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Oscar Fish By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: July 16, 2020 Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Cichliformes Family Cichlidae Genus Astronotus Species Astronotus ocellatus Niche River Predator Length Up to 18 in (45 cm) Weight Up to 3.5 lbs (1,600 g) Lifespan Up to 10 years Social Structure Territorial, solitary or in pairs Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Warmer Rivers Average Clutch Size 1,000 – 3,000 eggs Main Prey Species Smaller fish, crustaceans, insects, sometimes fruit or nuts Predators Humans, wolves, wolverines, tigers, birds of prey The Basics The most common variety is the “tiger oscar,” which is very similar to the wild oscar fish....

Saints Row is a reboot of the beloved crime franchise and while its initial unveiling had many worried that this was going to be something that they didn’t feel was true to the brand, that’s not the case at all. This game blends the tones of Saints Row 2 and Saints Row: The Third quite well, creating a story with a variety of bombastic set pieces that feel right at home for this series....

Shawn Michaels hosted a media conference call on Thursday ahead of the NXT Deadline event this Saturday night. During the call, he was asked by FOX Sports’ Ryan Satin which stars he felt were ready to make the jump to the main roster. Michaels qualified his answer by saying certain wrestlers are “different versions of ready” to make the jump, but named the following wrestlers as people he believe could “seamlessly” integrate into the SmackDown or Raw rosters — Pretty Deadly, JD McDonagh, Grayson Waller, Alba Fyre and Zoey Stark....

Who doesn’t love a good fireworks display? Summer just doesn’t feel complete without taking in the spectacular lights that boom across the sky. But as the holiday draws near, you may be asking yourself, “Where can I see fireworks near me this year?” In 2015 and 2016, we brought you some of our favorite displays. This year, we’re back at it again. Check below to see if there are any fireworks displays in your area....

The weather is hot, but you should check out these cool events in Arkansas running from now until the end of August! Take the kids or just take a nice trip for yourself & your sweetheart out to these midsummer festivals! White River Water Carnival Google Maps The WRWC, located at Riverside Park in Batesville, is one of the oldest festivals in the state of Arkansas. Visitors from all over the state enjoy this fun-filled carnival, which takes place this year on August 29th....

In the early ’90s, Nintendo was very cautious about any content that released on its platforms. The company had built a family friendly reputation and fought hard to preserve it. So in 1992 when Acclaim was publishing Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade’s Revenge for the Super Nintendo, Nintendo had a unique note for the game’s developers: the name “Murderworld” could not be mentioned! This fact was revealed in a newly released set of notes shared on Twitter by retired video game programmer Kevin Edwards....

Yemassee, South Carolina – population just over 1,000 – is likely to already be on your radar as the place where our beloved Old Sheldon Church ruins are found. But there’s so much more to this small town in South Carolina’s Beaufort and Hampton counties in the Lowcountry. If fact, there’s so much to do in or near Yemassee that you could probably spend a whole weekend and still not see or do it all....

There are a lot of great places around the Natural State to show friends and family who are visiting. Most out of town visitors will mention wanting to try great barbecue or see the River Market and Presidential Library. Or, if you’re in Fayetteville, you’ll find people asking about places on Dickson Street to try out. Here are a few more locations—less mentioned but equally cool—to add to the list of places to see:...

Contrary to popular belief, the last frontier is one of the most popular year-round destinations in the entire world. The seemingly endless amount of outdoor activities that are available at your very disposal will keep you busy from sun up to sun down, no matter what time of the year it is. From dancing under the midnight sun to enjoying fascinating displays of the northern lights during the fall and winter months, you’ll never have a single excuse to be bored in Alaska....

The state and county fairs are pretty fun annual events but sometimes we want something a little more quirky than another serving of funnel cake and a ride around the ferris wheel. Here are some of the most unique festivals and fairs that you can find in Arizona. Arizona Taco Festival, Scottsdale (October) James/Flickr Get a bite of some of the region’s tastiest tacos, plus enjoy live music, lucha libre wrestling, and other contests....

