HBO's The Last of Us just wrapped its first season, and while a second season has been confirmed, it might be a while before fans reconnect with Joel, Ellie, and the Cordyceps-based zombie fungus threatening their world. But don't fret! If you're looking for something to fill the void that reminds you of the hit video game and series, there's a host of books you can read. There's even a "spore-horror" subgenre, also known as "sporror" or "spore core," says Vulture, "where mycelia and mosscaps become a driving force of terror, death, and destruction." Whether you're looking for more fungal horror, or to revisit a quarantined post-apocalyptic world, here are a few books to occupy you until The Last of...
Nothing more exciting than talking through all the possible baby names for your soon-to-arrive daughter. Of course you want to land on a name that you and your partner both love, something that’s memorable — a baby name that’s both unique and uniquely her. But it’s not easy staying ahead of the baby-name zeitgeist… the Emma’s and Morgan’s will soon be nipping at your heels. And even if parents agree that they want a baby name that’s unusual, creative, or rare, finding an uncommon name that works on other levels and suits both parents can be a tall order. The Social Security Administration keeps track of the name of every child born in the United States, so we know which...
Good news for fans of Las Cuatro Milpas in San Bernardino. After announcing its closure and the retirement of its owners at the end of last year, the longtime Mexican eatery has remained open. The outpouring of support following that announcement helped in the decision to remain open. Current hours are 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Las Cuatro Milpas is at 856 N. Mount Vernon Ave. Crosstown beer collab Corona’s Skyland Ale Works and Stone Church Brewing have released their first beer collaboration. Skyland’s version of Sky Church Imperial Stout clocks in at 11.8% alcohol by volume and boasts coffee and chocolate flavors. Stone Church’s version ended up slightly less potent, with “over 10% ABV.” Skyland Ale Works is...
Just in time for spring, a huge Mexican restaurant and rooftop bar is opening in Adams Morgan on Friday, March 24. Baja Tap takes over the former Mellow Mushroom (and briefly, Big Sky) space with two floors, a front patio, and a rooftop for taco Tuesdays, $5 margarita happy hours, and a lengthy menu of […]
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There are hundreds of remarkably common herbs, flowers, berries and plants that serve all kinds of important medicinal and health purposes that might surprise you: anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, insect repellent, antiseptic, expectorant, antibacterial, detoxification, fever reduction, antihistamine and pain relief. Here are potent medical plants you’re likely to find in the wild – or even backyard . Herbal tonics, which are also sometimes referred to as medicinal or healing herbs, are special plants that offer extraordinary health benefits, work to bring the mind, body and spirit into greater balance and harmony and are safe to take daily in support of lifelong wellness. Buchu The term ‘buchu’ was used by the Khoi and San people for any fragrant plant that they would...
