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WWE’s Monday Night Raw will air tonight from the historic Madison Square Garden Arena, and it promises to be one for the record books. This will be the first episode in Raw history to not have Vince McMahon as its booker, following his sudden retirement announcement last week. Triple H has now stepped into his new role as Head of Creative and the episode will serve as the Red Brand’s go-home show for Saturday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view....

As a new year looms, many of us begin to think about resolutions. And while we have the best intentions when coming up with these resolutions, we often end up making ourselves miserable trying to stick to them. So, this year, why not add some goals to that list you’ll actually want to meet? Not sure where to begin? Well, a visit to each of these 13 restaurants is a great start (and practically guaranteed to be the tastiest of your 2017 resolutions)....

(For a complete listing of Fourth of July 2017 fireworks shows in Delaware, click here.) There’s no question that Delaware goes all-out for Independence Day! After all, we’ve got to take our responsibility as the First State seriously. With all of the colonial history in Delaware, there are so many things to celebrate, beyond fireworks. Be sure to take a look at these stunning displays that are all part of a larger celebration, and then scroll down for a full list of the 4th of July celebrations in Delaware this year....

It’s summertime in Michigan, and you know what that means: it’s time to get out and appreciate all our state has to offer! If you’re the adventurous type, you’re likely searching for some fantastic destinations throughout Michigan that lend themselves perfectly to a road trip. Well, you’re in luck: our state is home to all sorts of beautiful and fun road trip spots, and you don’t need to be rolling in dough to appreciate them....

The United States has some fascinating history and wonderful cities, but the best town in America is Bardstown, Kentucky. It may not be the biggest community, and it doesn’t bring in as much revenue as other cities across the country. Still, this charming community has captured hearts from all around. Any who visit here tend to fall in love with the history, the environment, the people… and in some cases, the bourbon....

Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, ghost stories are fun! Many local legends draw inspiration from historical events, so even if the spirits of the past aren’t actually out a-haunting, you can still learn a thing or two from the tall tales. If there’s one thing Milwaukee has plenty of, it’s history, so there are certainly a few spooky stories from around the city. Here are seven of the most haunted places in Milwaukee that will send shivers down your spine!...

Avatar: The Way of Water just showed off some behind-the-scenes filming details in a brand new featurette. In a fact that should surprise no one, James Cameron employed state of the art techniques to bring his Avatar sequel to life. However, some people might not know that the movie ended up using The Volume platform to realize certain scenes. Famously, The Mandalorian brought that technology to the forefront. Disney has begun using the ILM LED soundscape on a number of projects....

The day after Splash Mountain closed permanently at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, work is underway to transform the log-flume ride into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The attraction, which opened at the Florida resort in 1992, held its final day of operation on January 22nd and saw reported wait times of more than three hours as guests flooded into the park’s Frontierland to watch the last splashdown. On January 23rd, Splash Mountain shut its barn doors for good as construction began to replace the Song of the South-inspired theming with characters and imagery from the 2009 Walt Disney Animation Studios film The Princess and the Frog....

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves has released a brand new trailer, showcasing several new scenes and revealing a bit more of the plot of the upcoming movie. The new trailer confirms that the Red Wizards of Thay will be the antagonists of the film, as the magocratic wizards have used an artifact to create an army of the undead that only the movie’s group of heroes can stop. The trailer showcase’s Michelle Rodriguez’s Holga in action, taking down a number of city guards using only a brick....

Genetic Equilibrium By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 7, 2018 Genetic Equilibrium Definition Genetic equilibrium is a term used to describe a condition of static, or unchanging, allele frequencies in a population over time. Typically in a natural population the frequencies of alleles tend to shift as generations pass and different forces act on a population. This could be caused by many factors including natural selection, genetic drift, mutation and others which forcibly change the allele frequency....

HBO Max has launched House of the Dragon: DracARys, a new Augmented Reality app to promote the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. The release of DracARys comes on the heels of House of the Dragon’s big Comic-Con 2022 appearance, which included a new trailer for the HBO series and the app’s official launch. In DracARys, players will get to “hatch” and “raise” their own virtual dragons, with the resulting development of each dragon being totally unique to the type of care each user gives it....

