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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has built out its lore through the perspective of super heroes and the characters which immediately surround them. Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, Loki, Captain Marvel, Black Panther… we know how these heroes (and more), their families, friends, and enemies have been effected by the events of The Avengers, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and other movies or shows....

Good food is sometimes hard to find unless, of course, you live in the Burgh. Pittsburgh’s food scene is as diverse as its population. If you’re in the mood for good, old-fashioned food, visit one of these 11 neighborhood restaurants in Pittsburgh that you’ll return to again and again. Johnny’s Diner – 1900 Woodville Avenue Yelp/Darren W. Yelp/Sergio K. A simple sign alerts you that you’ve arrived at Johnny’s Diner, an inconspicuous old-fashioned diner that offers good food, good prices, and a comfortable atmosphere....

Let’s talk cemeteries shall we? Believe it or not I have talked to people who view cemeteries as calming places. After all, they are places where the dead are laid to rest. However, I’ve noticed that a majority of people find cemeteries to be very creepy and disturbing places. Places that give them the chills. South Carolina has quite a few cemeteries. Some are visited on a daily basis such as Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, SC and some have been forgotten by most; a bare thread of memory in the mind of the older generation....

There’s always something going on in Minnesota. We’ve proven time and again that, despite our cold weather, we’re willing to brave the elements to have a good time. That goes double for events during our steamy summer months, when the humidity makes being outside almost unbearable. But if there’s an interesting event happening, we’re always ready to fight off any discomfort for a good time. These 16 small-town festivals are perfect examples....

Dimorphic Fungi By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 24, 2018 Dimorphic fungi can live in four different forms; mold, hyphal, filamentous or as a yeast. Many species of dimorphic fungi are pathogenic to humans and other organisms. In humans, temperature is the main regulator of the form the fungus takes. Students of medical mycology are taught the memory aid “Mold in the cold, yeast in the heat” to help them remember this....

Glass Onion director Rian Johnson is calling the film’s release during Elon Musk’s Twitter tenure a “horrible accident.” As many observers online have noted, the similarities between the strange billionaire at the heart of the Knives Out and the new social media owner. But, as people who follow this stuff for a living know, it takes a long time to write, cast, shoot, edit, and release a movie. The prep for Glass Onion dates back to before Musk ever even stepped foot in Twitter headquarters with that sink....

One thing that’s so great about living in Arkansas is that you don’t have to spend a whole lot of money just to exist from day to day. Many current residents of the Natural State found themselves here because of the low cost of living. The website areavibes.com allows users to have a look at towns around their state based on such factors as access to amenities, housing, employment, and cost of living....

My Hero Academia has awarded Eiijiro Kirishima with a major MVP shoutout following his big save of Mina Ashido in the newest episode of the series! Season 6 of the anime has been nothing but action thus far as the series has been taking on the Paranormal Liberation Front War with the first half of the season. While the heroes initially had the jump on the villains with their initial raid on the Paranormal Liberation Front bases, things have gone South as the villains have been proven to be far too tricky or powerful to take down by normal means....

With October just around the corner, there’s no better time to play a horror video game, and Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games seems well aware of that fact. The team has released a massive new update for the ghost-centric game, adding a significant amount of new content. Version 0.7.0.0 is live now and features new locations, the ability to create custom difficulty presets, changes to the game’s ghosts, new player reporting options, and a whole lot more....

Anyone that’s ever step foot inside of New York is well aware of the fact that our state is not only made up of unusual characters, but also strange attractions. While it’s always nice to visit our popular attractions, sometimes all we need is a little trip off of the beaten path to enjoy our state’s more unusual side. If you’re looking to be wowed by strangely fascinating locations, then it’s time you plan a trip to visit some of the Empire State’s most unusual destinations....

AMC has announced the guests who will reveal intel on The Walking Dead spinoff shows live on Talking Dead. The network will air an hour-long special titled The Walking Dead Universe Preview to tease the new spinoffs in the expanding universe around The Walking Dead, including the just-announced series reuniting Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira). Airing Sunday, August 7, ahead of the series premiere of Tales of the Walking Dead (which arrives on August 14), Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick will welcome actors and creators from across AMC’s TWD Universe for a special preview of the shows airing this year and beyond....

