Leaving the UK to work elsewhere can be an exciting way to get new experiences while boosting a career.

The only problem is deciding where to go.

Moving agents 1st Move compiled a list of the best destinations based on 11 sets of data from sources such as the United Nations and the World Bank.

The company looked at average post-tax income, food costs, the crime rate and healthcare efficiency to come up with a ranking of destinations.

Jim Limerick at 1st Move said: "We were expecting to see the traditional destinations perform quite well, such as the USA, Spain and Australia, but this wasn’t the case."

Here are the 18 countries that were rated the best:

18. India — The country has the lowest food costs of the list, with an average weekly shop coming in at just $104.

17. South Africa — While cost of living is low, the country slipped down the list for its crime rate, which is the highest out of all the countries ranked.

16. Brazil — Brazil's crime ranking is improving, and the country is rated as having the 14th best healthcare system for efficiency.

Housing markets in the eastern part of the United States continue to lag those out west. Data released on Tuesday by brokerage firm Zillow showed nine of the top 10 US markets controlled by buyers are located east of the Mississippi River. Additionally, three of the markets are within the state of Florida. 

Zillow Chief Economist Dr. Svenja Gudell said in a statement accompanying the data that "a number of markets nationwide continue to struggle with slower job growth, weaker home value appreciation and higher rates of negative equity, giving buyers more negotiating power."

Here's a look at the 10 US housing markets most controlled by buyers, based on how long houses stay on the market and the percentage of houses with price cuts. 

10. Washington, DC

Days homes are listed on Zillow: 84

Percent of listings with price cut: 11.3%

Source: Zillow

9. Orlando, FL

Days homes are listed on Zillow: 89

Percent of listings with price cut: 10.6%

Source: Zillow

8. Tampa, FL

Days homes are listed on Zillow: 83

Percent of listings with price cut: 13.3%

Source: Zillow

The biggest musicians in the world jet set to dozens of countries. And after a few decades at it, they can rack up quite a few airline miles.

The travel deal company Travelbird put together a list of the 36 most-traveled musicians in the world. They looked at the historical tour information of each artist and measured the travel distances for each engagement, then added them all up. The performances include arena shows, festival appearances, and road trips, but they don't include private performances. They also translated the number of miles into how many times the musicians could circumnavigate the globe.

The bulk of the list includes pop superstars and longtime acts like Metallica and Bob Dylan. But the single most-traveled musician is, surprisingly, a DJ. 

Here are the 10 musicians who've been on the road more than anyone else.

10. Snoop Dogg

It was after a tour of Jamaica that the musician learned more about the the Rastafarian movement and picked up his short-lived "Snoop Lion" moniker.

Total travel distance: 866,234 miles

Times around the Earth: 34.79

9. Cyndi Lauper

Lauper is the top female musician on the list. She doesn't only travel the world for her music, she also visits countries as an ambassador for LGBTQ right. She and Blondie — another groundbreaking female musician — are planning to tour in new Zealand this summer, well into their third decade of making music.

Total travel distance: 958,672 miles

Times around the Earth: 38.50

8. U2

U2 also has an international image associated with their humanitarian missions. The band hasn't done a tour since 2009, though. The band's next one will revisit their 1987 album, "The Joshua Tree."

Total travel distance: 1,039,470 miles

Times around the Earth: 41.47

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The world of computer accessories and gadgets is huge. Even if you've got brand loyalty, in most cases a single brand has two or three lines of headphones, speakers, or smart devices.

More annoying is that accessories and gadgets vary in price substantially, so it can be difficult to decide whether the step-up to the next tier will be worth it.

This list is full of high-quality tech products, some of which I use regularly, that cost under $100. There are certainly great deals to be had for less than the price of the products here, but these are a little more substantial — and perfect for folks looking to up their tech game.

SEE ALSO: Sony's entry-level Bluetooth headphones are the cheapest they've ever been

SEE ALSO: Why there's no reason for most people to spend over $1,000 on a laptop

A Bluetooth speaker

In the arenas of size, sound quality, and price Anker's Soundcore Sport XL is unmatched. I've written about it many times, but it continues to be the speaker I use most on a day-to-day basis. 

