Cities have been constructed underground over the years. They are usually dug underground to protect, but they can also be used as places for living and working. The concept of underground cities dates back to Ancient Era Europe (Europe) and the Middle East. They may have been built to serve as a defensive refuge, mausolea or storage cellars. They may also be used as transportation in colder climates.
An underground city is a network made up of subterranean areas that are connected via skyways or tunnels. They can be used to transport or provide access to shops, restaurants, or other activities. They could also be used for storage and defense against natural catastrophes. While some underground cities are accessible to the public, others are closed to the public.
Washington D.C. is perhaps the most famous underground city in the United States. The subway system is extensive, providing access to hundreds of retailers, restaurants and food courts. It is also a transportation hub which connects several subway stations. It is also connected to many government buildings and office buildings. It boasts hundreds of shops and restaurants, and is the most well-known underground city in the United States.
Another underground city is found in Houston, Texas. This underground city is connected with several key stations. They have retail areas at street-level as well as mezzanine levels. It is also connected with many restaurants and hotels. It boasts many underground stations as well as numerous underground tunnels.
Carleton University's underground network consists of five-kilometers of tunnels. It connects dormitories and major buildings to other campus buildings. This network will be expanded after the Confederation Line is completed. Additionally, the University of Rochester maintains a network of underground passageways that connect dormitories to academic buildings as well as other campus buildings.
SubTropolis Kansas City, Missouri is a 55,000,000-square foot underground business complex. It is home to many businesses, services-based businesses, and the United States Postal Service. The SubTropolis is also home to thousands of workers and is said to hold important documents. It boasts a temperature of 68 degrees year round and extensive geothermal protection. It was part of the Bethany Falls limestone mine. Later, it was used underground as a storage facility.
New York City hosts many underground cities. Rockefeller Center in particular has an underground concourse that connects numerous buildings. It also connects to Brookfield Place, Fulton Center, and Brookfield Place. It is also connected by several subway stations including the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Montreal, Quebec also has an underground city. It is situated on 12 kilometers of the city’s sentro. It is a sheltered complex that features a main hall with local art. It is also the home of the Montreal Comedy Festival.
Sometimes, underground cities are referred to simply as "skyway" systems. Underground tunnels often connect them to buildings. They can be used to transport, store, or provide a place for living or working.
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Which is the most secretive city in the world?
The answer may shock you. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was also known as the City of Destruction according to the Bible.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). It is also called Novgorod in Russia.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents vanished without a trace. There were no bodies, cars or houses left behind, but a road sign that pointed to the former location was all that was left.
This little community vanished and no trace remains to indicate where or when it disappeared. Some claim the earth swallowed it. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Some believe that it was taken by aliens.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They just moved to another city.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
So where is this town? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. 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 does one place go extinct?
There are many theories to explain the phenomenon of disappearing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?
Antarctica is the most mysterious continent on Earth.
Why do we find this place so intriguing? Because it is unlike anything else on Earth.
It is remote, isolated, and extremely difficult to visit. It is not what you see.
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". Some believe it means "land of ice". Others believe it is Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. According to some legends, one of these twins was born in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others believe that the name comes from the Greek words anti meaning against and tropos meaning to turn. This would mean that the land was turned away by the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica has always been a fascination for people.
It is the highest, coldest, windiest, dryest, and most populated continent. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
Yet, this frozen wasteland is alive.
It is home to approximately 90 percent of all life on Earth. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
What makes Antarctica so special? Here, water freezes and becomes ice instead of evaporated into the air.
This results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These glaciers cover more than 80% of the continent. And they're growing larger 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. This could lead worldwide flooding.
Not everyone believes this is bad news. Some scientists claim that global warming could be good for us. 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.
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much 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. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, embrace them. Because they offer us information that can help us make better decision.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
They allow us to make informed decisions about what we buy, watch and listen to.
We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.
They are more powerful than ever because we chose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
They can be ignored if you don’t like what they have to say.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
Observe why they are important.
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
We have two eyes and two ears, two nostrils each, four limbs, four limbs and a penis. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your 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 to a person drinking 2-3 cups coffee daily.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
Skin color can be used to determine if someone has a medical condition. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. The skin turns blue or violet when blood flow becomes blocked.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
If you cut yourself, a bandage is applied to stop the bleeding. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. Doctors will insert a needle under the skin to access the vein near the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
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)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (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)
- 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)
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What's the scariest film you have ever seen?
Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers.
Some people love horror films. Some people enjoy sci-fi movies. Some prefer comedies.
No matter what your preference, all people have seen scary movies.
From the classic "Halloween" to the modern "Paranormal Activity," these are ten of the best scary movies ever made.
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"Cabin Folly" – "Cabin Folly" is one among the most frightening zombie movies. It depicts a virus causing humans to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts", an adaptation of the true story by Jack the Ripper, features a group possessed and controlled by ghosts by teenagers.
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"Pulse" - This thriller tells the story of a man trapped in his apartment during a violent crime spree. He must defend his home from the attackers who will only use the items he has.
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"The Descent," one of the first found-footage horror movies, is about a group of strangers who go underground to find adventure. They soon find out that things are not going as planned.
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"Get Out" - Jordan Peele is known for making one of the most frightening horror films ever made in 2017. "Get Out" depicts a young black photographer visiting his white girlfriend's family for the holidays. The darkest secrets of his past are brought to light when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity," (2007) - This was the first ever found footage movie. The movie featured a new take on ghost stories starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" - In Japan, "audition" means to stand before an audience and 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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James Wan started the "Saw” Series after making horror movies with low budget budgets for years. He was getting tired of trying new ways to shock people. Jigsaw was the result of his decision to stop making low-budget horrors.
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"Tales From the Crypt" - With each passing year, "Tales From the Crypt" becomes more and more horrifying. 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, an amazing supernatural ability. Carrie White can manipulate objects simply by thinking about them.