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Austin Theory is no longer WWE’s Mr. Money in the Bank thanks to a wild final few minutes of this week’s Monday Night Raw. The show initially planned to have Seth Rollins defend his United States Championship in an open challenge, but the bout was thrown out when Bobby Lashley repeatedly attacked him before the bell rang and slammed him through a table. Theory then walked out with his Money in the Bank contract, and after a commercial break, he chose to cash it in....

Breaking Bad is set to be in a Super Bowl commercial for next year’s big game. Frito-Lay has enlisted Bryan Cranston’s iconic character for a PopCorners ad during Super Bowl LVII. Entertainment Weekly has the first look at him in all the hazmat-suited glory. It feels like Walt probably won’t be alone in the nod to AMC’s massively popular series. If you’re going to go get Cranston, you would expect Aaron Paul to be along for the ride too....

Common Questions about Genetic Variation By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 26, 2018 Which type of selection tends to increase genetic variation? Disruptive selection, also called diversifying selection, increases genetic variation. In this type of selection, extreme phenotypes are favored over intermediate ones and this often drives the formation of new species. Disruptive selection is seen in species such as lobsters where the males have multiple mating strategies depending on their size....

That ’90s Show had a Clerks reference in the early going and Kevin Smith loved seeing the nod to his work. He went over to Twitter to express his gratitude for the mention and to share a story about his days loving sitcoms as a youth. The kids love Clerks and even talk about how attractive the filmmaker is. It helps the show fit into the pocket of time they’re going for....

We’ve received the first, tiny glimpse at the upcoming remake of Lollipop Chainsaw. For those that aren’t familiar, Lollipop Chainsaw is a 2012 hack-and-slash game that was released on Xbox 360 and PS3 and follows a high school cheerleader as she cuts down zombies with her boyfriend’s severed (but living) head hanging from her waist. It’s a very, very silly game courtesy of Suda51 and Guardians of the Galaxy director/DC Studios head James Gunn, but it wasn’t a huge hit....

The next Silent Hill may be revealed in the near future if new rumors are accurate. Silent Hill is one of the most iconic horror franchises out there, but it has been AWOL for quite some time. The last proper game in the franchise was Silent Hill: Downpour in 2012, a game that received a mixed reception from critics and was yet another entry that failed to impress fans after the earlier titles in the series....

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan reportedly met with EU regulators to discuss Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it intends to purchase publishing giant Activision for just shy of $70 billion. This would be the biggest acquisition in the history of gaming both financially and in terms of its impact. Activision owns a ton of the best developers in the industry and prized IP such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, and most importantly, Call of Duty....

Transport Protein By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Transport Protein Definition Transport proteins are proteins that transport substances across biological membranes. Transport proteins are found within the membrane itself, where they form a channel, or a carrying mechanism, to allow their substrate to pass from one side to the other. The substances transported by these proteins can include ions such as sodium and potassium; sugars such as glucose; proteins and messenger molecules; and many more....

The contributions of the state of Missouri to U.S. culture, commerce, history, and the arts are immeasurable. Here are just a few reasons why everyone should be grateful for Missouri, and be glad it is part of this great country. Our farmers. Flickr/ CAFNR In 2004, Missouri had 106,000 farms (second in the United States) covering 30.1 million acres and with about 12.4 million acres harvested that year. Missouri’s agricultural income reached $5....

America is truly a beautiful country. I’m not sure Missouri gets enough credit for its contribution to that. These places prove that even in the middle states, without beaches and constant sunshine, the USA is a beautiful place. Mountains, fields, rivers and streams, amazing history displayed through unique and wonderful architecture…America, Missouri, the beautiful. Waterfall at Dillard Mill Goodfreephotos.com The Dillard Mill is a privately owned State Historic Site on Huzzah Creek in Crawford County....

Warner Bros. Discovery has been making some major changes to their DC movie franchise and the latest just so happens to be appointing James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of the newly created DC Studios. Gunn and Safran are heavily rumored to be rebooting the DC Universe, and that rumor has only been amplified when Gunn revealed he was writing a new Superman movie without Henry Cavill. Gunn has been responding to fans on Twitter to calm their nerves and answer their questions, but they won’t reveal anything until later this month....

