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Likely Hugh Jackman’s most famous role as an actor has been his portrayal on-screen of the Marvel Comics anti-hero, Wolverine. But did you know that Jackman has also played one of the most iconic heroes in DC Comics history as well? Historical Role Eliwingz/Deviantart/Marvel The DC part came a short while after his debut as Wolverine, in the 2000 movie, X-Men, which followed a band of outcast mutants brought together by an enigmatic, psychic professor. But Jackman was not the first choice for his now-iconic role, which had originally been set aside for Dougray Scott, who missed out due to…

2024’s Deadpool and Wolverine has joined an elite group of movies that have surpassed the billion dollar mark at the global box office. The milestone puts it in some elite company, but there is one aspect of this achievement that makes it particularly unique. Marvel Dominance The Conmunity – Pop Culture Geek/Wikimedia Marvel has been dominant in the global box office for over a decade now, and many of its IPs make up top grossing box office lists. Deadpool and Wolverine has now entered their ranks, with a strong showing of $1.14 billion of revenue in the global box office.…

A Tesla owner in Mexico made a fiery mistake on Tuesday when they plugged their Tesla directly into a power line. The consequences for the irresponsible action extended beyond solely the damage done to the car, which had California plates. Illegal Hookup Dina Lydia/Unsplash Illegal siphoning of power directly from the grid is reportedly a common issue in Mexico, with residents taking the risk to avoid paying electricity fees. However, the consequences for such an action are rarely as severe as they were in this case. Not So Innovative Energy Solution Matthew Henry/Unsplash The Tijuana resident, in looking to cut…

Wolfs, a comedy action movie that was due to release in theaters across the US has had its plans changed. The George Clooney and Brad Pitt-starring movie will not be made available in theaters widely; Apple will instead focus on its streaming release on Apple+. Small-Scale Release Rudy Dong/Unsplash Rather than a wide-scale, lengthy run, the film will instead be shown only at selected venues for a week. The film will initially be released on September 20, before becoming available to Apple+ subscribers on September 27. Original Plan Krzysztof Hepner/Unsplash Apple’s initial rollout plan was to involve thousands of cinemas…

Volusia County deputies were responding to a missing person report when an officer heard a boy’s cry coming from a lake. What happened next was a frantic foot race, as the officer could be seen sprinting to reach the child, stranded in the lake. Initial Report Shyam/Unsplash The boy was first reported missing by his father as it was beginning to get dark on Tuesday night. The report was made around 7:30 in the evening by the boy’s father in Deltona, Volusia County. Second Floor Disappearance Etienne Girardet/Unsplash The boy had escaped the family flat via a door on the…

An earthquake hit southern California on Tuesday night, with residents as far away as 90 miles from the epicenter feeling the shake. The authorities are still assessing the damage done by the quake, but it is not believed to have resulted in any injuries so far. Magnitude WG de Voogt/Wikimedia The earthquake was a moderate one, with a shaking likely to have been felt by almost everyone within the zone of effect. It was recorded at a magnitude of 5.2, with one of the aftershocks registering at 4.5. Cascade of Aftershocks Milad Fakurian/Unsplash The earthquake was particularly notable for the…

Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate for the US presidency, after weeks of speculation. While one of the front-runners for the position, this final pick was not the top of some people’s lists for various reasons, although the potential vice president does offer some important advantages for the Democrats’ chances in the election. Shapiro Out Governor Tom Wolf/Wikimedia The pick means that Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania governor, misses out, this time, on the chance to run for Vice President of the USA. Shapiro had been widely tipped as favorite for the role, and led the odds with some bookmakers…

A small plane slid across a putting green in Sacramento on Sunday, putting the pilot and one fortunate golfer in harm’s way. The crash-landing narrowly missed the golfer, who had perhaps hoped for a less eventful Sunday round of golf. Location Will Porada Uy/Unsplash The incident occurred at a Sacramento golf course, the Haggin Oaks Golf complex. The Haggin Oaks Golf complex boasts a putting green and a pro shop, both of which were damaged in the crash. Time Josh Hild/Unsplash The crash happened on a sunny, Sunday afternoon in Sacramento, likely a busy time for a local golf complex.…

Lake Murray, in South Carolina, faces a strange phenomenon in which fish continue to wash up on its shores. The mystery has confounded visitors, but there is a scientific explanation for the fishy occurrence. Yearly Occurrence Michael Diane Weidner/Unsplash The mystery is caused by a phenomenon that occurs every year in the lake, although circumstances this year have made it particularly notable. The yearly effect on the water quality is described by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) as a “temperature oxygen squeeze”. Affects Only a Single Species of Fish Steven G Johnson/Wikimedia What makes the mystery even…

The Caribbean is currently hosting a tropical rainstorm, that some experts fear may develop into a more serious tropical storm. It will approach Florida over the weekend, and, depending on its development, may bring with it thunderstorms and downpours. Record Hurricane Already This Season Jens Muller/Unsplash This season has already seen a record-breaking hurricane, in the Class 5 Hurricane Beryl, which is the earliest Category 5 hurricane recorded. It weakened before hitting the Texas shoreline, although not before wreaking havoc across the Caribbean and some parts of Mexico. Intense Hurricane Season Ahead RedCharlie/Unsplash Experts have warned of a potentially intense…