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The Simpsons fans have begun joking that the show has predicted another world event. With Donald Trump running for president again, Al Jean decided to poke fun at the program’s ability to call future events out. A lot of people on social media are basically begging the show to predict positive moments from here on out. The United States in particular has been watching in horror as coincidences keep on unfurling over the last couple of years....

WWE NXT Worlds Collide was stacked from beginning to end with Title matches, and after a thrilling match between NXT North American Champion Carmelo Hayes and SmackDown superstar Ricochet as well as a battle of survival for the NXT Tag Team Championships, it was time for the Triple Threat match that would decide the new NXT Women’s Champion. The match was between NXT Women’s Champion Mandy Rose, NXT UK Women’s Champion Meiko Satomura, and Blair Davenport, and you could make an argument for all three women winning....

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have a new and free Star Wars surprise, courtesy of EA and Microsoft. Unfortunately, if you’re a basic Xbox Game Pass subscriber, you’re out of luck; there’s no Star Wars surprise for you. For those that don’t know, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the premium tier of Xbox Game Pass. For an extra $5 a month, Ultimate subscribers get access to the EA Play library, Xbox Live Gold, and random perks and benefits....

New Orleans can be a wild, passionate city and it certainly has its issues with crime – the homicide rate went up after Hurricane Katrina and it’s still a problem that New Orleans police deal with daily. This isn’t a new problem for the city, though – it has a long, sordid history of grisly murders. These 10 homicides in New Orleans won’t be forgotten. Marie Delphine LaLaurie’s Slaves Dropd/CC Marie Delphine LaLaurie built this mansion in the French Quarter in 1832....

Most people don’t realize how much there is to do and see in Ohio. We’ve got so much more here than Cedar Point and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ohio is a wild card—and it was made for explorers. Here are 15 epic things you never thought of doing in Ohio, but definitely should. Hike to a waterfall. Megs/Flickr Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio is home to a breathtaking 65-foot waterfall that flows from Brandywine Creek....

Another amazing year as a resident of Texas is drawing to a close – but we aren’t sad at all! Our state is so awesome that the reality of a new year, fresh with opportunities to be taken and experiences to be had is exhilarating. We’ve started the ball rolling for ya’ with a list of 16 things you HAVE to do next year in the Lone Star State. If you have guns - carry them openly!...

We occupy the spot on the map that John Steinbeck called home and where Steve Jobs gave birth to Apple. Northern Californians boast of their Mediterranean climate and the ability to ski the slopes of the Sierra Mountains and surf the Pacific Ocean all in the same day, but there are more reasons to love the northern half of the Golden State than you might think. The Golden Gate Bridge Joanne Kraft The beauty queen of the Bay, she can be seen in lots of movies - but only a few of us can brag about walking across her....

Like Thor: Love and Thunder before it, the Captain America franchise is the latest in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to get a fourth installment with the just announced Captain America: New World Order. Unlike the aforementioned God of Thunder, this fourquel will pass the shield to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, who officially took on the stars and stripes at the conclusion of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Shortly following that show’s finale, reports circulated that Mackie’s next Captain America appearance would come on the big screen in Captain America 4, with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier head writer and creator Malcolm Spellman tapped to scribe the project....

Crocodile Skink By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: October 19, 2020 A Crocodile Skink Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Family Scincidae Genus Tribolonotus Species 10 Distinct Species Niche Insectivorous Length 8-10 in (20-25 cm) Weight <1 lb (<2.2kg) Lifespan 5-6 years (up to 12 in captivity) Social Structure Solitary Conservation Status Least Concern – more study needed Preferred Habitat Tropical Forests – particularly near streams Average Clutch Size 1 Main Prey Species Insects Predators Larger reptiles, mammals, and birds The Basics Crocodile skinks are a genus of lizards native to many of the islands in Oceania north of Australia....

Soon after Dune was released last year, it was announced that the Oscar-winning film would be getting a sequel, and possibly a third installment. Dune: Part Two is currently in production with returning director Denis Villeneuve, and star Timothée Chalamet will once again play Paul Atreides. The movie will also feature the return of more stars from the first film, including Zendaya, but there is also an exciting line-up of newcomers....

