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The Breaking Bad Universe ended this week when the Emmy-nominated spin-off, Better Call Saul, released its final episode. The show followed Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takavic during the events before and after Breaking Bad. In the penultimate episode, Marion (Carol Burnett) learns the truth about Gene’s identity and the finale sees him finally being captured. Warning: Spoilers Ahead! After finagling a deal that would only land him seven years in prison, Saul ends up further confessing to his involvement in Walter White’s empire and he gets a sentence of over 80 years....

Evidence for Abiogenesis By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 4, 2017 Abiogenesis is the theory that life comes from non-living things. Spontaneous generation was an early model for abiogenesis developed by Aristotle (384-322 BCE) which said that flies formed directly from decaying material and logs gave rise to crocodiles. Experiments by Louis Pasteur in the mid-1800’s disproved spontaneous generation. Since that time, scientists have been working to describe more probable models of abiogenesis which could explain the formation of life on Earth over 3....

Intrinsic Factor By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: November 12, 2020 Intrinsic factor is produced by specialized mucosa cells called oxyntic cells located in the stomach lining. It is essential for the uptake of vitamin B12 at the end of the small intestine. This glycoprotein has two binding sites: one for binding B12 and one for a cell receptor that attaches to the bound intrinsic factor and B12. Failure to produce intrinsic factor affects red blood cell maturation and, therefore, causes a condition called pernicious (fatal) anemia....

One of Marvel’s newest fan-favorites is about to get the spotlight in an awesome way. Next month, Marvel will be publishing a trio of variant covers featuring Jeff the Landshark, the pint-sized sidekick who made his first appearance in 2019’s West Coast Avengers #7. Beginning in October, fans can pick up Jeff-themed variant covers for Captain Marvel #42, Captain America: Symbol of Truth #6, and Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings #4....

One Piece Film: Red has officially ended its run in theaters throughout Japan and the rest of the world with a special new poster! One Piece’s newest feature film might have wrapped up its international run through theaters last year, but the newest movie has been such a success for Toei Animation in Japan that it’s been sticking around through theaters even to this year. Celebrating with one final month’s run through theaters in Japan to cap off its highly successful release, One Piece Film: Red is now officially wrapped up as it gets ready for its home media releases....

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has wrapped production. The eight-episode serialized adaptation of Rick Riordan’s best-selling novels yelled “cut!” for the final time this past Thursday, marking the end of filming and the start of a lengthy post-production process. Riordan has emphasized that the time spent on editing and polishing the first season will take “almost as long” as filming, meaning that Percy Jackson won’t be ready until the end of 2023....

Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany) is now officially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after Marvel fans were treated to the first episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law last week. The live-action series has taken some unique steps to bring Jen’s origin story to life, including tweaking the inciting incident that gives her superpowers in the first place. Instead of adapting the story from Savage She-Hulk #1, which sees her being shot in a mob hit from Nicholas Trask and needing to get a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner / Hulk, the show decides to have Jen accidentally get exposed to Bruce’s blood during a car accident....

Ahead of Stranger Things Season 4 debuting on Netflix, audiences knew that the adventure would be split into two parts, as the writing team had the time during the production’s delay due to the coronavirus pandemic to write all of the scripts for the whole season, resulting in its most expansive season yet. With the roster of beloved characters expanding and the mythology only growing more vast and complex, it’s hard to argue that creators the Duffer brothers needed to break up the experience into two parts as to not be overwhelming....

Of the countless Isekai that have emerged within the anime medium over the years, Sword Art Online has earned its place as a heavy hitter. With competition arriving in the form of The Rising of the Shield Hero, Overlord, Uncle From Another World, and many others vying for the top spot, Kirito and Asuna’s story has continued via its anime for over ten years. Now, fans have voted on their favorite twenty episodes throughout Sword Art Online’s history on the small screen....

The genre that is Isekai will normally see a regular citizen of a mundane world not unlike our own being placed into a magical environment wherein they have been given wild new abilities. With some series putting its protagonists into the shoes of a powerhouse, such as Overlord, That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime saw the franchise’s hero be placed into the role of a low-power creature that has to work his way to the top....

