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God of War Ragnarok has an Easter Egg that seemingly makes the events of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale canon. For those that don’t know, Sony tried to rival Super Smash Brothers with its own fighting game starring its wide array of franchise icons with a game called PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The game was released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in November 2012 and received decent, but not amazing reviews from critics....

Today, television viewers can finally experience Paper Girls, the long-awaited adaptation of Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang’s hit Image Comics series. The series follows Erin Tieng (Riley Lai Nelet), Mac Coyle (Sofia Roskinsky), Tiffany Quilkin (Camryn Jones), and KJ Brandman (Fina Strazza), four newspaper delivery girls in 1988 who accidentally travel to 2019, sending them all on the adventure of their lives. The show has already proved to be a hit amongst critics and fans, with its four main stars delivering incredible performances, and surely leading viewers to wonder what their onscreen futures could hold....

The Rock has been having a pretty eventful last few months after the unsuccessful release of his latest blockbuster, Black Adam. The film was released to abysmal reviews and did very poorly at the box office, even though those behind the scenes of the film would argue otherwise. The Rock would remain fairly silent on Twitter due to Warner Bros. Discovery is planning a course correction for DC Studios and has hired James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of the company....

tRNA By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 tRNA Definition Transfer RNAs or tRNAs are molecules that act as temporary carriers of amino acids, bringing the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome based on the messenger RNA (mRNA) nucleotide sequence. In this way, they act as the intermediaries between nucleotide and amino acid sequences. tRNAs are ribonucleic acids and therefore capable of forming hydrogen bonds with mRNA. Additionally, they can also form ester linkages with amino acids, and therefore, can physically bring mRNA and amino acids together during the process of translation....

World Wrestling Entertainment is in a new era. While corporate leadership is headed up by Stephanie McMahon and Nick Khan, the on-screen wrestling product comes from the mindset of WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque. Following Vince McMahon’s retirement this past summer, Triple H assumed all creative responsibilities within WWE’s main roster and has slowly but surely shaped Monday Night Raw and WWE SmackDown in his vision. This has been most abundantly clear by the recent wave of returning WWE superstars, most of which were considered “Triple H guys” when they worked under him in NXT....

There are many different types of animal attractions located throughout Alabama, whether they be zoos, sanctuaries or farms. If you’re an animal lover, you’ll DEFINITELY want to check out these 9 little known animal attractions in Alabama: Harmony Park Safari - Huntsville, AL facebook/Harmony Park Safari Drive-thru Zoo/Carrie Beth Boyce Harmony Park Safari is a “drive-thru” animal park that requires its visitors to remain in their car on the 2-mile route to see many exotic animals, which include zebras, ostriches, buffalo, etc....

Autopsy By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 8, 2017 Autopsy Definition An autopsy is a surgical procedure performed on a corpse after death (a period called, “post-mortem.”). It is typically conducted in an attempt to understand the person’s cause of death. The autopsy will be conducted by a trained physician who has specialized in pathology, as determining the cause of death will require a vast understanding of disease and injury. A brief history of autopsies will tell us that humans have been performing autopsies since the dawn of time, it seems....

Bioinformatics By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 23, 2018 Bioinformatics Definition Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary science field which combines concepts from biology and computer science to tackle large, computational questions. The role of computers has risen increasingly in recent years, and nearly every science takes advantage of technology to process and analyze information. At the most basic level, bioinformatics can be considered the simple use of computer spreadsheets and biological observations to quantify and analyze the information present....

Brain Stem By: Alicia Cotoia Last Updated: July 27, 2020 The brain stem (or brainstem) contains three structures- the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata- that connects the brain to the spinal cord. It has several roles in the autonomic nervous system, with ascending pathways to receive sensory information for brain processing and descending pathways to send motor information back to the body. It is also the location of ten of the twelve cranial nerves....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will supposedly feature remakes of classic maps from the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 which was released in 2009. The original game is widely regarded as one of the best shooters and online experiences from the Xbox 360 era. It was arguably the peak of the Call of Duty franchise, forcing people to communicate (for better or worse) in game chat, amazing game modes, great gunplay, and completely broken weapon balancing....

