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Standing as photogenic springboards for the imagination, log cabins always seem to serve as the settings for key moments in American history. They remind us of a simpler time, and of the hardworking ethic that we as Idahoans pride ourselves on. While it’s impossible to know which cultural group was the first to fashion felled and cut logs into cozy, down-home-style shelters, even today the remnants of significant historical log cabins are scattered throughout the state....

We’ve discussed cabins and locales where you can get away from it all, but this time we’re looking at entire towns that can give you an experience that makes you feel like you’re a million miles from all your troubles. These small towns offer everything you need for a perfect Natural State getaway: things to do, natural beauty to see, and restful spaces where you can recharge your batteries. Eureka Springs Flickr/Jack Gray From historic hotels to haunted places to one of the most incredible chapels anywhere, the small town of Eureka Springs is a great place to step away from it all and into the charm of a Victorian village....

Cubicle 7 has explained how its upcoming Doctors & Daleks game takes the Dungeons & Dragons 5E combat system and modifies it to match the Doctor’s non-violent philosophy. This week, Cubicle 7 will release Doctors & Daleks, a new Doctor Who tabletop roleplaying game that uses Dungeons & Dragons 5E rules. Cubicle 7 already publishes the Doctor Who Roleplaying Game, which includes rules for playing in any era of the beloved BBC sci-fi franchise, so Doctors & Daleks is specifically designed for TTRPG players who are familiar with 5E....

Wizards of the Coast will launch a long-awaited physical/digital bundle for its upcoming Dungeons & Dragons products. Beginning with the release of Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen, players will be able to purchase both the physical book and the digital content on D&D Beyond via a special bundle sold on D&D Beyond. Players will have the option of two bundles – a bundle containing the book and digital book on D&D Beyond, and a Deluxe bundle that includes the book, digital book, the Dragonlance: Heroes of Krynn board game, and a special DM screen....

Chris Kattan has been hospitalized after a scary health situation forced a trip to the emergency room for surgery. TMZ reports that the comedian will end up missing some upcoming dates on his comedy tour. In the realm of a larger diagnosis, sources close to Kattan told the outlet that he recently had Streptococcus Pneumoniae. This bad case of pneumonia is nothing to be taken lightly. Sunday saw the actor raced to the hospital for further treatment and then surgery....

Importance and Roles of Decomposers By: BD Editors Last Updated: November 5, 2017 The organisms that occupy the decomposer level of a biome are essential to life on Earth. They break down dead plant and animal matter so the nutrients in them are recycled back into the ecosystem to be used again. Fungi are the main decomposers in many ecosystems, particularly in forests. One of their main functions is to help release nitrogen and phosphorous from dead decaying matter....

The Walking Dead star Khary Payton, who plays King Ezekiel on the AMC zombie drama, has canceled an appearance at the show’s final San Diego Comic-Con panel after testing positive for COVID-19. Payton was scheduled to join his Season 11 co-stars on stage at Hall H on Friday to answer fan questions and reveal the first trailer for The Walking Dead: The Last Episodes, the eight-part series conclusion airing in October....

Nier: Automata’s big anime debut is inching closer and closer, and fans have gotten another key look at how the original game will be translated with a new trailer and poster highlighting Pascal! The Nier video game franchise has exploded in recent years thanks to the success of Nier: Automata, and now its story will be highlighted in a whole new way as it will be making its official anime adaptation premiere next year....

Pedigree By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 1, 2019 Pedigree Definition A pedigree is a diagram that depicts the biological relationships between an organism and its ancestors. It comes from the French “pied de grue” (“crane’s foot”) because the branches and lines of a pedigree resemble a thin crane’s leg with its branching toes. A pedigree is used for different animals, such as humans, dogs, and horses. Often, it is used to look at the transmission of genetic disorders....

Prophase II By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition During prophase II of meiosis II, four important steps occur. These are the condensing of chromatin into chromosomes, disintegration of the nuclear envelope, migration of centrosomes to either pole, and the reconstruction of the spindle apparatus. However, centrosomes are not present in all cells. What Happens During Prophase II? Meiosis II occurs in both daughter cells that were formed during meiosis I....

