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Lucasfilm has been having a great time with their Star Wars series on Disney+ and seems to have gone back to the drawing board with their film projects. Some of the series that they’ve released so far are The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor, with some of them having been really well received. There are a bunch of series in some form of production or development like Ahsoka, The Acolyte, Lando, Skeleton Crew and Rangers of the New Republic....

Personally, I have a huge sweet tooth. As a kid, I was the master of “spoiling my dinner,” and I would still choose a chocolate bar over chicken fried steak any day. Lucky for me and all my fellow dessert lovers, Texas is chock-full of candy shops that not only sell the most delicious candy you’ll ever taste, but have an air of nostalgia about them complete with soda fountains and all of your old favorite treats that’ll take you back to your childhood....

Trigun: Stampede will be bringing back Vash the Stampede next year with a new anime series created by Studio Orange, with the creator of the franchise lending a major hand in these new episodes. While a release date has yet to be revealed, new art is being released at a steady pace that gives fans of Vash and his desert planet a better look at this upcoming take. Now, fans have been given a closer look at the stars as Stampede prepares for its 2023 arrival....

Are you ready for some insanely creepy Denver urban legends that are sure to give you all the feels? Our city has a long, rich history which has reportedly resulted in a plethora of disgruntled ghosts haunting our historic streets and hallways. Get ready for goosebumps and bone chills with these twisted tales of restless spirits, phantom noises, gruesome unsolved murders, and child exorcisms. Yikes! The Lumber Baron Inn Lumber Baron Inn and Gardens/Facebook “Teen Girls Found Slain in Denver Apartment” was the front page headline of the Denver Post on Oct....

Are you ready for adventure? Do you get excited about historical sites? Lace up your boots because we’re going to take a walk through time. Follow these trails to find the most extraordinary ruins in Alaska. Visit these pieces of history and you will be imagining a life long ago while enjoying some fresh air and exercise. These 10 trails will lead you to sites where you can explore the Alaska of the past....

The holiday season is all about coziness. Curling up with a good book and a piping hot mug of coffee, staying in pajamas all day long, and just reveling in life’s simple pleasures. So when it comes time to think about winter vacation ideas, why not consider a bed and breakfast? Texas has plenty of quaint little inns that will bring the magic back into the holidays. Here are 11 of the most charming ones:...

Summer in Massachusetts is a time for exploration and adventure. Not to mention, gobs of sunscreen and buckets of fried clams. When the sun is shining and you’re feeling the itch to get out there and make the most of the balmy weather, head to these awesome spots to have a ton of summer fun. This mix of classic and unexpected summer activities will guarantee some amazing memories. Kimball Farm, Westford Facebook/Kimball Farm This amazing destination is more than just a farm....

A new year means a clean slate with brand new goals. Expand your culinary horizons when the new year turns to 2017 by adding these 21 Pennsylvania restaurants to your bucket list. Tamaqua Station Restaurant – 18 N Railroad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 Flickr/Malcolm K. Tamaqua Station Restaurant combines the ambiance of a restored former railroad station with delicious food, wooing diners with such entrees as filet mignon, sesame scallops, and crab cakes....

Throughout human history, magic has long been a fascinating subject, but one aspect of that mysterious and supernatural world — witches — has always held its own particular fascination. Simultaneously respected and reviled, esteemed and feared, witches are both the stuff of our most curious nightmares and our most fantastic dreams, which is why for many fans of the late author Anne Rice, it’s her books about witches that are more precious than her more well-known novel, Interview With the Vampire....

Cephalic Vein By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: June 8, 2020 The cephalic vein is a superficial vein in the upper arm that is often visible through the skin. The name means head (likely coming from the Latin ‘cephalicus’ or the Greek ‘kephalikos’). Veins form a complex network that allows all the tissues of the body to transport deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Lots of smaller veins in the lower limb pass blood into larger veins, like the cephalic vein....