It doesn't hurt that this is also a durable speaker; it's capable of withstanding a dunk in the pool, and exposure to dust and sand. That doesn't do me a whole lot of good in the winter, but when summer comes I like knowing that I can throw this speaker in a bag before a daylong trip and not worry.

Anker Soundcore Sport XL, $59.99, available at Amazon

The Echo Dot

My feelings about the Amazon Echo are well documented: Long story short, I love it.

The Echo Dot is the least expensive way to get into the Echo ecosystem, and has one great advantage over the other members of its family. Unlike the standard Amazon Echo and Echo Tap, the Echo Dot has an audio-out jack. While this is to compensate for its lackluster internal speaker, it means you can connect to any stereo and instantly have a smart stereo.

Because of all the apps that can hook into the Echo, hearing your favorite song is as easy as saying "Alexa, play 'America' by Simon and Garfunkel." While the Echo Dot will search Amazon Prime music by default, if your favorite song isn't there, you can ask it to play the song from Spotify. The functionality is so compelling I'm considering picking up a Dot just to have it.

Echo Dot, $49.99, available at Amazon

High-quality headphones

If you're looking for bassy headphones, buy Beats. If you're looking for comfortable, luxurious, slightly exaggerated-sounding headphones, buy Bowers and Wilkins. But if you want totally neutral-sounding headphones, buy this pair by Sony.

We've recommended them before and will continue to do so until they're unseated in this category and price point. The only flaw of the Sony MDR7506 is their long and winding cable. It might have been acceptable in 1990, when these headphones were first released and most "serious music listening" took place near a stereo, but it isn't in 2016. Sonically, however, you'd be hard pressed to find much wrong here. Music from all genres sounds "right" when listening to these headphones, although they might take some getting used to if you've grown accustomed to headphones that accentuate bass or treble.

Sony MDR7506, $79.99, available at Amazon

Alzheimer's disease affects nearly 5 million Americans, a number that's expected to balloon to 13.8 million by 2050.

In its mildest form, the neurodegenerative condition is characterized by symptoms including memory lapses, getting lost, repeating questions, and misplacing things — behaviors that generally get more severe over time.

There's still a lot we don't know about the causes of Alzheimer's, but there are some factors associated with an increased risk of getting the disease. (For the most part, though, an increased risk doesn't mean a person will necessarily get the disease —just that the chances are higher.)

Here's what the science has to say about the factors that influence your risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.

SEE ALSO: 6 unexpected ways to decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s

DON'T MISS: Here's how the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub picked scientists as part of its plan to cure all diseases

Age

There are some risk factors that you can't control. Such is the case with age. Every five years after the age of 65, a person's risk of developing the Alzheimer's doubles, according to the National Institute on Aging.

Genetics

Genetic mutations are becoming increasingly important as a way to understand how Alzheimer's develops, both in late-onset and early-onset (the kind in which symptoms start showing in a person's 30s, 40s, or 50s).

In the case of early-onset Alzheimer's, the disease is caused by genetic mutations in one of three genes that are inherited from a parent, according to the NIA.

For late-onset, there is not a known mutation that causes the disease, but there are some gene mutations that increase — and others that decrease—  your risk of the disease. 

Here's the list of all the genes that have been linked with both early and late onset Alzheimer's. 

Family history

While genetics can play a part, so might the environment that surrounds your family, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The organization noted that risk of Alzheimer's increases if more than one family member has the disease. 

When it comes to how genetics and a person's environment relate to their risk of Alzheimer's, there's still a lot more research that needs to be done.

What makes an action film great? It sounds like a simple question, but it really isn't. While most movies are judged by the quality of their acting, writing, direction, and overall premise, the action genre isn't always held to these same standards. There have been numerous great action movies that featured some bad acting, bad writing, and outlandish premises.

It's not that conventional aspects of great movies can't help an action film be great as well, but the genre isn't dependent on such qualities. However, when a great action movie does come along, you just know it. It reaches out and grabs you in a way that few other cinematic experiences can.

As difficult as it is for someone to make a great action movie, it is almost impossible for someone to come along and make a great sequel to that movie. The intangible aspects which define the best action films are almost impossible to recreate.

As such, those who attempt to do so more often than not end up producing something that may share the name of a great action film, but is ultimately so bad that it tarnishes that same name forever by failing to come up with even a reasonable answer to the question, "What makes an action film great?"

