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TikTok Trend Disguised As Check Fraud
This past weekend, a video went viral on TikTok, showing what appeared to be an easy way to get "free" money through a Chase Bank ATM glitch. The so-called "hack" involved writing yourself a check, depositing it, and immediately withdrawing a large sum of money. The video attracted many people, promising a quick and easy way to get rich. However, this so-called hack was nothing more than check fraud.
New Species of Titanosaur Found in Spain
Great news for dinosaur enthusiasts! Paleontologists have recently announced the discovery of a new species of titanosaur in Spain. The fossils were found at the Lo Hueco fossil site, located near Cuenca, a mountainous town in central Spain. This discovery happened during an excavation for a high-speed train line between Madrid and Valencia.
In De-fin-se of Sharks: How the Media Has Twisted the Story of These Fascinating...
he thought of a creature with teeth coating its skin and eyeballs is a concept that’ll create some bone-chilling (tooth-chilling?) mental images. Some kind of fantastical goblin, perhaps? A mutant porcupine? There’s no need to test the limits of your imagination and mental well-being in this case: whale sharks fit this description perfectly.
NASA Has a Plan to Bring the Stranded Astronauts Home
NASA’s plan was to send astronauts up for a trip to the International Space Station (ISS) on a Boeing Starliner in June 2024. That is what they did. What they didn’t do was bring them home. The spacecraft that brought them up to the ISS was deemed ready to fly them up safely. It wasn’t capable of flying them back, however, according to NASA’s safety program.
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New Species of Titanosaur Found in Spain
Great news for dinosaur enthusiasts! Paleontologists have recently announced the discovery of a new species of titanosaur in Spain. The fossils were found at the Lo Hueco fossil site, located near Cuenca, a mountainous town in central Spain. This discovery happened during an excavation for a high-speed train line between Madrid and Valencia.
In De-fin-se of Sharks: How the Media Has Twisted the Story of These Fascinating...
he thought of a creature with teeth coating its skin and eyeballs is a concept that’ll create some bone-chilling (tooth-chilling?) mental images. Some kind of fantastical goblin, perhaps? A mutant porcupine? There’s no need to test the limits of your imagination and mental well-being in this case: whale sharks fit this description perfectly.
NASA Has a Plan to Bring the Stranded Astronauts Home
NASA’s plan was to send astronauts up for a trip to the International Space Station (ISS) on a Boeing Starliner in June 2024. That is what they did. What they didn’t do was bring them home. The spacecraft that brought them up to the ISS was deemed ready to fly them up safely. It wasn’t capable of flying them back, however, according to NASA’s safety program.
Voting from Space: Another Milestone in Human Achievement
Thanks to a special Texas law that allows astronauts to be able to vote from space in the event of their absence with an ongoing presidential election, Wilmore and Williams will still be able to perform their civic duty. “It’s a very important duty that we have as citizens, and I’m looking forward to being able to vote from space, which is pretty cool,” Williams told reporters during a September 13 news conference from the space station.
All Natural – Gay Penguins, Trans Lions, and Other LGBTQ+ Reps in the Animal...
Happy Pride! To anyone identifying as LGBTQ+ or exploring their identity, we see and respect you, not just in June, but all year round. Diversity is something to be celebrated, after all. Unfortunately, how progressive people are varies between locations, with discrimination against the queer community still being very prevalent in some areas. In the Southern states, laws restricting LGBTQ+ rights and prohibiting the teaching of the subject in schools are repeatedly passed - no person should have those basic rights denied simply because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. Government officials will argue that homosexuality isn’t natural, that being transgender is a sin, in order to justify their outlandish proposals.
What’s curious, though, is that taking a look at nature proves the exact opposite. Over 1,500 different species, from salmon to spiders, dolphins to ducks, have been observed engaging in homosexual behavior. Biologist Bruce Bagemihl explains in his book Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity that examples of homosexual behavior (besides actual intercourse) include courtship, pair bonding, and raising young, all of which have been exhibited by a wide range of creatures.
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How to Train Your Dragon Live Action Remake Begins Production
The beloved Dreamworks trilogy How To Train Your Dragon is getting a live action remake, with its first production day having been January 15th, 2024. Dean DeBlois, who was the director of the original movies, will be returning to the chair and leading the remake; as he has proved himself to be a wonderful storyteller, many fans have high hopes for this film.
Holiday Movies to Add to Your Watchlist
With the holiday season next week, free time is just around the corner--which means there’s time to watch a Christmas classic movie to prepare for the season.
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023
A new year means the release of many new movies, some much more promising than the others. More than 2.96 billion dollars go towards movie theater spendings every year, and here are the top 10 movies whose releases fans have been eagerly awaiting.
Grey’s Anatomy Renewed for an 18th Season (Spoilers)
ABC’s medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy, has officially been renewed for another season. The show is the longest-standing televised medical drama. Star and executive producer, Ellen Pompeo, has signed a new contract to continue with the 18th season.
Top Upcoming Movies for 2021
2021 is shaping up to be a pretty exciting year for new movie releases. Whether you are headed to the theaters or ready to stream at home, this year promises to be a really rewarding one for cinema fans. Check out the top upcoming movies for 2021 and enjoy!