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Long before modern science began to understand the processes that create our weather, people made up their own explanations. Many of these accounts were fantastic in nature, with evil or benevolent gods, monsters, and spirits controlling the elements. In this series, we’ll explore some of these ancient myths and share the science behind them. Weather + mythology = weather-ology! To early people, the wind must have been a terrifying mystery. One minute the air could be still and calm, and in the next, a violent gale could rise up and flatten buildings or uproot trees....

If you suffer from migraines, you might think you would already be well aware of the fact. After all, unlike many of the under- or misdiagnosed ailments cropping up in the news today, migraines are a well-known phenomenon. Interestingly, though, some estimates suggest that as many as half of all migraine sufferers mistakenly think of their condition as “just a headache.” Around 17% of Americans experience a migraine at some point during their lives, while about 13% report having had one or more migraines in the last three months....

If you’re one of the people who read the entire ingredients list on your dog’s food before purchasing it, you have likely spotted a few words you weren’t familiar with. One of the things you have likely seen in your dog’s food ingredients is choline chloride. What is choline chloride? Is this something that is essential for the health of your dog, or is it a cheap, unhealthy additive? Here’s what you need to know!...

With October on the horizon, there are plenty of new Originals and other new titles headed to Netflix Australia. We’re keeping track of everything that’s coming in October, so here’s your list of what’s coming to Netflix Australia in October 2019. Please note: This list doesn’t reflect the full list of titles coming to Netflix Australia throughout October as new titles drop every day without prior announcement. You can find weekly recaps of what’s new on Netflix Australia right here on What’s on Netflix....

Bridgerton. (L to R) Florence Emilia Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in episode 207 of Bridgerton. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022 Welcome to your second and final daily recap of what’s been a super quiet week on Netflix in the US (and other regions too). That shouldn’t come as a huge surprise as Netflix has kept this week relatively empty for the big release today which is Bridgerton season 2....

Black Bear – Picture: Momentum Pictures Welcome to your weekly roundup of what’s new on Netflix in Australia and New Zealand. In total there have been 19 new releases this week making it a relatively quiet week especially compared to last. For more on what’s to come to Netflix in Australia throughout January, check out our full preview for the month. Looking ahead further still, you can see what’s coming to Netflix in February 2022 here....

The cherimoya, or chirimoya (Annona cherimola), is an unusual fruit native to the Andes mountain range in South America. The fruit is large—about the size of a grapefruit, oval-shaped, and green. Its scaly skin texture makes it somewhat resemble an artichoke. Inside, the flesh is soft, white, and creamy, with several dark brown seeds that must be removed—these seeds are toxic when crushed. What Do Cherimoyas Taste Like? “Deliciousness itself,” was how Mark Twain described the flavor of this luscious fruit after sampling its flesh....

Supernatural – Picture: Warner Brothers Supernatural is coming to an end with its fifteenth season and will be streaming on Netflix in many regions for the foreseeable future. When will season 15 of Supernatural from The CW be releasing on Netflix? Despite the series delay, Netflix will still receive the fifteenth season as scheduled. Updated: with the first half of Supernatural season 15 on Netflix, you may be wondering when the final episodes hit Netflix....

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone – Picture: Getty Images Netflix’s rich comedy library will soon add one more to its fold as Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy are developing God’s Favorite Idiot. Both are set to star and executive produce the workplace comedy, while Falcone penned the script for the series. Here’s everything we know so far about God’s Favorite Idiot season 1 which looks to have been cut short. A real-life couple, Falcone and McCarthy have worked on numerous projects together, such as Bridesmaids, Tammy, Superintelligence, and The Boss....

The Dragon Prince – Picture: Netflix The Dragon Prince is returning for season 4 on November 3rd, 2022, after nearly two years of waiting. Season 4 will be followed by a fifth, sixth and seventh final season. Here’s the latest on everything we know about the next season of The Dragon Prince on Netflix, titled Mystery of Aaravos. The Dragon Prince is a Netflix Original animated fantasy series created for Netflix by Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond....

