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THE UNDYING ALLURE OF THE UNDEAD

Anticipation is high for the series finale of The Last of Us on Sunday. The
post-apocalyptic zombie tale has been a surprise hit for HBO, captivating
audiences with its dramatic take on the undead. Let’s go behind the scenes for
some context.
Zombie-Ant Fungus
In The Last of Us, a mass fungal infection is to blame for turning people into
zombies. But, in the ant world at least, this idea isn’t far-fetched. A
zombie-ant fungus (called cordyceps) infects the insects and manipulates their
behavior, positioning the ants in a warm and humid location that best serves its
fungal needs.
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following breakout roles in Game of Thrones and The Mandalorian.
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Vodou practices where the dead seemingly were made to rise again. 
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surprising number of firsts in this year’s field. It’s the first time a majority
of the nominated actors are from outside the U.S., a quarter of whom hail from
Ireland thanks to The Banshees of Inisherin and Aftersun. And in the best
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