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Ohio is arguably the state with the most hidden gems. From countryside inns to unique parks most people don’t know about, there’s always something new to explore in Ohio—and it’s safe to say that locals don’t want too many people catching on and visiting their favorite spots. While the following 12 attractions may not technically be hidden, they’re little-known and tucked away in the most unexpected places. See how many of these attractions you knew about:...

Arkansas is a place full of fantastic towns and we’ve spent time discussing many of them. Below you’ll find a list of greatest hits; the Arkansas towns you need to make plans to visit sometime this year. From ghost towns to relaxing little cities to the perfect town for nature lovers, these are places that deserve your attention. These 15 Arkansas cities are unique, full of wonder, and exactly the kind of places where you’ll want to spend your time in 2017....

Diastole By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Diastole Definition Diastole is a phase in the cardiac cycle, during which the heart relaxes and allows blood to refill each atrium and each ventricle. Diastole is the longer of the two phases, and the contraction of the muscles in the heart happens rather quickly. The longer diastole phase is necessary to allow blood to return to the heart. Diastole can be divided into two different types, atrial diastole and ventricular diastole, as the atria and ventricles stop contracting at slightly different points....

Wizards of the Coast has announced its plans for the future of the Open Gaming License (OGL), the document that allows third-party publishers to make and sell Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks and supplements. After months of rumors and speculation, Wizards of the Coast announced its plans to regulate future third-party material. According to Wizards, the OGL will be updated in early 2023 and will require all third-party creators who make more than $50,000 in revenue off of OGL material to report their revenue to Wizards of the Coast....

Northern Nevada, sometimes known as “Cowboy Country,” is an amazingly beautiful section of the state that often isn’t showcased as much as Nevada’s more glitzy large cities and southern half. Let’s take a road trip through some northern Nevada towns and attractions to get an idea of what this lovely section of the state has to offer. Our trip covers 903 miles with a total drive time of about 17 hours and 57 minutes, making it a perfect trip for a 2 or 3 day weekend journey....

Maine is strange and we love it that way! Back by popular demand is our list of the 10 weirdest places you can go in Maine. In this version, we’ve listed a few of the places that our readers felt should have been included on the first list. Please enjoy this list of even more gigantic statues and strange museums. Nervous Nellies Jams and Jelies, Deer Isle Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies / Facebook This cafe/art gallery/overall happy place will keep you entertained even longer than it takes to taste their many jams and chutneys....

We’ve mentioned small towns in Arkansas with remarkable things to do, but it’s time some of our little towns got recognized for just how small they are. Based on Census data, these towns in Arkansas are the smallest. Blink or turn your head and you might past right by them! Williford Google Photos/rellik The little town of Williford in Sharp County has only 75 residents listed as of the 2015 census....

Panther Chameleon By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: July 16, 2020 A Panther Chameleon Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Order Squamata Family Chamaeleonidae Genus Furcifer Species 11 Niche Insectivores Length 13 – 22 in (33 – 56 cm) Weight Males: 40 to 180g, females: 60 to 100g Lifespan 5 – 7 years Social Structure Solitary except for during mating Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Coastal rainforests in the foliage of small trees Average clutch Size 10 – 16 Main Prey Species Insects such as crickets, grasshoppers, roaches, worms Predators Snakes, birds, and monkeys The Basics The panther chameleon is a type of lizard that is endemic to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar and the islands located off its coast....

PlayStation’s next acquisition might be a huge one. There were rumors earlier this year that PlayStation was preparing to match Xbox’s larger acquisitions of Activision-Blizzard and Bethesda with its own acquisition of Square Enix, the makers of series like Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. At the time, we pointed out that Square Enix had some bloat in the form of a few western studios that Sony would probably not be interested in, and thus would get in the way of any potential deal....

The first big PS5 exclusive of 2023 is out and it’s looking increasingly like a rare flop for PlayStation. When you think of PlayStation and exclusive games, you think of high-quality games and series like Bloodborne, The Last of Us, God of War, Uncharted, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Death Stranding. Last generation, some of the best games were PlayStation exclusives. So far, it looks like this success will continue with the PS5 if the likes of God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbbiden West, Demon’s Souls, and more are indicators....