The Old Guard – Picture: Netflix The biggest Netflix summer blockbuster is now on Netflix and features an excellent action-focused original soundtrack and also pulls in some other well-known songs by artists including Marshmello and Frank Ocean. Here’s the full soundtrack breakdown for The Old Guard streaming now on Netflix globally. In case you missed any of our previews, the movie features Charlize Theron and is about a team of immortal mercenaries fighting to keep their identities secret....

With many stores being out of flour, you might wonder if you can just choose another type for your baking needs. But are all flours created equal? How Is Flour Created? Flour is created when a dry grain is pulverized or milled. The most common varieties of flour are made from wheat, although any grain can be made into flour including rice, oats, corn, or barley. It’s All About The Gluten All-purpose flour may be a staple in your home, but there are many other varieties formulated for special uses....

Chickens are versatile and relatively hardy animals that enjoy a wide variety of foods. If you keep chickens as well as a garden, you may find yourself with excess of certain fruits or veggies throughout the year, often leading you to wonder what’s safe to share with your chickens. Radishes are one such veggie that can grow really well in some areas, leading to an excess if you overplanted or are undereating your radishes, or maybe you underestimated just how quickly some radishes mature, with some maturing in 30 days....

Hamsters are fun little creatures that love to play and interact with their human family members. If handled from a young age, they will happily sit in your pocket or hang out on your shoulder while you are lounging around the house. They also love to eat whatever they can get their little hands on, which could be anything from the food that you offer them to the cracker crumb that they find in the couch cushions....

The Prince and the Pauper leaving Netflix in June Four classic Disney movies are scheduled to leave Netflix in June 2019. This shouldn’t come as a particular surprise but this now gives you a good few weeks to get your viewings in before they leave Netflix and inevitably eventually wind up on Disney+. As you’ve probably heard, Disney is slowly moving their content away from Netflix over the next year or so as it transitions and puts its content onto the upcoming Disney+ service....

Whenever there’s a full Moon, things get very exciting around here. And it’s obviously the same for our readers and Facebook fans, too — when the Moon is full, the stunning photos come pouring in from all over the world. The monthly event lures both novice and professional astronomers alike to stop and take notice. It’s hard to not be awestruck by the crater-pocked orb in the night sky, especially when it’s full....

Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, and it can certainly be the most versatile. It’s time to think outside the cold cereal box or fast food and time to give yourself a boost of nutrition and energy to fuel your day—try a breakfast salad! These yummy recipes will get you eating healthier today! Farro: A Great Breakfast Choice For a power-packed breakfast without the meat aspect, look to farro (also called Emmer wheat) as a way to provide long term fuel for the morning....

Introduction The Labrador Retriever, also known as a “Lab,” is the most popular dog breed in America, and for good reason. Well-known for being friendly and loyal, Labs are excellent family dogs. They have a sturdy body, wide head, and eyes that hint at the mischief these energic dogs can get into if they get bored. Labs love their humans and will be happy to follow you wherever you go....

Head outside on an early summer evening, and you may just see a wolf. It’s not a real wolf, but Lupus, the wolf constellation in the night sky. Visible primarily in June to residents of the Northern Hemisphere, Lupus is a constellation that lies in the southern sky, near Norma, Scorpius, Circinus, Centaurus, Libra, and Hydra. Its name is Latin for wolf. Listed among the 48 constellations named by Second Century astronomer Ptolemy, Lupus is now one of the 88 modern constellations....

Ice pops are the quintessential summer treat, but they’re not always the healthiest option, being made of just sugar, water, and artificial flavorings and colorings. Why not keep your cool and make them with healthy, nutritious ingredients? How Was The Popsicle® Invented? The Popsicle® was invented purely by happy accident in 1905 by 11-year-old Frank Epperson. After stirring powdered soda flavoring into water, young Epperson left the mixture on the porch overnight with the stirring stick in it....