Autotroph By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 28, 2018 Autotroph Definition Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food, using materials from inorganic sources. The word “autotroph” comes from the root words “auto” for “self” and “troph” for “food.” An autotroph is an organism that feeds itself, without the assistance of any other organisms. Autotrophs are extremely important because without them, no other forms of life can exist. Without plants that create sugars from carbon dioxide gas and sunlight via the process of photosynthesis, for example, no herbivorous animals could exist, and no carnivorous animals that eat herbivores could exist....

The ComicBook Nation Crew debates whether or not The Last of Us HBO Series captures the power of the game’s storytelling. We also interview the creative team of DC’s new Superman series, Joshua Williamson and Jamal Campbell, review That ’90s Show, and break down some big new comics! HBO’s The Last of Us is likely the most faithful video game adaptation we’ve ever seen in TV or film – which is a very good thing that also comes with some notable downsides....

While each season of HBO Max’s Doom Patrol sees its heroes on deeply personal journeys to deal with their trauma and experiences as they forge their relationships as both a chosen family and a team—all while saving the world—Season 4 of the DC inspired series is taking those journeys of healing to a new level. Each of the heroes are confronting new facets of themselves as well as their own mortality this season, but for Jane, played by Diane Guerrero, the season marks a particularly huge shift....

Endocrine System By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Definition The endocrine system is a collection of ductless glands that produce hormones and secrete them into the circulatory system. Endocrine glands work without ducts for carrying secretions towards target organs. Instead, hormones can act as chemical messengers for a large number of cells and tissues simultaneously. Overview The endocrine system consists of many glands, which work by secreting hormones into the bloodstream to be carried to a target cell....

League of Legends players waiting on Ahri’s update to come to the game’s live servers might have to wait a while longer. Riot Games announced this week that it’d been the target of a “social engineering attack,” an attack which it said has affected the studio’s ability to release new content on time for its various games. No specific delays were mentioned, but upcoming League patches, the Ahri update, and content planned for other Riot Games titles are all things that the company said might’ve been impacted....

Peace and quiet seems like a rare and valuable commodity these days, but there are still places where the world seems to move a little slower. These slow-paced and rural communities across Massachusetts offer plenty of natural beauty, as well as being perfect places to escape and unwind. Rowe Flickr/MOTT Rowe is a beautiful town that’s located far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the metro area to really make you feel like you’re surrounded by endless natural beauty....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s most recent trailer has some very big Easter eggs that hint at ties to Pokemon Silver and Gold. Earlier today, The Pokemon Company released new information about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the new Pokemon games due out this fall. Although the new games are set in the Paldea region, a brand new region based on Spain and Portugal, players noticed several big hints that the games will also celebrate Pokemon Gold and Silver....

The Last of Us’ fifth episode, “Endure and Survive,” was released early this week because of the Super Bowl, and many fans are calling it the best episode of the series yet. It was a thrilling addition to the show and featured more “infected” than we’ve seen in the series so far. The scene features different types of infected, including “clickers,” which are people who have been infected for at least one year, so the fungus has spread all over their bodies....

There is certainly no shortage of attractions in Connecticut. For such a small state, we really know how to have a good time! Check out this list to find new places, rediscover old favorites and get your bucket list up to date. 2016 was a bit of a whirlwind, but with proper planning and the right attitude, we can make 2017 extra special. See all the awesome attractions in Connecticut now:...

Ear By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 7, 2017 Ear Definition The ear is the organ found in animals which is designed to perceive sounds. Most animals have some sort of ear to perceive sounds, which are actually high-frequency vibrations caused by the movement of objects in the environment. The human ear picks up and interprets high-frequency vibrations of air, while the sound-sensing organs of aquatic animals are designed to pick up high-frequency vibrations in water....