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Tabloids and TV shows like “L.A. Law” have spread the myth that licking secretions off the common cane toad, Bufo marinus, will lead to hallucinations. The idea is debunked in the June issue of the anthropology journal Ancient Mesoamerica; in fact, tonguing the toads will only make you sick. But one of the article’s authors, Dr. Andrew Weil, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says he has discovered the true hallucinogenic amphibian: Bufo alvarius, the Sonoran desert toad....

Of course, while the two-tone V-shape of the console is somewhat surprising, it’s not really given the PS5 DualSense controller design. This implied the two tones of the console, but it still, the next console generation is full of surprises. The Xbox Series X, for example, looks like a PC Tower, while the PS5 went in a totally opposite direction. RELATED: Resident Evil 8: Village Confirmed at PS5 Event, Release Window Revealed...

Then the Rockets shot out of a cannon and climbed to the top of the West standings. Chris Paul merged seamlessly with James Harden and the rest of the trigger-happy Houston shooters. Harden somehow managed to take his game to an even higher level — he will be the 2018 NBA MVP, and it would be silly to argue otherwise — and suddenly it seemed as though the Warriors might actually break a sweat before reaching the NBA Finals....

If your balance was redeemed from a gift card and you haven’t spent the original amount, you can request to have the balance returned to the original gift card. After replacing the balance, you’ll be able to give the gift card to someone else. The new recipient will then be able to redeem the gift card balance on their own account. [1] X Research source To do this, you must contact Apple to request a return of the balance to the original gift card, and the full balance must be unspent....

Fast forward to January 2016, and the former French Captain has been appointed as manager of Real Madrid. A team he achieved great heights with as a player. Yes, he was one of the best ever Galácticos. But with Rafael Benitez’s departure, Zidane has been assigned an ominous responsibility. At his first senior managerial appointment, he is the one who has been given the task of making Real Madrid meet the high threshold of expectations that always goes synonymously with their household name in European football....

Going into a hockey game, you don't assume that there will be a two-goal, 3 1/2-minute comeback, or an extra-attacker goal, or a vomit-inducing overtime period — but most hockey games aren't played between the United States and Canada's women's teams. And the latest installment of the best rivalry in hockey — a 3-2 overtime win by Canada for gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics — might've been the best one yet....

In a country where love of the sport is almost a religion, the crash sparked an outpouring of grief among players and fans, while national political leaders and the head of the National Hockey League expressed their sympathies. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which said determining the cause of the accident would require some time, did not say how many of the victims were players or coaches of the Humboldt Broncos team, which hails from a town of 6,000 people....

Rejecting the notion “cancer has no answer”, both Koirala and Yuvraj Singh valiantly fought and overcame the life-threatening cancer. The Bollywood actress and the aggressive left-handed batsman spoke about the traumatic moment when they came to know of their affliction, followed by agonising and tough treatment process, but finally – the victory over cancer. Having gone through it all, both have decided to spread awareness about the disease. “No matter at what stage the disease is detected, you have to pick up the pieces yourself and fight back....

The conservative firebrand made the comments on her Daily Wire TV show as she took aim at the restrictions adopted by federal, state and local governments in Australia to tackle the coronavirus. Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, reopened on Friday after more than 260 days under lockdown. Australia’s biggest city, Sydney, and capital Canberra have also emerged from lengthy lockdowns following high levels of vaccinations. Owens, who has prominently opposed compulsory COVID vaccination and criticized mitigation measures against the virus in the U....

Speaking to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, Owens took aim at unrest across the United States, alluding to the possibility of it spreading. Commenting on potential violence, referring to businesses being boarded up ahead of Election Day, she spoke of this being enacted by the left and suggested those who were unperturbed by this could eventually be targeted by it. “They’re gonna come for you too. And they’re gonna move past businesses, they’re gonna move into the suburbs, they’re gonna move into homes....

The conservative political commentator railed against the former president’s decision to host a party on Martha’s Vineyard over the weekend to mark his 60th birthday. “If you have a little bit of dose of sophistication, you can do whatever you want in this country,” she said during an appearance on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight. “You don’t have to mask. You can see your relatives. It’s funny, it’s laughable and it’s also just so frustrating and people are right to be angry....

During the next 30 days, Muslims will be fasting during daylight hours. Foods, drinks, and water are not permitted to be taken from dawn to sundown. Fasting is observed as a reflection of those who are currently suffering. There are exceptions for Muslim followers though made in special cases. If a person is pregnant or suffering from a severe illness, then they are exempt from fasting. Since March, mosques across the Middle East have closed their doors, due to pandemic concerns....

The answer is, of course, multilayered, and complicated. Superman & Lois cannot really be compared to Arrow – the darker, grittier show the CW bet on to get their DC TV universe started. The Green Arrow was a lesser-known comic book character when the show brought Oliver Queen into the mainstream. If anything, it’s easier to compare Superman & Lois to The Flash, or Supergirl, shows that followed Arrow in the universe and focused on more well-known characters....

God of War PC has brought many graphical improvements and features that make the game look significantly better than how it looked on the console. Given that the game was a PlayStation exclusive and is best enjoyed with a controller, players were worried if third-party controllers, especially Xbox controllers, could be used to play it. God of War PC supports the third-party controllers When asked by Game Informer regarding the possibility of people playing the game with an Xbox Controller, technical production manager of Santa Monica Matt DeWald stated:...

The Winnipeg Police Service said a 43-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of adult voyeurism in connection to an incident which occurred at a Boston Pizza in Pembina Highway in late December. Richard Enright, who is the franchisee of several Boston Pizza restaurants in the Manitoba area, told CTV News that the “accused party was immediately let go” after the company learned of the allegations. “When we were told about this by a staff member we acted upon it really quickly,” Enright said in January....

With the celebrations over and the World Cup draw now around the corner, it’s time for Les Rouges to look at who they could match up against. With Canada in Pot 4, it’s going to be a challenge to exit any group, no matter the complexion. Pot 4 teams are not typically expected to challenge for a knockout stage place, but this year, Pot 4 is extremely strong, to the point where it may present a bigger challenge for top teams than the collection of Pot 3 sides....

Following a bumpy arbitration process, the Canadiens and P.K. Subban have come to an agreement on an eight-year deal that will keep the superstar defenseman in Montreal until 2022, the team announced Saturday — the maximum number of years he could receive. MORE: Puck possession numbers | The Dallas juggernaut “We are very pleased to have reached a long term agreement with P.K. Subban,” general manager Marc Bergevin said in the release....