Digestive System By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 A digestive system is a group of organs consisting of the central gastrointestinal (GI) tract and its associated accessory organs that break down food into smaller components so that nutrients can be absorbed and assimilated. This provides the necessary energy to sustain the body. How Does the Digestive System Work? The GI tract is a long tube of varying diameter beginning at the mouth and ending in the anus....

Liverworts By: BD Editors Last Updated: May 21, 2018 Liverworts Definition Liverworts, like the species seen above, represent a branch of non-vascular plants, most of which are terrestrial. The name “liverworts” is derived from the belief in ancient times that the diseases of the liver could be cured with these plants. Liverworts are part of the kingdom Plantae, in the division Marchantiophyta. While the plants are small, and often overlooked, liverworts can be found globally, wherever plants can grow....

Netflix has dropped some new clarifications about their password sharing rules. In a new social media post, the streamer laid out the framework for how they’re looking to move forward. For interested parties, it seems that the definition of a “household” is going to be key. Basically, there will be a home base location and the people outside of there might be out of luck in certain territories. Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain are all encouraged to add extra membership sub accounts for the people outside of their “household....

Marvel Studios’ third live-action streaming releasing arrives later this month. Like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Hawkeye before it, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is the latest of Marvel’s legacy projects, as it focuses on a new hero possessing the powers of an original six Avenger. Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters follows in the footsteps of her cousin, Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner, by transforming into her iteration of Hulk: She-Hulk. Unlike the giant green rage monster that fans are familiar with, She-Hulk aligns more with Smart Hulk from Avengers: Endgame....

Skin By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Skin Definition Skin is the soft outer tissue which covers vertebrates. In humans, it is the body’s largest organ, covering a total area of about 20 square feet. It protects our internal organs from the environment using a multi-layered system of cushioning, a cellular barrier, and protective oils. Skin is more than just a protective barrier between our insides and the environment – it also plays an active role in maintaining our health, such as regulating body temperature by sweating and flushing when we’re hot, and raising goosebumps when we’re cold....

Leia Organa’s story in the Star Wars universe has been evolving in some compelling ways, with new installments of the franchise finally showcasing previously-unseen moments in her journey. That is especially the case in Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel, the new novel that recounts what happened during Leia’s marriage to Han Solo following the onscreen events of Return of the Jedi. Excerpts of the book, which is written by Beth Revis, have already delivered on long-awaited details regarding that chapter of Leia’s life — and the newest look has provided a glimpse at her actual wedding dress....

Whoever said you can’t revisit the past has clearly never been to Mississippi. Between sites that date back several centuries to the hundreds of landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places, history comes to life on a daily basis in Mississippi, especially in these ten towns, which are among the oldest in the state. Port Gibson K!Mberly Creasman/Flickr Located between Vicksburg and Natchez, the small town of Port Gibson is actually the state’s third oldest city....

Do you believe in ghosts? Some people do; others don’t. But these 10 places all have many stories about their resident spirits—people claim to have seen them on multiple occasions. Read on to learn their stories. May Stringer House, Brooksville Allen Forest/flickr Visit the May Stringer House (which is now a museum), and you might see or hear the ghost of little Jessie May, who died at age three. Visitors report seeing the face of a little girl in the attic window....

The city of Detroit is in its recovery stage. With the new construction of the Detroit Red Wings hockey stadium, the Pistons possibly moving to the city, and a ton of new restaurants opening their doors, it’s great to finally see more tourists traveling here rather than the same old big cities. Whether you are just visiting or a native Detroiter, the city also has quite a few hidden gems you must see....

Lighthouses have been guiding ships for years in Washington. You can spot them all over our islands, coastline and waterways like Puget Sound, helping navigate vessels so they can make their way safely up to shore. Here are 16 of our long-standing stations across the Northwest – seeing them in person is absolutely mesmerizing: New Dungeness Light Evilmonkey0013/Wikipedia This active lighthouse can be found at the end of Dungeness Spit, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca....