Witchcraft is a topic that has captured the imaginations of people for centuries. It often conjures up images of mysterious women in flowing robes, casting spells and brewing potions. While in reality, witchcraft is a diverse and complex practice, it is often misunderstood and stigmatized. Marvel, the popular comic book and film franchise, has included witchcraft as a theme in several of its works. Characters such as Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange possess supernatural abilities and are often depicted as practicing witchcraft. These characters use their powers to fight against evil and protect the world from threats.
These characters use their powers to fight against evil and protect the world from threats. Interestingly, Marvel has also included same-sex relationships in its storylines. This inclusion is a significant step towards diversity and representation in popular culture.
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In the third quarter of 2023, TikTok generated around 272.7 million downloads from users worldwide. Initially launched in China first by ByteDance as Douyin, the short-video format was popularized by TikTok and took over the global social media environment in 2020. In the first quarter of 2020, TikTok downloads peaked at over 313.5 million worldwide, up by 62.3 percent compared to the first quarter of 2019.
Oct 10, 2023 | Semiconductors
Ranking of single-core processors by Geekbench score performance worldwide 2023
As of October 2023, the Intel Core i9-13900KS processor achieved the best average single-core performance with a score of 3,094 from the Geekbench benchmarking tests. Of the ten highest scoring processors for single-core performance, Intel accounted for five processors whilst AMDalso had five processors featured.
Intel processors The x86 is a family of instruction set architectures (ISA) for computer processors, also called central processing units (CPUs), which were initially developed by Intel. The company’s Client Computing segment is responsible for sales of mobile processors used in PCs.
AMD processors AMD also designs processors utilizing x86 architecture, with the company’s ‘computing and graphics’ segment including both desktop and notebook processors. AMD, like Intel, also designs processors for use in alternative markets other than PCs, for example in data centers and high-performance computing (HPC). AMD’s ‘enterprise, embedded and semi-custom' segment also includes semi-custom system-on-chips (SoCs), a type of processor that can be found in PlayStation and Xbox games consoles.
Oct 13, 2023 | Currencies
Quarterly number of NFT users worldwide 2020-2023
The number in active wallets involved in NFT trading declined by more than 25 percent between Q2 2023 and Q3 2023. This is notable decline from the end of 2021 - when the number of users was estimated at nearly two million. NFT trading surged on various moments. The first moment, in 2017, was connected to the popularity of collectible CryptoKitties whereas the second moment, in March 2021, had to do with media reporting the largest NFT sales to date. Activity in August 2021 was likely caused by sales in Axie Infinity, an NFT game that got so popular in Southeast Asia it even attracted the attention of the Philippine government.
Oct 10, 2023 | Major Appliances
Popular washing machine brands worldwide 2022, by country
In 2023, LG was the most popular washing machine brand in its home market South Korea, as well as in India and Canada. In North America on the other hand, Whirlpool was the most popular brand for washing machines both in the United States and Mexico. In many cases, domestic brands were more popular in most markets than brands from other countries. This also holds true for China, where the Chinese multinational home appliances and consumer electronics company Haier is the most popular washing machine brand.
Oct 11, 2023 | Video Streaming
Most in-demand digital original shows in the U.S. October 2023
The miniseries and spin-off from "The Mandalorian", "Ahsoka," was the most in-demand digital original show in the United States, with an expression over 53 times higher than the average title in the beginning of October 2023. In second place was "Loki," with a difference from the average market of about 52.4 times.
Oct 10, 2023 | Economy
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in China 2012-2028
In 2022, the growth of real gross domestic product (GDP) in China amounted to 2.99 percent. For 2023, the IMF expects a GDP growth rate of around 5.01 percent.
Real GDP growth The current gross domestic product is an important indicator of the economic strength of a country. It refers to the total market value of all goods and services that are produced within a country per year. When analyzing year-on-year changes, the current GDP is adjusted for inflation, thus making it constant. Real GDP growth is regarded as a key indicator for economic growth as it incorporates constant GDP figures. As of 2022, China was among the leading countries with the largest gross domestic product worldwide, second only to the United States which had a GDP volume of almost 25.5 trillion U.S. dollars. The Chinese GDP has shown remarkable growth over the past years. Upon closer examination of the distribution of GDP across economic sectors, a gradual shift from an economy heavily based on industrial production towards an economy focused on services becomes visible, with the service industry outpacing the manufacturing sector in terms of GDP contribution.
Key indicator balance of trade Another important indicator for economic assessment is the balance of trade, which measures the relationship between imports and exports of a nation. As an economy heavily reliant on manufacturing and industrial production, China has reached a trade surplus over the last decade, with a total trade balance of around 878 billion U.S. dollars in 2022.
Oct 11, 2023 | Health System
Spending on health per capita South Korea 2012-2022
In 2022, South Koreans spent approximately 4.6 thousand U.S. dollars per capita on health. Health spending is defined by the OECD as the cost of health care goods and services. In the preceding year, Koreans spent an average of 4.2 thousand dollars. With per capita spending steadily increasing over the past decade, it has now surpassed the 2019 OECD average of over four thousand dollars.
Oct 13, 2023 | Sports Participation
Most valuable African football clubs 2023/2024, by market value
In the African region, the most valuable football team as of the 2023/2024 season was the Egyptian El Ahly, with a market value of 30.5 million euros. El Ahly was established in 1907, and since then it managed to be the most decorated club in Egypt and held the record as the team with the highest Confederation of African Football (CAF) champions league titles. The South African Mamelodi Sundowns FC followed closely with a value of 29.15 million euros. Another Egyptian and South African team followed, namely Pyramids FC and Orlando Pirates, with a market value of 21.73 million and 19.55 million euros, respectively. Furthermore, Zamalek SC ranked fifth with a market value of nearly 19.23 million euros.
