Some of these facts may be troubling. You might find some of these disturbing facts alarming. For example, Inuit mothers use snot to get their babies out. King Charles II drank alcohol mixed into human skulls. Emperor Nero was a beneficiary from human urine. Conus snails can even shoot blood from their eyes.
Inuit mothers use all their senses to suck snot out their babies
The Inuit culture calls for mothers to eat the baby's snot. This is also a way to feed their babies, and it is even legal in the UK. A recent study revealed that as much as 20% of office coffee cups contain fecal matter. This disturbing phenomenon has led some scientists question whether humanity is affected by the 6th mass extermination.
King Charles II drank alcohol mixed in pulverized skulls
King Charles II enjoyed a mix of alcohol and powdered skulls. The 1660-1685 reigning king was an avid chemist. His own laboratory was even used for distillations. This potion was reportedly purchased by King Charles for six thousand pounds by Dr. Goddard. The Royal Society later recognized the recipe. Goddard also waited upon Cromwell when he was dying. Goddard became a respected druid.
Emperor Nero profited from human urine
Emperor Nero made money from human urine during his reign. This was done in order to make money and to provide entertainment for his audience. He was so desperate that he even believed that the Queen of Tyre had hidden vast treasures in huge caves in Africa. He was left broke and turned to theft and blackmail when the tale proved to be false.
Conus snails can shoot blood from their eyes
Conus snails are venomous animals with venom that has the potential to kill. Conus snails, which are fish-eating, produce the most dangerous and deadly animal venoms. Conus snail venom could be used as a drug. However, studies are still ongoing.
The human skin sheds a lot
A recent study found that humans lose between 0.03% and 0.09% of their skin every hour. This adds up over 35kg of skin in a lifetime. This skin is mostly shed as small flakes which makes up a large amount of dust in our homes. The flakes are made up of oils such as squalene that react with the ambient ozone in our homes, offices and aircrafts. This oil may pose a risk to your health as it can make your skin more sensitive to the effects of air pollution.
Human head remains conscious after decapitation
It may seem impossible, but human heads do remain conscious after decapitation. Research indicates that the brains of people who have been decapitated continue to function for four to thirty second. It's enough time for you to blink, make facial expressions, or attempt to speak. However, after this time the brain cells stop functioning and the person loses consciousness. In 1905, French physician Dr. Gabriel Beaurieux studied this strange phenomenon.
Foods containing brain tumours
Although there is not a specific diet for treating brain cancer, there are certain ways to reduce side-effects and improve symptoms. The first step is to focus on eating foods that are full of antioxidants and fiber. This will ensure that you have all the nutrients your body requires.
Medical errors
Medical errors are one the leading causes to death in the US. They also pose a problem for patients and their families. Some patients will survive hospital stays due to errors, but others might not.
FAQ
What is the most mysterious place on earth?
Antarctica is one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? It is unlike any other place on Earth.
It is very remote and isolated. However, there's more to this location than meets the eye.
Some of the most bizarre wildlife species can also be found in this natural wonder.
Let's look at how this extraordinary destination became so mysterious.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica's name is a mystery. Some say it means "land on ice." Others believe it comes out of Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to legend, one twin was born in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.
Others believe that the name comes from the Greek words anti meaning against and tropos meaning to turn. This would translate to land that is turned away from the sun.
Whatever the reason, Antarctica has always held a special fascination for people.
It is also the lowest, windiest continent, driest, and highest. Because it is so cold, there aren't any trees, plants or animals.
Yet, life is abundant in this frozen wilderness.
Here, 90 percent live of all species of living things. It is home to approximately half of all world's animal and plant species.
What is the secret to Antarctica's unique environment? 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. They're getting bigger every 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 widespread flooding.
But not everyone thinks this is bad news. Some scientists think global warming might be beneficial. According to scientists, global warming could be good for us because the melting of the ice sheets will accelerate, which can lead to floods that release toxic chemicals into our soil and bodies.
Others, however, warn that this theory sounds almost like a plot for a science fiction film.
What is the most interesting fact 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. It's true, we have more 50 parts of our body, but there is one thing missing. The heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. The blood moves through the arteries and veins to transport oxygen and nutrients into the cells, and remove carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent to an adult consuming 2-3 cups of coffee per day.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When you're asleep, your heart beats approximately 100 times per hour.
The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
A bandage can be used to stop bleeding if you have cut your own skin. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows the blood from the injured area to drain.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
How does the brain control the functions of your body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. Your body's functions are controlled by your brain. It tells your stomach how to digest food and your lungs how to inhale oxygen; it also tells your arms, legs and feet to move.
Your brain is composed of billions and billions nerve cells, connected in groups called neurons. 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 electric charge that causes the neuron's fire is created by ion movement.
When a neuron fires, chemicals called neurotransmitters are released into the space between the neuron 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. The second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter releases occur when a presynaptic neurons receives an input from another neuron. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
Communication within the nervous system is possible thanks to neurotransmitters. They are also responsible for coordinating activity between various parts of the brain.
What is the most secretive location in the entire world?
The answer to that question 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.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just moved to another town.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
The question is, where did this place go? It's actually in Switzerland!
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What makes a town disappear? What makes a place disappear?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video examines both the history and current status.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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)
- 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)
- "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)
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Hollywood Actors & Actresses with PhDs
The list of people who had PhDs includes many well-known names such as Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, and many others. Nikola Tesla, Charles Darwin. Isaac Newton. Linus Pauling. Richard Feynman. Albert Einstein. Robert Goddard. John Bardeen. James Watson. Francis Crick. Erwin Schrodinger.
Some celebrities have received Ph.D. degrees such as actor Tom Hanks, Barbra Streisand and Meryl Streep.
These stars all received their doctorate degrees at different universities around world. Many of these celebrities were successful business leaders or entrepreneurs after receiving their PhDs.
Other well-known actors/actresses with PhDs include:
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Actor David Schwimmer received an MBA at Columbia University Business School. He attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
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Jennifer Aniston, an actress, graduated Dartmouth College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree. Harvard University awarded her a Master's degree in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management.
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Actress Julia Roberts studied Biology at Yale University before getting her Masters of Public Administration from Georgetown University.
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Actor Edward Norton graduated Brown University from Brown University with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. He went on to earn his Doctorate from Stanford University in Molecular Biophysics, and Biochemistry.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal, actress, graduated Barnard College from with a Bachelor in English Literature. Columbia University then awarded her a Master of Social Work.
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Sarah Jessica Parker, actress, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Wellesley College. Columbia University is her master's program in clinical psychology.
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Sandra Bullock, an actress, earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California Berkeley. After graduating from Cal Berkeley, she went on to earn her Masters of Education at UCLA.
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Actress Reese Witherspoon earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Tulane University. The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, gave her her Master of Foreign Affairs.
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Actress Michelle Williams graduated from Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then went on to get her Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Boston University.
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Actress Shailene Woolley graduated from Brigham Young University Hawaii with a Bachelor in Arts. Then, she went to San Francisco State University graduate school to obtain her Master's Degree in Environmental Studies.
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Will Smith, actor graduated from Howard University after receiving a bachelor's in Communications. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration at Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
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Queen Latifah was an actress who graduated from Michigan State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. From there, she received her Master of Public Hospital from the University of North Carolina.
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Amy Adams, actress, graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music from Juilliard School. She earned her Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music.
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Halle Berry, an actress, graduated from American Conservatory Theater with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Carnegie Mellon University conferred her Master of Fine Arts acting degree.
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Brittany Murphy, an actress, graduated from Santa Monica High School in Theatre Arts with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then got her Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from New York Film Academy.