Some actors from Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be appearing in the upcoming Dead Space remake. Dead Space is a seminal and essential horror game as it helped take horror to another level in gaming, put a great studio on the map, and much more. It ran for five years and had a completed trilogy with a few spin-offs and supplemental media mixed in there, but it was generally kind of short lived....

Nashville is such a fun place to live and visit, a city that’s bursting with great food and good people. There’s a reason hundreds of people flock to our sweet southern town every day, looking to make Music City their home. Or maybe you’re just planning a few days, a long weekend? We’ve got you covered, too! Spring break is over, but you still have time to make it to Music City before CMA Fest takes over the streets in June....

Three Parts of Cell Theory By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 17, 2019 The 3 parts, or tenets, of cell theory are a little outdated in terms of modern biology, but still serve as a good general model. The three tenets of cell theory are discussed in detail below. 1. All organisms are made of cells Cells are the smallest unit of life. Each cell is a membrane of semi-permeable phospholipids wrapped around cytosol or a solution of water and dissolved solutes....

While a wedding is a very beautiful thing, celebrating the love between two people, they can also be extremely stressful. Choosing a venue is extremely important and can make or break your special day. Missouri has MANY beautiful wedding venues available, and the ten mentioned below are perfect examples. Hermann Hill Weddings, Hermann Facebook/ Hermann Hill Weddings Facebook/ Hermann Hill Weddings Hermann Hill Chapel was designed specifically for weddings. The Wedding Chapel, River Room, Gazebo Overlook, climate-controlled Pavilion, and luxury Riverbluff Cottages all work together to create the perfect backdrop for your beautiful wine country wedding....

Idaho is home to some of the country’s most spectacular natural scenery, magnificent natural oases, and sublime wilderness areas. However, many of those natural wonders are tucked away in secluded areas, requiring visitors to embark on a hike. The good news? Idaho’s landscape has more than just epic geologic formations and beautiful panoramic views. Here, in our forever-stunning Idahome you’ll discover some incredible, beautiful, and intriguing natural wonders and witness unique natural phenomena that require little to no hiking at all....

As 2016 comes to an end, there’s no better time to make plans for 2017 than right now. From unique attractions to delicious restaurants, there are many amazing places in Alabama you’ll want to check out in the upcoming new year. Listed below are 25 places you’ll most certainly want to add to your 2017 bucket list. Dismals Canyon - Phil Campbell DismalsCanyon.com/Shannon Williams Dismals Canyon, located in North Alabama, is one of the state’s true hidden gems....

Amphipathic By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: April 25, 2020 Amphipathic Definition An amphipathic molecule is a molecule that has both polar and non-polar parts. Phospholipids, for example, have non-polar fatty acid “tails” and polar phosphate “heads.” “Polarity” is an important property of molecules that determines how they will interact with other molecules. Polarity is created when some atomic nuclei in a molecule attract electrons more strongly than others. The result is that the negative charge of the electrons congregates more around one atom than another, while the other atom possesses a slight positive charge because the electrons are closer to the first atom....

Binomial Nomenclature Rules By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 25, 2017 It is important to have rules for naming species using binomial nomenclature (also called binomial, binominal or binary names) so that everyone does it in a uniform way to create brief and unique names that can be used and understood worldwide. The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature and the International Code of Nomenclature for Algae, Fungi and Plants are the two main governing bodies that establish and enforce the rules for binomial nomenclature....

Dungeons & Dragons are using their wallets to voice their displeasure with changes to the open license that allows other publishers to make Dungeons & Dragons-compatible tools. After news leaked about planned changes to the Open Gaming License (OGL for short) that allows creators and publishers to make Dungeons & Dragons-compatible material, fans started a campaign to cancel their D&D Beyond subscriptions. It’s unclear how many players have actually done so, but D&D Beyond’s subscription management page was periodically down on Thursday, with a “500 Internal Server Error” message showing....

Far Cry 6’s new expansion is set to be revealed soon and apparently, it will deal with the multiverse. The Far Cry series is a pretty strange and unique series for Ubisoft. It’s one of the key franchises that inspired the open-world formula of progressing through a world by taking down enemy bases and unlocking new areas on a map, creating a fun gameplay loop. However, over the years, Ubisoft has tried to find ways to do more than just taking players to a new island with some crazed villain....