also houses the Tawilis (a rare bird that is only found in the lake).
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano or Mount Mayon is a very active stratovolcano located in the province of Albay in Luzon Island. Bicol Region is another name for this area.
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What is the most mysterious area on earth?
Antarctica is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
What is it that makes this place so interesting? Because it is unlike any other spot on Earth.
It is remote and difficult to reach. 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
It is not known why Antarctica was called Antarctica. Some believe it is "land of the ice". Others believe it derives from Greek mythology.
Antarktis is the name Antarktis was given to an island in ancient Greece by Zeus' twin brothers. According to some legends, one of these twins 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 mean that the land was turned away by the sun.
No matter the reason, Antarctica is a place that has always fascinated people.
It is the driest, windiest of all continents. Because it is too frigid, there are no trees, animals, or plants.
And yet, this frozen wasteland is teeming with life.
Here, 90 percent live of all species of living things. 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 results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These glaciers are responsible for covering 80% of the continent. They continue to grow in size each year.
Since 1960, the Antarctic ice sheets has grown 60ft.
If the melting continues, sea level could rise up to 200ft. This could lead to massive flooding across the globe.
Not everyone believes this is bad news. Some scientists claim that global warming could be good for us. They believe that global warming will lead to melting ice sheets faster and floods that can flush toxic chemicals out of our soils and bodies.
Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
The answer may shock you. This may make you feel uncomfortable as it challenges your perception of reality and the way we live. But there is a reason that this place exists. It isn't what you would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was called the City of Destruction by the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Others believe that aliens took it.
Despite what may have happened, the people who lived in this once-thriving area are confident that their town will not be lost forever. They had just moved to another town.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
So, where exactly did this town go? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What makes a town disappear? How can a town disappear from existence?
There are many theories regarding the phenomenon of towns disappearing. One theory says that a town disappears when all the buildings are demolished. Another theory suggests that the town simply moves somewhere else. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
No matter what theories you may have, there is no doubt that many towns across the globe were swallowed by the ground. This video examines both the history and current status.
Why are actors blacklisted?
If you are an actor, you will get more rejection than if you are a writer. Actors are likely to be rejected often. It doesn't matter, because you will eventually find someone you love.
Actors have a lot of talent, so they can make a decent living almost anywhere. However, most actors aren't interested in making money. Actors love to act and tell stories. So if you're an actor, chances are you're going to put yourself out there.
Sometimes, auditions are cancelled because you are either too young or too old for the job. Sometimes, you may lose an audition for a movie. That happens a lot.
Once you've been cast you might also be subject to criticism. 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 your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. Perhaps you play a homosexual man and everyone thinks that you're straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
These criticisms should be ignored. Actors often feel that they've failed if they are told they did something wrong. But the truth is that they haven't done anything wrong.
They weren't born with the talents 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 believe actors are lazy. Others still believe that actors cheat.
It doesn't matter what reason it may be, you won’t be banned if you keep trying. There are many opportunities for you to find your role.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
How does your brain control the functions within your body?
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 your stomach to digest food and your lungs to breathe air; it tells your arms and legs to move.
Your brain is made of billions, or neurons, of nerve cells. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. Ion movement is what causes the neurons to fire.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters can bind to receptors at the second neuron. They open ions channels, allowing ions to move in and outside of the channel. As a result, second neuron fires as well.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds with the receptors of the postsynaptic nerve, activating the firing of the postsynaptic neurons.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
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)
- 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 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)
- "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)
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American history secret societies and clubs
American History has many secret societies and clubs that are fascinating. 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 in order to promote ideas that might otherwise be considered taboo. Some of these ideas include racism and anti-Semitism. These groups helped spread political ideologies like communism or socialism.
The Ku Klux Klan is the most prominent American organization. This group was established in 1865, after the Civil War had ended. It was created to protect white men against African Americans.
Other organizations created during this period included the Knights Templar, Freemasons, and Odd Fellows. These groups had the same goals and beliefs.
Another interesting aspect of secret society membership is that it was not only for males. Some women were members of these secret societies. These women included Emma Goldman. Margaret Sanger and Susan B Anthony.
There were other secret societies that did not share these ideals, in addition to those mentioned. The Order of Skull & Bones for instance was founded in 1832. Their goal: to create an elite American class.