Does quantum entanglement hold the key to time?CI Photos/ShutterstockPhysicist Richard Feynman once supposedly said: If you think you understand quantum mechanics, you dont understand quantum mechanics. The same could probably be said of time, which seems simple to explain because everyone experiences it, yet we dont really know what it is or where it comes from. So in 2024, two teams of physicists tried to combine the two, turning to quantum theory to attempt to glean the essence of time.Both

MurugiahHAND lotion, dog treats, deodorant. Pillows. Beard oil. Sports bras. The range of CBD products now available is as broad as the health claims these products are marketed with. Items containing CBD, or cannabidiol the non-intoxicating compound derived from cannabis plants are touted to stave off wrinkles, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, ease menstrual cramps, prevent hair loss and more.Celebrities are in on the action. Jennifer Aniston champions CBD for reducing pain and stress. Mike Tyson has a line of CBD dog chews. And business is booming: around 1 in 7 adults in the US say they use products containing CBD, while in the UK a quarter of adults say they would try it and 1 in 10 people under 24 already have, according to polls. In 2020, people in the US spent $4.6 billion on such products. Next year, that could balloon to more than $20 billion. In the UK, the CBD market was valued at 690 million in 2021.Early evidence hints at many potential medical applications, for issues ranging from arthritis to addiction. But as the skyrocketing popularity of CBD leaves researchers and regulators scrabbling to catch up, we are left with an overwhelming number of products on the market, some of which may work, others whose claims are baseless.Thankfully, we are starting to get some answers that can help us navigate through the confusion, enabling us to figure out what CBD really does, how it can benefit our health and what products are just a waste of

Another amazing prequel? "The Godfather Part II."Robert De Niro in "The Godfather Part II." Paramount "The Godfather Part II," released in 1974, is both a sequel and a prequel to 1972's "The Godfather." The film simultaneously follows Al Pacino's Michael Corleone as he assumes the role of don in the Corleone crime family after the death of his father Vito, and tells viewers the origin story of a young Vito (played by Robert De Niro) as he immigrates to New York City from Italy.Comparing and contrasting Vito and Michael at similar ages is a fascinating look into each of their personalities, and the film keeps viewers equally invested in both as they rise to power.The less we say about "The Godfather Part III," the better. "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" follows a similar format, and it's also a total banger.Jessica Keenan Wynn, Lily James, and Alexa Davies in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again." Universal Pictures In our opinion, "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," released in 2018, is far superior to the 2008 original film. Why? Because it somehow follows "The Godfather Part II's" playbook and is both a sequel and a prequel.While we watch a grown-up Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) struggle to finally open her mother Donna's hotel in the present, wealsoget to look back at how a young Donna (played by the effervescent Lily James) met the threeveryhandsome men, any one of whom could be Sophie's father.It shouldn't work, but it does. All we know is that even if it doesn't make sense we need both James and Meryl Streep back for the rumored third film. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" is a perfectly entertaining film, whether you've seen the other two films in the trilogy or not.Clint Eastwood in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly." "The Good, the Bad and The Ugly"/Produzioni Europee Associati "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," released in 1966, was the third and final film of director Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy," which began with 1964's "A Fistful of Dollars."But "The Good..." is actually a prequel, as it depicts Clint Eastwood's character (known simply as The Man with No Name) gaining the iconic items of clothing he wears in the other two films, and it explicitly takes place during the Civil War, while the others seem a bit more modern.However, you don't need to see "Fistful" or its 1965 sequel to understand why "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" rules. It's a staple of the spaghetti Western genre, Eastwood is as good as he's ever been, and the film's theme is still iconic almost 60 years later. "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is a controversial film, but there are still things to enjoy about it.Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom/LucasFilm Yes, "Temple of Doom," released in 1984, takes place before 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," even though characters from "Temple of Doom" (e.g. Ke Huy Quan's Short Round or Kate Capshaw's Willie Scott) are not mentioned in "Raiders" or "Last Crusade."Instead, "Temple of Doom" is a rip-roaring adventure following archaeologist/treasure hunter Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he goes up against a religious sect that uses enslaved children and rips out human hearts while trying to save a rural village that's been cursed."Temple of Doom" hasnotaged well in all aspects (its depiction of Indian food and culture is abysmal), and it doesn't really provide any context about Indy's early life you'd have to watch the prologue of "Last Crusade" to see River Phoenix playing a younger version of the character it's still worth the watch for the mine car chase, Ford's delivery of "We are going to die," and the ludicrous plane-crash scene. "Rogue One" is the best "Star Wars" prequel bar none.Felicity Jones in "Rogue One." Lucasfilm "Rogue One" is a prequel that explains exactlyoneplot point from the first "Star Wars" movie, originally released in 1977. Almost 40 years later, in 2016, fans finally got the answer to this question: How did the Rebels get access to the schematics of the Death Star?Now we know: The daughter of an Empire engineer, Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), teamed up with a ragtag crew comprised of a spy named Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), a reprogrammed Imperial droid named K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), a blind believer in the Force and his best friend (Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen), and a former Imperial pilot who turned good (Riz Ahmed), to steal the plans from an Imperial base on a suicide mission."Rogue One" is such an effective prequel because it almost immediately gets you invested in these characters, and you already know the stakes because of the original trilogy the fate of the galaxy is at stake.If that wasn't enough prequel action for you, don't fret. The Disney+ series "Andor" is itself a prequel to "Rogue One." "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" is also a solid prequel.Hayden Christensen in "Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith." Lucasfilm It all led to this: "Revenge of the Sith," released in 2005, finally showed "Star Wars" fans how exactly Jedi prodigy Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) turned into one of the most terrifying villains of all time, Darth Vader.The final confrontation between Anakin and his erstwhile mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), has basically become a meme at this point, but when you rewatch the movie, it still hits. These two actors are both operating at the top of their game, and you really feel the heartbreak coming from both of them.This film almost makes the mediocre first two films in the prequel trilogy (more on them later) worth it. "Bumblebee" gave audiences the chance to learn more about everyone's favorite yellow Transformer.Hailee Steinfeld in "Bumblebee." Paramount Pictures After the truly mind-boggling events of 2017's "Transformers: The Last Knight," which introduced the Knights of the Round Table and Merlin to the mythology, it was time to take the franchise back to basics.And one year later, they did by releasing "Bumblebee," which takes the story back to 1987 and focuses on 18-year-old Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld). Charlie, who has just lost her father, finds Bumblebee in a scrapyard and begins to bond with him.The stakes are a little lower, the lore is alotmore digestible, and Steinfeld is easily the best protagonist the franchise has ever seen. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" is pretty good too "Transformers" might be the only franchise that's truly benefited from prequels."Transformers: Rise of the Beasts." Paramount Pictures In 2023, "Rise of the Beasts" was released. It's a bigger story than "Bumblebee" but not as incoherent as "Last Knight" or "Dark Side of the Moon." It also has a way more compelling cast of characters, led by Anthony Ramos as Noah Diaz, Dominique Fishback as Elena Wallace, and Pete Davidson as Mirage.Again, this movie is a prequel to the original films, taking place mainly in 1994 and largely ignoring the events of both "Bumblebee" and the later films.It's a fun time at the movies for anyone who simply likes to turn off their brain and watch giant robots beat each other up. Because, against all odds, "Transformers One" makes this list too."Transformers One." Paramount Pictures In 2024, audiences were treated to yet another movie focusing on the Transformers; this time it was an animated prequel about the origins of Optimus Prime, voiced by Chris Hemsworth, his best-friend-turned-archnemesis Megatron, voiced by Brian Tyree Henry, and Bumblebee, voiced by Keegan-Michael Key.To put it plainly: This movie rocks. The voice casting is impeccable, the animation is beautiful, and the story is genuinely compelling. "X-Men: Days of Future Past" was a fun way to see younger versions of our favorite characters while keeping around some of the original X-Men.Patrick Stewart, Fan Bingbing, Ian McKellan, and Hugh Jackman in "X-Men: Days of Future Past." 20th Century Fox The "X-Men" franchise has one of the most complicated chronologies in movie history and much of that is made even more confusing with the events of 2014's "Days of Future Past," which sees characters from the original "X-Men" film go back in time to link up with the characters introduced in 2011's "X-Men: First Class" to change the future and hopefully save all of mutant-kind.But even with that complicated setup, this movie is a lot of fun.Seeing Hugh Jackman's Wolverine interact with the younger version of his mentor Professor X (played by James McAvoy) and his arch-enemy Magneto (Michael Fassbender) is entertaining, and the happy ending they manage to pull off for almost everyone feels earned. The only prequel Pixar has ever produced is "Monsters University," which doesn't match the highs of "Monsters, Inc.," but is still a prequel worth watching."Monsters University." Disney/Pixar "Monsters University" was released in 2013, 12 years after we last saw Sulley and Mike, our resident scarers (and later comedians).The ending of "Monsters, Inc." should never be touched it's perfect so when it was announced that another film in this universe was coming, fans were a bit nervous. But the filmmakers managed to avoid ruining the end of "Monsters, Inc." by instead showing us how best friends Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) met while they were attending Monsters University.Fans get some genuine insight into how this world works, how Mike and Sulley were able to bond even though they're total opposites, and even how their beef with Randall (Steve Buscemi) started.And before you ask: No, "Lightyear" isn't a prequel. "Alien: Covenant" is more connected to the original "Alien" films than its predecessor, "Prometheus."Katherine Waterston in "Alien: Covenant." Fox The world of "Alien" is a big one that's why there have been seven movies, with a TV show on the way next year.While 2012's "Prometheus" takes place in the same universe as "Alien," its 2017 sequel "Alien: Covenant" directly ties into the events of the earlier films by essentially retelling the events of 1979's "Alien." But this time, it explains how the horrifying xenomorphs were actually created by the evil Weyland-Yutani Corporation and how learning to control these creatures has always been their plan.Also, we have to shout out Michael Fassbender, whose dual performance as Walter and David is the highlight of this movie. Creepy androids are an important part of the "Alien" franchise, and he knocked it out of the park. But not all prequels are great some are completely unnecessary, like "Oz the Great and Powerful," an origin story for the Wizard from "The Wizard of Oz."James Franco in "Oz the Great and Powerful." Sony Pictures Imageworks/YouTube "The Wizard of Oz" remains one of the greatest films of all time, even though it was released 85 years ago. That's probably enough of a reason to leave this story alone, but instead, there have been many attempts to create a worthy sequel of the film none of them have