In Virginia, we are spoiled with an endless abundance of natural beauty, easy access to outdoor adventures and beautiful weather most of the year. But when winter hits, it’s easy to just forego the outdoors and stay home close to the fire. That’s fine if you live somewhere that dumps three feet of snow in your front yard every other day, but we don’t have that problem here. In fact, we have more than a few places that just get better in the winter....
The temperatures have risen, which can inspire cooler clothes, making for hotter romance. One of the best ways to kick off an evening of love is by going out to one of our many romantic restaurants in Kentucky. You can enjoy the ambiance that the establishment offers, be it the view or the accommodations, dine on an out of this world meal as well. Afterwards, throw in a nightcap and a stroll along one of our many scenic areas....
We all love to poke fun at each other, and most of us like to poke fun at ourselves. But some things are just a guaranteed to either enliven or ruin any dinner party. So for any newcomers, pay attention to this list and tread carefully – you don’t want to end up putting that foot in your mouth. Here’s 15 (mostly good-humored) ways to make any Clevelander mad. Insult the Browns Erik Drost/Flickr Look, we know that the Browns are having an off… few decades....
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’s lead man Paul Rudd describes how Jonathan Majors’ performance allowed him to slyly control the narrative of the film. Variety spoke to both actors ahead of the movie’s premiere last night. During the conversation, the Scott Lang actor admitted that Majors’ acting choices greatly influenced the pacing of the movie. The Ant-Man franchise has made its name as kind of a fun side attraction to the “main” plot developments for the larger MCU....
Finnish Lapphund By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: August 24, 2020 A Finnish Lapphund Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Canidae Genus Canis Species Canis lupus Subspecies Canis lupus familiaris Height 16 – 21 in (41 – 53 cm) at the shoulder Weight 33 – 53 lb (15 – 24 kg) Lifespan 12 – 15 years Social Structure Domesticated Status Least concern Natural Habitat Domesticated, prefer herding activities Average Litter Size 2 – 9 Main food item Dog food Potential predators Few predators The Basics The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized herding dog that comes from north of the Arctic circle, where it is known to herd reindeer!...
Marine Biology By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: January 15, 2021 Definition Marine biology is the study of marine ecosystems, marine organisms, and human interactions with these environments and species. As a marine biologist, you may study a wide range of topics from the behavior, physiology, and ecology of specific groups of organisms to the interactions between human activity and aquatic environments. Overview The organisms that are studied by marine biologists vary greatly and include everything from the biggest whales to the smallest plankton....
Nevada—especially Las Vegas and its surrounding areas— has some of the most unusual and quirkiest houses. From millionaire Tony Hsieh’s luxury RV to Wayne Newton’s former mansion to Lonnie Hammargren’s iconic and mind-blowing museum house, these unusual Nevada houses have backstories as intriguing as their appearances. Take a look at these 10 unusual Nevada houses and their unique backstories. Castillo del Sol/Lonnie Hammargren’s Museum House, Las Vegas Linda S./Yelp Allen/Flickr This, shall we say interesting, house, located at 4318 Ridgecrest, is so bizarre, I had to add another picture (although 50 pictures wouldn’t be enough to showcase just how odd this house is....
Stomach By: BD Editors Last Updated: September 8, 2017 Stomach Definition The stomach is a muscular organ that is found in our upper abdomen. If we were to locate it on our bodies, it can be found on our left side just below the ribs. In simple terms, the stomach is a kind of digestive sac. It is a continuation of the esophagus and receives our churned food from it. Therefore, the stomach serves as a kind of connection between the esophagus and the small intestine, and is a definite pit stop along our alimentary canal....
Test Cross By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Test Cross Definition The test cross is an experiment first employed by Gregor Mendel, in his studies of the genetics of traits in pea plants. Mendel’s theory, which holds true today, was that each organism carried two copies of each trait. One was dominant trait, while one could be considered recessive. The dominant trait, if present, would determine the outward appearance of the organism, or the phenotype....
