Vital Capacity By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 11, 2020 Vital Capacity Definition Vital capacity is the amount of air that the lungs can expel after having been filled completely. The vital capacity represents the change in volume from completely emptied lungs to completely filled lungs. In human medicine, vital capacity is an important measure of a person’s respiratory health. A healthy adult will have a vital capacity between 2 and 5 liters....
It seems like as soon as schools starts back, which can be as early as the second week of August, Starbucks kicks off the fall season with Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Before you know it, EVERYTHING is pumpkin-flavored and the Halloween decorations are out. And while I love a Starbucks latte as much as the next person, these are not the things that symbolize fall to me. Fall is a unique time in Virginia – one filled with special sights, sounds and smells that bring back memories....
Offering everything from short walks through lava tubes and picturesque waterfall trails to treacherous mountain hikes and coastal trails, the Hawaiian Islands are perhaps one of the greatest hiking destinations in the world. With so many incredible trails to choose from, it can be difficult to choose just which hikes to experience while in Hawaii, but you won’t want to miss these 13 absolutely magical trails that will transport you into the pages of your favorite fairy tale....
Food trucks are awesome. What could be better than delicious meals on wheels? The Food truck trend has swept the nation, and Minneapolis has some of the best! Here are 14 tasty trucks that you definitely need to chase down! Hot Indian Foods Truck Yelp / Hot Indian Foods Truck Holy moley, this downtown food truck is delicious! It’s hard to find a dish on this menu that is anything less than fantastic....
We all have our favorite spots…a hiking trail, a mountain view, a city view…but there are some places in Missouri that most of us would know immediately. These are some of our most famous landmarks, and sources of pride for the entire state. St. Louis Gateway Arch Flickr/ W.G. Dayton Probably Missouri’s most iconic symbol, the Gateway Arch has been greeting travelers to St. Louis since 1967. The nation’s tallest monument, it commemorates Thomas Jefferson and the role St....
From soaring, imposing courthouses to medieval-style churches in the woods, the architecture of Wisconsin not only shows our roots and influences, but tells the history of our state and the people who came and settled here. Across the state you’ll find some gorgeous, unique and amazing buildings to explore, photograph and enjoy. We had a list of 12 Pieces Of Architectural Brilliance In Wisconsin That Could WOW Anyone a few years back that covers many of the most obvious and famous pieces of architecture here in Wisconsin, but we managed to find a few more unique, interesting and awesome places for you to visit:...
This week, the beloved Breaking Bad spin-off, Better Call Saul, released its final episode. Fans were pleased with the way the show ended, and they even crashed the AMC+ site when the final episode was released. The show followed Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takavic during the events before and after Breaking Bad and it also starred some major players from the original series, including Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring and Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut....
Curare By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Curare Definition Curare is a general name for a number of plant-derived poisons known to be used by South and Central American tribes. Curare is an alkaline poison, meaning that the poison is basic in pH, or exists above a pH of 7. There are many plants from which a curare can be derived, as many plant poisons have evolved to defend the plants from attack from mammalian herbivores....
Shawn Levy hit box office gold with Free Guy, his 2021 blockbuster featuring Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds – and it opened up a door to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for him. As director of the planned Deadpool 3, the filmmaker will get to bring the Merc With a Mouth into a much more PG-13 setting. Along the way, he’s hoping that the meta-humor that Deadpool is famous for might open up another possibility: a crossover with Stranger Things, the Netflix series Levy serves as an executive producer on....
Anne Rice famously disliked fanfiction. In the early 2000s, the iconic author posted a message on her website banning all fanfic, writing, “I do not allow fanfiction. the characters are copyrighted. It upsets me terribly to even think about fanfiction with my characters.” There were even claims around that time that legal counsel for Rice reached out to websites and writers of fanfic with cease-and-desist notices and even fanfiction.net, at one point, removed the entire category for fiction based on Rice’s books from their site upon the author’s request, much to the dismay of fans who enjoyed both reading and writing reimaginings of her stories and characters....
Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo responded to that Edward Norton joke in the most recent episode of She-Hulk. During this entry, the MCU finally acknowledged the fact that this character wasn’t even played by the same actor in their continuity. Entertainment Weekly spoke to the current Hulk about the funny moment and he was very open about it. Ruffalo joked that the Avenger roles would end up like Hamlet. (Some people have already joked this year that Spider-Man is headed down that road....
Every state has seen its share of good fortune…and its share of tragedy. These disasters shook the state and became part of our history as some of the most devastating natural events in Nebraska. The Year of the Locust, 1874 HistoryNet Life in Nebraska in the late 19th century was already difficult. Many families barely got by on what their farms and hunting could provide. But life was made infinitely more difficult in the summer of 1874 when enormous swarms of Rocky Mountain Locusts descended on the Great Plains like giant black clouds....
No one celebrates the Fourth of July quite like Pennsylvania. From daylong holiday festivities to jaw dropping fireworks displays, Pennsylvania promises plenty of Independence Day excitement. You might have already started asking, “Where can I find fireworks near me this Fourth of July?” In both 2015 and 2016, we told you about all the spectacular places to see Fourth of July fireworks throughout Pennsylvania. Without further ado, here’s a listing of the many amazing fireworks shows in Pennsylvania set for Independence Day 2017....
What Do Biogeochemical Cycles Connect? By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 25, 2017 The biogeochemical cycles on Earth connect the energy and molecules on the planet into continuous loops that support life. The basic building blocks of life like water, oxygen, carbon, sulfur, nitrogen and phosphorous are recycled and go back into their respective cycles repeatedly. The biogeochemical cycles also create reservoirs of these building blocks such as the water stored in lakes and oceans and sulfur stored in rocks and minerals....
Arizona is a land of beauty. Home to canyons, mountains, deserts, forests, and riparian areas, Arizona is a state where every turn features a stunning landscape. Today, we’re going to honor that natural beauty by looking at some of our state’s favorite locations. Join us and don’t forget to let us know which of these places is your absolute favorite! Antelope Canyon Tom Coates/Flickr This surreal slot canyon near Page is hidden away in a red desert terrain, barely discernible until you walk up to the canyon’s entrance....
After an exciting opening match at ROH Final Battle, it was time for the ROH Women’s Championship match, which featured two stars very familiar with each other. ROH Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez returned from injury several weeks ago and came face to face with her new challenger Athena, and now the two were finally meeting one on one with the Title on the line. They knew each other quite well, so they were able to counter each other’s moves and styles throughout the match....
Warner Bros. Discovery did some infrastructure changes last year that included leadership changes as well as the cancellation of projects to get tax write-offs. Newly minted CEO David Zaslav was looking for a Kevin Feige type executive to create a ten year plan and usher in a new era for DC Studios. James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought in as the new co-CEOs of the studio and have already started to make a bunch of changes....
Ring of Honor World Champion Jonathan Gresham has aligned himself with Tully Blanchard’s new stable. Gresham tagged with Lee Moriarty to take on The Gates of Agony (Toa Liona and Kaun) on AEW Rampage, but ultimately came up unsuccessful. Before the bout concluded, Gresham walked out on his tag partner, leaving Moriarty defenseless against Liona and Kaun. While Liona and Kaun were hitting Moriarty with lariats and gut checks, Gresham sealed the turn at ringside by embracing Blanchard....
Fertilization By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Fertilization Definition Fertilization is the process by which male and female gametes are fused together, initiating the development of a new organism. The male gamete or ’sperm’, and the female gamete, ’egg’ or ’ovum’ are specialized sex cells, which fuse together to begin the formation of a zygote during a process called sexual reproduction. Types of Fertilization Fertilization in Animals The fertilization process in animals can occur either internally or externally, a difference which is largely determined by the method of birth....
Gotham Knights is going to have a plethora of Easter eggs for players to discover. Easter eggs are such a big part of many video games. Sometimes it’s something weird and silly like Conan O’Brien and Andy Richter voicing marines on a space ship Halo 4. Sometimes it can be tease things related to the game’s story or even a future game. The Batman Arkham series is pretty notorious for its Easter eggs because it contains a lot of nods to various villains, other DC heroes, and more....