lived up to the original.Sadly, neither does 2013's prequel "Oz the Great and Powerful," starring James Franco as the titular Oz. Part of the fun of "The Wizard of Oz" is that you don'treallyknow how the Wizard got to Oz, and that mystery adds to the fantastical vibes of the land of Oz.But if you watch "Oz," you'll learn all about Oscar's career as a scam artist, how he manipulated everyone around him, and how he inadvertently created the Wicked Witch of the East.It's not a horrible movie, but it kind of diminishes the magic of the original film, and for that, it's unnecessary. We can't knock Emma Stone's performance in "Cruella," but did we really need an origin story for the Dalmatian-hating Cruella de Vil?Emma Stone in "Cruella." Laurie Sparham/Disney We know that anti-heroes are all the rage, but did Disney really expect us to start siding with a woman who wanted to skin 101 Dalmatian puppies for a coat? This 2021 film gives Cruella de Vil, the villain of the 1961 animated film, a convoluted back story in which she clashes with a legendary fashion designer known only as the Baroness (Emma Thompson).It is fun to watch Stone and Thompson face off, the fashion is to die for, and it's overall a solid movie ... but there's no reason for it to exist. We didn't need to know any more about Cruella and we definitely don't need a sequel. Many people loathe the "Hobbit" trilogy "Lord of the Rings" fans were content with the original three films.Martin Freeman in "The Hobbit." Warner Bros. Simply put: "The Hobbit" films (2012's "An Unexpected Journey," 2013's "The Desolation of Smaug," and 2014's "The Battle of the Five Armies") are slow. While the first three "Lord of the Rings" movies are based on a 1,200-page tome, "The Hobbit" films are based on a 300-page novel (that's downright cute in comparison).Maybe "The Hobbit," which starred Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins, would've worked as a single film, but there was no reason for the story to be stretched out across three films especially when we know exactly how it ends thanks to Bilbo's appearances in "Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Return of the King," as played by Ian Holm.We'll see if "The Hunt for Gollum" is a more worthy prequel the jury's still out on "The War of the Rohirrim." "300: Rise of an Empire" took everything that was not great about "300" and doubled down.Lena Headey and Sullivan Stapleton in "300: Rise of an Empire." Warner Bros. "300," the 2006 historical epic, isn't exactly a work of cinematic art, but it is entertaining, and spawned many a meme and much interest in ancient Sparta.However, "Rise of an Empire," released in 2014, is both a prequel and a sequel and also takes place during the events of "300." You could argue it bites off more than it can chew. Plus, in our opinion, Sullivan Stapleton does not hold the screen the same way Gerard Butler does.As The New York Times' Nicolas Rapold put it, "Rise of an Empire" "[lacks] the momentum and bombastic je ne sais quoi of '300.'" "The Thing" didn't live up to the '80s original.Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Joel Edgerton in "The Thing." Universal Pictures The 1982 John Carpenter classic "The Thing" was negatively reviewed upon its release, but it has since been reappraised as one of the best sci-fi/horror films of all time. The special effects alone remain horrifying 42 years later.The 2011 prequel, also called "The Thing," leads viewers right up to the first moments of the 1982 film, which completely removes the stakes you know that everyone in the film is toast.As many critics noted, the 2011 version also didn't really deviate from the source material. NME's Owen Nicholls wrote, "The real mess lies in the fact that from Plot Point One until Act III we're treading over all-too-familiar snow prints."Just watch the original. "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" and "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" are just boring.Liam Neeson, Jake Lloyd, and Ewan McGregor in "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace." Lucasfilm Think back to 1999 the first "Star Wars" movie in 16 years is about to be released. You can't wait to see how director George Lucas is going to show fans how the Jedi chosen one, Anakin Skywalker, became the space fascist known as Darth Vader.You sit down with popcorn to view "The Phantom Menace" ... and you watch a movie that's about track blockades, contains a scientific explanation for the Force, and portrays the future Darth Vader as a whiny kid.Three years later, in 2002, you sit down once again to see "Attack of the Clones." Maybe they've course-corrected but no. Now you have a whiny teenage Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi acting even more incompetently than they did in "Phantom Menace," and a movie that's just as boring. There's not a Han Solo-level character to be found.Skipping to "Revenge of the Sith" is the best way to view "Star Wars," trust us. "The Scorpion King's" only redeeming quality is that it started Dwayne Johnson on his path to movie stardom.Dwayne Johnson in "The Scorpion King." Universal Pictures/"The Scorpion King" "The Scorpion King" is just a bad movie. The CGI is bad, the Rock hasn't mastered his on-screen persona yet (read: he does not have a personality in this movie), and there's really no reason we needed to see the Scorpion King's origin story: There's a scene dedicated to his origin story in "The Mummy Returns," and that tells us everything we need to know.It's a testament to Johnson's charisma because if this had been anyone else's first leading role, their career would've been over. "Mufasa: The Lion King" does not justify its existence."Mufasa: The Lion King." Disney Prequels like this are tricky to pull off weknowthat Taka will turn into the villainous Scar, who will one day push his brother off a cliff to his death, an act that traumatized so many '90s and 2000s kids. So, it's hard to get invested in him as a cute cub when we know what his future holds.Similarly, it's hard to get invested in the action when we know that basically every character on screen will be fine. There are so many scenes where Mufasa almost falls off a cliff, which is supposed to be foreshadowing but also has no dramatic tension since we know he will be OK (for now).The animation is better than in 2019's "Lion King" remake. However, it's still somewhat in the uncanny valley zone, and it's always going to be easier animating a cartoon lion to have expressions than a photorealistic one. If you're really in need of a "Lion King" sequel, check out "The Lion King II: Simba's Pride."