DC’s Batgirl movie got canceled, but both fans and those involved with the film have been reluctant to let it die quietly. The latest twist in the story of Batgirl’s demise is that one of the stars of the film – actress Ivory Aquino – has posted an open letter to CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zslav, petitioning him to reconsider the decision to shelve the film. Aquino defends Batfirl as being more than a “woke film” some have labeled it as (due to Grace’s casting as a Latina Batgirl), and argues why it would be a majorly successful release for Warner Bros....

CAM Plants By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 27, 2019 CAM Plants Definition CAM – short for “Crassulacean Acid Metabolism” – is a method of carbon fixation evolved by some plants in dry circumstances. In most plants, the stomata – which are like tiny mouths that take in oxygen all along the surfaces of their leaves – open during the day to take in CO2 and release O2. Plants must take in CO2 because they use it as a source for carbon atoms to build sugars, proteins, nucleotides, and the other building blocks of life....

Cytotoxic T Cell By: Kate Latham Last Updated: May 9, 2021 Cytotoxic T cells (AKA ‘killer’ T cells) are key lymphocytes of the adaptive immune system. Like helper T cells, they are activated by antigen-presenting cells in the lymph nodes. However, whereas helper T cells mediate the activity of other immune cells against a pathogen, cytotoxic T cells directly attack and destroy infected host cells. Cytotoxic T cells use cytotoxic granules to kill infected cells What is a Cytotoxic T Cell?...

It’s Thursday once again, which means that the Epic Games Store has been updated with new games to claim. October is the perfect month for gamers that like to play something spooky, and this week’s free games include the horror title Darkwood. For those that would prefer something more lighthearted, the Epic Games Store also has ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove. Both games are free to claim now through October 20th....

The future of the live-action DC Universe is continuing to grow and evolve, especially amid the recent news surrounding the creation of the newly-minted DC Studios. The division of Warner Bros. Discovery, which will be run by James Gunn and Peter Safran, will oversee a majority of film and television projects inspired by DC’s comics. That news has raised a lot of questions about the future of various in-development projects— including Black Canary, a spinoff of 2020’s Birds of Prey....

Nucleic Acid Types and Structure By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 24, 2019 Nucleic Acid Types There are two types of nucleic acid: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). Both play a central role in every function of every living organism. Nucleic acids have similar basic structures with important differences. They are composed of monomer nucleotides connected like links in a chain to form nucleic acid polymers. Nucleotides consist of a nucleoside (the combination of a pentose monosaccharide molecule and a nitrogenous base) and a phosphate group....

Sierra By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: January 29, 2021 A Sierra Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Scombriformes Family Scombridae Genus Scomberomorus Species S. sierra Niche Epipelagic predator Length 3 ft (1 m) Weight 15 lb (7 kg) Lifespan 10-12 years Social Structure Schooling predator Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Eastern Pacific Average Clutch Size Millions of eggs Main Food Items and Prey Baitfish, cephalopods Predators Tuna, billfish, toothed whales, sharks, sea lions, seals The Basics The sierra, Scomberomorus sierra, otherwise known as the Pacific sierra or the Mexican sierra, is a medium-sized fish belonging to the family Scombridae and is a part of the tribe collectively referred to as the Spanish Mackerels....

Stranger Things turned the 2022 People’s Choice Awards upside down on Tuesday night. The record-breaking fourth season of the hit Netflix series scored four nominations at the annual awards show honoring fan favorites in movies, television, music, and pop culture: The Show of 2022, Female and Male TV Star of 2022, and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show of 2022. While Female TV Star of the year went to Grey’s Anatomy’s Ellen Pompeo over Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown, co-star Noah Schnapp was named the people’s choice for Male TV Star....

Netflix released the first season of That ’90s Show today, and the That ’70s Show sequel series follows Leia Forman (Callie Haverda) as she continues her parent’s legacy by hanging out in Red and Kitty Forman’s (Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp) basement. One of the most beloved things about the original series was its use of dream and parody sequences, many of which were inspired by 1970s pop culture. That ’90s Show takes the same route with some extremely ’90s inserts, including a tribute to Beverly Hills, 90210....