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Netflix has revealed when Manifest Season 4 Part 1 will debut. To commemorate 8/28, a date that shares the number of Flight 828, Netflix released a new poster and teaser revealing that Manifest Season 4 Part 1 will debut on November 4th, two years after Netflix rescued the series from its cancellation on NBC. According to Netflix’s announcement on Tudum, the new season will pick up several dangling cliffhangers left unresolved by the cancellation: “Ben’s (Josh Dallas) wife, Grace (Athena Karkanis) is murdered by troubled passenger Angelina (Holly Taylor), who also kidnaps their baby , Eden....

My Hero Academia has reached the climax of its first major arc of the sixth season, and the newest episode made sure to crown Mirio Togata the MVP thanks to his big return to action! The fight between the heroes and the villains has gotten more intense as Tomura Shigaraki’s power took Izuku Midoriya and the others by surprise. Things have only gotten worse as Gigantomachia and the rest of the League of Villains got involved, and Dabi has taken center stage as the one pulling all the strings....

Nutria Rat By: Lindy Whitehouse, Ph.D. Last Updated: July 30, 2020 A Nutria Rat Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Rodentia Family Myocastoridae Genus Myocastor Species Myocastor coypus Niche Aquatic omnivore Length 17 and 25 inches long (43 to 64 centimeters) plus tail Weight 15 and 22 pounds (7 to 10 kilograms) Lifespan 8 – 10 years Social Structure Social, live in large colonies Status Least concern Preferred Habitat Freshwater regions Average Litter Size 5 – 7 young Main food item Plants and roots Main predators Eagles, hawks, snakes, alligators, and dogs The Basics The nutria rat (Myocastor coypus), also known as the coypu or swamp rat, is not really a rat but is a large rodent that makes its home close to freshwater....

Phenotypic Ratio By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: December 6, 2020 Phenotypic ratio helps us to predict gene expression in the future generations of organisms. In phenotypic ratio calculations, we map out specific parental alleles and predict the probability of how they will be expressed in their offspring. Knowledge of allele dominance is required, although it is possible to figure out very simple parental genetic makeup by looking at observable traits (phenotypes) in their young....

Lucasfilm is having a bit of a renaissance with their Star Wars projects on Disney+ and they have no plans of stopping. After the release of The Mandalorian you’d think that they wouldn’t be able to outdo themselves, but they have with their latest series Andor. Andor brings back Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in the prequel that shows how the spy joined the rebel forces....

Disney is selling a $5,000 cocktail on their new cruise ship. The Kaliburr Cystal is the name of the drink and videos of it being served have taken social media by storm. Arthur’s About Theme Parks actually spoke to a bartender to figure out what kind of liquor is worth that kind of money. For starters, there’s Grand Marnier Quintessence (pricey cognac!). Then, we get Camus cognac, Japanese citrus fruit, yuzu, and kum2quat....

Submandibular Gland By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: October 27, 2020 Definition Submandibular glands are the second-largest salivary gland type, producing around 65% of our saliva when unstimulated (at rest). Located under the jaw, the exocrine submandibular glands empty under the tongue, just behind the lower front teeth, via the Wharton duct. Both submandibular glands receive parasympathetic input via the chorda tympani nerve and take a secondary role to the parotid in the presence of stimulation....

Contrary to what the rest of the country might think, Kentucky isn’t just bluegrass, bourbon, and horses. We have some really cool cities and towns, and while some of them might be small and rural, they have a unique charm to them that you won’t find anywhere else. Here are 17 towns in Kentucky that we featured last year, so be sure you put them on your list of places to visit in 2017!...

Not all restaurants are created equal. The following 15 spots have proven time and time again that they’re among the best of the best in the Baltimore area. We’ve included a variety of places, from road side spots to a fancy night out. Check out these eateries at least once in your lifetime. You’ll be glad you did. Woodberry Kitchen Facebook / Woodberry Kitchen Yelp / A. C. This restaurant lives up to the hype with its delightful ambiance and delectable food....

Every state has their favorite things, and Kentucky is no different. There are a variety of different foods, drinks and social habits that we have become accustomed to. Were these wants to disappear, much of the Bluegrass State would be truly blue. For now, most of us are blessed and capable of enjoying a few things we love in life, and would be unhappy to live without. Here are 14 amazing things people in Kentucky prefer not to live without:...

