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Examples of Carbohydrates By: Kate Latham Last Updated: January 21, 2021 Carbohydrates are thought to be the most abundant organic substances in nature. They can be broadly divided into two main groups; simple carbohydrates (or sugars) and complex carbohydrates (AKA starches). Common examples of simple carbohydrates include glucose, fructose, galactose, sucrose, lactose, and maltose. Examples of complex carbohydrates include starch, glycogen, and cellulose. Foods containing carbohydrates What Are Carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are a class of organic compounds mainly made up of carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) atoms....

Excretory System By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Excretory System Definition The excretory system consists of organs which remove metabolic wastes and toxins from the body. In humans, this includes the removal of urea from the bloodstream and other wastes produced by the body. The removal of urea happens in the kidneys, while solid wastes are expelled from the large intestine. Overview The excretory system in humans consists mainly of the kidneys and bladder....

Fortnite chapter 4’s various crossovers have leaked online and they look to be some of the biggest Epic Games has done yet with the likes of Hulk and MrBeast being added to the game. Fortnite has made a name for itself over the years by being a virtual toy box. The game caught some flack upon release for imitating PUBG’s battle royale gameplay and for abandoning its tower defense-esque mode that the game revolved around when it was released just months before....

It’s little known, yet growing in popularity with every year that passes. The locals definitely know about it but many of the newcomers still haven’t discovered it. This is a place on The Kenai, Alaska’s Playground that is filled with breathtaking beauty, epic fishing, roomy camping spots, adventurous hiking trails and tons of hidden spots that allow you to get away from the crowds – even in the heart of the busy summer season....

A new Disneyland casting call has fans wondering if “Rogers the Musical” is coming to Disney’s California Adventure this summer. Scott Gustin from Nexstar actually caught a glimpse of the desired performers and some are thinking that this could end up being a Hawkeye callback. Disney Live Entertainment is looking for musical theater perfomrers for a “Broadway-caliber theatrical production.” Hosted in Hyperion Theater in the Disney Park. Now, Hunter Bell is working with Disney Live Entertainment on whatever this could be....

It’s been a rather chaotic past few days for All Elite Wrestling, and things seem to be getting worse before they get any better. The latest detail emanating from the CM Punk and AEW turmoil is an update on Punk’s injury, which hasn’t been confirmed by Punk or AEW but has now been confirmed by several sources, including Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer. Their latest report says that Punk’s injury is believed to have been from his dive during the match and is thought to be serious....

Portuguese Water Dog By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: September 17, 2020 A Portuguese Water Dog Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species Canis lupus Subspecies Canis lupus familiaris Height 17 – 23 inches (43.2 – 58.4 cm) Weight 35 – 60 lbs (13.6 – 27.2 kg) Lifespan 11 – 13 years Social Structure Domesticated, working dog Status Least concern Natural Habitat Domesticated Average Litter Size 4 – 8 puppies Main food item Dog food Potential predators Few predators The Basics The Portuguese Water Dog – known as cau de agua in Portuguese which means “dog of water” – is a medium-sized dog that is bright and eager to please....

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is returning for a full sequel anime project set after the events of the TV anime and feature film follow up, and now fans have been given a new look at it with a new poster! The first season of the anime taking on Hajime Kamoshida and Keji Mizoguchi’s original light novel series ended its run with a special feature film officially bringing its story to an end, but for those fans of the original, there was clearly much for the anime to adapt someday with a potential new project....

If there’s one food in Arkansas that is almost universally devoured on a regular basis and with joy, that food is probably perfectly fried, deliciously flaky, crispy catfish. Below you’ll find a list of eateries that serve just that kind of catfish, at reasonable prices and with hometown charm. Consider these restaurants your Arkansas catfish bucket list, because you’re not going to find better catfish than at these 11 places....

Twitter Blue’s new verification system is rolling out and as one might expect it’s already causing problems for Grand Theft Auto VI and Nintendo fans. In October, Elon Musk officially took control of Twitter and began making significant changes to make the company profitable and promote “free speech”. This started by laying off half of the company, reducing costs in the process, but reports began to trickle out that the company may have laid off too many vital people and had to ask some people to return....

