Are Locust Plagues Unstoppable and Can They Endanger Humanity?

A ravenous swarm stretches as far as the eye can see. It has no leader or strategic plan; its only goals are to eat, breed, and move on. These are desert locusts— infamous for their capacity for destruction. But most of the time desert locusts are no more dangerous than grasshoppers. So what does it take to turn these harmless insects into a crop-consuming plague? Jeffrey A. Lockwood investigates.

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Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand Prop Replica

If you’re experiencing feelings of dread when you go down into your basement or up into your house’s attic, this Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand Prop Replica might be just the thing you need! Sure, it might not be able to catch actual ghosts, but it will make you feel badass, that’s for sure.

Real or not, with this Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand, fans can pretend to suit up as part of the Ghostbusters team and imagine blastin’ all sorts of frightening phantasms and eerie ectoplasmic entities! With premium design and deco, LEDs, authentic sound effects, motorized vibrations intensity adjustment, stream extension with four unique bustin’ modes, and display stand, this Neutrona Wand roleplay item is so much fun it’s scary!

For those interested in the rest of the new Ghostbusters “Plasma Series” collection, be sure to check it out here!

For those interested in the Proton Pack, you can get it over at Hasbro’s crowdfunding campaign here.

[Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler’s Neutrona Wand Prop Replica]

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Amazon’s BIG Video Game Sale: BUY 2, GET 1 FREE On HUNDREDS of GAMES (All Consoles)

Looking to add a few extra games to your video game library? Amazon is currently hosting a big video game sale, offering 1 FREE game when you buy two (all consoles!) A lot of these games are already discounted too, making this sale even better! Be sure to check ’em all out at the link below! Just make sure to select the “Video Game” section from the left column over at the sale page.

[Amazon’s BIG Video Game Sale: BUY 2, GET 1 FREE On HUNDREDS of Titles (All Consoles)]

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Nunzilla Fire Breathing Nun Toy [Video]

Check out this wind-up fire breathing nun toy called “Nunzilla” that originates from the 90s. Unfortunately, the thing is very hard to find, and according to Boingboing, it was pulled from stores because it offended too many people. Amazon has a listing for it, and someone is selling it for $47 as I’m writing this if you click “See All Buying Options” over at the product page.

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