Gartens recipe calls for interesting ingredients, such as goat cheese.Garten's lasagna had ground turkey and a mix of cheeses. Terri Peters Garten's easy turkey lasagna is a simple take on the standard recipe with a few surprising ingredients namely, goat cheese for the filling.Her recipe calls for sweet Italian turkey sausage, but since I had trouble finding that at any grocery stores near me, I used regular ground turkey and seasoned it with Italian seasoning, red-pepper flakes, and a bit of sugar. This base sauce has ground turkey and crushed tomatoes.I made the sauce first. Terri Peters After seasoning the ground turkey, making the sauce was pretty straightforward.When I simmered onion, fresh herbs, canned crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste together, I had a pretty standard, meaty sauce to work with. Garten's recipe combines goat cheese and ricotta for a flavorful mixture.I don't usually put goat cheese in my lasagna, but I was willing to give it a try. Terri Peters I'd never made lasagna with goat cheese, but Garten's recipe meant I stirred 3 to 4 ounces of it into 15 ounces of ricotta.The combination was tart and flavorful. The flavors of the goat cheese stood out in the dish, especially with the lightness of the ground turkey. The chef then tops it all off with even more cheese.I love adding fresh mozzarella to my lasagna. Terri Peters I really liked that Garten's recipe included fresh mozzarella cheese.So many lasagnas lean on grated or shredded mozzarella, so slicing up a fresh log was a nice touch. Garten's lasagna would be the winner if I were giving awards for the cheesiness.Garten's lasagna ended up being super cheesy. Terri Peters Garten's cheese-laden lasagna was a dairy lover's dream.The goat cheese gave that layer some extra tang and flavor, and the fresh mozzarella provided layers of thick, cheesy goodness that made for a great cheese pull. De Laurentiis lasagna recipe calls for lots of spinach.De Laurentiis has a fresh take on lasagna. Terri Peters De Laurentiis' classic Italian lasagna made me question the standard recipe I've been following for years.I'm used to ground meat, cheeses, and tomato sauce. But De Laurentiis' recipe requires 20 ounces of frozen spinach and a mixture of white bchamel sauce and homemade tomato sauce. I cooked the meat separately from the sauce.Giada De Laurentiis doesn't add her meat to the sauce right away. Terri Peters De Laurentiis' method puzzled me, but who am I to argue with a master of Italian cuisine?I made a bchamel sauce and a standard tomato sauce to assemble the chef's lasagna and stirred the two together.De Laurentiis also said to keep the ground beef separate, layering it into the dish on its own. I needed a lot of ricotta and eggs for De Laurentiis lasagna.The recipe called for 1 pounds of ricotta cheese. Terri Peters Before assembling, I followed the instructions and stirred together three large eggs and 1 pounds of ricotta cheese.I'm not a fan of a lasagna that's heavy on the egg flavor, but her recipe wasn't overly eggy in the end. The large amount of spinach detracted from the dish's overall flavor.I don't think I'll continue adding spinach to my lasagna. Terri Peters De Laurentiis' recipe had a lot of spinach, and there wasn't much seasoning to add flavor.The spinach was my least favorite ingredient in any of the lasagna recipes, and I'm usually a big fan of the leafy green. De Laurentiis lasagna took the longest and was our least favorite.I'm not planning on making De Laurentiis' lasagna for my family again. Terri Peters De Laurentiis' lasagna disappointed me, mostly because it wasn't very flavorful.I don't think the many steps of the complicated recipe paid off in the end. Drummond's recipe calls for 3 pounds of meat.Drummond's lasagna was heavy on the meat. Terri Peters Drummond, better known as The Pioneer Woman, doesn't mess around with protein-filled meals.Her simple lasagna recipe calls for 2 pounds of ground beef and a pound of hot breakfast sausage.The chef also included cottage cheese instead of traditional ricotta and tons of fresh herbs, such as basil and parsley. Drummonds sauce was full of ground meat and fresh herbs.I liked the addition of basil and parsley. Terri Peters I eat a high-protein diet, so I was immediately drawn to Drummond's meat-heavy lasagna sauce.Like Garten, Drummond's recipe relies on canned tomatoes and tomato paste to make up the rest of the sauce, along with lots of chopped, fresh herbs. The recipe requires cottage cheese instead of ricotta.I couldn't tell the difference between the lasagna with ricotta and this one with cottage cheese. Terri Peters Cottage cheese is a staple for meeting my daily protein goals, but I'd never had it in lasagna.Drummond completely did away with traditional ricotta, and in the end, I enjoyed the flavor the cottage cheese brought to the meal.My son, the picky eater, didn't even notice the switch. Drummonds meaty lasagna had the most flavor, hands down.I've never put this much meat in my lasagna before, but it was delicious. Terri Peters Tossing 3 pounds of meat into a lasagna felt like overkill, but I ended up loving it.Lasagna can be carb- and dairy-heavy, so I liked how protein-packed Drummond's version was. Of the three dishes, Drummonds is the one Id make again.I can't wait to add Ree Drummond's lasagna to my dinner rotation. Terri Peters Drummond's meaty lasagna was my favorite.I would make her recipe again it just might replace the family recipe I always default to.Drummond's lasagna was perfectly cheesy and flavorful, had the right ratio of sauce to noodles, and was incredibly simple to assemble.Best of all, it was a hit with my entire family.This story was originally published on December 21, 2023, and most recently updated on December 24, 2024.