These are the 15 worst sequels to great action movies.

15. "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day"

The story of how the original "Boondock Saints" overcame an initially bad reception and an incredibly limited release to become one of the most beloved action movies ever made is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Whatever Troy Duffy's film about two Irish brothers who decided to take on Boston's underworld lacked in originality, it made up for it in personality. There's an energy about the movie that only exists in passion projects.

Comparatively, "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day" is a soulless film. Nearly every aspect of the movie feels like a glorified attempt to recreate the joy of the original film by following directly in its footsteps. You've got another quirky federal agent, another unhinged friend turned assistant, and many attempts at recreating some of the original movie's most notable scenes with decidedly uninspiring results. If Duffy's goal with "Boondock Saints II" was to remind viewers of why the first movie was so great, he accomplished it — by showing them how terrible that movie could have been.

14. "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome"

It's funny, but until the release of "Mad Max: Fury Road," when most people referred to "Mad Max," they were typically talking about "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior." While the original "Mad Max" is a well-made example of a simple revenge film done on a limited budget, "The Road Warrior's" violent road trip through the end of the world was such a frantic masterpiece that it became hard for many people to associate it with the original movie.

There are actually times in "Beyond Thunderdome" when director George is able to recreate the grit and intensity of the first two movies, but they are few and far between. While this sequel sometimes gets a pass from fans who remember some of the excellent fights and memorable one-liners, the truth is that it’s incredibly difficult to watch any other "Mad Max" movie and try to enjoy the entirety of "Thunderdome." It lacks the raw intensity of the other movies in this franchise and tries too hard to create a mythology for the Mad Max character by incorporating traditional Hollywood elements.

13. "Another 48 Hrs."

While the buddy cop genre wasn't necessarily invented in the '80s, it was definitely perfected during that decade. During that time, directors and producers realized that the key to a great buddy cop film was to have two actors with great chemistry play fundamentally different characters who must find a way to work together. One of the best examples of this approach is the 1982 action/comedy film, "48 Hrs." Despite its fairly bare bones script, the movie ultimately succeeded thanks to the onscreen chemistry of Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.

"Another 48 Hrs.'" greatest failure is its complete lack of that same chemistry. It's clear that whatever inspired Nolte and Murphy to work together so well in the original movie had vanished by the time this sequel was released in 1990. Neither man looks especially thrilled to be there, which makes a lot of sense when you consider that the movie's "comedy" consists of well-worn jokes and its "action" consists of nameless thugs dying in generic, dull shootouts.

Eating a healthy breakfast packed with nutrients sets you up for a good day.

But it's not uncommon to wake up hungry, and craving something that's not good for you — like a doughnut or a bagel.

Luckily, there are plenty of healthy breakfast foods you can swap out for the unhealthy ones. You'll get a similar taste, but much more nutritional value.

Keep scrolling to see some suggestions.

Rye bread has complex carbs that keep you full longer.

Plain yogurt has a lot less sugar than flavored yogurt.

Whole wheat pancakes are packed with fiber.

Decluttering your life is always a good idea. By paring down the stuff you own to the essentials, you can clean out the junk and focus on what's important.

But it's also easy to get overzealous. what, for example, should you not throw away?

One way to think about living a minimalist lifestyle is to buy high quality versions of the objects you need, and then throw out everything else. So after going through one big purge, the items you own will last a long time, and you'll never have to throw them out. Buy high quality boots and a winter coat, and you'll never have to think about buying those things again.

Here are 11 things you should never throw out.

A knife

A bad kitchen knife dulls quickly and makes cooking frustrating. A good one — with a good sharpening every once in awhile — can last a generation. According to Anthony Bourdain, you need only one knife in your life, anyway. Throw out all of your bad knives and buy a really good one instead.

Wüsthof Classic Ikon 8-inch cook's knife, $160

A slow cooker

Slow cookers all pretty much work the same way. You put your ingredients in, and they cook really slowly. You can set a timer to adjust the temperature or turn it off based on a schedule you want.

Perhaps because of their straightforwardness, they all tend to last a really, really long time. Like, years longer than any other kitchen gadget. And if you use parchment paper to protect the inside of the pot, you won't have to worry about the metal being scratched.