New WWE Championship designs are on the horizon, according to a new report from inside @BeltFanDan. The account previously reported that the company was preparing to make numerous design changes now that Triple H is in charge of WWE’s Creative, though it was determined at the time which titles would get the facelift. The same account reported this week that the tag team championships — both men and women — will be getting changed....

After revealing a brand new match type just a few weeks ago, it was finally time to see the first ever Iron Survivor Challenge match in action at WWE NXT Deadline, and kicking off the premium live event would be the Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge match. Starting off the match would be Roxanne Perez and Zoey Stark, and then Kiana James, Cora Jade, and Indi Hartwell would all join every 5 minutes....

Like so many of the states in our country, New York’s large size and variety makes it easy for lesser-known treasures to remain hidden in plain sight. If you’re feeling like you’ve crossed all of our major attractions off of your bucket list, then now is the time to start visiting new places you possibly haven’t even heard of. Record Archive - Rochester Paul C./Yelp Stanley M./Yelp As if discovering any record stores nowadays wasn’t enough of a gem, this Rochester record store is larger than you could imagine....

By now, you’ve probably learned that Ohio is home to some pretty incredible state parks. But what you might not have learned yet is that Ohio is also home to several small, lesser-known parks that are truly unique. From seriously epic playgrounds to some of the most creative gardens you’ve ever seen, here are 12 of our favorite unique parks in Ohio. Topiary Park (Columbus) topiarypark.org Few people know about the quaint, seven-acre park in Columbus that features one of Ohio’s most unique gardens, where art and plant life blend....

There’s a lot more to Washington than just our gorgeous mainland. We’re also home to several picture perfect islands, many of which are pretty easy to reach. And with the weather getting warmer and summer around the corner, nothing is more refreshing than planning an island getaway, without even having to leave the state. Here are 13 of our many islands you should experience this season – some can be reached by road, while others are only accessible by ferry....

WWE NXT held a live event tonight in Orlando, and in addition to a battle royal and several Title matches, fans in attendance had the chance to hear the first live promo from Ava Raine, aka Simone Johnson (via Jay Reddick). Raine is the daughter of WWE legend The Rock, and fans have been eager to see her in the ring in NXT. Tonight was reportedly her first promo in front of fans, and during the promo she tore into Cora Jade and this next wave of stars in the NXT Women’s Division (via Rich Schellhase)....

Barbie star Margot Robbie says that the movie will be “everything you ever dreamed of.” The Harley Quinn actress sat down with Carey Mulligan for Variety’s Actors on Actors series. During their conversation, the Promising Young Woman star couldn’t help but ask about the wildly-anticipated toy movie. With the trailer premiering to near-universal applause last week, a lot of fans are energized by the early returns. Besides the 2001 nod in the intro, there’s also a deep love for the history of Barbie that radiates through the short teaser....

Dichotomous Key By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Dichotomous Key Definition A dichotomous key is a tool created by scientists to help scientists and laypeople identify objects and organisms. Typically, a dichotomous key for identifying a particular type of object consists of a specific series of questions. When one question is answered, the key directs the user as to what question to ask next. Dichotomous keys typically stress identifying species by their scientific name, as each individual species has a unique scientific name....

Jellyfish By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: December 3, 2020 There are 200 species of true jellyfish, including this Lion’s mane jellyfish. Kingdom Animalia Phylum Cnidaria Class Scyphozoa Order 3 Family 21 Genus Multiple Species 200 Niche Carnivorous Length 0.5 inches to 16 inches, though they can grow up to 7 feet Weight 20-400g (0.7-14oz) Lifespan 3 – 6 months Social Structure Live in groups Status The vast majority are not endangered Natural Habitat Ocean Average Litter Size 100 Main food item Small fish, fish eggs, larvae, plants, and other small marine creatures Main threats Sharks, birds, sea anemones, and tuna....

Kaiju No. 8 has announced it will be getting an official anime adaptation of its own, and the series creator behind the original manga has shared some cool new art to help honor the occasion! Fans of Shonen Jump’s various projects might have noticed how even more of the biggert Jump+ app properties have already made the jump to anime, and now another major juggernaut is following in those footsteps as Kaiju No....