MacaronMacarons in a display case. Getty Images Macarons are small French cookie sandwiches made from meringue and almond flour, and they often come in bright colors.However, while you've probably seen these desserts at least once or twice, many people mispronounce them by calling them "macaroons," which are actually a different kind of cookie made from shredded coconut.Incorrect pronunciation: mah-kuh-ROONCorrect pronunciation: mah-kuh-RON BeignetA person dusts powdered sugar on a beignet. Aleksandr Porvatkin/Shutterstock Popular in Paris and New Orleans, these fried doughnut-like desserts come with powdered sugar. While you may want to pronounce the "g" in this dessert's name, that's incorrect.Incorrect pronunciation: beg-NAY or beg-NETCorrect pronunciation: ben-YE CrpesCrpes with strawberries and blueberries on a plate. Shutterstock Derived from the Latin word for curled "crispus" the accent in the word "crpes" actually tells you exactly how to pronounce the "e": with an "eh" sound rather than an "ay" sound.Incorrect pronunciation: KRAYPSCorrect pronunciation: KREHPS Dulce de lecheA person spoons dulce de leche onto wafer cookies. Guillermo Spelucin R/Shutterstock Dulce de leche is popular across the world, but you still might be mispronouncing this popular dessert. Preply reminded us that when pronouncing "dulce de leche," keep the "e" letters open and don't pronounce them as "ee."Incorrect pronunciation: dul-che-de-leh-chayCorrect pronunciation: dool-say-de-leh-chay Kouign-amannKouign-amann in a display case. Alexander Narraina/Shutterstock This French pastry is known for its flaky, buttery layers and sweet, crispy, and caramelized exterior. However, it can be difficult to pronounce at first glance. Remember that the first part of this royal dessert sounds like "queen."Incorrect pronunciation: Coo-gun Ay-munCorrect pronunciation: Kween Uh-mawn CroissantA person bites into a croissant. Boyloso/Shutterstock While croissants are popular breakfast pastries in the United States, many continue to mispronounce this classic French pastry. To avoid looking like a tourist if you ever find yourself in Paris, remember that the "r" and "t" in "croissant" are silent.Incorrect pronunciation: cross-auntCorrect pronunciation: kwah-sahn MascarponeTraditional Mascarpone cheese on a wooden spoon. Ivanna Pavliuk/Shutterstock Pronounce this dessert the correct way by letting this Italian cheese's name roll off the tongue and giving it a little flair.Incorrect pronunciation: mas-car-pohnCorrect pronunciation: mah-skar-poh-neh NougatNougat on a plate. New Africa/Shutterstock While you might have grown up pronouncing this nut-filled dessert with a hard "t" at the end, that's actually not the correct way of saying it.Incorrect pronunciation: new-gatCorrect pronunciation: noo-gahh NutellaJars of Nutella. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images This fan-favorite hazelnut-and-chocolate spread is commonplace in many people's cabinets, but its French name might be a little bit difficult to pronounce. Rather than pronouncing it like the "nut" in "hazelnut," Nutella actually sounds like "Nootella."Incorrect pronunciation: nut-ellaCorrect pronunciation: noo-tell-uh Pain au chocolatPain au chocolat croissants in a display case. Kris Land/Shutterstock The correct pronunciation of this tasty French pastry shouldn't be painful! Replace "pain" with "pan," soften the "ch" to make a "sh" sound, and ignore the "t" on the tail end of the phrase to sound like a true Parisian.Incorrect pronunciation: payn-oh-choc-o-lahtCorrect pronunciation: pan-oh-shoh-koh-lah CanelCanel. Piotr Krzeslak/Shutterstock Remember to draw out the "e" at the end of this rum-and-vanilla-flavored French pastry's name.Incorrect pronunciation: Cuh-nell-eeCorrect pronunciation: Cah-null-ay MadeleineMadeleine cookies. Alesia.Bierliezova/Shutterstock While it might be tempting to pronounce these French cookies like the popular girl's name "Madeline," you should ignore the "e" found in the middle of the word. There are only two syllables in this dessert's name, not three.Incorrect pronunciation: Maah-duh-lineCorrect pronunciation: Mad-lenn ClafoutisClafoutis pie on a wooden cutting board. Kostina IG/Shutterstock This French pie, often made with black cherries and other fruits, can be intimidating to pronounce correctly.Incorrect pronunciation: Klaw-phoo-tissCorrect pronunciation: Klah-phoo-tee Crme brleCreme brulee baked with sugar on the surface. pic0000/Shutterstock Crme brle is a creamy custard dessert that's often regarded as a symbol of decadence and indulgence, with an equally fancy name. While English speakers might be tempted to pronounce the end of this name with a long "e," it actually sounds like "ay."Incorrect pronunciation: Kreem Brew-leeCorrect pronunciation: Krehm Brew-lay clairEclairs with chocolate topping on a serving plate. Alexander Prokopenko/Shutterstock This chocolate-covered pastry's name is short but often mispronounced. To get it right, avoid elongating the first "e" and remember that this light and fluffy dessert rhymes with "air."Incorrect pronunciation: Ee-klarCorrect pronunciation: Eh-klair Maraschino cherriesMaraschino cherries in a bowl. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock While these cherries are popular in many desserts, people still seem to get the pronunciation wrong. Remember to replace "shee" with "ski" to get it right.Incorrect pronunciation: ma-ra-shee-noCorrect pronunciation: ma-re-ski-no Petit fourPetit four cakes. Ivonne Wierink/Shutterstock These colorful and uniquely designed desserts are often tiny, hence the use of the French word "petit." To nail the pronunciation, forget the hard "t" at the end of "petit" and slightly elongate the "for" sound so that it sounds like "door."Incorrect pronunciation: peh-teet forCorrect pronunciation: puh-tee foor PalmierPalmier pastries on a white plate. nelea33/Shutterstock These French desserts resemble the wings of a butterfly or a palm leaf, which is where their name derives from. To get the pronunciation right, don't pronounce the "r" and instead use the "ay" sound.Incorrect pronunciation: pal-mee-ayrCorrect pronunciation: pal-me-ay

