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The second installment of AMC’s Immortal Universe, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, debuts on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday night. The series follows close behind the network’s hit, Interview With the Vampire and while both series are based off the late author’s novels, the source material is very different. Mayfair Witches is based off the trilogy The Lives of the Mayfair Witches, with the first season mainly focused on the first novel, The Witching Hour, a complex and lengthy novel that spans generations of women, telling their stories just as much as it does its more central character, Rowan....

Monosomy By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Monosomy Definition Monosomy is an example of aneuploidy, which is an imbalance in chromosome numbers. This means that we can either find extra or missing chromosomes in the cells as a result of mistakes that occur during cell division. In a monosomy, one chromosome of a homologous pair is missing. In the case of human beings, we normally have two copies of each chromosomes; one from each parent, resulting in 46 total chromosomes found in the nucleus of cells....

Nier: Automata’s anime debut had been hit by an unexpected delay a few weeks back, and now the series has finally set a release date for its new episodes now that Nier: Automata Ver1.1a is gearing up for its return from hiatus! The first three episodes of the new anime taking on the massively successful Square Enix video game franchise hit screens without any real issue, but following the third episode it was suddenly announced that there would be an indefinite delay from Episode 4 on due to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the production schedule....

Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System By: Kate Latham Last Updated: February 20, 2021 The human nervous system is a sprawling network of nerves and cells which, together, regulate all of the vital functions that take place in our bodies. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) are both components of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Together, they regulate the involuntary and reflexive functions of the human body....

Musician and actor Vince Staples is about to launch a new TV series on Netflix, loosely based on his life. Titled The Vince Staples Show, the series will also see Staples executive producing and acting in the starring role. Kenya Barris (Black-ish) will also executive produce, along with “Ian Edelman, Maurice Williams, Corey Smyth and Calmatic.” Edelman and Williams will also act as co-showrunners for the series, with Calmatic directing the first two episodes....

There’s really no way to narrow down the MOST beautiful part of Virginia. We are fortunate to have a little bit of the everything – rolling hills, majestic mountains, beautiful beaches, and breathtaking farmlands and countryside. At the end of the day, it just comes down to preference. So we’ve taken a look at some of the towns and cities across the state and found some of the top areas for stunning scenery – both in town and out....

Everyone loves a little mystery! Being one of the oldest states in the nation, New Jersey has its fair share of secrets. From hidden attractions to little-known facts, read on to learn something new about our great Garden State. The beautiful town of Beachwood had a strange start. Flickr/Boston Public Library It was actually founded as part of a newspaper promotion. In 1914, the New York Tribune offered lots of land in the area in exchange for subscriptions....

AEW’s Winter is Coming event takes place tonight at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, Texas as All Elite Wrestling’s final major event of 2022. Winter is Coming has become a notorious event on AEW’s annual calendar, usually having some sort of shocking development that carries over into the new year. The first show in 2020 saw Kenny Omega’s heel turn, AEW World Championship win and the announcement that he was heading to Impact Wrestling (as well as Sting’s debut with the company), while last year’s show had Hangman Page and Bryan Danielson compete in a jaw-dropping 60-minute draw for the AEW World Championship....

This year is the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman, a story that shocked the comics world and introduced a bevy of new characters and concepts to the DC Universe. 30 years later the ripple effects of Superman’s death and subsequent resurrection are still felt in the world of DC in a variety of ways, and now DC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of that monumental story with the Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special, which features four new stories from the original four creative teams, including Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding....

When it comes to meal time, you can’t go wrong with a delicious steak. Whether you’re looking for an upscale steakhouse for a date night, or a casual steakhouse for family time, Nevada has you covered. These 10 steakhouses in Nevada will definitely satisfy your steak craving: Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse - Reno, NV SilverLegacyReno.com Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse was recently voted one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the nation for “Best Service” by OpenTable....

Marvel’s Kevin Feige wanted to cut a “corny” scene from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In the commentary track for the film, director Sam Raimi explained that he modeled that stare down between Doctor Strange and Baron Mordo on one of his old films. Speaking to writer Michael Waldron, he likened their stare down to The Quick and the Dead. Now, hardcore Raimi fans probably recognized the exchange immediately....