For most of Idaho, this year’s spring has been blessedly mild, adding a few extra weeks to road trip season before the sunshine and temperatures get kicked up a notch. Woohoo! If you’ve been following our articles up until now, we’ve introduced you to a few of Idaho’s biggest, deepest, and boldest river canyons a few different times – but today, we’re rounding them up into an epic road trip that will show you the true beauty, magnificence, and diversity of the Gem State in the best way possible: up close and personal....
Every state has attractions known as tourist traps, but sometimes the less obvious places can be more interesting. There are things you can do that allow you to get more of a local feel, instead of appearing like the out of town stranger. Fortunately, there are plenty of inviting forms of entertainment that will allow you to avoid the major tourist attractions in Kentucky, and here are 11 of them....
In Maine, some might argue that “the boonies” are better than the city. We’d tend to agree with those people! There are so many wonderful places to explore in Maine, but some of the best of them are located off the beaten path. When faced with the choice of exploring the obvious in Maine or putting in a bit more work, we always vote for the trips that are slightly less convenient....
Compact Bone Structure By: BD Editors Last Updated: November 5, 2017 Compact bone, also called cortical bone, is the hard, stiff, smooth, thin, white bone tissue that surrounds all bones in the human body. It is also called osseous tissue or cortical bone and it provides structure and support for an organism as part of its skeleton, in addition to being a location for the storage of minerals like calcium. About 80% of the weight of the human skeleton comes from compact bone....
Density Independent Factors By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 7, 2018 Density Independent Factors Definition Density independent factors, in ecology, refer to any influences on a population’s birth or death rates, regardless of the population density. Density independent factors are typically a physical factor of the environment, unrelated to the size of the population in question. Density independent factors vary depending on the population, but always affect the population the same regardless of its size....
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is pushing through production. The live-action adaptation of Rick Riordan’s best-selling book series is currently filming its first season in Vancouver, which follows the events of the first novel, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Riordan, who also serves as an executive producer on the show, provided a recent update that revealed that the series has filmed “pretty much through chapter nine” of the 22-chapter book that these first eight episodes are based on....
Enzyme Substrate Complex By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Enzyme Substrate Complex Definition The enzyme substrate complex is a temporary molecule formed when an enzyme comes into perfect contact with its substrate. Without its substrate an enzyme is a slightly different shape. The substrate causes a conformational change, or shape change, when the substrate enters the active site. The active site is the area of the enzyme capable of forming weak bonds with the substrate....
Heterozygous By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Heterozygous Definition A heterozygous individual is a diploid organism with two alleles, each of a different type. Individuals with alleles of the same type are known as homozygous individuals. An allele is a variation of a gene that affects the functionality of the protein produced by the gene. There can be many alleles in a population, but a heterozygous individual can only have two of them because every diploid organism receives one allele from each parent....
Jujutsu Kaisen has been steadily getting ready to return for its highly anticipated second season next year, and the anime has revealed how long Season 2 will be sticking around for and the arcs from the manga it will cover! There are some pretty intense scenes and fights coming in the next few arcs of Gege Akutami’s original manga series following the Death Painting Womb fights, so there’s been a question as to whether or not the new season would be able to tackle it all....
Phylogeny By: BD Editors Last Updated: June 11, 2020 Phylogeny Definition A phylogeny is a hypothetical relationship between groups of organisms being compared. A phylogeny is often depicted using a phylogenetic tree, such as the simple one below describing the evolutionary relationships between the great apes. The genus Pongo includes orangutans, Pan includes chimpanzees and bonobos, and Homo includes humans, while Gorilla is self-evident. Scientists use data gathered about each of the groups, including physiological traits and genetic data, to compare the groups against each other....
‘Tis the season… Awards Season! The 95th Annual Academy Awards are coming in March, and yesterday saw the release of the shortlist of nominees. While nothing is guaranteed to be nominated, the list gives movie fans a better idea of what will be honored on the big day. Some of our favorite comic book films from 2022 are in the running for some awards, including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Batman, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness....
