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New in the Edited Guide: The Ultimate Marvel Film Guide: 2017-2019
Despite constant predictions that the superhero film bubble would burst, these films continued to dominate the box office throughout the end of the 2010s.
Author: Bluebottle
New in the Edited Guide: A Cheesy History: US Presidents and Their Dairy Gifts
This is the story of the cheesy comestibles that have taken up residence in the White House since 1801.
Author: Dmitri Gheorgheni
Topical: Dinosaurs
20 years ago, on 10 June, 2001, The BBC brought fame to the Isle of Wight with the television series 'Live from Dinosaur Island'.
Welcome to Create
Seeking out new life and new civilisations has a long tradition with humans because they tend to move around a lot. The enterprise is not without its perils – no matter who makes the first move. This month we're asking for your thoughts on First Contact. What are your opinions on the subject?
June 2021 Create Challenge: First Contact
Newest Edited Entries
- The Ultimate Marvel Film Guide: 2017-20197th June 2021
- A Cheesy History: US Presidents and Their Dairy Gifts7th June 2021
- Hello Sailor or Hijack? The 'Nave Andromeda' Incident31st May 2021
- Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad31st May 2021
- How to Avoid Being Pixie-Led: Tips for Folkloric Hitchhikers26th May 2021
- The Adams Transitional Geomagnetic Event: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Climate Change24th May 2021
- 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' - the BBC America Television Series24th May 2021
- The Ultimate Marvel Film Guide: 1944-199019th May 2021
- The Peccadillos of Pepe Le Pew18th May 2021
- The Wind Phone: A Way to Deal with Grief17th May 2021
Peer Review
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- A88014332 - How To Make Another Cat Toy Yesterday
- A88023440 - 'The Complete and Utter History of Britain' - the Television Series Yesterday
- A87986146 - Culture Clash: Japanese Anime's Influence from and Inspiration on Western Animation 3 Days Ago
- A88019553 - Roald Dahl Films: 2001-2020 3 Days Ago
The Post
You will not find nature any more varied on any website in the galaxy than here, in this issue. From fuzzy goslings (aw!) to a blood-curling scorpion (that probably makes Willem go aww! because he's weird like that), it's a wild ride. Our photographers demonstrate their ability to go to the source for this information. Even Paigetheoracle, who has been staring at that dandelion for far too long. (It doesn't like the way he's looking at it, either.)
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