Cuisinart 3-In-1 Cook Central 6-Quart Multi-Cooker, $110

A blender

The other kitchen appliances that tends to last forever is the blender. Some work better than others for different purposes — some excel as doubling as food processors, or pureeing, for example— but you can safely buy one and expect it to last for decades.

I still have nightmares about trying to read "Moby Dick" for a college literature class. Seriously, that book is my great whale.

Despite many (many!) attempts to read it, I still haven't been able to get through it all. Consequently, I believe it is one of the most overrated classic books I have ever encountered.

Even Chris Hemsworth wasn't able to make a movie about the expedition that inspired the book entertaining, and Chris Hemsworth is wholly entertaining all on his own.

But I'm not alone — everyone has that one book. The literary albatross that you just can't slog through — not even when your Modern Literature grade is riding on it.

But here's the rough part: you chose to be in that Modern Literature class in college. You don't have that choice from elementary school through high school. The state and school board chose the books the books you read, and most of them were written by ultra-dead white men, with a few white women thrown in there for variety. And so, by the time you turned 21, you'd somehow read "The Great Gatsby" six times.

That's OK. The way we perceive classic literature changes over time, and a book that you loved as a child may strike you as unforgivably problematic when you re-read it as an adult.

This list is not to stop you from reading these classics. After all, in order to understand novels today we should understand where it all started. But not all novels translate well across time and generations, despite being branded as "classics." Here are some overrated classics — and the modern books you should read instead.

SEE ALSO: 11 books President Obama thinks everyone should read

1. 'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee

It might be hard for some people to accept that Harper Lee's classic is about racism... told through a white gaze. It is an extremely outdated reflection of racism and social equality.

Alternatives:

"The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis" is a Great Depression-era story told from the point of view of a 12-year-old black girl named Deza.

"Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson" is about an African-American girl who's been accused of murdering a white baby.

2. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Brontë

Rochester is the worst. The wandering around the moors as an escape plan? The mentally ill wife in the attic? I have never understood this book.

Alternative:

In "Daughter of Fortune" by Isabel Allende, an orphaned Chilean woman sets off to California during the Gold Rush. She's in search of her lover, but she ends up discovering so much more.  

3. 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Brontë

The Brontë sisters simply do not do it for me, but I can't deny the impact of these books. For a modern update on their love stories, try the following.

Alternative:

"Solsbury Hill" by Susan M. Wyler is a love story set in contemporary times that deals with a New York girl, the moors, and the legacy of Wuthering Heights.

There's a new messaging app trending in Washington, DC.

The Confide messaging app is used by White House staff members to talk about the Trump administration in private, The Washington Post and Axios reported.

The reason staffers chose Confide over other secure messaging apps like Signal is that Confide erases messages as soon as they're read.

This feature has led to a spike in Confide users not only within the government, but also within journalism.

"Suddenly popular among White House reporters: Confide," Olivier Knox, a Washington correspondent for Yahoo, tweeted on Tuesday.

"It's absolutely bananas over here," Confide President Jon Brod told Business Insider about the attention the small New York-based company has received after the recent reports.

Confide is also introducing a new, free verified-badge program for reporters around the world, Brod said in a Confide message. The blue checkmark will go next to the journalist's username, similar to Twitter.

Here's what you need to know about Confide, the self-destructing-messages app:

SEE ALSO: How to use Signal, the app that lets you send encrypted messages from your smartphone

This is what Confide looks like. Those blocks mean you've received a message but haven't opened it. It's available on most platforms, including Mac, iOS, and Android.

To read a message, you hold your finger on the blocks, which reveals the message underneath, line by line. This makes it harder to screenshot or photograph the entire message.

When you've finished reading or some time has elapsed, the message disappears, and the app shows an animation of the blocks crumbling.

The 89th annual Academy Awards will take place Sunday, February 26.

Before Hollywood's biggest night, the 25 top nominees and host will have the opportunity to receive a pretty sweet swag bag.

The "Everyone Wins" nominee gift bag is not affiliated with the Academy Awards, but entertainment-marketing company Distinctive Assets has independently provided Oscar nominees with gifts ahead of the big night for the past 15 years. 

Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary told INSIDER this year's 26 bags will include over $100,000 worth of goodies that will be sent out to recipients in the weeks leading to the Academy Awards. This year's items range from a Hawaiian getaway and three-day mansion stay in Northern California to a luxury handbag, maple syrup, and customized Crayola crayons.

Though this year's bag has up to five trips for celebrities to redeem, Fary told INSIDER that about 10% of those who receive gift bags redeem the trips.

Many of the items included were also in this year's Grammy swag bag. Keep reading to see what the Oscar nominees will receive.

The most expensive item will be a private three-day mansion stay at the Lost Coast Ranch in Northern California.

Fary says guests will be able to have up to 10 friends come and stay with them for the weekend in the 18-room mansion. You can check it out here.

The least expensive item will be a $4.99 lip balm from ChapStick.

ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture + Tint comes in three shades. It's the brand's first tinted lip balm. You can check them out here. 

There's a five-night and six-day stay at Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu.

The Hawaiian resort is on 25 acres of the island of Kauai and has a spa, two pools, and a wall specifically to lounge back and watch the sunset. You can check it out here.

Like all living things, cities have lifespans. 

London started as a small Roman settlement along the Thames River. But today, more than 8.6 million people call the place home.

Here are 15 maps, paintings, and old-time photographs that show the journey of the British capital.

SEE ALSO: Amazing images of Tokyo before it was a city

The Romans founded Londinium (now called London) in 43 AD. This artist's illustration of Londinium in 200 AD shows the city's first bridge over the Thames River.

Westminster Abbey, built in the 10th century, is a World Heritage Site and one of London's oldest and most important buildings. Here it is in a 1749 painting.

William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England there on Christmas Day, 1066 — just after it was completed.

By the 11th century, London had the largest port in England.

More than 80 new Pokémon are coming to "Pokémon Go" this weekend as part of a massive, second-generation update.

Certain Pokémon that are currently in the game, like Eevee and Seadra, will be able evolve into unreleased second-gen Pokémon from the original game's Johto region.

"Pokémon Go" creator Niantic Labs has revealed that you'll need special evolution items from Pokéstops to evolve some creatures from the game's first generation into their second-generation counterparts. But you'll also want to stockpile candies now from existing Pokémon so you can power them up once they're evolved.

We've used data complied by the Pokémon Go experts from The Silph Road on Reddit, Bulbapedia, and official creature descriptions from the master Pokédex to put together the following list:

SEE ALSO: The 3 most requested features in Pokémon Go are coming 'soon,' Niantic confirms

Eevee evolves into Espeon and Umbreon.

Eevee already has three powerful evolutions in "Pokémon Go": Vaporeon, Flareon, and Jolteon.

When the second generation of creatures drops, Eevee will also be able to evolve into Espeon and Umbreon.

Here are their official descriptions:

"Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm."

"Umbreon evolved as a result of exposure to the moon’s waves. It hides silently in darkness and waits for its foes to make a move. The rings on its body glow when it leaps to attack."

If the same naming trick for Eevee's current evolutions lets you choose which second gen creatures to evolve into, you'll want to nickname your Eevee its respective trainer name from the original Pokémon show: "Sakura" or "Sayo" for Espeon, and "Gary Oak" for Umbreon.

Slowpoke evolves into Slowking.

Slowpoke will either evolve into Slowbro or Slowking once the second generation of creatures is released. You'll likely need a special evolution item to evolve into Slowking.

"Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off."

Seadra evolves into Kingdra.

Seadra's second-generation counterpart is Kingdra, a powerful water/dragon Pokémon.

"Kingdra sleeps on the seafloor where it is otherwise devoid of life. When a storm arrives, the Pokémon is said to awaken and wander about in search of prey."

The 141st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (which included2874 dogs and 200 different breeds) crowned its best in show pup on February 14. A German shepherd named Rumor took home the grand prize, but all the other impressive breeds gave their best.

Scroll down for a look at some of the other incredible dogs (and cats) featured in this year's competition.

Dogs had to compete in a "Masters Agility" course. Here's Sparkle the Papillon spaniel weaving with enthusiasm.

Other pups, like this golden retriever, were caught on camera with less-than-glamorous expressions. But they still look beautiful to us.

This Cavalier King Charles spaniel seems super focused on the task at hand.

