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With all the detailed weather forecasts that are reported to us every day, and the sophisticated equipment with which it’s captured (i.e., Doppler radar, computer models, sky cams and the like), it almost seems implausible that we often rely on data gathered by a simple helium balloon released into the sky. However, the weather balloon is in fact a very modern-day, scientific instrument used to collect some very important information on what’s happening in the atmosphere....

The Great Goldfish Swallowing Craze of 1939 Never Really Ended This interesting article highlights how a young man named Lothrop Withington Jr. started a trend of swallowing goldfish in 1939. Lothrop boasted to classmates that he had once eaten a live fish, which interested them enough to offer him $10 if he would do it again while they witnessed it. So, while surrounded by a group of peers at Harvard in March 1939, Lothrop lowered a 3-inch goldfish into his mouth, chewed it a couple of times, and swallowed it for all to see....

Emily Horgan, an independent media analyst, returns to walk us through all the big news from Netflix’s Q3 earnings call specifically as it pertains to Netflix’s kid’s strategy. If you missed the Q2 2021 roundup, check that out before diving into these insights into Netflix’s Q3. Netflix Q3 2021 Earnings went ahead this week as usual. Before we dive into kids’ content notes it’s worth mentioning that this was against a backdrop of escalating headlines at the company....

New week, new titles. Happy weekend, everyone! Have you recovered from the short work week? Have you ever noticed how much harder a short week is? It’s torture. Luckily, I have your answer to erasing the bad memory of the week: Netflix. Take a look at a few of the great selections you have to choose from this weekend. Bad Santa 2 Billy Bob Thornton is back as the worst Santa ever....

The South Devon cattle breed, not to be confused with the North Devon cattle breed, originated 400 years ago in Southwest England. This is an excellent cattle breed that is commonly used for meat and milk production. If you know your cattle, you might know quite a bit about this breed. However, if you’re trying to decide if this is the right cattle for your farm, then we’ve got some facts and other information for you in the article below....

Now that the first season of The Defenders has wrapped up, we’re going to take a look at what happened over the past eight episodes and examine what it means going forward. Plus we’ll look at what the ending means and some vital questions we need answering. The Defenders Ending Explained The final episode of The Defenders saw the team battle the hand one final time who was lead by Elektra after she murdered Alexandra....

Welcome to your first look at what’s set to leave Netflix throughout the month of April 2020 for subscribers in the United States. The big removals for the month so far is the Netflix Original series Chewing Gum, the British series starring Michaela Coel. Two seasons are on Netflix and both are set to expire. It comes as several other British Netflix Originals have been slowly departing including Happy Valley and River....

The 100 – Picture: The CW We’re just a day away from the new season of Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Bly Manor but Netflix can tide you over with five new additions in the United States for October 8th, 2020. Here’s a look at what’s new and what’s trending in the top 10 US charts. Before we get into the full list, let’s take a look at a couple of highlights....

Elysium is now on Netflix – Picture: Sony Pictures Welcome to your first daily recap of what’s new on Netflix for the week where 7 new releases have touched down on Netflix US so far. Here’s a look at everything new and what’s trending. If you’re midway through a binge of Gotham, we’d suggest speeding up given the series is due to depart a little later this week. Also, if you’re still in Royal fever, the British docuseries The Royal House of Windsor departs later in the week....

Aquaman (2018) is now available to stream on Netflix UK As June comes to a close, subscribers have lots to look forward to in July 2021. For now, subscribers can enjoy many of the 35 new titles added to Netflix UK this week. Here’s what’s new on Netflix UK this week and the top 10s for June 25th, 2021. First of all, here are the past week’s top highlights: Aquaman (2018) Director: James Wan Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Runtime: 143 Minutes Cast: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman After many decades of being mocked, it took Jason Momoa to make Aquaman one of the most badass superheroes in the DC roster....

