Ernest Hemingway famously liked his liqueur, and William Faulkner seldom met a bottle of whiskey he didn't like. But they weren't the only ones.

Truman Capote called screwdrivers his "orange drink," J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis would often grab beers together at a local pub and talk about their books, and Jane Austen would write letters to her sister about the luxury of drinking a fine French wine.

We put together a list of 14 authors and their favorite drinks, from absinthe to a gin and tonic. We even included a French author who might have been the biggest coffee addict of all time— and showed for it by publishing more than 50 books in his lifetime.

Over time, even facts we consider steadfast truths can change. People used to think doctors could forgo washing their hands before surgery. Knowledge is ever-evolving.

The seven ideas below probably changed since your school days. Re-educate yourself.

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THEN: Pluto is a planet

NOW: Pluto isn't a planet

We've known since the late 1800s that a ninth planet, after Uranus, potentially existed. In 1906, Percival Lowell, the founder of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, even began a research project intended to locate the mysterious "Planet X."

Then in 1930, a 23-year-old newbie at the facility found it. The discoverer, Clyde Tombaugh, had been tasked with systematically comparing photographs of the sky taken weeks apart to search for any moving objects. He eventually saw one and submitted his finding to the Harvard College Observatory. After an 11-year-old English girl named the new planet (for the Roman god of the underworld), we started including Pluto as a planet in our solar system.

But in 2003, an astronomer found a larger object beyond Pluto — which he named Eris, according to NASA. The new information caused a bunch of other astronomers to question what really makes a planet a planet, and they decided, based on size and location, that Pluto just didn't make the cut. Neither did Eris, actually. Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet.

Needless to say, elementary schools kids were pretty bummed.

But there may be hope. Researchers have recently been debating whether to make Pluto a planet again.

THEN: Diamond is the hardest substance

NOW: Ultrahard nanotwinned cubic boron nitride is the hardest substance

We've known about two substances harder than a diamond since 2009: wurtzite boron nitride and lonsdaleite, according to Scientific American. The first resists indentation with 18% more fortitude than a diamond, and the second — a whopping 58%.

Unfortunately, both substances are rather unusual and unstable in nature. In fact, the study's authors, published in the journal "Physical Review Letters," only calculated the new substances' hardness, instead of actually testing it using a tangible specimen. That makes the discovery a bit theoretical.

But another contender was published in the January 2013 issue of the journal Nature. In the simplest terms, researchers compressed boron nitride particles to form "ultrahard nanotwinned cubic boron nitride." They simply re-organized the particles like an onion, or a flaky rose, or those little Russian dolls that fit inside one another, as the team explained to Wired.

As a result, expect women everywhere to start asking for ultrahard nanotwinned cubic boron nitride engagement rings. Because those really are forever.

THEN: Witches in Salem were burned at the stake

NOW: They were actually hanged

Even if you didn't read Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" in high school, you probably learned somewhere that the townspeople of Salem burned witches at the stake.

But that never happened, according to Richard Trask, a town archivist for Danvers (formerly known as Salem Village.) He also chaired the Salem Village Witchcraft Tercentennial Committee from 1990 to 1992 and wrote a book detailing the time period called "Salem Village Witch Hysteria."

At the time of the trials, New England still followed English law, which listed witchcraft as a felony punishable by hanging — not burning at the stake, Trask said. In Europe, however, the church labeled witchcraft heresy and did tie up suspected practitioners and light them on fire. You can see where the confusion started.

In different countries, various types of symbols, talismans, charms, and amulets have become symbols for good luck.

They often tie into a country's history in some way, whether through religion or national identity.

We've put together a collection of 15 good luck charms from around the world, along with an explanation of why they're considered lucky. 

From carp scales that are collected in Poland to Japan's Maneki-Neko figurines, take a look at some of the most fascinating good luck symbols from around the globe.

SEE ALSO: These 15 traditional games from around the world are wildly dangerous

In several European countries, carp is a traditional Christmas meal. Once the meal is over, people retrieve the carp scales and sometimes put them in their wallets until the following Christmas Eve for good luck.

These horses, which originated from the Dalarna region in Sweden, represent strength, wisdom, faithfulness, and dignity.

They're thought to ward off evil, so they're worn as lucky charms. Five red bats stand for the five good fortunes of health, longevity, love, wealth, and virtue.

Streaming services from Hulu to Amazon Prime Video to CBS All Access are now making original shows — but Netflix is still the undisputed king.

In 2016, out of the top 12 streaming shows that got the most buzz, every single one was Netflix except for Amazon's "The Man in The High Castle" (at No. 7), according to a new report by research firm Parrot Analytics.

Parrot measures the "demand" for a show by tracking different factors, from social-media chatter to file-sharing data, to get a sense of which shows have captured the public imagination. Netflix famously doesn't release data on how many people are watching its shows.