The 10 best mobile games of 2024 the best gaming apps of the yearNick GillettNick GillettPublished December 24, 2024 2:00pm Theres been controversy over Balatros age rating, even though it doesnt feature any gambling (Photo by Samuel CORUM / AFP)From converted Playdate game Shift 2, to the gentle artistry of Roia and the near perfection of Balatros on touchscreens, 2024 had some classic mobile releases.Sorting the wheat from the chaff is not an easy task when it comes to mobile games, but as artless as so much of the iOS and Android libraries can seem, once you find a good one suddenly your faith in the format is restored. And usually severely dozen hours of your life are stolen away. Below are the 10 best mobile games weve played this year, all of which are worth a download and none of which cost more than 5 well, except for our favourite mobile game of the year, which is worth the extra expenseThe Longing MobileiOS & Android, 4.99 (Application Systems Heidelberg)Set in an unknowably vast maze of underground passages, your humble little avatars job is to wait for an ancient slumbering king to awaken and end all fear and longing. In a peculiar twist that process takes exactly 400 real-time days.You can either decide to wait or look for shortcuts. Reading the literary classics included with the game speeds up time a bit, but there are many and highly varied other ways of bringing forward the kings wake up, which you can find hidden around the subterranean labyrinth of unmarked stairs and corridors.Peculiar, sometimes claustrophobic, sometimes joyous, The Longings mobile version is every bit as strange and wonderful as it was on PC and is quite unlike any other game weve played probably ever.Score: 8/10 Shift 2 its better than it looks (Scenic Route Software)Shift 2iOS and Playdate, 4.99 (Scenic Route Software)Originally released for the monochrome Playdate, Shift 2 is a match four puzzle game whose outwardly straightforward interactions bely a world of subtle complexity.Drag any row or column you need to create matches, which auto-merge into a new tile pattern. Keep merging and your score multiplier increases. Fail to make a match and its reset to nothing.Its three play modes completely change the way you address those core mechanics, in a game whose level of tactical involvement is unusually taxing for a mobile game.Score: 8/10All Of YouiOS, 3.99 (Alike Studio)A mother hen has lost her clutch of chicks, who youll need to find and rescue one by one as you progress through All Of Yous levels.Played via a series of discrete circles, like the panels in a comic book, you help navigate the hen through perils, obstacles and dangerous drops to find her chick at the end. Interactions are simple, and usually time-based, with some frames able to be paused, whilst others just run on autopilot.As in the developers previous game, Love You To Bits, the glorious art style, beautiful music, and ingeniously constructed puzzles make it a singular pleasure from start to finish, and one you should not miss.Score: 9/10RoiaiOS & Android, 2.99 (Emoak Studio)A touchscreen is the perfect way to enjoy Roia, which is a game about sculpting mountains. Starting at the top of a peak, you use a finger to carve channels to guide a waterfall as it descends towards the sea.Building up some areas and scooping out others, you help the flow of water find its way downwards, taking in odd jobs along the way. Youll assist in a canoe race and herd stray sheep as your cascade makes its way to sea level.Relaxing, ambient, but also powerfully compelling; Roia is a delightful way to spend a few hours and is perfect for a multi-touchscreen.Score: 8/10Monster Train+iOS, included with Apple Arcade subscription (Good Shepherd)Although there are now quite a few roguelike deck builders, its not an easy genre to compete in when existing entries are so brilliant, the most famous undoubtedly being Slay The Spire.Monster Train has you helping Hell against the ranged forced of Heaven, in a series of multi-level skirmishes. Defend each floor of your train, with enemies moving up a level if they manage to beat its defenders, something you can only prevent by taking advantage of card synergies and a little bit of luck.The Apple Arcade version is identical to the paid one, and thats good because in depth and balance terms there arent many games that come close to Monster Train.Score: 9/10 Unnamed Space Idle -minimalist gameplay (JDOG Corp)Unnamed Space IdleiOS & Android, Free (JDOG Corp)With minimalist graphics and almost no sound effects, Unnamed Space Idles spectacularly detailed incremental gameplay introduces itself to you slowly enough that it takes a good couple of weeks to begin to understand how its cleverly interwoven mechanisms work.And they just keep coming, as systems that seemed either too complicated or largely irrelevant suddenly take centre stage as you level up your ships weaponry, shields, research, and resource harvesting, choosing the right time to prestige baking in the improvements youve been working towards.Its interface is a tiny bit fiddly on a phone, working best on an iPad, but if youve ever enjoyed an idle game this is a genuine and long term treat.Score: 8/10Please, Touch the Artwork 2iOS & Android, Free (Thomas Waterzooi)For a totally free game without advertising or microtransactions, Please, Touch the Artwork 2 is surprisingly generous with its considerable charms.Playing as a polite skeleton in a suit, you wander through a succession of famous paintings, spotting differences, finding hidden objects, and generally enjoying a bit of casual puzzling as you explore.Theres a delightful homemade quality to its animation, and its unusual and anarchic approach to some of the worlds best known works of art is a joy all of its own.Score: 8/10Poly Bridge 3iOS & Android, 2.99 (Dry Cactus)Theres something incredibly satisfying about the process of building bridges. In Poly Bridge 3 that requires carrying a set of vehicles across a gap, while leaving room for everything else that happens in the level, whether thats sailing ships passing underneath or planes flying through the middle.Using its beautifully designed interface to draw in and edit your structure, and its supports, you can then press play to test it in action. Getting cars and lorries across a chasm is just the start there are also global leaderboards to see who can engineer the solution that uses