Iowa produced the most chickens in the U.S. in 2020, with 60 million head. Compared to other states, that is a significant number. In fact, the second state, Indiana, raised 44.5 million head in 2020, more than 15 million less than Iowa. Iowa is often the record-holder for raising the most chickens. What Are the Top 5 Chicken-Producing States? The top five chicken-producing states as of 2020 are the following:...

Walk into your local drugstore some time and take a look around. On every shelf you’ll find chemical remedies for just about every imaginable ailment, all developed by pharmaceutical companies who invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the name of making massive profits. It may seem hard to believe, then, that one of the most effective remedies in the drugstore sells for only a few dollars. It’s called witch hazel....

Fast & Furious Spy Racers – Picture: Dreamworks One of the last Dreamworks series to come to Netflix is set to bow out with its final sixth season on December 17th, 2021 globally. Here’s an early look at the sixth season and we look back at how the show has been received on Netflix throughout its lifetime. First debuting back in December 2019, the series will now wrap up with a “supersized” final season that will arrive globally on December 17th, 2021 two years later....

The Umbrella Academy – Picture: Netflix The Umbrella Academy is beginning prep on its third season from October 2020 according to a hotlist report from The Directors Guild of Canada. The series is expected to return for season 3 despite yet to be officially announced by Netflix. The incredibly popular series The Umbrella Academy premiered its second season back in July 2020 to rave reviews and although we haven’t heard officially how well the series has done via Netflix viewership figures, it has topped multiple Nielsen rating lists....

It is impossible to know exactly how much any pet bird will cost their owner. It all depends on the size and type of habitat, the kind of diet that is maintained, and unforeseen costs, such as veterinarian bills. The first year of ownership is usually the costliest because new equipment and accessories must be purchased, but those items should last for years. That said, we do have a good idea of how much pet birds themselves cost, so we are focusing on that today....

As a dog owner, one of your responsibilities is to observe your dog’s body language and behavior regularly. If you have noticed your French Bulldog is shaking, it could indicate that something minor is causing your dog discomfort, and in some cases, it can be more severe and will need veterinary attention. Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Maxbetter Vizelberg Veterinarian, DVM Reviewed & Fact-Checked By Dr. Maxbetter Vizelberg Veterinarian, DVM...

Rabbids Invasion Special: Mission to Mars – Picture: Netflix Netflix is getting Rabbid (??) with a brand new Rabbids animated special headed to the service globally in February 2022. Rabbids Invasion Special: Mission to Mars arrives on Netflix on February 18th, 2022. Original known as Raving Rabbids, the French-produced kids franchise was first established in 2006 and has seen the Minion-esque creatures proliferate into a number of media formats over the years....

Chappelle’s Show – Picture: Comedy Central Classic Comedy Central sketch show Chappelle’s Show will be coming to Netflix but only in the United States from November 1st, 2020 (tomorrow at the time of publishing). Here’s why it’s coming to Netflix and why you should check it out if you haven’t already. 28 episodes were produced across 3-ish seasons which aired on Comedy Central between 2003 and 2006. The sketch show was created by Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan and featured Dave Chappelle, Charlie Murphy and Donnell Rawlings who play assorted characters and featuring stand-up segments....

Spring is finally here and Netflix has plenty of new movies and TV shows to keep you occupied over the coming months. Below, we’ll preview everything we know that’s coming to Netflix from the Netflix Original lineup plus for those in the United States, we’ll take a look at the Disney and Marvel movies on the horizon as well as titles from The CW too. This list will cover a selection of titles coming between March 20th and June 21st but by no means reflects the final list....

Foxes are rather common creatures, found in both rural settings and more populated areas like towns and even major cities. They’re wily creatures and have a reputation for making messes that they often didn’t actually create, though these scavenging predators can pose a danger to some pets and livestock. Generally, foxes have no interest in bothering you and will run if encountered. But they are predators, and a tasty meal won’t be passed up if it looks like an easy kill....