Kentucky is a beautiful state where peace and tranquility can be found from border to border. This however does not mean that we don’t experience our share of strange happenings. The Bluegrass State has its share of weird people and incidents, just like anywhere else. As southerners, we’re just a bit quieter about them. Here are 12 weird things that happened in Kentucky over the past 5 years: Snake in the Pool Atlanta News The “Turtleman” was accused of trying to get more media attention for his animal planet show by putting Cottonmouths in a Danville Public Pool in June of 2013....

If you’re from out of state and your new love interest is a native Utahn, there are a few things you need to know… She can probably out-hike you. Christian Arballo/flickr She’s been breathing this high-elevation air her whole life. While you might be a real trail stud, if you’re new to the state, she’s going to kick your butt. He might have an irrational college football alliance for a school he didn’t attend....

Chlorophyll By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Chlorophyll Definition Chlorophyll is a molecule produced by plants, algae and cyanobacteria which aids in the conversion of light energy into chemical bonds. Chlorophyll is known as a pigment, or molecule that reflects some wavelengths of light, while absorbing others. Pigments produce a variety of colors in the plant and animal world. Chlorophyll is a green pigment, and is responsible for the green color of plants and algae....

Cilium By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 25, 2017 Cilium Definition A cilium, or cilia (plural), are small hair-like protuberances on the outside of eukaryotic cells. They are primarily responsible for locomotion, either of the cell itself or of fluids on the cell surface. They are also involved in mechanoreception. There is even a class of microorganisms named for these small structures. Ciliates are protozoans that possess cilia which they use for both locomotion and feeding....

The beginning of the month saw the highly-anticipated debut of the Clerks III trailer. Many staples from Clerks and Clerks II appeared in the trailer, including Brian O’Halloran (Dante Hicks), Jeff Anderson (Randal Graves), Rosario Dawson (Becky), Trevor Fehrman (Elias), Jason Mewes (Jay), and director Kevin Smith who also plays Silent Bob. The trailer featured some exciting cameos appearances including a glimpse at longtime Smith collaborator, Ben Affleck. The two creatives worked together on Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and more until they had a falling out....

Twitter owner Elon Musk is breaking his silence, amid rumors and reports that the website could potentially shut down. Musk, who bought Twitter earlier this year for over $40 billion, has courted a string of controversies in his weeks-long tenure at the website, both for changes to the platform’s Verification process, to multiple strings of layoffs among employees. The latest round of layoffs reportedly arrived this week, after Musk gave remaining employees an ultimatum of either committing to long hours at the website, or resigning with three month’s severance....

God of War Ragnarok’s release date has been a sore subject among many for months simply because it has been a well-guarded secret. A variety of leaks had suggested that the release date would fall anywhere from August to November, but now the release date has been confirmed by Sony. God of War Ragnarok will finally release on November 9th, 2022 after previously being slated to release in 2021. This provided a lot of relief to fans who began fearing that the God of War sequel would slip into 2023, but provided there aren’t any last-minute changes, this will not be the case....

James Gunn has been pretty busy with he and Peter Safran’s plans for the DC Universe, but the DC Studios co-CEO always has time to respond to fans on Twitter. Gunn recently used the platform to reveal that he was writing a Superman movie without Henry Cavill. Cavill exited because Gunn’s script focused on a younger Superman, but don’t worry, he assured fans that it won’t be an origin story. An eagle eyed fan noticed that Gunn had some of Grant Morrison’s Batman omnibus and wondered if he was reading those for the new DC Universe....

Microbiology By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 15, 2017 Microbiology Definition Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and protists. It also includes the study of viruses, which are not technically classified as living organisms but do contain genetic material. Microbiology research encompasses all aspects of these microorganisms such as their behavior, evolution, ecology, biochemistry, and physiology, along with the pathology of diseases that they cause. History of Microbiology Scientists first observed microorganisms when the first primitive microscopes were developed during the 17th Century....

Photosynthesis By: BD Editors Last Updated: July 30, 2017 Photosynthesis Definition Photosynthesis is the biochemical pathway which converts the energy of light into the bonds of glucose molecules. The process of photosynthesis occurs in two steps. In the first step, energy from light is stored in the bonds of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH). These two energy-storing cofactors are then used in the second step of photosynthesis to produce organic molecules by combining carbon molecules derived from carbon dioxide (CO2)....