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The Natural State has its share of locations that are so natural they look absolutely out of this world. In addition to that, there are places around here where only the most intrepid of explorers venture. You’ll wonder if you’re still in Arkansas when you hit these fun spots and enjoy the entertainment. No matter if you’re above the ground or underground in one of the many caves in Arkansas, visiting these places just might make you feel like you’ve found a new dimension....

With more vacation time and family likely to visit around the holidays, it’s the perfect time to find fun things to do that don’t break the bank. Here’s a collection of fun, free activities all around the state to enjoy with your friends and family. Great Basin National Park Frank Kovalchek/Flickr There are no entrance fees for Great Basin National Park! This incredibly beautiful park is located near Baker, NV in the central eastern part of the state....

Biotic and Abiotic Factors By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 1, 2020 Definition A biotic factor is a living thing that has an impact on another population of living things or on the environment. Abiotic factors do the same thing, but they are non-living. Together, biotic and abiotic factors make up an ecosystem. To survive, biotic factors need abiotic factors. In turn, biotic factors can limit the kinds and amounts of biotic factors in an ecosystem....

Chainsaw Man has begun to bring Denji closer to Makima than ever before with the newest episode of the anime, and the editor behind Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga release has opened up about the core of their dynamic! Denji has been introduced to fans as a much different kind of protagonist than we have seen in any of the other Shonen Jump anime adaptations as he’s really only fighting to pursue his most basic of desires such as wanting good food, good living, and to move forward with his sexual urges....

Chainsaw Man’s anime debut is likely the most anticipated new release of the year overall, and the series has made the wait even tougher by announcing a special new contest for an early screening that will be very exclusive to a small group of people! Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga series has only gotten bigger since the first part of the series ended with Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine two years ago, and thus the wait for the anime has been pretty tough as more fans than ever are excited for its premiere....

Cody Rhodes has been out of action since June with a torn pec he suffered while training for his match with Seth Rollins at WWE’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. Rhodes popped up on Twitter on Tuesday to share photos and videos of himself trick-or-treating with his daughter, Liberty, and talked about how she’s been his motivation to push through painful physical therapy. He wrote, “‘How’s pt going?’ It’s fn’ awful....

Expressive Aphasia By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: November 23, 2020 An expressive aphasia definition was first described by Pierre Broca in 1861 and is, therefore, often called Broca’s aphasia. Difficulty in communicating written or spoken words can be mild (dysphasia) to severe (aphasia). Damage to the dominant side of the language centers in the cerebral cortex – in this case to Broca’s area in the dominant frontal lobe of the brain – is the primary cause of expressive aphasia....

Hip Abduction By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: November 11, 2020 Hip abduction refers to the movement of the hip joint as the leg is moved away from the midline of the body. As the hip is composed of a ball and socket joint, a degree of rotation is also present during this motion. A group of muscles contribute to hip abduction; the most important of these is the gluteus medius....

Moon Bear By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: June 13, 2020 Moon bear enjoys soaking in a shallow pond. Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Ursidae Genus Ursus Species Ursus thibetanus Niche Omnivorous Scavenger Length 45-75 in (.7-1 m) Weight 88-440 lbs (40-200 kg) Lifespan About 25 years Social Structure Solitary Conservation Status Vulnerable Preferred Habitat Deciduous Forests, Grasslands, Wetlands Average Litter Size 2 with a range of 1-4 Main Prey Species Insects, plants, carrion, fruits, nuts, seeds Predators Humans, tigers, brown bears The Basics Moon bears, also known as Asian Black Bears or White-chested Bears, are a species that is mostly herbivorous and lives in deciduous forest, grasslands, and wetlands at elevations around 11,000 feet across Asia....

There are an ever-growing number of DC characters and corners of canon that fans want to see onscreen, a hype that has been renewed now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are leading the charge at the newly-minted DC Studios. As Warner Bros.’ modern efforts to make DC movies and television shows have continued to evolve, a few projects have unfortunately been cancelled or put on hold over the years. This includes the paused New Gods movie, with it and the Aquaman spinoff The Trench given a similar disappointing fate last year....

Pokemon Journeys is getting ready for a new Eeeveelution with the promo for the next episode of the series! The series might currently be working through its climax with the latest episodes of the series running overseas, but it’s going to be taking a brief break for just a little bit. With the quarterfinals round of the Masters Tournament coming to an end with the latest episode, the series will be taking a step aside before the next round kicks off in full....

The sudden death of Marvel star Chadwick Boseman caught the entire world off guard and as we now know resulted in plans for the Black Panther sequel becoming totally altered in a major way. Despite fan desire for the opposite, Marvel Studios was also quick to confirm that they wouldn’t recast the role of T’Challa. As a result of this, and teased in the marketing for the sequel, a new character will be taking up the mantle of the Black Panther in the new movie....

The She-Hulk: Attorney at Law season finale has arrived and to say the episode was a wild ride would be a bit of an understatement. The episode, “Whose Show Is This?” started out with everything going wrong for Jen Walters/She-Hulk — complete with losing her job and having her powers dampened — before suddenly everything turns on its head when Jen breaks the fourth wall and, declaring that nothing makes sense, breaks into Marvel Studios to confront “Kevin” and get things fixed....

Thalamus By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: June 4, 2020 The thalamus is a paired, symmetrical structure that is found at the base of the cerebrum, just above the brain stem. It acts as a relay station in the brain, regulating the flow of information from the spinal cord, brain stem, and other brain regions, to the appropriate location in the cortex. The thalamus acts in concert with many regions of the brain....

Railroads may seem like an out-of-date mode of transportation, but they are still a prominent form of travel and trade. And they’re especially important to the identity of some of Virginia’s most historic towns, some of which developed according to railway stops. Today, these towns not only make for a fascinating lesson in Virginia’s railway systems, but also an unbelievably charming visit. Here are some stops you’ll want to make:...

Crime is never a good life choice…I think we can all agree on that. But there are those criminals who take their bad choices to a WHOLE new level. I’m talking about catastrophically bad – but fortunately for us, hilariously funny — levels. Here are just a few of the criminals in Virginia that will make you think twice about the current state of the human race…or at least give you a good laugh....

America the Beautiful has a dark side. Whether you’re a believer or not, there’s no denying that this country loves a good ghost story. From Native legends to modern horror tales, this country is lousy with places that are saturated with memories of terror and violence. It will be hard to sleep with the lights off after reading about these terrifying sites. Here are the spots across the country where you’re most likely to hear something go bump in the night....

Washington DC has quite the culinary scene. There is really something to satisfy every taste bud and honestly, trying to find the best restaurants in Washington DC was a little difficult because there are so many delicious restaurants to choose from. This is by no means a complete list of the best restaurants in Washington DC but we tried to find the best places that everyone should try at least once....

Active Site By: Katy McLaughlin, Ph.D. Last Updated: May 16, 2020 The active site of an enzyme is the region that binds substrate molecules. This is crucial for the enzyme’s catalytic activity. Enzymes are proteins that drastically increase the speed of chemical reactions by lowering their activation energy. They do this by interacting with chemical reactants – the substrates – in ways that make them more likely to undergo their chemical reaction....

HBO Max has revealed a trailer for Batman: The Audio Adventures Season 2. The series got announced around Batman Day and it’s almost that time of year again. On the platform fans can look forward to the continuing adventures of The Dark Knight. The Audio Adventures eventually made its way to some new platforms as well. Jeffrey Wright plays Batman and Rosario Dawson brought Catwoman to life with her performance. Last season explored John Leguizamo’s tantalizing turn as The Riddler in this moody Gotham City....