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Black Marlin By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: December 17, 2020 Black marlin are fast fish that are known for leaping out of the water. Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Istiophoriformes Family Istiophordae Genus Istiompax Species Istiompax indica Niche Carnivorous Length Maximum of 183.6 inches (4.6 meters) Weight Up to 1,653 lbs (750 kg) Lifespan Females: up to 12 years; Males: up to 5 years Social Structure Solitary Status Not threatened Natural Habitat Ocean Average Litter Size Females can lay up to 40 million eggs Main food item Fish, squid, and octopus Main threats Humans and human activities The Basics The black marlin (Istiompax indica) is a species of fish that is found in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean....

Sarah Shahi is the heart of Black Adam and she shared how that evolution took place. Comicbook.com sat down with the Adrianna actress ahead of the movie’s big opening weekend. The DC Comics movie has been in production for a long time now, and she’s aware of all of the chatter. But, Shahi has absolute faith in director Jaume Collet-Serra. They’ve worked together in the past about grounding this story and the human characters play a massive role in that....

M3GAN isn’t just slaying at the box office: for the demented doll, shading iconic killer toy Chucky is child’s play. The Internet’s new bestie M3GAN — short for Model 3 Generative ANdroid, a life-like doll programmed to protect and bond with young Cady (The Haunting of Hill House’s Cady McGraw) — conducted a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” Q&A on Thursday to promote the Blumhouse horror-comedy. In the AMA session, M3GAN named her favorite robot actors (Johnny 5, Baymax, and RoboCop, obviously), and even took a stab at who would win should she ever have a killer playdate with fellow demon dolls Annabelle and Chucky....

Osmolarity By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: January 22, 2021 Osmolarity is the total solute concentration within a specific volume of a solvent expressed in osmoles per liter (Osm/L) or milliosmoles per liter (mOsm/L). These solute (dissolved particle) concentrations must be osmotically active – that is, they cause the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane (the cell membrane) via osmosis. Osmoles are measured concentrations of dissociated ions in a solution that contribute to osmotic pressure....

Siberian Tiger By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: August 21, 2020 A Siberian tiger Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Felidae Genus Panthera Species P. tigris Subpecies P. t. tigris Niche Apex predator Length 60 in (150 cm) Weight 220-675 lbs (100-306 kg) Lifespan 16-18 years Social Structure Solitary Conservation Status Endangered Preferred Habitat Mountainous forests Average Litter Size 2-6 Main Prey Species Deer, boar, badgers, rabbits Predators Humans The Basics The Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is a specific subspecies of tiger (P....

The fourth season of Stranger Things is now streaming on Netflix, and the newest episodes of the beloved series featured the return of many fan-favorite characters as well as some new additions. Fans were especially smitten by Eddie Munson, the new character played by Joseph Quinn. The actor is definitely blowing up thanks to the series, and the character continues to be a trending topic on Twitter. Warning: Stranger Things spoilers ahead!...

Few people think of humble Idaho when it comes to mindblowingly fresh seafood, but there’s no harm in keeping our secret safe with us, now is there? The alluring tastes, smells, and unique garnishes that make this “coastal” cuisine such an indispensable part of the American culinary scene are just as easy to find here in the Gem State as they are in New England… just without the salty sea breeze blowing sand and dust onto your plate (which is a perk all on its own)....

It’s not always easy to eat out with kids. If you find a place with entertainment for them, oftentimes you give up any hope of the food being tasty. Or places say they’re family-friendly because they have a kids menu, but that menu has three things on it – the same hamburger, chicken fingers and hot dog every other place puts on their kids menu. Sure, plenty of chain restaurants may meet the needs of serving something your kids will actually eat, but Wisconsin is actually full of great restaurants that will make you and your kids happy....

Kentucky’s coal miners have endured much hardship throughout the history of mining life in the Bluegrass State. My grandfather was a coal miner who lived in a one room log cabin with a wife and three children until the day he had miraculously saved enough pennies to get out of the mines and buy a dairy farm. Other miners and their families in this era weren’t so lucky. These 19 photos show a glimpse of mining life in Kentucky in the first half of the twentieth century....

With hundreds of years of history, it’s kind of ridiculous to create a 26-item list of everything you could possibly need to know about Arizona. In fact, there could probably be 80 different versions of this list–such as focusing on just landscapes, history, or animals–but let’s attempt a comprehensive list anyway. Hey, maybe someone will learn something new today! A is for Antelope Canyon. Loïc Lagarde/Flickr Colorful and graceful, this slot canyon in northern Arizona offers just a hint of our state’s beauty that is often hidden away....