the least possible building materials.Its mind-blowing seeing the inspiringly bizarre constructions other players have cooked up, offering new ideas and encouragement for your own bridges, and the whole things works brilliantly on mobile.Score: 9/10Strange HorticultureiOS & Android, 4.99 (Iceberg Interactive)Strange Horticulture has you running an occult florist, your customers coming to you with the sort of problems you wouldnt normally turn to flowers or herbs to sort out.Using your steadily expanding reference work, the Strange Book of Plants, youll need to identify which blooms you need for each job, before going about finding them, cross-referencing letters, clues from customer briefs and your map for exploration.With no dexterity-based components, this is purely a game of thoughtful discovery and inference, its lovely art style and tactile gameplay making it an ideal game to play on your phone.Score: 8/10BalatroiOS & Android, 9.99 and included with Apple Arcade subscription (Playstack)More TrendingOur non-controversial mobile game of the year is Balatro, the poker-based deck builder that relies on increasingly outlandish combinations of multipliers to overcome its later rounds as you make tactical straights and royal flushes.Its ambient music and faux 16-bit good looks translate perfectly to mobile, as do its interactions, which feel perfectly at home on a touchscreen.Brilliantly conceived and utterly involving, Balatros mobile incarnation is the sort of game you can easily sink hundreds of hours into.Score: 9/10Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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The holiday season is coming to a close. Youve got gifts for all your family, friends, and loved onesbut did you remember to gift yourself something nice this year? How about upgrading your Android tablet? Back in September, Samsung announced a new suite of smartphones, watches, earbuds, and tablets to the masses. Of which is the Galaxy Tab S10+, and its already part of a deal. If youre still looking for a gift for that special someone, consider this new tablet as Samsung has it on sale for $150 off. That brings the price down from $1,000 to just $850 for the 256 GB model or $970 for the 512 GB model.See at SamsungSamsung already has the new tablet for $150 off but the savings dont stop there.With the proper trade-in, you can receive up to $700 in Samsung credit that can be immediately put toward your new Galaxy Tab S10+.So if youre willing to hand over a beloved smart device of your own on behalf of getting a loved on something newGift of the Magi-style, then you can do so while saving up to $850 on your purchase.That makes the new tablet as low as $150, down from $1,000.What were looking at here is large 12.4 tablet with a a resolution of 2,800 by 1,752 pixels. There are two different storage options with your choice of 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage or 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Two colorways are available, those being moonstone gray or platinum silver. Its water and dust resistant so you need worry not when taking it along out of the house. Thanks to Super Fast Charging, you can get it up to a full charge from nothing in roughly an hour and a half.More Accessories IncludedPair the Galaxy Tab S10+ with the S Pen accessory that comes included to unlock your skills and passions in creating and drawing in a way that feels as close to writing on real paper as youre going to get. The S Pen on its own goes for $100 so you can consider its inclusion as part of your savings.As the year wraps up, you can save $150 on the Galaxy Tab S10+ with either 256 GB or 512 GB in either moonstone gray or platinum silver. After a trade-in of an old tablet, you can save up to another $700 in credit. Combining that with the existing discount, that can bring the final price to as low as just $150.See at Samsung

Your time for getting a new gift in time to get it under the tree for Christmas is down to its final hours, unless you feel like braving the brick-and-mortar stores which are almost certainly mobbed. If you still have that one special person left on your giving list, hit Amazon now for the Apple AirPods Pro 2, which are just $190 during this last-minute limited-time sale.See at AmazonNormally $249, the AirPods Pro 2 have been singled out as Apples best-ever earbuds by reviewers and buyers alike. Whether youre giving them out as a big-ticket present for a friend or loved one, or keeping them for yourself as an upgrade from a previous model of AirPods, if you want them in time for Christmas, todays probably your very last chance to order them.Huge UpgradeApple designed the AirPods Pro 2 with the new, ultra-advanced H2 chip, which allows them to break new ground in terms of sound quality and new features previously unheard of in earbuds from any manufacturer. They have pro-level active noise cancellation, letting in your music, podcast, or phone conversation while removing most of the unwanted sound around you.But if youre on a run or a ride and need to be aware of your surroundings, switch the AirPods Pro 2 into Transparency Mode for safetys sake it wont compromise the quality of the music. The H2 chip also makes possibleAdaptive Audio, which intelligently detects the sound of your surroundings and automatically optimizes the noise control.Actually Good for YouAs hard as it is to believe that earbuds can be good for your hearing, thats what the AirPods Pro 2 deliver in the form of the worlds first all-in-one hearing health experience, with a scientifically validated hearing test and active hearing protection. Just as amazing, the AirPod Pro 2 have added a clinical-grade hearing aid feature, making them the first earbuds that can either tune out the world around you or bring it in more clearly.The AirPods Pro 2 give you 30 hours of listening time on a full charge of both the buds and their charging case, and as with all of Apples latest releases and upgrades, the AirPods Pro 2 charge via USB-C rather than Lightning. Wireless charging via a Qi-certified device is possiblem and as an added enhancement, you can charge the AirPods Pro 2 using the Apple Watch charger.Maybe waiting until Dec. 23 to make your last Christmas buys wasnt the best idea, but thanks to Amazon you can still grab the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for 24% off just $190 and have them in time for the big day.See at Amazon