Smudges, awkward grips, and discomfort—oh my! For lefties, choosing the right pen is a must for avoiding these common left-handed woes. From rollerballs to fountains, we researched dozens of pens, considering comfortability, use, and nib to narrow down the best pens for lefties. Our top pick, the Maped Visio Left-Handed Pen, is a fast-drying ballpoint with a unique design made with left-handed writers and artists in mind, so they can actually see their work....

HBO finally released the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of The Last of Us video game, and it’s an absolute hit. The Last of Us is being praised by critics and fans alike, making it one of the first video game adaptations to receive such a response. The series became the second biggest launch for HBO since 2010, with House of the Dragon holding the crown. HBO takes a lot of liberties with the series and changes a lot from the source material, but what comes from it is pretty amazing....

Coffee has long been a life staple for many Arkansas residents, and we’ve been happy to see an influx of the more popular cafe chains on the rise here in Natural State towns. What these chain cafes can’t offer, however, is the extra-personal service and creativity of these awesome Arkansas coffee houses. Grind’s Coffee Company Google Photos/Grind’s Coffee Company Located at 1904 South Pine Street in Cabot, Grind’s Coffee Company has a comfortable atmosphere where java lovers can sit and enjoy themselves....

Lobster might be what we’re known for, but Maine does a pretty good job at a variety of foods. We won’t try to claim pizza or burritos (New York and California, you win that one) but we do make a mean hamburger. Whether you love it smothered with cheese, covered in condiments or plain and simple (hold the bun!) we’ve got you covered in Maine. Here are some of our favorite spots....

There’s no better way to kick off the fall season than by paying a visit to one (or more) of Alabama’s greatest pumpkin patches. Fortunately, several pumpkin patches are scattered throughout the state. Because of this, everyone has access to this fun fall activity. Most pumpkin patches also offer a wide variety of activities, including hayrides, corn mazes and petting zoos. For a fun fall day in Alabama, be sure to check out these 10 pumpkin patches:...

There are times when modern is nice, but there are times when you just don’t want every interaction to be on a touchscreen. When you find that special place that takes you back to an easier, simpler time…well, that’s just pure magic. There are plenty of places in Virginia that have held on to the beauty of the past without losing the fun and style of today. Here are just a few places you might want to check out when you’re feeling the need for some retro....

We grew up on fairy tales. From Grimm’s somewhat graphic tales of magic and misstep to Disney’s animated interpretations of villains and heroes, fairy tales often fueled our childhood imagination. The following sites in Virginia all invoke a sense of the mystery, romance and intrigue that make fairy tales so compelling. From stories of lost love to rumors of pirates to scenes and settings that simply allow the imagination to run free, these spots in Virginia are a must-see for the young at heart....

Nervous System Fun Facts By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 24, 2019 The nervous system is the body’s communication system. It processes everything from sight to taste and interprets the information from its surroundings. The main organs of your nervous system are the brain and spinal cord. Some organisms have a much simpler nervous system consisting of just a few cells, such as a jellyfish. This system determines what is going on around the body and helps to facilitate a response....

By the Grace of the Gods is getting ready to come back for the anime’s second season, and now fans have been given the release date and a new poster celebrating the upcoming episodes! The first season of the anime adaptation for Roy and Ririnra’s original light novel series was one of the few new anime releases seen during the chaotic 2020 anime year, and its light approach to the overall Isekai subgenre formula was a major hit with fans....

Avengers: Endgame gave us the culmination of every film from Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga, and it was epic to say the least. The film follows the events of Avengers: Infinity War five years after Thanos snaps his fingers and decimates half the universe. We got to see Tony Stark and Pepper Potts happily married and they have a daughter named Morgan Stark (Lexi Rabe). The child version of Morgan Stark was played by Rabe, but Katherine Langford was supposed to play an older version of the character in a cut scene from the film....