Having lived here my whole life and written about it for while, I’ve gotten to the point where I feel like I know a thing or two about Florida. Of course, there’s still much more to learn, but here’s a fun little guide to recap a little of what we’ve covered so far: A - Alligators Flickr/Frank Kehren You can’t write about Florida without mentioning our state reptile, right? Doesn’t this guy look happy to be here?...

In Iowa, comfort food is a way of life. Personally, I think my veins run with a mixture of mashed potatoes and gravy, and I still make my mom’s meatloaf recipe at least once a month. Whether your thing is tenderloins, a steaming bowl of soup, mashed potatoes, some decadent and creamy mac ‘n cheese or a huge piece of apple pie and ice cream, these 12 Iowa restaurants will comfort your soul and make your stomach happy....

Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo addressed those concerns about there being too much Marvel content out there. He told Metro that “It’s not something I worry about.” A lot of people inside and outside of MCU fandom have voiced their opinion on how much content Marvel Studios is putting out since Phase 4 started. The runtime of this current crop of films and TV shows easily dwarfs anything that comes before. Critics of the MCU model have been asking about superhero fatigue for almost half a decade now....

A recent Splatoon 3 streaming incident saw the game’s inky battlefields play host to some content that certainly wasn’t stream-friendly. Through some mischievous broadcasting tricks, a group of VTubers were able to display adult content via a Splatoon stream with that content making its way onto other forms of social media like Twitter soon afterwards. The situation prompted takedowns seemingly from Nintendo that scrubbed videos from these platforms as well as an indirect response about the company’s guidelines when it comes to broadcasting content....

Protein Structure By: Kate Latham Last Updated: January 21, 2021 The function of a protein is highly dependent on its 3D structure. The amino acid sequence of a polypeptide chain determines the final 3D structure of the protein. There are four levels of protein structure; the primary structure, the secondary structure, the tertiary structure, and the quaternary structure. Furthermore, there are two main classes of 3D protein structures; these are globular and fibrous proteins....

After a long stretch of cold temperatures we tend to find ourselves itching to use all those vacation days we’ve saved away for warmer weather. For those of us looking to experience a nice getaway without actually leaving our beautiful state, the Adirondack Mountains may be just the thing for you. Covering more than 3,000 miles, the Adirondack park can be a tricky area to decide exactly where you want to explore and getaway to....

You expect delicious food when you’re dining out, but a memorable setting really enhances your overall experience. These New Mexico restaurants are surrounded by natural beauty, housed inside lovely buildings, or have gorgeous design schemes. The following establishments (not ranked in any order) are definitely among the most beautiful that our state has to offer. Bella’s Mexican Grill (Taos) Yelp/Jonathon B. Facebook/Bella’s Mexican Grill The only thing here as beautiful as the lush courtyard and its soothing fountain, is the plating of the divine dishes at this Mexican restaurant....

A blissful summer’s day in Idaho isn’t complete without a stroll down by the nearest greenbelt or creek. Even better? Taking that stroll with a delicious ice cream cone in hand. Especially one boasting the sweet, juicy flavors of our tantalizing state fruit: the treasured huckleberry. Fortunately, you can step onto any small town Main Street and you’re likely to come upon an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, just the way you remember from childhood – soda fountains included....

If you have yet to make your New Year’s resolutions, consider this list an Ohio bucket list for 2016. Ohio is full of natural wonders, quirky roadside attractions and impressive destinations you won’t find anywhere else in the world. From the iconic and the obvious to the lesser-known gems, there are certain things in Ohio you simply have to experience. Ride as many roller coasters as possible at Cedar Point. Alvin Trusty/Flickr Ohio’s very own Sandusky is home to the Roller Coaster Capital of the World (and you’d be a fool not to take advantage of that....

Online craft classes offer an innovative and enriching way to learn a new hobby or skill. By watching on-demand or live video instruction, aspiring crafters will learn new techniques or be guided step-by-step to create a project with high-quality instruction from the comfort of home. The best online craft classes segment each class into short, actionable sessions. Some even offer lifetime access to course materials so you can revisit the techniques anytime you need a refresher....