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There’s a new team on the top of the AEW shirt sales mountain, and it’s a team everyone loves. I’m talking about AEW’s The Acclaimed of course, who has never been hotter, and it’s showing in their merchandise sales. After becoming the new AEW World Tag Team Champions at Grand Slam, the duo would get a new shirt featuring their catchphrase of Scissor Me Daddy Ass, and Anthony Bowens took to social media to celebrate that the new short has become the best-selling shirt of 2022 after just a month of release....

Every town in America has name, but did you ever wonder where the names come from? Well here is the history behind some of the town names in Vermont, and boy are they interesting. Some are named after people, others after places, and some little tidbits are a bit funny! You’ll love the stories behind these town names, and we would love for you share more tidbits you have about other town names below!...

There are many misunderstood Nevada towns and cities that are viewed in ways they don’t necessarily deserve. Sometimes it’s positive, sometimes it’s negative, occasionally it’s downright wrong—perhaps due to a stereotype, a squeaky wheel or the opinion of someone with a vendetta. Usually, if you look at all sides of the story, you might just find something you didn’t notice before. You may even discover your opinion resulted from a simple misunderstanding....

DC Comics has been trying to get their cinematic universe to correct its course for the last few years and with successes like Aquaman, Shazam!, Joker and The Batman, they may have finally found their footing. You would think that a company that had a ton of success with their animated universe, that was created by Bruce Timm, they wouldn’t have had such a hard time with live-action. With such classic projects as Batman Beyond, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Static Shock, Superman: The Animated Series and even Batman: The Animated Series there’s a clear formula for DC’s success....

A popular feature inside almost all of our favorite small towns, general stores are an exciting way to take a step into the past. Before the days of big-box stores that are found on every corner, our residents would take trips to these quaint shopping locations that offered everything they wanted! Ready to see what life was like before we had self-check out lines and football field sized parking lots? Then take a look at these 12 charming general stores that are guaranteed to make you feel nostalgic....

There are many sites to see in Wyoming and many different ways to experience these sites. You can venture out on your own but there’s something to be said for taking a guided tour. Besides, professional tour guides can give you the inside scoop so you can learn about all the fascinating tidbits behind Wyoming’s history and culture. Even if you have been to these places 100 times, I guarantee you will discover some new tidbit that you were unaware of....

Pizza has the unique ability to be both unifying and polarizing all at once. We can all agree that pizza is one of the greatest foods ever, but choosing where to get it and what toppings to order has been the cause of many an argument. Nebraska has no shortage of pizza places from which to choose, but which are the most essential to the Nebraska pizza dining experience? This list highlights the pizza places all across the state that everyone should try at least once....

Circulatory System Fun Facts By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 24, 2019 The circulatory system is a network of blood vessels. Its main organ is the heart, pumping blood around the body. Running through these vessels are red blood cells, which transport oxygen to other organs. The blood also transports nutrients and hormones throughout the body. The blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs, where it receives oxygen, as illustrated in the below image....

Paramount is all in on the franchise started by John Krasiniski, A Quiet Place, and there’s already a third film as well as a prequel in development at the studio. The prequel will be titled A Quiet Place: Day One and will be directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig) with Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) leading the film. Sarnoski is penning the script in addition to his directorial duties, and it will premiere on the Paramount+ streaming service....

A brand new look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was leaked via an NFL player, of all people. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is one of the most anticipated games of 2022 not just because it’s yet another Call of Duty game, but it’s the sequel to the Call of Duty game. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was released back in 2019 to critical and commercial success, making it one of the best-selling games of all-time....

While you wait for the second season of the Halo TV series to drop on Paramount+, you can get caught up on Season 1 and then some with the home video releases that are set to drop on Digital platforms on November 7th and on 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 15th. The five disc collection includes all 9 episodes along with five hours of bonus features. A full breakdown of these special features and all of your pre-order options can be found below....

Everyone likes to learn to do something new from time to time, and it’s a fun activity for a couple or a group to share. In Missouri, especially in St. Louis it seems, there are all kinds of interesting things you can learn to do, and they vary in price from pretty cheap to very expensive. Here are a few things we found… Learn how to cook. Facebook/ Kitchen Conservatory In St....

Metastasize By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Metastasize Definition A cancer cell is said to metastasize when it moves locations in the body. The ability of a cancer to metastasize is dangerous for an organism, as it can establish smaller tumors that may not present symptoms until long after the first tumor has been removed and treated. Several genetic changes must occur to a regular cell for it to become cancerous....

Ahhhh… the treasure hunt; one of the most popular plots in literature and everyone’s favorite childhood party game. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a good quest, but most of us give up our search for buried treasure and let the memories of beat up old maps with enigmatic instructions and giant red X marks fade into a mere fantasy. The legends of pirates’ chests and gold doubloons become the stuff of story tales… but that doesn’t mean hidden treasures don’t actually exist; in fact, there are more than a few stories of long lost stashes right here in Iowa!...

My Hero Academia’s anime might not have had the time to explore one of the biggest arcs from its Vigilantes spin-off series in full, but the newest episode of the sixth season has managed to sneak in a major nod to the spin-off with Shota Aizawa’s latest flashback. Although many fans did not get to check out My Hero Academia’s official spin-off series, it ended up being crucial to big events from Kohei Horikoshi’s main series....

Here are a few hidden gems in Iowa that even long-time residents may not be aware of. Iowa has a rich history, and even smaller towns like to celebrate the things about them that are unique and interesting. Blanche Barrow (Bonnie and Clyde’s official gang photographer) was arrested in 1933 in Dexter, Iowa. By FBI/Wikipedia On July 24, 1933, the Bonnie and Clyde gang was ambushed in a park near Dexter, Iowa....

Those who do not fish may not think winter is the time for it, but with big clear water reservoirs, and the winter catch-and-release fishing at one of Missouri’s trout parks, the state can actually be a great place for fishing this season. Here are a few spots in Missouri where winter fishing is at its best. Lake of the Ozarks Flickr/ Missouri Division of Tourism In the winter, anglers are often seen fishing for Bass at Lake of the Ozarks using something called jerkbait....

Booby Bird By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: July 6, 2020 A red-footed booby bird is one of six booby bird species. Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Pelecaniformes or Suliformes Family Sulidae Genus Sula Species Six Niche Variable, some feed inshore while others far out to sea. Length 64cm – 91cm Weight 0.9kg – 1.8kg Lifespan 12 – 17 years Social Structure Live in colonies Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Coastal and ocean areas Average clutch Size Two eggs Main Prey Species Small fish such as sardines and anchovies, and squid Predators Humans, owls, and birds of prey The Basics The booby is a large type of seabird that is closely related to the gannet....

Botany By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Botany Definition Botany is the study of organisms in the kingdom Plantae, otherwise known as plants. The word botany comes from the adjective botanic, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek word botane, referring to plants, grasses, and pastures. Botany also has other, more specific meanings; it can refer to the biology of a specific type of plants (e.g., the botany of flowering plants) or to the plant life of a certain area (e....

Critical Role’s next novel comes out this week. Penguin Random House is set to release Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien, a new novel exploring the life of Lucien and his descent into becoming the main villain of The Mighty Nein campaign. Lucien is a fascinating character as three aspects of the character appeared over the course of Critical Role’s second campaign. Fans were first introduced to Mollymauk and eventually came to discover that he was a fraction of Lucien’s soul who inhabited Lucien’s body after a magic ritual gone awry....