Lysogenic Cycle By: BD Editors Last Updated: March 29, 2019 Lysogenic Cycle Definition The lysogenic cycle is a method by which a virus can replicate its DNA using a host cell. Typically, viruses can undergo two types of DNA replication: the lysogenic cycle or the lytic cycle. In the lysogenic cycle, the DNA is only replicated, not translated into proteins. In the lytic cycle, the DNA is multiplied many times and proteins are formed using processes stolen from the bacteria....

Before Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives in theaters, Marvel will release “Wakanda Forever Prologue”, a new music collection available on July 25th. The prologue will expose Marvel fans to the groundbreaking new sounds that composer Ludwig Göransson is putting together for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – sounds literally collected from around the world. Wakanda Forever Prologue – New Music Releases July 25 – Pre-Save/Pre-Add Now: https://t.co/L4Codl2jZB pic.twitter.com/LpdZZbSaUO “This Prologue is an aural first glimpse of Wakanda Forever....

Another new series on Netflix is getting the ax shortly after its first season debuted. Creator Joe Barton confirmed The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself has been canceled at Netflix. All eight episodes of the freshman drama dropped October 28th, but now there won’t be a second installment for fans to see how the series continued. The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself is based on Sally Green’s YA novel, titled Half Bad, so those curious can always read the book to see how the story progresses....

Pyloric Sphincter By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Pyloric Sphincter Definition The pyloric sphincter is a small piece of smooth visceral muscle that acts as a valve and regulates the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum. The opening and closing of the sphincter is controlled by peristaltic waves produced by the stomach during the digestion process. At rest, the sphincter remains partially open to allow the free flow of water into the duodenum; however it immediately closes in the presence of food to allow digestion to occur....

Saber Tooth Tiger By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: July 28, 2020 A Saber tooth tiger Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Family Felidae Genus Smilodon Species Smilodon populator Niche Carnivorous Length 79 – 98 in (2 – 2.5m) Weight 661 lbs ( 300 kg) Lifespan 20 – 40 years Social Structure Social Conservation Status Extinct Preferred Habitat Forests and grasslands Average Litter Size 3 Main Prey Species deer, bison and small woolly mammoths Main Threats Humans The Basics The saber tooth tiger is one of the most widely known species of saber toothed cats from the genus Smilodon....

Some social media posts from Sony, the company that owns PlayStation, has some thinking the company is teasing a reveal for Grand Theft Auto VI. The reveal for GTA 6 will probably come pretty close to breaking the internet, possibly literally given how every piece of credible news from the game thus far has caused a total frenzy across social media. Rockstar Games officially confirmed that the next Grand Theft Auto game is in the works and much to its dismay, some footage from the game leaked online in September....

With New Year’s coming up, living a healthier lifestyle may be one of your resolutions for 2016. It can certainly lead to longer and happier years…but have you ever wondered which places in Washington have the healthiest residents overall? It could be difficult to totally rank, seeing as that it depends on each individual. From lifestyle behaviors to clinical care available, there’s a wide range of things that contribute to our well being....

For artists, the selection of a set of watercolor pencils can impact the quality of their work. When looking for watercolor pencils for the first time, the artist should always purchase a professional grade pencil due to their better quality pigment, insists Post War and Contemporary Artist Justin Margitich. “If you can’t afford a whole set, then purchase a handful of colors that work for you,” he says. Through research and interviews with experts, we found that quality, brand reputation, and the pigment characteristics of a set are pivotal to finding the perfect pencils for you....

The most common types of yarn are made up of fibers like acrylic, nylon, and polyester, which contain plastics that add to our growing landfill problem with their inability to completely break down. Thankfully, we’ve seen a shift in recent years within the DIY industry, with more yarn brands moving towards ethical and eco-conscious crafting. To make it easy to decide which of these sustainable yarn types works best for a variety of projects, we tested 23 different yarns that we received for review....