Al-Ahly of Egypt dominate the CAF Champions League The 2022/2023 CAF Champions League kicked off on September 10 with the first preliminary round. The second preliminary round follows. There, ten teams exempted from the first round compete with the winners to reach the group stage. This is followed by two legs (Home and Away) of quarterfinals, semi-finals, and then a final. The final matches were on June 04, and June 11, 2023, between the defending champions Wydad Casablanca and Al-Ahly. The Egyptian team managed to deprive Wydad Casablanca of securing its fourth title and second consecutive title. Moreover, TP Mazembe and El Zamalek SC managed to win the CAF Champions League title five times each.
Large market value discrepancies from European leagues A large discrepancy can be easily recognized between African clubs and European clubs. In fact, the market value of the most valuable attacker and player in the Confederation of African Football , Victor Osimhen, stands at 120 million euros which is already higher than the market value of the most valuable club on the continent. Manchester City FC, the most valuable European football club had a market value of around 1.39 billion euros, while Arsenal followed with close to 1.32 billion euros as of June 2023.
Oct 13, 2023 | Elections
Prime Minister preference in the United Kingdom 2020-2023
Approximately 20 percent of people in Great Britain thought Rishi Sunak was the best choice for Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. By comparison, 32 percent of people preferred Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour party. Sunak is far more popular than his predecessor Liz Truss, but has yet to convince many voters that he is better suited to the job than Starmer. According to the most recent surveys, he is about as popular as Boris Johnson was during the final months of his premiership.
The populist becomes unpopular Boris Johnson’s populist instincts served him well during the political crisis of 2019, and following the General Election in that year he appeared to be in the ascendency. After becoming Prime Minister however, several scandals harmed his popularity among voters. In particular, the breaking of lockdown rules by his close advisor, Dominic Cummings in May 2020 damaged his reputation. Far more fatal for Johnson's premiership were the Partygate revelations in late 2021. On several occasions in 2020, Johnson and senior government officials had parties at Downing Street, often when lockdown rules were at their strictest. While Johnson survived the initial political backlash, including an attempted vote of no-confidence in his leadership, he was forced to resign his position after a wave of senior ministers resigned from his government between July 5-7, 2022.
Triumph followed by disaster for Truss Although Liz Truss won the leadership contest that followed the resignation of Johnson, her time in office was by far the shortest of any Prime Minister. In the leadership race, Conservative MPs voted in five ballot rounds to reduce the leadership contest from eight candidates to two. The remaining two candidates; Truss and Sunak, faced off in a final round where Conservative Party members would choose the next leader. Despite finishing first in all the previous rounds Sunak failed at the final hurdle, with Truss winning a plurality of votes. Truss' victory was short-lived however. After an unorthodox mini-budget resulted an acute economic crisis, she resigned her position after less than 50 days in the job. Sunak became Prime Minister in the aftermanth, inheriting a country facing a huge number of problems heading into 2023.
Oct 12, 2023 | Hotels
Monthly hotel occupancy rate in France 2019-2023
The occupancy rate of hotels in France decreased in August 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year. That month, the occupancy rate of such establishments in the country was 68.1 percent, whereas it reached 70.4 percent in August 2022.
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Same-sex relationships are often marginalized or ignored in mainstream media, so including them in a franchise as popular as Marvel helps to normalize different sexual orientations. The combination of witchcraft and same-sex relationships in Marvel's works opens up new possibilities for storytelling and character development. It challenges traditional gender norms and explores the complexities of identity and love. This representation allows LGBTQ+ individuals to see themselves reflected in these stories, helping to create a sense of belonging and acceptance. In bold, the main idea is: Marvel's inclusion of witchcraft and same-sex relationships in its works challenges traditional norms, promotes diversity and representation, and allows for the exploration of complex identities and love..
Reviews for "Wicked and Wonderful: Same-Sex Relationships in Witchcraft and the Marvel Universe"
1. John - 1/5 - I was really disappointed with "Witchcraft Marvel Same Sex". The story felt forced and only focused on the LGBTQ+ representation instead of creating a compelling narrative. The characters were underdeveloped, and it felt like the creators were more concerned with making a statement rather than telling an engaging story. Overall, it just didn't live up to the hype for me.
2. Sarah - 2/5 - As someone who loves the Marvel universe, I was excited to see "Witchcraft" tackling LGBTQ+ representation. However, I found the execution to be lacking. The plot was weak and confusing, and the characters felt like stereotypes rather than fully fleshed out individuals. It's great to see more diversity in media, but I wish the creators had put more effort into creating a coherent and engaging story.
3. Michael - 1/5 - I really wanted to like "Witchcraft Marvel Same Sex", but I found it to be a complete mess. The pacing was off, the dialogue was clunky, and the LGBTQ+ representation felt forced and tokenistic. It's clear that the creators were trying to be progressive, but they missed the mark. The story lacked depth and substance, and I found myself disengaged from the very start. Overall, it was a big letdown.
4. Emma - 2/5 - While I appreciate the attempt to include LGBTQ+ characters in "Witchcraft Marvel Same Sex", the execution fell flat for me. The plot was convoluted, and the relationship between the main characters felt forced. It's great to see representation, but it should be done in a thoughtful and authentic way. Unfortunately, this film missed the mark and left me feeling disappointed.
5. David - 1/5 - "Witchcraft Marvel Same Sex" was a complete disaster. The writing was weak, the acting was subpar, and the LGBTQ+ representation felt like a shallow attempt to pander to a particular audience. The story lacked coherence and failed to fully develop any of the characters. Overall, it was a disappointing and forgettable film.