Before moving to Rome, I never knew cuisine was so controversial. But the Romans argue about what makes their dishes classic: which pasta goes with which sauce, which pecorino (sheep's milk cheese) should be used for a particular dish, whether an artichoke should be braised or fried.

If you want to eat like the Romans do, don't miss these dishes while you're in town.

SEE ALSO: The 25 best Caribbean islands, ranked

Carbonara

Where:Da Enzo

The most debated dish in Rome is not to be missed. Romans argue over its origins (some say it is the dish coal miners — the carbonari — would eat, and others attribute it to postwar occupation, when American soldiers would mix bacon and eggs with pasta), whether it should have Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheese or just the latter, and whether pancetta or guanciale (pork cheek) is to be used. It's a dish that must be eaten in a trattoria — Da Enzo, a hole-in-the-wall family-run trattoria in Trastevere, serves one of the best. Theirs is creamy with the right saltiness, and chunky but super crispy pieces of guanciale.

Plan Your Trip:Visit Fodor’s Rome Guide

Fried artichokes (carciofi alla Giudea)

Where:Nonna Betta

Good luck getting through a meal in Rome without someone trying to offer you an artichoke. Best eaten in the fall and winter months, Romans eat artichokes fried, baked, roasted — you name it. One of the most popular dishes from the Roman-Jewish repertoire is carciofi alla Giudea (Jewish-style artichokes). They are double fried, crispy and salty, and look like flowers. Nonna Betta, located in Rome's ghetto area, is a longtime local favorite. Here they serve kosher versions of many of the Roman classics you'll find in trattorias, but their artichokes (and all fried treats) are standouts.

Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor's Rome Guide

Supplì

Where:I Supplì

The supplì is Rome's favorite street snack. Call it an arancino (the Sicilian fried rice ball equivalent) to the Romans at your own risk! They are very proud of this crumbed and fried ball of risotto, usually with tomato ragù and a mozzarella center. Try one at the tiniest of take-out joints in the city: I Supplì (as the name might suggest) makes some of Rome's best. During the lunch rush, look for the crowd of people spilling onto the street and patiently wait your turn. For just a few euros, you might just stumble upon the tastiest and cheapest lunch of your life.

Plan Your Trip:Visit Fodor's Rome Guide

The potential of electric cars seems to be higher now than ever before.

Traditional automakers including General Motors, Volkswagen, Daimler AG, and others are all investing heavily in electric vehicles. And Tesla, of course, has built its entire business off of battery powered cars.

But electric automobiles are nothing new. They actually have a rich history in the US and, at one point, were even the dominant type of car.

Here's a look at how battery powered cars evolved over time.

SEE ALSO: How Tesla emerged from the brink of bankruptcy to become America's coolest car company

The electric car burst onto the scene in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

In 1899 and 1900, electric vehicles outsold all other types of cars. In fact, 28 percent of all 4,192 cars produced in the US in 1900 were electric, according to the American Census. And the total value of electric cars sold was more than gasoline and steam powered cars combined that year. 

It even had key advantages over gasoline- and steam-powered cars in the early 1900s. Yes, that's right — car's once ran on steam.

While the early electric cars were basically horseless carriages powered by batteries, they did have some perks.

For one, they didn’t have the smell, noise, or vibration that steam or gasoline cars had. The were also a lot easier to operate. Gasoline cars had to be manually cranked to start, and the vehicles required the driver to change gears while driving, which was very difficult.

Steam-powered cars didn’t require manual gear shifting, but they could take awhile to start and had less range than electric cars.

But by 1935, electric cars were no longer popular. The internal-combustion engine had won and would rule the automotive world for decades.

While electric car makers experienced some success into the 1920s, production peaked in 1912.

By this time, Henry Ford’s mass production of internal-combustion engines made gas-powered cars significantly cheaper than electric cars. For example, in 1912 an electric roadster priced at about $1,750, whereas a gas-powered car cost only $650.

Next-generation gasoline cars also packed a number of improvements, including an electric starter, that made them a lot easier to operate. By 1935, electric cars were sparse. 

One of Miami's biggest yacht shows is about to kick off. 

Yachts Miami Beach begins Thursday and runs until February 20. The in-water yacht display will cover more than 1.2 million square feet of space.

