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The first myths of mermaids may have originated around 1000 B.C. — stories tell the tale of a Syrian goddess who jumped into a lake to turn into a fish, but her great beauty could пot be changed and only her Ьottom half transformed. Since then, many other mermaid stories have appeared in folklore from various cultures around the world. For instance, the African water spirit Mami Wata is mermaid in form, as is the water spirit Lasirn, who is popular in folklore in the Caribbean Islands. tһгoᴜɡһoᴜt history, various explorers have reported sightings of mermaids, the most famous of…

John Wick, a franchise that’s known for its intense action scenes is now returning with its fourth instalment, “John Wick: Chapter 4.” Keanu Reeves, who plays the title role has recently promised that a particular action scene in the movie would exceed everyone’s expectations. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE John Wick to Confront a Serious Question in the Fourth Instalment Finn Wolfhard came out in support of his Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp when the actor came out as gay last month. Finn talked about it in a brand-new interview with GQ that was published on Wednesday In his interview with…

Keanu Reeves wasn’t always one of the world’s most beloved performers. Right before his second big break, he starred in the disastrous 47 Ronin. In the history of cinema, a few films have been so deeply unpopular that their negative influence changes the entire cinematic landscape. A massive success leads Hollywood to follow the leader, a massive failure causes them to avoid it like the plague. A film like 47 Ronin stands as a tremendous monument to misplaced ambition and a fascinating moment in the career of its star. Keanu Reeves is a movie star who has gone through phases. Back…

John Wick: Chapter 4’s strong Japanese influence is explained by Keanu Reeves, who credits anime and Japanese filmmaking for the movie’s inspiration. Keanu Reeves is crediting Japanese influences for John Wick: Chapter 4. The John Wick franchise follows the story of a legendary assassin who loses his beloved puppy in a brutal attack that pulls him out of retirement. Now seeking vengeance and freedom from his career, Wick desperately works to find some way to escape back to his quiet life. While the action franchise has always been influenced by martial arts movies, the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4 will be taking direct inspiration from…

For something that emits no detectable light, black holes love to cloak themselves in luminosity. Some of the brightest light in the Universe comes from supermassive black holes, in fact. Well, not actually the black holes themselves; it’s the material around them as they actively slurp down vast amounts of matter from their immediate surroundings. Among the brightest of these maelstroms of swirling hot material are galaxies known as blazars. Not only do they glow with the heat of a swirling coat, but they also channel material into ‘blazing’ beams that zoom through the cosmos, shedding electromagnetic radiation at energies…

Just over 300 light-years away is a star that’s a lot like a very young version of our Sun, with multiple exoplanets orbiting it. That’s an interesting find in itself. But what makes the system truly dazzling is that it just became the first of its kind to be directly imaged, planets and all. On the night of 16 February 2020, astronomers using the Very Large Telescope in Chile were able to obtain direct observations of two enormous exoplanets on extremely large orbits around the star named TYC 8998-760-1. Directly imaging exoplanets is challenging, to say the least. They are…

It doesn’t get much better than this rustic cabin rental located in Fredericksburg, Texas, United States. The Weinland Haus can accommodate up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms, 2 beds, and 2 baths. Regarded as one of the most romantic cabins in Texas, Weinland Haus, is German for Wine Country Home, and is situated on six private gated acres just five minutes from Fredericksburg’s Main Street. The cabin was built in Tennessee in 1863, this fabulous find was lovingly reassembled and restored in its present location. Downstairs amenities include a comfortable living room with a wood-burning fireplace, flat-screen television with…

Take a look inside this antique log cabin located in Karbers Ridge, Illinois, United States of America. The cabin has a private tree deck behind it and there is also a front porch and a small back porch. There are two queen-size beds in the open loft of this glamping cabin, as well as a queen-size easy bed on the main floor. Therefore, up to six guests can be accommodated. There is a full bathroom with an antique clawfoot bathtub and shower, and there is also a full kitchen with a gas range, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a toaster, and…

You’ll fall in love with this log cabin rental located in Gerton, North Carolina, United States. The cabin can accommodate up to 6 guests with 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, and 1 bath. You’ll enjoy the newly renovated cozy log cabin bordered by the Florence preserve. Rich in history, this 100-year-old cabin, is named after Glenna Florence who donated the 600 acres of what is now the Florence preserve. During your vacation stay, you can walk out the front door to a trail on the Preserve or rest in front of the fireplace to relax. The newly renovated cabin in the…

You’ll be sure to love this Grand Lake, Colorado, United States cozy cabin rental with 1,728 square feet of space, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeps up to 6 guests. This tastefully decorated 2 bedroom plus loft, 2 bath log home has a bright, open floor plan including floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and dining room affording amazing views with plenty of sunshine cascading in. The large wrap-around deck is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the incredible Grand Lake summer days. The main bedroom is located in the spacious open loft complete with a private bath. The cabin has…

You’ll want to take a closer look inside this barn and cabin design located at the Last Chance Ranch in Woody Creek, Colorado. This is a sister property to the Redstone Ranch and includes a private residence that overlooks the ranch property with a pond and water features, a barn, and agricultural outbuildings. Michael Fuller Architects took the lead on this Colorado multi-family ranch project in Woody Creek, just outside of Aspen, Colorado. Last Chance Ranch and Redstone Barn were both designed by Michael Fuller Architects combined to create a ranch compound and retreat for the owner’s extended family and…