But Parrot says that in 2016, Netflix scored big with fan-favorite reboots, like "Gilmore Girls" and "Fuller House," and Marvel shows. So expect more of those in the future. It also had a pair of mystery sci-fi hits with "Stranger Things" and the more recent "The OA." The only documentary series to crack the top list was "Making a Murderer" at No. 8, whose expansive global conversation actually had a real-world effect the case.

Here are the top streaming shows in 2016, according to Parrot: 

SEE ALSO: Netflix has a new movie boss, and will pump out 30 original films this year

No. 12 — 'The Crown' (Netflix)

No. 11 — 'The Get Down' (Netflix)

No. 10 — 'Narcos' (Netflix)

Donald Trump is apparently a big fan of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States and the current face on the $20 bill.

Days after moving into the White House, Trump hung a portrait of Jackson in the Oval Office and, on Tuesday, announced plans to lay a wreath on his tomb in Nashville, Tennessee.

Like Trump, Jackson promised to shake up elitism in the government while actually bringing political allies with little experience into power.

But the noted populist war hero was responsible for ruthless policies towards Native Americans, making his legacy incredibly controversial.

We decided to take a look at the life and career of the seventh president.

Andrew Jackson was born into a religious Irish immigrant family in 1767. Due to imprecise documents from the time period, both North Carolina and South Carolina claim to be Jackson's birth state.

Source: History.com

At the height of the American Revolutionary War, British officers captured 13-year-old Jackson and turned him into a prisoner of war. His hatred for Great Britain started after an officer slashed his cheek with a sword for refusing to polish his boots.

Source: The Hermitage

Known for his fiery temper and thirst for power, Jackson studied law and later served in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Source: History.com

On the hunt for a new, high-paying job?

You may want to check out openings at Amazon, Microsoft, or Wells Fargo. 

Those three companies are doing some of the heaviest hiring right now for jobs that pay more than $100,000 a year, according to Indeed.

The job search engine compiled a list of big US companies currently trying to fill the most full-time jobs that pay over $100,000. The salary data is a combination of company and user input.

Here are the ten big-name companies with the largest number of job openings right now for high-paying jobs:

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10. Oracle

Job openings (for positions paying over $100,000 a year): 500

Oracle is a California-based tech company that offers a comprehensive and fully integrated stack of cloud applications, platform services, and engineered systems.

9. Microsoft

Job openings (for positions paying over $100,000 a year): 1,000

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is a Washington-based tech company and leader in software, services, devices, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

8. Lockheed Martin

Job openings (for positions paying over $100,000 a year): 1,100

The Bethesda, Maryland-based global security and aerospace company employs about 125,000 people worldwide.

Irish and Gaelic descendants have been celebrating St. Patrick's Day for over 1,000 years. The holiday, which falls on the anniversary of St. Patrick's death, is accompanied by parades, drinking beer, and eating traditional foods like corned beef and cabbage or shepherd's pie. More than 100 parades are held across the United States including the largest ones in New York City, Chicago and Scranton.

Although the US is home to some of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations, festivities take place around the world from Ireland to Australia. 

Here is a breakdown of St. Patrick's Day by the numbers:

Source: WalletHub

Source: WalletHub

Source: WalletHub

Private islands have long been a stamp of the filthy rich — just ask Richard Branson or Shakira about their own island oases. Now, well-heeled travelers can also seek out their own slice of private island paradise, temporary (and expensive) as it may be. Would-be castaways are even finding deals that make ultra-exclusive havens more accessible than ever before.

SEE ALSO: These are the most extravagant hotel amenities money can buy

Lagen Island

Where: Philippines

From Manila, it takes a plane, a car, and three different boats to get to Lagen Island, but the journey is worth it once you see the over-water bungalows nestled against a stark limestone cliff. Bespoke experiential travel is the name of the game here and upon arrival, guests will be introduced to an activities coordinator who will help plan your time. Opt for cave exploring, hiking, having a picnic lunch on a deserted island, experiencing the surreal beauty of nearby Miniloc Island's dazzling lagoons, or just lounging and soaking up sun at the resort. With so many guests out on day trips, you’ll have the entire place to yourself.

Insider Tip: Don't miss out on a traditional Philippine hilot treatment, a massage that combines ancient techniques and local herbs.

Plan Your Trip:Fodor's Philippines Guide

Song Saa Private Island Resort

Where: Cambodia

This multiple-award-winning resort is the ultimate in barefoot luxury. Set on two small islands (Song Saa is Khmer for "sweethearts"), the resort is a 40-minute speedboat trip from Sihanoukville. The villas all have private pools and there are three categories: jungle, ocean view, and overwater (perched on stilts), which are all partly created and tastefully decorated with driftwood and recycled old fishing boats. Dining menus change daily and the exquisite meals can be savored in a variety of spots around the islands. With a world-class spa, daily yoga, and a plethora of waterborne activities, you can do as much or as little as you please.

