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A compound leaf is one whose blade has two or more sub-units called leaflets attached to the same stalk or petiole. Classification of trees with these types of leaves can further be defined by whether the leaves and leaflets all start from the same point, which can help in identifying the specific genus of a tree based on its leaves, bark, and seeds. Once you understand that you have a compound leaf, you can then determine which type of compound leaf it is: palmate, pinnate, or bipinnate....

The SyFy Channel has built a reputation for taking the creature/horror genre to its (il)logical extreme, and the recent release of the movie “Sharknado” is certainly no exception. The antics in the film, which involve tornadoes filled with man-eating sharks, might seem beyond ridiculous. (And well, for the most part, they are.) But the film’s central premise — that a tornado could pluck creatures from the sea and deposit them on land — actually has some scientific merit....

Almost no name in Star Wars history has been the subject of a wider range of reviews than Rian Johnson, who famously served as the director of 2017’s Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. With the inconsistency between his work and that of J.J. Abrams, who did the movies before and after his, the sequel trilogy was left largely discombobulated and jumbled as the two directors’ visions were mixed with one another....

While the general reception to She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has been mixed, many are still enjoying Tatiana Maslany’s big MCU debut. However, fans are still wondering what exactly might be the bigger picture when it comes to her character in the MCU.The biggest plot thread in that regard has been how a group calling themselves the Intelligencia is after Jennifer Walter’s blood. In fact, the final moments of the latest episode may have even revealed how they’ll go about doing that....

Spider-Man: Homecoming had no shortage of teases for the future of the Web-Slinger and his related characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One such tease was during the film’s mid-credit scene when Michael Keaton’s Adrian Toomes was confronted by Michael Mando’s Mac Gargan about potentially revealing Spider-Man’s identity. Long time fans of Spider-Man know that Gargan eventually becomes the villainous Scorpion, who has a lot of history with the hero. Not too long ago, Mando shared a cryptic tease about his character from the Spider-Man lore which potentially hinted that his character would return in either the MCU or Sony’s own Spider-verse....

Warner Bros. is currently neck deep in another round of controversy thanks to the evolving situation surrounding Ezra Miller, the leading star of The Flash within the DCEU. Over the past couple of years, while their solo film has faced one delay after another, Miller has been in the headlines due to accusations of abuse and harassment, which is only the start of the trouble. Trouble seemingly went public when Miller appeared to choke a fan at a bar in Iceland, which happened in April 2020 and was all caught on video by a bystander who shared the incident online....

The world’s first look at Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is here, and it’s an emotional one.It’s been clear for a while now that when the Guardians return to the big screen for their next adventure, it will be one charged with emotion.Back in 2021, Karen Gillan, who plays Nebula in the franchise, revealed that both she and Pom Klementieff (Mantis) were “full of tears.” The actress went as far as to say the script is director James Gunn’s “strongest work yet....

Just before Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness makes its mark in theaters, Marvel Studios will bring the sixth and final episode of Moon Knight to Disney+ on May 4. The season finale is set to put Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector through the ringer in terms of action, drama, and emotion all at the same time as he looks to return to the real world from his difficult predicament. Incredibly, Marc taking a bullet to the chest from Ethan Hawke’s Arthur Harrow was almost the least of his problems, as he and Steven Grant, his alternate personality, had to take an emotional trip down memory lane....

Have you ever heard thunder during a big snowstorm? If so, you’ve experienced an extremely rare weather occurrence. The ingredients necessary for thundersnow are so uncommon that it’s estimated that only .07 percent of snowstorms are associated with thunder — which explains the excited reaction from the narrator in the video above. Thundersnow — when thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm — is most likely to happen during late winter or early spring when a mass of cold air meets warm, most air near the ground....

Marvel Studios has gradually increased its content output over the years, but Phase 4 marked the biggest jump yet as the MCU arrived on Disney+. Many are naturally ecstatic to now see upwards of half a dozen new MCU entries annually, but it’s easy to forget the impact the increase in content is having on those developing these projects, namely the VFX houses. The comic book genre is infamous for its expansive use of CGI, for which the workload is handed off to VFX houses who work for studios across Hollywood....

