Back to the Future II: How a Hoax Created the Ultimate Hoverboard Craze!

The famous hoverboard that Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) finds blew audiences away, and the moment a hoax started spreading that it was actually real, people went crazy trying to find one. As ridiculous as it seems now – a flying skateboard, and considering the tech of the time when Back to the Future Part II was released, it was way too advanced – it really shows just how powerful Hollywood can be. Fans lost their minds over the idea of owning a hoverboard, and this whole joke spread like wildfire until suddenly, a massive number of people wanted one.

Solo Leveling Introduces The Anime’s Strongest Villain With Its Most Gruesome Episode

Warning. If you have yet to watch Solo Leveling’s latest episode of its second season, episode eleven, be forewarned that we’ll be exploring spoiler territory. Things were looking good for the top hunters as they arrived on Jeju Island, taking down quite a few ants in a relatively short amount of time. With several of the S-Rank hunters managing to kill the ant queen, it appeared as though the problem was solved as ants could no longer reproduce. Unfortunately for the hunters, the black ant known as Beru wasn’t too thrilled seeing his queen eliminated.

Discover the 10 Must-Watch ’80s Anime That Defined a Generation!

On top of that, ‘80s anime launched the animation style into global popularity, with a number of series becoming bestsellers even outside of Japan. From fiery shonen with the most thrilling action sequences to cute romance dramas that captured the mundanity of human experiences, the creativity and ambition of this decade made anime what it is today. But some ‘80s anime still stand out with their lasting impact. So without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the most influential and beloved classics from the 1980s that are still worth a watch today.

Why Wolverine’s Origin Story Wasn’t Needed, But We’re Grateful It Happened

It was a huge gamble for Marvel to give Wolverine a definitive origin with the infamous 2001 Origin mini-series by Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert. Many fans felt it took away from the character if his backstory was fully revealed, as what made the character compelling was that he was unknown. Wolverine was fine the way he was, Marvel didn’t need to give him an origin story. Nonetheless, Origin exceeded expectations and has become a defining story in Wolverine’s long, luxurious career. Rather than take away from the character, Origin adds more tragedy and dimension to Logan, making it a must-read for any fan of the hero.