Keanu Reeves – best known for starring in films like The Matrix and John Wick – is said to have treated himself to lunch at The Robin Hood pub in Tring yesterday, much to the surprise of its staff Keanu Reeves is said to have treated himself to fish and chips during a visit to a pub in Hertfordshire this weekend. The actor, 58 – who is best known for his roles in films like The Matrix and John Wick – is understood to have visited The Robin Hood in Tring yesterday (February 4) for lunch. The pub later took to Facebook to…

Giant planet breaks Saturn’s record after astronomers spot 12 new moons in orbitThe Associated Press · This image provided by NASA shows a false colour composite image of Jupiter obtained by the James Webb Space Telescope on July 27, 2022. The planet’s rings and some of its small satellites are visible along with background galaxies. (NASA/The Associated Press) Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That’s more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a close second with 83 confirmed moons. The Jupiter moons were…

Thelma’s Retreat is an exquisitely appointed, newly built lodge that is sure to become your new home away from home. The cabin is located in Hocking Hills, Ohio, and is one of the lodge options available at The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls. The main floor kitchen and living room area feature vaulted ceilings with a wrought iron and glass chandelier. Large picture windows look out onto the picturesque woods while letting in the natural light and beauty of the surrounding area. The eclectic pieces of art and furniture make the inside as grand as the outside. This log…

New excavations have coaxed more secrets from Gribshunden, the flagship of the Danish-Norwegian King Hans which mysteriously sank in 1495 off the coast of Ronneby, Sweden. The wreck is internationally significant as the world’s best-preserved ship from the Age of Exploration – a proxy for the vessels of Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama. During August and September, a scientific team from Lund University, Blekinge Museum, and the Danish Viking Ship Museum excavated portions of the wreck. Recovered artifacts include artillery, hand guns, and major components of the steering gear and stern castle.  3D-models of key structural components have allowed…

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John Wick is the greatest action franchise of our time. Actually, it might be the greatest action franchise of any time. Have you seen these movies? Keanu Reeves kills mobsters left and right, fights with a samurai sword and a gun at the same time, stares down cars barreling towards him and more, all with way more agility than you’d think a 50-something guy would be able to muster. And there’s a story and a mythos in there, too! And his suit is nice. Really, if you haven’t watched these, they’re worth it; I watched them for the first time on HBO…

Keanu Reeves has been granted a temporary restraining order against an alleged stalker who has trespassed onto his property numerous times in a bizarre bid to prove they are related. TMZ reports the 58-year-old Speed star’s lawyer Mathew Rosengart appeared in court on Tuesday to seek protection for Reeves and his partner Alexandra Grant from Bryan Dixon, 38, a transient who has ‘been harassing them for months.’ The actor – who owns an $5.6million 5,607-square-foot estate in the Hollywood Hills – hired a security firm to investigate Dixon after he kept turning up at his home, with security footage showing Dixon trespassing six times…

The fourth installment of the action saga starring Keanu Reeves introduces its new antagonist, played by an expert in horror films. The fourth installment of John Wick or John Wick 4, the popular action saga starring Keanu Reeves, is one of the most anticipated films of the year, a new installment that promises to raise the action and visual splendor to heights rarely seen through the streets of Paris, as promised by the different trailers seen so far. But what about the villain, who is he and who is responsible for bringing him to life on the big screen? Total Film…

Bruce Willis almost starred in one of Denzel Washington’s most celebrated movies which also made a lot at the box office. Via: TheThings Quick Links At the height of Bruce Willis’ career, he was considered to be one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Willis also was extremely shrewd at the time as evidenced by his prediction that a movie like The Blair Witch Project would be a hit. No matter how good Willis’ instincts often seemed to be, everyone makes mistakes and he was no exception. A perfect example of a mistake that Willis barely managed to avoid…

Life on Earth’s twin is likely. We should locate a planet with Earth-like traits. This world has been discovered, but is it habitable? This is Kepler-438 b. A 470-light-year-away Earth twin. A planet orbits Kepler-438 in Lyra. It has 0.54 solar mass and 0.52 solar radius. Kepler-438 b is only 12% larger than Earth and has a similarity index of 0.9 (maximum – 1), making it the most similar known exoplanet. The exoplanet is in the star’s habitable zone, meaning liquid water can exist on its surface. 35-day orbits. Some may claim that being so close to a star is…

The discovery of a dozen new moons for Jupiter makes the king of planets the king of moons, too — at least for now. The biggest planet in the solar system now has the largest family of moons. Since December 20th, the Minor Planet Center (MPC) has published orbits for 12 previously unreported moons of Jupiter. More publications are expected, says Scott Sheppard (Carnegie Institute for Science), who recently submitted observations of the Jovian system taken between 2021 and 2022. The discoveries bring the list of Jovian moons to 92, a hefty 15% increase from the previous tally of 80.…

Nothing in the Universe is eternal. Even our Sun will someday cease to exist. The ESA Star Mapping GAIA project looks into the future of the Sun, detecting stars of similar mass and composition in order to predict how the death of our star will occur together with the Solar System, since it is extremely important for the inhabitants of the Earth to have an idea of our future fate. We already know that the Sun lives thanks to nuclear fusion. Over the next few billion years, the Sun will continue to heat up, burning hydrogen in its core, which will…

Gravitational Waves (GWs) were detected in February 2016 for the first time in history. This discovery confirmed a prediction made by Albert Einstein over a century ago and triggered a revolution in astronomy. Since then, dozens of GW events have been detected from various sources, ranging from black hole mergers, neutron star mergers, or a combination thereof. As the instruments used for GW astronomy become more sophisticated, the ability to detect more events (and learn more from them) will only increase. For instance, an international team of astronomers recently detected a series of low-frequency gravitational waves using the International Pulsar Timing…