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Task Force X will be given a second chance on the big screen due to the looming arrival of The Suicide Squad. The film is directed by Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, and it will showcase a star-studded ensemble which will be led by Idris Elba, John Cena, Margot Robbie, and Viola Davis. The Suicide Squad is described as a hybrid reboot/sequel, with Captain Boomerang actor Jai Courtney teasing that it is “not necessarily even a strict sequel” to David Ayer’s Suicide Squad from 2016....

Q: I recently came back from a road trip with my family, and it was unbelievable how many carcasses we saw on the road (we actually turned it into a game — how many animals we could count, not kidding). There were raccoons, possums, squirrels, and of course, deer. It got me thinking — what happens to all that roadkill? Does it just lie there to decompose or does it get picked up?...

It’s time for some fareness. In New York City, the fine for fare jumping (or as our editor found out, not having the right transfer even though she had a Metrocard) is $100. If you are a driver and don’t put money in the meter, the fine is $65, though if you complain, you get an automatic reduction to $43. So stealing a subway fare is over twice the cost of stealing a parking space....

2021 is going to be a year consisting of major releases for the DC Extended Universe as it works to rebuild its reputation after multiple controversial news blasts. This includes the continuing run for Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max, while director Zack Snyder officially brings his vision for Justice League to life with the ever-mysterious Snyder Cut. Snyder has been especially active the last few weeks teasing changes that he will make to Justice League to help make his true vision for the movie a reality, which should be aided by a reported four-hour run time upon its debut....

Kathyrn Newton, who now plays Cassie Lang, has revealed some insight into her character in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.Cassie, Ant-Man’s daughter, although something of a minor character in the grand scheme of the MCU thus far, has still had quite the journey across both Ant-Man films and even Avengers: Endgame.In her 2015 debut and the 2018 sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Cassie was a little girl played by Abby Ryder Fortson....

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is set to push Mantis and Drax into the forefront, and a new revelation about the identity of Star-Lord’s sister may have shed some light on the impact of the Disney+ special on its MCU characters. The upcoming Special Presentation will bring Christmas cheer to the MCU as Mantis and Drax head to Earth to find the perfect gift for Peter Quill. The journey back to Earth presents many opportunities to find out more about the history of these two Guardians, more so with the ever-mysterious backstory of Mantis....

Dear Vanessa, Do you have to modify a diesel engine in order to run it on vegetable oil, and is that the same thing as biodiesel? — Randy Berinhout Dear Randy, Great question! You’re certainly not alone in asking for clarification. I’ve spent many hours in parking lots explaining the vanity plate on my ’84 diesel (“BIODSEL”), and the differences in the various fuels that can be used to power a diesel engine....

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe is primarily concerned with moving its narrative forward, there are occasional moments that fill in gaps from the past. Aside from Captain America: The First Avenger’s World War II setting and Avengers: Endgame’s brief exploration of 1970, most of the MCU’s 20th century remains widely unexplored. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier alluded to moments during the Korean War with Carl Lumbly’s Isaiah Bradley. Just as Sam Wilson takes in Bradley’s story as he tells it, fans are left without a clear flashback of how the events went down....

The future of the DC Extended Universe as a cohesive world remains uncertain after the Warner Bros. and Discovery merger, but the security of its individual franchises is still intact. Proven blockbusters like Aquaman, Shazam!, and Wonder Woman all have the bright green light for their sequels, with that last one already on its way toward a completed trilogy. Despite the mixed response to 2020’s Wonder Woman 1984, director Patty Jenkins and leading woman Gal Gadot are all in on the currently untitled Wonder Woman 3....

The largest penguin species ever discovered has been unearthed in Antarctica, and its size is almost incomprehensible. Standing at 6 foot 8 inches from toe to beak tip, the mountainous bird would have dwarfed most adult humans, reports the Guardian. In fact, if it were alive today the penguin could have looked basketball superstar LeBron James square in the eyes. Fossils Provide Clues to the Bird’s Size The bird’s 37-million-year-old fossilized remains, which include the longest recorded fused ankle-foot bone as well as parts of the animal’s wing bone, represent the most complete fossil ever uncovered in the Antarctic....

