SimplySiya

As the summer holidays begin, I will write a few book and movie reviews starting out with this one. I hope you like them! I watched a movie which got me thinking about human nature. I watched "Divergent", a futuristic movie. It takes place in the future where all of the world is destroyed by a war, except for Chicago, the lone city to survive. The community is divided into five factions, where each faction/group share similar intentions and personalities. The factions are: Abnegation are the selfless, Amity are the peaceful, Candor are the honest, Dauntless are the brave, and Erudite are the intelligent. These factions are based on human nature. The movie's plot revolves around how people are assessed by their personalities, and assigned factions to follow for the rest of their lives.  As I watched the movie, I was intrigued by how the people chose a faction based on their test results and personal characteristics. They had to make qui...

Ever hear that grumble from your stomach? That's your gut bacteria talking.  Our gut, which covers the area from the intestines to the colon are home to 100 trillion bacteria.  These bacteria are very useful, and are essential for the human body to operate effectively.  In fact, humans are composed of 90% bacteria! Each human has their own unique community of "good" bacteria in their gut, which evolve with the person's age, diet and biological changes. There are more than 10,000 species of bacteria, as complex as a rain-forest biome! For this reason, the gut weighs close to two to three kilograms - heavier than our brain.  Although the thought of bacteria residing inside your body may be disgusting, you must understand their importance. Gut bacteria (also known as Gut Flora) protect you from pathogens, provide vital nutrients, prepare our immune system, and influence your food choices and moods. The bacteria have a mind of their own, and instr...