Condensation Reaction By: BD Editors Last Updated: November 5, 2017 A condensation reaction occurs when two molecules join to form a larger molecule and release a smaller molecule(s) in the process. The smaller molecule lost in the reaction is often water, but it can also be methanol, hydrogen chloride, acetic acid or several other molecules. Condensation reactions occur naturally in biological and chemical processes on Earth or synthetically by man-made means....
Marvel Studios is currently pushing onwards with their latest saga that prominently focuses on the multiverse, and even after a few flops they aren’t stopping. The studio released its biggest film yet in the Multiverse Saga with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and we saw the introduction of the Illuminati, a team based in a universe other than the main Marvel Cinematic Universe. The team featured Captain Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain Marvel / Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch), Black Bolt (Anson Mount), Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), and Mr....
Game of Thrones aired its final season three years ago, and it ended what was supposed to be the story that George R.R. Martin began with his book A Song of Fire and Ice. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss had to create the final two seasons under Martin’s guidance, as the Game of Thrones creator hadn’t finished the final book in the series. Martin has been writing The Winds of Winter for years and has been promising fans that he would deliver it soon....
Mongoose By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: October 6, 2020 Common dwarf mongooses are one species that live in large groups. Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Herpestidae Genus 14 Species 33 Length Body 7 – 25 in (17.8 – 63.5 cm); tail 6 to 21 in (15.2 – 53.3 cm) Weight Up to 11 lbs (approximately 5 kg) Lifespan 6 – 10 years (Up to 20 in captivity)....
Nintendo preservationist Forest of Illusion recently shared information gleaned from an old prototype of the firmware for the Nintendo DS. These types of discoveries are often interesting, as they can give fans an idea about decisions that were made before a piece of hardware came to market. In this case, Forest of Illusion discovered that the DS nearly included a request for the user to list their blood type, alongside normal questions like sex and birthday!...
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse just revealed a brand new image of Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen. In the new picture from USA Today, the duo is in their civilian attire and it looks like Gwen Stacy is meeting the Morales family for the first time. Both Jefferson Davis and Rio Morales have that knowing look on their faces as they’re introduced to their son’s crush. One of the core tensions in the first movie was the fact that neither of his parents knew that he was learning the ropes as Spider-Man....
Zygomatic Arch By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Zygomatic Arch Definition The zygomatic arch, cheek bone, or zygoma are all interchangeable terms for the structure in the skull seen indicated by the arrow in the following image. The zygomatic arch is formed from parts of both the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone. The extension of the temporal bone is known specifically as the zygomatic process, and attaches directly to the similarly shaped process on the zygomatic bone....
Has Friday night become your designated date night? While some people may enjoy cooking together with a bottle of vino, there are others who love the idea of leaving the confines of their home and finding a romantic spot for two. After all, you cook all week long. Leave the cooking to the experts tonight! If you think you’ve exhausted all of your options when it comes to surprising your sweetie with the ultimate dinner out, then it’s time you added these romantic Illinois gems to your list....
New DC Comics previews confirm that a major Batman character is about to get a violent rematch with The Joker! Jason Todd, aka Red Hood, is going to throw down with Joker again – the man who violently beat him to “death” with a crowbar. However, this time around the fight isn’t exactly fair, as Joker has been severely injured – not to mention the fact that he’s just been poisoned by Harley Quinn!...
Marvel Studios has been knocking it out of the park with some of their Phase Four projects while some of the others have been duds. Eternals just so happens to be one of the films on the negative side. The film was released last year and it became the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to receive a rotten score on Rotten Tomatoes. It was one of the most talked about superhero movies last year and even the films post-credits scene was infamously leaked after the world premiere....
During the final season of Game of Thrones the people behind the series made a lot of decisions that some fans liked and most fans didn’t. With George R.R. Martin not finished with the Winds of Winter, producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss had free rein on how to end the series. By the end of the series we saw Arya Stark kill the Night King, Bran Stark become the King of the six kingdoms, Sansa Stark become the Queen of the North, and Jon Snow kill Daenerys Targaryen and be forced to retake the black....
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and some people do not do a traditional Kentucky holiday dinner. There are those that are unable to cook, or have no family to actually visit. Fortunately, for people in that situation, there are some wonderful restaurants that serve up a festive Thanksgiving meal. Local soup kitchens also usually provide a turkey dinner for any homeless or poor, in areas that have such facilities. Everyone deserves some holiday love and a good meal, and most Kentuckians try to take care of our own....
Protist By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Protist Definition Protists are a group of loosely connected, mostly unicellular eukaryotic organisms that are not plants, animals or fungi. There is no single feature such as evolutionary history or morphology common to all these organisms and they are unofficially placed under a separate kingdom called Protista. Therefore, protists are no longer a formal classification, and different members show varying degrees of homology with species belonging to all five eukaryotic kingdoms....
Delaware is a state full of small towns. Of the 57 individual municipalities, only 5 have populations above 10,000, and a total of 10 towns have a population above 5,000. The vast majority of Delawareans live in tiny, rural towns spread out throughout the state. One good thing about the small town living in Delaware is that we get to support a ton of local restaurants. Read through our list of the top small towns for dining and decide which place you want to try for your next outing....
Every Michigander knows the simple pleasure of relaxing beachside and settling in for a calming day of perfect nothingness. While we all appreciate a little peace and quiet from time to time, there’s something to be said for an adventurous streak — and Michigan certainly has that covered, as well. When you’re eager to get out and really DO something, check out these eleven activities. Take the leap into Lake Superior at Black Rocks....
New York, known for our delicious apples and drool-worthy pizzas, is also home to some pretty fantastic Mexican food. Our western states may attract the spotlight when it comes to this particular style meal, but we’ve managed to add our own East Coast flair to things. Whether you’re looking to inhale a few tacos or test the span of your stomach by tackling a large size burrito, there’s a spot on this list for all our residents....
The place known as the Last Frontier is filled with many charming and utterly unique towns that are known to capture the hearts of hundreds upon thousands of visitors each year. But while towns like Seward, Cooper Landing, Fairbanks, Homer, Valdez, Juneau, Sitka and Talkeetna top most of the travel lists as the ‘most popular’ destinations in the 49th state, we can’t help but fall even deeper in love with these itsy bitsy teenie tiny towns that are wildly underrated....
With culinary and restaurant revolutions happening in our cities and access to the freshest vegetables, dairy and protein, there’s never been a better time to eat in Wisconsin. From James Beard nominated chefs and restaurants to pizza on a blanket at a farm, the opportunities for wonderful meals in Wisconsin are endless. Here are 15 of the most unusual, interesting, unique and delicious restaurants we featured in 2016 that you’ll want to add to your “to-do” list in 2017....
Some Metal Gear Solid games will be coming back to digital storefronts after they were delisted last year. The Metal Gear Solid series is one of the most beloved franchises in the history of gaming. Not only does it feature a rich group of iconic characters and a riveting, layered story, but it also helped create the “stealth-action” genre. Without it, it’s unlikely we’d have games like Splinter Cell, but it also opened the door to so many other franchises thanks to its approach to storytelling....
English Setter By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: August 21, 2020 An English Setter Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species Canis lupus Subspecies Canis lupus familiaris Height 25-27 in (63-69 cm) Weight 65-80 lbs (29-36 g) Lifespan 11-12 years Social Structure Domesticated Status Vulnerable Native Breed (American Kennel Club) Natural Habitat Domesticated, bred for hunting small game birds in open plains Average Litter Size 6 Main Food Item Dog Food Potential Predators Few predators The Basics The English Setter is an elegant, medium-sized domestic dog....