TreeHugger used to be all about incremental steps you could take to reduce your carbon footprint, but most of our readers have changed their lightbulbs by now and we totally gave up on clotheslines. The problems we face are so huge that it almost was surprising to see the article in the New York Times titled What You Can Do About Climate Change, talking about turning down your thermostat or driving more slowly....

Hugh Jackman may be lined up for one last go-around as Wolverine in Deadpool 3, but Marvel Studios will be needing a new actor after that, and The Direct has some ideas for who that should be.Jackman may have been a controversial choice for Wolverine when X-Men was first made in 2000, with the actor a 6'3 Australian musical icon playing a character classically drawn as a 5'3 Canadian savage. However, in the two decades since debuting in the role, he has certainly won audiences over - his superhero portrayal is regarded as one of the best ever....

If your hermit dream-home fantasy includes the sound of waves and a foghorn… So you wanna buy a lighthouse? How about get one for free? The federal government has made a practice of unloading obsolete lighthouses – they’ve shed more than 100 of the iconic structures in the last decade and a half. And while these clearly aren’t Passive Houses and may not be all that practical, there’s a lot to be said for historic preservation and giving old structures new life....

Looking for your next knitting or crocheting project? Let’s face it, after you have been crafting for a few years, you’ve already covered everyone you know in handmade hats, scarves and blankets. But there are lots of folks around the country who would love one of your knitted creations. Fortunately, there are a number of organizations that have emerged to connect generous yarn crafters with people and animals in need of warmth, comfort and care....

While Black Panther 3 hasn’t yet been confirmed for the MCU after the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a Marvel Studios producer just revealed what its original title was supposed to be.Following Chadwick Boseman’s tragic death in 2020, Marvel Studios announced that Black Panther 2 would honor the actor and his hero, T’Challa, in a sequel that came with the subtitle “Wakanda Forever.” Marvel used this to help honor the legacy that Boseman built in his four live-action appearances as Wakanda’s protector while also shifting the focus to the hidden African nation and its challenges to rebuild after losing the Black Panther....

Even though Marvel Studios is poised to introduce a slew of new characters to the MCU in the coming months via both Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Eternals, the role of Captain America has anything but diminished in Marvel’s Phase 4. Marvel’s second Disney+ series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, followed Sam Wilson’s personal journey to wield the shield. Meanwhile, What If…?, Marvel’s first-ever animated series, dedicated its premiere episode to exploring Peggy Carter becoming Captain Carter instead of Steve Rogers as Captain America....

It is increasingly difficult to find high-quality clothes that will last and look good for years, but it’s worth putting in the effort. Forget brand names and prices. These tell you nothing about the quality of a garment. With fast fashion houses churning out new styles on a biweekly basis, it’s getting increasingly difficult to sift through the crap to find the real fashion gems, whether you’re at a department store or vintage shop....

The MCU is set to add dozens of A-list actors to the franchise for upcoming Multiverse Saga projects in theaters and on Disney+, the latest of which reportedly being well-known comedy icon Eric Andre.Marvel Studios is deep into the casting process for more than a dozen new properties coming in Phase 5 and Phase 6, all as Phase 4 ends before the calendar turns to 2023. Most recently, Aubrey Plaza joined the Marvel Studios family with a mysterious role in 2023’s Agatha: Coven of Chaos, although much more is happening beyond the WandaVision spin-off, too....

New images revealed a first look at Ezra Miller’s Flash costume for his upcoming DCU epic. After a number of delays and more than its fair share of question marks, The Flash is finally set to hit theaters this June. The super-powered blockbuster marks the first solo film for DC’s Scarlet Speedster, potentially adapting arguably the character’s most famous comic book story.The movie is set to introduce a whole lot of new to the DCU, including Michael Keaton’s Batman, Sasha Calle’s Supergirl, and even a second Flash....

Earlier this year, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga allowed gamers to live out their brick-based Star Wars fantasies in a celebration of one of the most important sci-fi franchises of all time. The title featured all nine mainline films, offering gamers the chance to play through Episode I-IX for the very first time. With this jam-packed package came an extensive roster of characters, with everyone from Luke Skywalker to a Gonk Droid being playable....