It’s not every day someone reads a quote from a DC Comics creative (in this case, Justin Halpern) that reads, “[at one point there was a scene] where Batman was going down on Catwoman.” That’s just not a sentence most fans would imagine being said—yet, thanks to the antics of HBO Max’s animated series Harley Quinn, it almost became more than just a funny idea. It was on its way to becoming a reality....

If I was still practicing architecture and a client came to me with a request to do the healthiest house possible, a new build on an open site, (which of course we shouldn’t do but it is a client, right?) in a temperate to cool climate, this is what I might propose these days. Build It With Solid Wood © Nur-Holz I have been a fan of wood for a long time, but lately have been really impressed with some of the techniques developed in Germany and Austria for connecting and building solid wood panels without glue....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness gave the MCU its first taste of the Fantastic Four with John Krasinski’s casting as Mr. Fantastic for the Illuminati in Earth-838. Bringing a new version of the team’s iconic costume into play for his MCU debut, Krasinski embodied the essence of Marvel’s First Family in a way that brought fans to the edge of their seats upon his debut. This costume was one of many challenges for the Doctor Strange 2 team to tackle in terms of costuming, particularly with so many unique characters that drove the story forward....

Disney+ is the gift that keeps on giving to fans of the MCU. Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series like WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and now Loki haven’t only provided fans with weekly doses of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but also allowed the studio to explore long-form storytelling and to further develop its roster of characters. In addition, Marvel also launched Assembled — a documentary series that adds a new hour-long episode following each of the MCU’s Disney+ series season finales....

Over the last five weeks, Marvel has been all about its Disney+ series Moon Knight. The latest super-powered streaming title has taken MCU fans into the world of Egyptian mythology, as Oscar Isaac assumes the role of Marc Spector/Steven Grant, a hero who has been suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder. Isaac’s Spector/Grant has gotten twisted into a world of mystery, as the two serve as an avatar for the ancient Egyptian god Khonshu....

2022 is going to be a massive year for Marvel Studios. After last year, there’s a new bar set for the amount of content expected; though, it looks like fans shouldn’t worry. The Moon Knight trailer just blew viewers away, and the trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has continued to spark countless conversations. The sheer amount of projects is both a blessing and a curse for collectors worldwide....

A new rumor hinted at the return of MCU Phase 2 villain Ultron at some point in the upcoming Marvel Studios slate. The rogue AI, originally portrayed by James Spader in Avengers: Age of Ultron has not been seen in the mainline MCU films since then, only making a brief appearance in the first season of Disney+’s What If…?.The Avengers 2 antagonist recently made his live-action MCU return, although that was by way of an experience on the Disney Wish cruise ship, having nothing to do with the Earth-616 Marvel Studios story....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness finally introduced MCU audiences to a long-awaited Marvel team: the Illuminati. In the build-up to the blockbuster event, fans were eager to see which familiar faces would make up the roster, and the sequel certainly delivered with appearances from Baron Mordo, Charles Xavier, Captain Carter, Black Bolt, Captain Marvel, and Mr. Fantastic. Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange bumped into the Illuminati during his adventures on Earth-838 as he sought to protect America Chavez from Scarlet Witch....

The Mandalorian has proven central to Lucasfilm’s Disney+ push as it reignites the Star Wars brand after a controversial response to the sequel trilogy. The popular series has already begun to spawn spin-offs and further adventures in the era with The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and Rangers of the New Republic. Even with all these interconnected tales on the way, the focus of many fans remains dead-set on The Mandalorian Season 3....

Drivers apparently pass 1.25 feet closer when there is a line of paint on the pavement. Being in a bike lane didn’t prevent Dalia from being killed by a Toronto truck driver last summer. In fact, a new study shows that painted bike lanes can be truck and car magnets. It’s from Monash University, which previously told us that people who bike are thought to be less than human. This new study, lead by Dr....