Mobile Suit Gundam is now back for the first new TV anime series for the franchise in several years, and The Witch From Mercury is teasing what’s next to come for the franchise with the debut of its new opening and ending! While the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise has been powering along successfully with the likes of new movies, OVAs, and other animated projects, it’s been quite a while since there has been a proper TV series....

Lemon Shark By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: July 18, 2020 A Lemon Shark Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Chondrichthyes Order Carcharhiniformes Family Carcharhinidae Genus Negaprion Species Negaprion brevirostris Niche Marine Piscivore (Fish Predator) Length 7.9-10.2 ft (2.4-3.1 m) Weight Up to 400 lbs (184 kg) Lifespan Unknown, but well over 30 years Social Structure Gregarious, spending time in loose associations with other lemon sharks Conservation Status Near Threatened Preferred Habitat Near-shore marine habitats Average Litter Size Several pups per litter Main Prey Species Fish, though occasionally crustaceans and benthic organisms Predators Larger fish (as juveniles), humans The Basics The lemon shark is a medium-sized shark species that is native to the western coast of Africa, as well as the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North and South America....

Warner Bros. had been trying to figure out what to do with The Flash movie for the better part of last year due to the ongoing controversy surrounding Ezra Miller. The studio had the choice of either canceling the movie, reshooting the movie with a different actor, or releasing it as is. It was finally decided that The Flash would be released with Miller still as the lead and the actor apologized for his actions and even started getting professional help....

Earlier this month, HBO released their highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the hit video game The Last of Us and its a certified hit for the network. The Last of Us quickly became the second biggest premiere in the last ten years for the network coming in second to the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey star as Joel and Ellie, respectively, and fans have been loving how they portray their characters....

The isolated little fishing town of Cordova, Alaska is the perfect place to go if you want to escape the crowds and submerge yourself in an area that flourishes with old fashioned charm. The prolific salmon runs from the Copper River will tantalize your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. Yet the majestic panoramic beauty of the mountains will steal your heart in a way that you never dreamed imaginable....

In case our potato-friendly reputation wasn’t a big enough indication already, Idaho is quite the agricultural state. And you know what that means? Fresh food all the time! Come spring, every corner has a market of some kind, and roadside fruit stands up and down our rural highways are a welcome sight as friendly Idahoans share their abundance with neighbors and locals. What a great state to live in! These 10 markets of every size are top-notch in their offerings and combine stellar entertainment with the organic, fresh, and delicious edibles you’ve been craving all winter....

What’s better than eating a fantastic meal? Eating a fantastic meal while enjoying a spectacular view, of course. With Minnesota’s many diverse settings, there are dozens of great restaurants with jaw-dropping views in our state. If you look hard enough, you’ll find cityscapes, waterfronts, and aerial views. But regardless of the subject, these 11 restaurants in Minnesota have jaw-dropping views to enjoy while you eat. JJ Astor - Duluth JJ Astor/Facebook...

If you’ve lived in Maine a long time, you might feel like there’s nothing new to explore. That’s why we love unearthing the unexpected – or, even just reminding you of the things you may know about but tend to overlook. Here are some of the state secrets we love best. Whether you’ve seen them all or never heard of a single one – we hope you want to share these with your Maine friends and do a few together!...

Harvard University is possibly the most famous educational institution in the world, with no shortage of traditions. For the uninitiated, here is a list of stops you shouldn’t miss, along with fun facts even many alumni and “townies” don’t know. You cannot pahk your cah in Hahvahd Yahd, or anywhere near it, for that matter. Photo: Lisa E. Paige Harvard is a highly misunderstood place. Take movies about the place, for example: “Love Story,” “Good Will Hunting,” and “Legally Blonde”—all about as realistic as expecting to find an on-street parking space within a 10-mile radius of the campus....

Bile Salts By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition Bile salts are found in bile, a secretion produced by liver cells to aid digestion. Although bile is 95% water, bile salts are its most prominent organic solutes and play a major role in fat emulsification. Human bile contains at least twelve bile salts. Only two of these are primary or synthesized in the liver. Secondary bile salts are synthesized by the intestinal flora....