Open vs. Closed Circulatory System By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 24, 2019 Organisms have different forms of circulatory systems. Humans have a closed circulatory system, while many mollusks and other invertebrates have an open system. In a closed circulatory system, blood is enclosed within blood vessels. The following image is a diagram of the closed circulatory system in a human. Closed Circulatory System Open Circulatory System Blood enclosed in vessels Yes Not always Blood reaches cells by Diffusing through membranes Leaving vessels Example organisms All vertebrates including humans Insects, most mollusks, Hydra Open Circulatory Systems Open circulatory systems are common to most arthropods and mollusks....

Raven-Symoné said she had one special request for a possible Cheetah Girls reboot. E! News caught up with the Raven’s Home star to talk about literally getting the band back together. Leanne Aguilera laid out a great pitch for the new version of their story. But, before coming back, Symoné would want her friend Adrienne Bailon-Houghton back in the fold for whatever is next. It’s an understandable request as the appeal of these big reunions is having all the principal players together again for an aging audience and their little ones to delight in together....

These days, more and more people are straying away from the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day and choosing to dine out. For those of you who choose to dine out, there are several restaurants in Alabama that’ll be offering a special Thanksgiving menu during special hours. Listed below are 11 restaurants in Alabama that are looking forward to serving you this upcoming Thanksgiving Day. The Bright Star - Bessemer, AL The Bright Star The Bright Star, Alabama’s Oldest Restaurant, is offering a delicious Thanksgiving menu this year....

This past week brought the season finale of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, a live-action series that has absolutely made a splash in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Disney+ exclusive series not only introduced Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk (Tatiana Maslany) into live-action in an epic way, but it further expanded the larger “Hulk” family — the cousin dynamic between Jen and Bruce Banner / Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), the humans who make up their extended family, and Bruce’s long-lost son, Skaar....

When Warner Bros. and DC Comics unveiled their first streaming service with the DC Universe app, fans had no idea what to expect. Warner Bros. would go on to green light a series based on DC Comics’ Teen Titans line-up of characters, and when the series finally released it was a massive hit. After airing two seasons on DC Universe, WB moved all of their DC Universe original series to their new HBO Max streaming service so Titans had some new life with a possibly bigger audience....

Milwaukee is one seriously underrated city. There is so much to see and do here, but Milwaukee is too often overlooked… we think that needs to change. This city is AMAZING. There are hundreds of activities and events happening in and around Milwaukee every single day, but there are a few things in this city that just cannot be missed. Whether you’ve visited these awesome spots before or just haven’t gotten around to checking them out, these 14 places definitely belong on everyone’s bucket list....

Dorsal Cavity By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 17, 2019 Dorsal Cavity Definition The dorsal cavity, or dorsal body cavity, is a fluid filled space which surrounds the brain and spinal cord of vertebrates. The dorsal cavity is usually considered as two semi-separate spaces, the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity, housing the brain and spinal cord, respectively. However, the fluid in the dorsal cavity connects between the brain and spinal cord, but is separated completely from the blood....

Fortnite has added Marvel hero X-23 into the game via the item shop. Fortnite is essentially one big virtual toy box at this point. What started as a competitor to PUBG off the foundation of a somewhat unsuccessful tower defense game quickly became the standard that the world’s biggest franchises sought to achieve. Thanks to its ability to curate crossovers left and right with other games, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and other huge franchises, Fortnite had a very attractive gimmick and fun gameplay that lured in lots of players....

According to a new rumor, when Pokemon Scarlet and Violet release later this year via Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED, and Nintendo Switch Lite they will do so without a popular feature introduced by Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Pokemon hasn’t changed much since it debuted back in 1996 via Pokemon Red and Green. That said, when Pokemon Legends: Arceus was released earlier this year, it perhaps evolved the formula substantially. While doing this, it removed or changed many features and mechanics considered classic to the series....