Intracellular Fluid By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Intracellular Fluid Definition Intracellular fluid is the fluid that exists within the cells of multi-celled organisms. The intracellular fluid is therefore stored within the intracellular compartments of the body. Intracellular fluid is often referred to as cytosol when discussing cellular functions. The cytosol and the organelles and molecules contained within are referred to collectively as the cytoplasm. The opposite of the intracellular fluid is the extracellular fluid, which exists on the outside of the cells in the extracellular compartment of the body....

Red Dead Redemption 2 fans have discovered a pretty significant piece of cut content from the game. Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the biggest games ever made, both on a commercial level and on a game design level. It’s filled with layered systems in a rich, dense open world that is bursting at the seams with content. It took Rockstar Games roughly 5 years to make it with a team of thousands of people behind it and it was a roaring success....

Sword Art Online as a series is definitely one of the biggest examples of Isekai around, with the light novel series adapting the story of Kirito, Asuna, Alice, and more making its way into the world of anime over the course of a number of television seasons and feature-length films. With the series returning to the earlier days of Kirito and Asuna via the Progressive prequel films, the upcoming Scherzo of a Dark Dusk has released a new trailer in preparation for the September release....

Week of July 23-28, 2017 While living in the Motor City, it’s not uncommon to turn on the TV and find yourself looking at a mind-boggling news story. With head-turning news making headlines each and every week, here are some of the most shocking events that took place around Detroit over the last seven days. A “See Detroit like we do” ad sparks controversy around the city. Khaled Beydoun‏ / Twitter One of the most eye-catching news stories to come out of Detroit this week was made popular for all of the wrong reasons....

Buttons fall offs. Pants, skirts, and dresses occasionally require hemming. Jeans need patching. There are all sorts of tasks that can be accomplished with a needle and thread—but only if you have them on hand. And it’s best, really, to have them both available in the same spot, along with everything else you need to complete the sewing task. That’s where sewing kits come in handy: In them, you’ll find all the necessities for basic sewing projects like scissors, buttons, needles, and thread....

Netflix revealed the first look at The Midnight Club. Vanity Fair shared some images from the horror series. Christopher Pike’s novel is getting its own adaptation. Mike Flanagan is handling this effort and been hyping it on social media for a while now. Longtime fans of the author have something to celebrate as there will be other Pike nods throughout The Midnight Club. Flanagan isn’t running everything here though. Other directors handling this series include Viet Nguyen (Lucifer, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Morgan Beggs (Once Upon a Time, Smallville), Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour (Black Box), Axelle Carolyn (Creepshow, The Haunting of Bly Manor), and Michael Fimognari (DP: The Haunting of Hill House, director: To All the Boys: Always and Forever)....

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt next-gen update was released this week via PC, PS5, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X, and it contains content from The Witcher Netflix series. We already knew this though. What we didn’t know was that there is a special little easter egg put in the game by the developers at CD Projekt Red specifically for Henry Cavill, who, as you may know, is a massive fan of the game and the larger series, which initially drew him to the role of Geralt in the first place....

Boston is an old city with a long history, so there are bound to have been a few quirky episodes over the centuries. However, these 11 events are more than unusual. They’re downright weird and – in some cases – creepy. There was that book bound in human skin. Flickr/Images By Lane There’s one book, held at the Boston Athenaeum, that you really don’t want to check out. In 1837, James Allen was convicted – and given the death penalty - because of his activities as a robber and highwayman....

Virginia is full of history, to be sure. But some of the things that we learn about our state as we dig a little deeper may be surprising. From facts that are fun, to things that you really just never thought about, there’s ALWAYS something new to learn about our lovely – and ever-fascinating – home state. Here are a few tidbits that you might want to keep with you next time you want to impress your guests at a dinner party…...

Antecubital Fossa By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 1, 2019 Antecubital Fossa Definition The antecubital fossa, or simply elbow pit, is the small triangular depression in the arm which is formed by the connection of the humerus with the radius and ulna of the forearm. A fossa, in anatomical terms, is from the Latin word meaning small ditch or groove. The numerous muscles and tendons that surround the muscles, as well as the synovial joint formed between the bones of the arm create the antecubital fossa....