San Diego Comic-Con is currently taking place and today featured the Marvel Studios’ animation panel. The event showcased some of the upcoming animated shows from Marvel, including X-Men ‘97. The highly-anticipated series continues where X-Men: The Animated Series left off, with Magneto now leading the X-Men after Professor X left for Shi’ar space in the original show’s series finale. If you’re a fan of the original series, today’s X-Men ‘97 news isn’t the only exciting information to be revealed....

Forget traveling south of the border for good hot tamales. It turns out you only have to travel to the “most southern place on earth,” the Mississippi Delta. Over the years, the culinary creation has become a staple in the region, which spurred the creation of the Mississippi Hot Tamale Trail. The culinary trail spans from Tunica to Vicksburg and includes a ton of amazing restaurants. For a map of the entire trail, click here....

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While some people may just wish to grab a big travel mug of coffee and head to work, there are others who have such a passion for breakfast that it’s the one meal that, come hell or high water, they will not skip. And what’s not to love about breakfast? The crispy hash browns, the fluffy eggs, buttermilk biscuits…we’re almost salivating just thinking about it!...

When you think of food in Hawaii, a few iconic dishes come to mind – including saimin, loco moco, malasadas, spam musubi, and, of course, poke. What doesn’t come to mind? Pancakes. But believe it or not, the Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the world’s best pancakes. Just ask the Japanese tourists who flock to the islands to enjoy our mouthwatering pancakes – and perhaps the breathtaking scenery. From melt-in-your-mouth macadamia nut pancakes and guava-infused pancakes to traditional pancakes filled with bananas or slathered in coconut syrup, these 13 restaurants serve the best pancakes in Hawaii....

Philadelphia is the most underrated city in America. When people from outside of the area think of our city, their minds go to the Fresh Prince, that traveling robot that Philly killed, and maybe the Liberty Bell – but the City of Brotherly Love is so much more than the headlines! Anyone who’s living here will tell you that this city has so much soul, culture, and life in it. Here are some reasons you’ll fall in love with Philly, and why everyone should live here at least once in their life....

Thanks to prequel spinoffs 1883 and 1923, fans of Taylor Sheridan’s wildly popular Yellowstone know quite a bit about the history of the series’ Dutton family, but it turns out there are still quite a few mysteries and surprises in store — particularly when it comes to the family tree. The biggest current mystery is who, exactly, is the grandfather of Kevin Costner’s Yellowstone character, John Dutton. At the outset of 1923, fans thought they had things sorted out and that Jack (Darren Mann) or John Dutton Sr....

Dihybrid Cross By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 23, 2018 Dihybrid Cross Definition A dihybrid cross is an experiment in genetics in which the phenotypes of two genes are followed through the mating of individuals carrying multiple alleles at those gene loci. Most sexually reproducing organisms carry two copies of each gene, allowing them to carry two different alleles. Historically, an organism with parts from two different true-breeding lines was referred to as a “hybrid”....

Guppy By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: September 7, 2020 A Guppy Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Cyprinodontiformes Family Poeciliidae Genus Poecilia Species Poecilia reticulata Niche Aquatic fish Length 0.6-2.4 in (1.5-6 cm) Lifespan 2 years Social Structure Schooling Conservation Status Least Concern Preferred Habitat Small freshwater streams Average Brood Size Highly variable, dependent on age, size, environmental factors Main Food Items Algae, plant debris Predators Larger fishes, birds The Basics The guppy is a small tropical fish originating in South America and is now found throughout the world....

Lactase By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Lactase Definition Lactase is an enzyme found in the mammalian small intestine that digests lactose, which is a sugar found in milk. Mammals use milk to feed their young, and in most mammals, the activity of lactase decreases after the young is weaned and can consume other foods. Lactose tolerance (also called lactose persistence), or being able to digest milk through adulthood, is a genetic mutation; the “default” state in humans, like other mammals, is lactose intolerance after childhood....