Even though we’re well out of the Halloween season and are in the throes of the winter holidays, we’re only a few weeks away from leaving behind those tidings of joy and good will towards men, leaving horror fans looking forward to the unsettling offerings headed to theaters. A recent poll of Fandango fans has revealed the horror films they are most looking forward to in 2023, with reboots and sequels being the projects that are drawing the most excitement....

Star Trek star William Shatner says that his feuds with fellow cast members are the fault of “bitter and embitterred” co-stars. Shatner’s role as Capt. James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series and seven Star Trek movies are iconic. The tension between him and other Star Trek cast members is also well-known to fans. The primary source of this information is the various memoirs written by the cast. In his new memoir Boldly Go, Shatner recalled feeling taken back when Nichelle Nichols told him most of his co-stars found him to be “cold and arrogant....

WWE’s annual SummerSlam pay-per-view takes place this year at Nissan Stadium in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. As of right now, the card consists of a rematch from WrestleMania 38 in Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar, three Money in the Bank rematches in The Usos vs. Street Profits, Liv Morgan vs. Ronda Rouse and Bobby Lashley vs. Theory and Pat McAfee’s latest chance to step inside the ring, this time against Happy Corbin....

With so many haunted locations to choose from in Savannah, these 10 are among the best places to (maybe) see a ghost while visiting Georgia’s first city. 17hundred90 Inn & Restaurant Tobias McGriff Photography Boasting one of the oldest establishments in Savannah, the Inn has what is perhaps Savannah’s most haunted room. Room 204, also know as Anna’s Room, is frequently requested by curious customers because of its eerie past and frequent ghostly activity....

You really can never run out of things to do here in Washington DC. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend every weekend exploring the city. DC is perfectly situated for weekend road trips and if you are feeling spring fever, it may be time to get out of the city. Here are 10 incredible of the best weekend getaways from Washington DC. St. Michaels, Maryland Google Maps Flickr/Lee Cannon Less than two hours away from DC, St....

Do you consider yourself a coffee snob – one who is properly educated on the finer points of coffee; the different roasts, flavors, and brewing methods that impact the final product? If that’s you or you’re on the lookout for “coffeehouse” charm to go with that perfect cup of coffee, then look no further. Here are 13 unique coffee shops in Oklahoma that will make waking up a delight: Main Street Coffee, Ardmore main-street-coffee-Ardmore-OK/Facebook...

13th Age will be getting a new edition next year. Pelgraine Press announced plans for 13th Age: Escalated Edition, a new version of the fantasy-themed tabletop RPG. The new edition will be “backwards compatible” with existing rulebooks but will also feature better options for class powers and spells along with a new version of the fighter class, as the original class has been routinely criticized by players. Each class will get at least two new pages worth of talents, feats, powers, and spells....

New Orleans is inherently weird, and strange things often happen here. In a town where voodoo was once commonplace, and the dead are buried above ground so they won’t come out of their graves during floods, it’s hard to surprise the residents of New Orleans, isn’t it? Here are 14 weird, strange things that have happened in our magical, mystical city over the years. There was the unlucky fellow who drowned at a party for lifeguards....

Herbaceous By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Herbaceous Definition Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants, such as most ferns and grasses, which either form tiny amounts of hard woody tissue, or none at all. Unlike woody plants, such as trees, these plants don’t have a stem that will remain above the ground when their leaves die. Additionally, the body of an herbaceous plant is mainly made up of cellulose, which makes it relatively flexible and fragile, while the stems of a woody plant have lignin, which is far stronger, providing the plant with stiffness, and which lasts for years....

Sympathetic Nervous System By: BD Editors Last Updated: October 4, 2019 Sympathetic Nervous System Definition The sympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system, an extensive network of neurons that regulate the body’s involuntary processes. Specifically, the sympathetic nervous system controls aspects of the body related to the flight-or-fight response, such as mobilizing fat reserves, increasing the heart rate, and releasing adrenaline. Sympathetic Nervous System Overview The autonomic nervous system (ANS) mediates actions that occur without voluntary control such as heart rate or blood pressure....