We rounded up the 10 most impressive luxury yachts coming to this year's show — scroll down for a closer look:

SEE ALSO: Here's how the super rich buy mega-yachts

1. The 11.11 yacht: The 206-foot yacht fits 12 guests and is priced at roughly $70 million.

It has six cabins, including a master and VIP suite. The master bedroom has its own private sundeck.

The upper deck comes with a plunge pool and plenty of room for sunbathing.

Adulthood is hard.

Chaz Hutton, a 32-year-old Australian, knows this all too well. He illustrates the surprises, disappointments, and hard truths of adulthood in stick-figure form through Post-it notes he then Instagrams.

"They started as just a thing I'd send to friends on a group chat, then after a few months those friends convinced me to start an Instagram, which I assured them was a terrible idea, and that nothing would come of it," Hutton told Business Insider in an email.

His insights have been so popular that he's stopped working as an architect to pursue the project full-time.

"It's been amazing," he said. "The comments are probably the one thing about it, and largely the reason I've bothered keeping it up! Although it's becoming harder to explain to people what exactly it is I do for a living."

Scroll down to check out Hutton's take on everyday life, and see more uncomfortable but funny truths about adulthood on Instagram at @instachaaz. The US version of his book of illustrations, "A Sticky Note Guide to Life," will be published in April.

SEE ALSO: 15 hard truths about adulthood, from a 29-year-old illustrator who tells it like it is

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President Donald Trump met with eight retail CEOs Wednesday morning to discuss tax code reform.

"Tax reform is one of the best opportunities to influence our economy,"Trump said ahead of the meeting, held in the Roosevelt Room in the White House.

The CEOs assembled represented the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), which is chaired by AutoZone CEO Bill Rhodes.

Two members in attendance, the heads of Target and Best Buy, have publicly stated that they are against a protectionist policy of a new "border tax" on imported goods proposed by House Republicans.

In an RILA statement following the meeting, Rhodes said the meeting was a "positive and productive conversation." He said that he and his fellow executives "stressed the importance of taking a thoughtful approach to tax reform for both individuals and corporations," and that, "We look forward to working with the President and his Administration on the issues of importance for our industry, our employees and American working families, who by and large are our customers."

In addition to meeting with the president, the CEOs also met Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Sen. Orrin Hatch, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

Here's who visited the White House.

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Bill Rhodes — Chairman, president, and CEO of AutoZone

AutoZone's stock took a hit after Trump's election, which was perceived to be a reaction to Trump's rhetoric over trade with Mexico. The US auto industry imports $80 billion worth of cars and parts from Mexico annually.

After the meeting with the president, Rhodes said in a statement, "the president understands we support pro-growth policies that we believe will lead to greater domestic investment."

Brian Cornell — Chairman and CEO of Target

In January, Cornell traveled to Washington, DC to meet with members of the House Ways and Means Committee.

"He told them an import tax could impact consumers' ability to buy essential goods, such as baby supplies that are made overseas and imported to the United States, according to a person familiar with the talks,"Reuters reported.

Hubert Joly — CEO of Best Buy

Reuters reported in January that Best Buy was circulating a flyer throughout Capitol Hill that cited "an analyst forecast that a 20 percent tax would wipe out the company's projected annual net income of $1 billion and turn it into a $2 billion loss" and that "foreign internet sellers like China's Alibaba.com would be able to avoid the tax by making sales online and shipping to U.S. consumers directly, 'undercutting U.S. businesses.'"

Critics have described this year's Oscar frontrunner for best picture as a step back in time — and for good reason.

"La La Land," written and directed by Damien Chazelle ("Whiplash"), pays homage to classic movies and the greats that came long before Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone were stars. In fact, both actors have admitted to studying the classic film musicals while preparing for their own roles in the award-winning movie. 

From “Funny Face” to “Singin' in the Rain,” here are all the references to classic movies in “La La Land” you need to know:

Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell danced across a starry stage in “Broadway Melody of 1940” (1940) ...

... and Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone waltz through a romantic, star-filled room and successfully mirror some of Astaire's most famous dance moves.

Paula Kelly, Shirley MacLaine, and Chita Rivera twirl in monochromatic dresses in 1969’s “Sweet Charity,” in which MacLaine plays a dancer who doesn’t give up on her dreams ...