If you still havent found the right gift for your friend or loved ones for this Christmas then oof. What are you waiting for, bud? Its two days away. Now, its not impossible to get something in time if you order online, though it is improbable. If you need something stat, maybe this tea kettle? Its a portable electric one designed to let you brew your tea anywhere. Its currently listed at 20% off and has a coupon for another 10% off. That brings the price down from $45 to $32. More importantly, Amazon is offering overnight delivery. If that still doesnt shake out for you in time, you can always do the whole print out a picture of the gift and give them that instead.See at AmazonAn insulated tumbler is a great way to take your hot drink with you and keep it hot for most of the day. But we can do even better. We can brew your hot drink the moment you want it, wherever you are.Rapid HeatingThe Sekaer portable travel kettle is the size of any standard tumbler but is able to boil water to the perfect temperature for brewing coffee or tea. It has four smart temperature presets which you can choose between to get the ideal cup of black tea, coffee, oolong, green tea, fruit tea, and more. An LCD display indicates the real temperature inside. It can heat up in just six to seven minutes, and then will automatically shut off once the kettle has reached its desired temperature.Coming in at only 8.8 inches tall and a net weight of just shy of one pound, you can comfortably take this Sekaer portable travel kettle anywhere you please. Whether that is to work at the office or at a hotel or camping in the woods, a warm cup of tea is always only minutes away.The travel kettle is safe to use. It utilizes upgraded exhaust vents which help reduce the pressure when boiling water. The lid seals shut so you dont have to worry about scalding water coming out when unexpected. You can even turn the travel kettle upside down with not leaks. Additionally, the anti-scald double wall and the 304 stainless steel prevents the surface of the kettle from overheating, while still maintaining the water temperature for a long time.Right now, you can get the Sekaer travel electric tea kettle for the discounted price of $32. Its listed at 20% off , but be sure to clip the coupon on the item page for the additional 10% off to receive the full discount available.See at Amazon

Exploring the Paul Klee Center by Renzo Piano Building Workshop Through Katerina Skarka's PhotographySave this picture! Katerina SkarkaThe Paul Klee Center, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, is a tribute to the renowned German-Swiss artist Paul Klee. Blending architecture with the natural landscape of Bern, Switzerland, the museum echoes the rolling hills and fields of the region. Situated on the city's easter outskirts, the structure aims to harmonize with its surroundings. Renowned as an iconic structure, Bern-based photographer Katerina Skarka has recently captured it through her lens, showcasing the architectural landmark. Save this picture!The Zentrum Paul Klee features a uniquely distinctive curved roof composed of individually hand-welded steel beams forming three undulating 'hills' that house various spaces, including exhibition areas, a concert hall, a conference center, and the interactive Creaviva children's museum. This design aims to reflect Klee's artworks' complexity and organic forms, emphasizing harmony with nature and a peaceful, serene environment.Save this picture!Commissioned by Klee's heirs and supported by arts patron Maurice E. Mller, the museum was built to showcase over 4,000 of Klee's works, making it one of the most extensive monographic collections worldwide. The structure's west-facing steel and glass facade features textile sun-shading devices, filtering natural light to protect Klee's delicate watercolors, canvases, and drawings, which require specific luminosity for preservation. Related Article Ana Skobe Wins the Architecture Photography Category at Sony World Photography Awards 2024 In addition to housing the largest collection of Klee's works, the Zentrum Paul Klee also hosts exhibitions of contemporary and modern artists, master concerts, readings, and workshops. Its design not only honors Klee's multidisciplinary talent and deep connection to music and poetry but also seeks to enhance the visitor experience through its thoughtful integration with the natural landscape and innovative architectural features.Save this picture!Save this picture!Completed in 2005, the Zentrum Paul Klee stands as a unique cultural center, embodying the "peaceful and silent essence" of Klee's art. The building's three volumes, shaped like gentle waves, rise and fall within the landscape, providing spaces for exhibitions, conservation, and research. The use of advanced steel construction techniques, inspired by shipbuilding methods, and the careful consideration of light and space make this museum a fitting tribute to one of the 20th century's most influential artists.Save this picture!Capturing the essence of form, design, and the surrounding context, architectural photography plays a crucial role in showcasing an architectural building. Recently, Paul Clemence has released a new series of images showcasing the ongoing construction works in The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Similarly, photographer Marc Goodwin photographs the workspace of architecture studios in Japan, such as Kengo Kuma & Associates, Tato Architects, Akihisa Hirata, and Nori Architects. Finally, Egyptian photographer Farida Bustani recently captured the Grand Egyptian Museum by the Irish firm Heneghan Peng Architects in Cairo. Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 01, 2024.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorNour FakharanyAuthorCite: Nour Fakharany. "Exploring the Paul Klee Center by Renzo Piano Building Workshop Through Katerina Skarka's Photography" 24 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1019536/exploring-the-paul-klee-center-by-renzo-piano-building-workshop-through-photography&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream