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With “These 10 Unique Attractions In Mississippi Are An Absolute Must-Visit,” we learned there are a lot of amazing sites in Mississippi. Well, after some research, it turns out there are just as many amazing tours in the state. Offering the chance to really take in the state’s history, culture, or scenic beauty, these unforgettable Mississippi tours should be taken at least once. Natchez City Cemetery, Natchez Patrick Keller/Flickr Touring this historic cemetery is a must while in Natchez....

With spring just weeks away, it’s time to start planning some outdoor adventures. While traveling can be great, there’s also plenty to be found in the Garden State. It’s easy to take all that we have for granted, so be sure to set aside some time to explore. These 12 destinations will make your day and maybe even enrich your life. The trip inside a giant elephant. Facebook/Lucy The Elephant We’re probably all familiar with Lucy, the massive mammoth in Margate....

San Antonio is arguably the most haunted city in Texas. It makes sense given its angry, bloody war history. There are hundreds of stories of reported paranormal sightings, but I’ve highlighted the most notorious and sinister of them all. Here are 6 terror tales that will have you convinced there’s no city in Texas more haunted than San Antonio. Who’s ready for a ghost story? I’ll set the scene: it’s an eerie, dark night....

Hideo Kojima revealed Death Stranding 2 at The Game Awards. Hideo Kojima is easily one of the most respected video game developers out there. He’s most well known for creating the Metal Gear Solid franchise and creating several absolute masterpieces within that series. It was pretty much his life’s work for nearly two decades and resulted in all kinds of innovations not just within his games, but the medium as a whole....

DNA Fingerprinting By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 DNA Fingerprinting Definition DNA fingerprinting is a method used to identify living things based on samples of their DNA. Instead of looking at the whole sequence of a person’s DNA, these techniques look at the presence or absence of common markers that can be quickly and easily identified. DNA Fingerprinting Explained The process is sometimes called “DNA testing” or “DNA profiling”, but signals the same process....

Glycolysis By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: March 23, 2021 Glycolysis is a metabolic process at the start of the chain of reactions within the process of cellular respiration – production of cellular energy. It occurs in the presence or absence of oxygen to enable aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration. The glycolysis pathway converts one glucose (sugar) molecule into two pyruvate molecules; this ten-step conversion occurs in the presence of specific enzymes in the cell cytosol....

Being hugged by the ocean on three sides, it’s natural that America would have some of the most breathtaking seaside destinations on Earth. National Geographic has just published a round-up of the best beaches in the world, and six of those coastal gems are right here in the U.S. These beaches offer everything from pearly sands and tropical flora, to dramatic cliffs and jade-green waves. Check out the most spectacular beaches in the country, and start planning your next seaside escape....

Home Alone has been reimagined as a modern-day shooter courtesy of a UI artist. Home Alone is a seminal piece of Christmas media. Not only does it perfectly capture the atmosphere of the holiday season, but it’s also incredibly unique and not like other Christmas movies. While many other Christmas movies are about love and cheer, Home Alone asks the question of: “What happens when you leave a psychotic child home alone and he’s forced to fend for himself against robbers?...

Labia By: BD Editors Last Updated: July 6, 2017 Labia Definition Labia refers to a part of the female genital anatomy that comprises the external region of the vulva (shown below). There are two pairs of labia in human women, termed the labia minora and the labia majora. The labia minora are the inner folds of skin residing under the labia majora. The labia majora are larger than the labia minora, flat in shape, and are often visible....

New York most certainly has its fair share of haunted places and controversial phenomenons. Often our residents come in contact with paranormal circumstances but never go on to know the stories behind the frightening activity. In various regions all over the state you may find yourself questioning what exactly it is you’re seeing right before your eyes. Ready to learn what it is that has these ghosts so unsettled? Prepare yourself, meet 7 ghosts from New York and learn about their bone-chilling stories:...

Placenta By: BD Editors Last Updated: July 25, 2017 Placenta Definition The placenta is an organ which is responsible for nourishing and protecting a fetus during pregnancy. It is unique in that it is a temporary organ; it grows alongside the fetus during pregnancy, and then is expelled along with the fetus at birth. The placenta is also sometimes called “afterbirth,” as it is expelled through the vagina after the fetus has been delivered....

Kota Ibushi, a former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, is officially a free agent following his tumultuous departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Given his connections to the promotion (most through Kenny Omega), there’s plenty of speculation already out there that Ibushi will eventually wind up signing with All Elite Wrestling. Ibushi has already addressed that speculation, telling Dark Puroresu Flowsion, “[A] lot of my best friends are in AEW. My younger peers in Japan are also growing up [there?...

Maybe it’s because we only get so many warm months, but here in Wisconsin, we sure love a festival. We’ll celebrate anything if it gives us a chance to be outside, enjoying the warmer months. Sure, Milwaukee is known as the City of Festivals, but you don’t have to head there to find some great food, fun and friends at festivals this summer. In no particular order, here are some of the best small-town festivals held in Wisconsin....

As we inch closer to spring with each passing day, it’s impossible to avoid thinking about the sunny days and warm breezes that are in our future. Many people say that the reason to live in Maine year-round is the reward of these coming few months and I have to say I agree. While we’ve been lucky enough to have some lovely spring-like days this winter, there’s nothing like that first REAL summer afternoon....

Bill Nye followed in the footsteps of Don “Mr. Wizard” Herbert in the early ’90s, using a TV show to introduce young audiences to the excitement and intrigue of scientific pursuits. Decades after his Bill Nye the Science Guy TV series, Nye remains a fixture of the scientific community, often using social media to help enlighten followers about pressing issues, though his new Peacock series The End Is Nye is exploring another teachable avenue....

Disney+ has released a new clip for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, the new animated adaptation of the second book in author Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. The new clip sees Rodrick Heffley (Hunter Dillon), the aggressive older brother of the Heffley household, get left in charge by his parents, who are stepping out for the weekend – much to the chagrin of his brother Greg Heffley (Brady Noon)....

A year from its theatrical release, the latest Fast and Furious installment is already getting attention — but not necessarily in a good way. A new report from Variety reveals that residents of Los Angeles’ historic Angelino Heights neighborhood are planning to protest production on Fast X later this week. Residents received a notice of filming that indicated that Fast X would shoot in front of the real-life Toretto house on Friday, with a sequence that would involve “simulated emergency services activity, aerial photography, wetting down of street and atmospheric smoke....

Marvel Studios has been killing it with their phase four releases and the addition of their Special Presentation’s has been quite the treat for fans. First they released a Halloween-themed Special Presentation with Werewolf by Night, and now they have released a Christmas special with The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Directed by James Gunn, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special marks his return to directing Marvel Studios projects after he was fired due to controversial tweets....

Hyphae vs. Mycelium By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 24, 2019 The fungi kingdom contains eukaryotic organisms such as mushrooms, molds, mildews, and yeasts. Fungi differentiate themselves from other eukaryotes like plant and animals by having chitin in their cell walls. It is estimated that there are 2.2 million to 3.8 million species of fungi but only about 120,000 have been identified and described. Fungi play an important role in nature as the principal decomposers in ecosystems....

Google Stadia will likely go down in history as one of the biggest failures in the history of the video game industry. In what can only be described as a bit of foreshadowing, the company promoted the system’s reveal at Game Developer’s Conference 2019 with a display featuring three other big commercial failures: E.T. for the Atari 2600, Nintendo’s Power Glove, and the Sega Dreamcast. The display read “Anything you dream can be built,” and the pieces were loaned out by the Video Game History Foundation’s Peter Cifaldi....