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From today's featured article Banksia integrifolia is a species of tree that grows in Australia between Victoria and Central Queensland. One of the most widely distributed Banksia species, it has a broad range of habitats, from coastal dunes to mountains. It is highly variable in form, but most often encountered as a tree up to 25 metres (82 ft) in height. Its leaves have dark green upper surfaces and white undersides. It is one of the four Banksia species collected by Sir Joseph Banks in early 1770, and one of the four species published in 1782 as Carolus Linnaeus the Younger's original description of the genus. A hardy and versatile garden plant, B. integrifolia is widely planted in Australian gardens. It is a popular choice for parks and streetscapes, and has been used for bush revegetation and stabilisation of dunes. Its hardiness has prompted research into its suitability for use as a rootstock in the cut flower trade, but has also caused concerns about its potential to become a weed outside its natural habitat. (Full article...)
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The Hulk, a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe, has appeared in several video games starting with the 1984 graphic adventure title Questprobe featuring The Hulk. He has appeared on home and handheld consoles in games developed by various companies, including Radical Entertainment and Edge of Reality. Apart from his standalone titles, which are often action-based beat 'em ups, the Hulk has appeared in other Marvel-based games within an ensemble cast, in which he may be accompanied by supporting characters such as Abomination and She-Hulk. (Full list...)
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Einat Kalisch-Rotem (born 1970) is an Israeli urban planner who has served as the mayor of Haifa since November 2018. She unseated the incumbent Yona Yahav in the 2018 mayoral election, becoming the first woman to lead any of Israel's three major cities. Besides her public career, Kalisch-Rotem has a black belt in karate. Photograph credit: Edward Kaprov
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