Plan Your Trip:Fodor's Cambodia Guide

Vahine Island Resort

Where: French Polynesia

Only 20 minutes by boat from Tahaa and 30 minutes by boat from the Raiatea airport, this exclusive hideaway paradise is on a 10-acre private island north of Tahaa. Spectacular far-reaching views take in the main island and extend to Raiatea, Bora Bora, and Huahine. Three units are over water, three on the beach, and three hidden among a riot of tropical flowers. The restaurant features local seafood and exotic flavors with a French touch. There's also horseback riding available. Internet has recently been added.

Plan Your Trip:Fodor's French Polynesia Guide

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, who has an estimated net worth of over $17 billion (£13.8 billion), is not one for subtlety.

He's currently on a lavish tour of Asia, and has arrived in every country on his itinerary — most recently China — on a golden escalator from his personal plane.

He also isn't travelling alone — when he landed in Indonesia, he was joined by an entourage of 620 staff and a further 800 delegates.

The pomp and pageantry on display during the tour has caught the world media's attention — and not for the first time.

In 2015, he and his 1,000-person entourage caused the closure of a French Riviera beach for three days. Salman's group poured concrete on the beach to install an elevator directly on the sand.

The King's most recent trip has lived up to his reputation.

Scroll down to see the various extravagant things he's spent his money on while on his Asian adventure.

500 limousines.

King Salman flew two Mercedes-Benz S600 limousines with him on his trip. You may be thinking: "But what limousines will his entourage travel in?" Don't worry, the Saudi King had 500 limousines ordered into Tokyo to ferry him and his crew around the capital.

1,200 hotel rooms.

Bad news for luxury travellers in Tokyo at the time of King Salman's visit — they may have struggled to find a spare room. The King booked a reported 1,200 hotel rooms at Tokyo's top hotels to accommodate his staff and delegates.

Two golden escalators.

Because one is never enough.

Marijuana is now more accessible — legally — than it has been since it was first banned in the "Reefer Madness" era of the 1930s, but that doesn't mean researchers think we fully understand the plant or how its use affects people.

Far from it.

We know enough to say that marijuana has some legitimate medical uses and to say that in many ways, it's less likely to harm users than substances like alcohol or opioids, but researchers still have a long list of questions.

Government regulations make the plant extremely difficult to study, which  is one of the main reasons there are still so many things to learn about marijuana. 

Business Insider recently spoke to several prominent researchers to see what they think the most important questions are— and what's being done to answer them.

Here's what they hope to find out.

SEE ALSO: We know less about marijuana than we think — here are the biggest mysteries researchers are trying to solve

How does marijuana affect casual users?

We know a fair amount how about how marijuana use affects chronic users, who sometimes see negative cognitive effects from that use — especially if they started when they were young. But researchers want to know more about how marijuana affects what's probably the most common user — the "casual" user who doesn't smoke every day or even every week, but just every so often.

This becomes more and more important as legalization makes marijuana more accessible.

How does marijuana affect kids when they first start using it?

Following kids over a long period of time is probably the best way to understand when and why they start using a substance, but researchers would never just give marijuana to kids and have them start using regularly, as that would be unethical. So for now, we don't know how kids change after they first start using cannabis and other substances.

The ongoing ABCD study should help answer those questions. ABCD is a research effort that will follow 10,000 kids around the country — starting when they are 9 or 10 years old— for 10 years. It's coordinated out of UCSD and there are 21 different sites around the country. 

For this study, researchers will analyze the schools kids are enrolled in, examine at where they live, track images of their brains, see how much they exercise and sleep, and more. They'll track everything from stress to puberty hormones to substance use. They'll also see them before and after they begin experimenting with any substances, including marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs.

When patients use medical marijuana regularly, how does it affect their life?

Even though we know marijuana can treat conditions like chronic pain, we don't yet know how exactly that consumption will affect patients' sleep, cognitive ability, brain activity, and general quality of life.

An ongoing study at the MIND program in Massachusetts should help answer those questions and more by following a group of medical marijuana users over time (longer than a year) to see how their health changes.

You may not know your neighbors by name, but you can at least know them by education level.

Kyle Walker, an assistant professor of geography at Texas Christian University, has created an interactive dot map visualizing US neighborhoods by educational attainment.

Each dot represents between 25-500 people over the age of 25, and each is color-coded based on how far those people have gone in school. Blue dots are graduate degrees, green are bachelor's, yellow are some college, orange are high school, and red is everything short of high school.

The map helps to solidify what are, for most people, likely abstract concepts. They confirm people with less education tend to live in the outer boroughs around Manhattan, for example, and that a single highway can separate rich and poor.

Here's how the maps shake out in various cities across the US.

SEE ALSO: Animated map shows the most and least educated US states

The San Francisco Bay Area is marked by high levels of education in Berkeley gradually shifting to less education further south in Oakland. Across the Bay, San Francisco is made up largely of graduate degrees — except for a pocket of red in Chinatown.

New York City residents cluster blue in Manhattan and affluent parts of Brooklyn but get less educated deeper into the outer boroughs. On the island, blue dots begin to fade into green and yellow near 100th St., as it turns into Harlem.

Walker's map reveals stark differences in Los Angeles, where Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are all green and blue, while downtown LA and east LA contain a heavy concentration of high school dropouts.

"Mass Effect: Andromeda" takes the third-person shooter, space-epic video game series "Mass Effect" to an entirely new galaxy: Andromeda.

Humans and other sentient species from the Milky Way galaxy have sent ships — "arks"— with tens of thousands of beings in an attempt to ensure human life continues. The arks are led by a single individual tasked with finding new, habitable worlds. In "Andromeda," you are that person — the "Pathfinder"— and it's up to you to find a new home for humanity.

I've been playing "Mass Effect: Andromeda" for a few days now, and it's been an emotional roller coaster. Here's what it's like.

SEE ALSO: 5 things I really don't like about the new 'Mass Effect' game

Don't worry: There are no major spoilers ahead.

"Mass Effect: Andromeda" does not make a good first impression.

I'm a longtime "Mass Effect" fan; I put hundreds of hours into my version of Commander Shepard across the original trilogy. And that's important to tell you for one reason: My expectations are unreasonably high. 

"Mass Effect: Andromeda" is essentially a standalone game. You don't have to play the original trilogy to follow the events here (though there's plenty of nods to it if you did).

But I'm not approaching it as a standalone game, and that's because I spent so much time investing in the original trilogy. There's a good argument to be made that you'd like the opening to "Mass Effect: Andromeda" more than I did if you didn't play the original games. 

It's a fine opening, but doesn't stand up to the high bar set in the first three.

Right off the bat, the characters feel lifeless — like they're going through the motions. There's little time for plot or character development as "Andromeda" rushes through the intro. 

This guy's my father? And apparently my brother is hurt? And who are these squadmates? And why am I shooting at these aliens?

"Mass Effect" is a series known for nuance, yet the intro to "Andromeda" is entirely lacking in this regard. 

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for the live-action "Beauty and the Beast."

Disney's live-action "Beauty and the Beast" is in theaters and if you head out to see it, you'll notice there are a lot of differences from the original animated classic.

While some are unnecessary departures or additions, others expand on the story, answering lingering fan questions and fixing plot holes from its 1991 counterpart.

Keep reading to see 10 questions the live-action "Beauty and the Beast" resolves from the animated classic. 

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Why doesn't the village seem to know anything about the Prince or his castle?

One of the most problematic parts of the animated "Beauty and the Beast" film is that no one seems to know anything about the prince or the huge castle even though they aren't far from Belle's small village. 

The live-action movie clears this up by saying the Enchantress not only cursed the Beast and his servants, but also erased the villagers' minds of any memories they may have had of the prince and his castle.

Why do people even like Gaston?

Gaston is easily the most-liked and admired character in Belle's small French village, but it's never clear why. The self-absorbed huntsman comes across as sexist and misogynistic in the animated tale. 

The live-action movie gives us some more backstory to the character by making him a war hero who also loves to hunt. In fact, the live-action version of the film delivers a slightly watered-down version of the Gaston you may remember. Instead of tossing Belle's library book carelessly into a pile of mud at the film's start, he takes an interest in her hobby and asks about her text. Instead of speaking down to Belle, Gaston offers her flowers and asks if he may join her for dinner. She refuses. 

Later, when Maurice comes barging into the town pub claiming his daughter is being held prisoner by an enormous beast, everyone is quick to dismiss him except Gaston. Instead of throwing him out of the pub like in the animated movie, Gaston and LeFou head out with Maurice in search of Belle.

Things go downhill from there for Gaston, but up until that point, he doesn't sound like much of a monster.

What happened to Belle's mom?

While the animated film never gives any explanation for the absence of Belle's mother, the live-action movie makes it an entire plot point. In a flashback, we learn she died from the plague in Paris shortly after Belle was born.

The INSIDER Summary:

•  There are some foods you should avoid while sick. 
• Orange juice can decrease white blood cells' ability to fight off infection.
• Cut down on gluten to avoid inflammation.
• Don't use vegetable oil in your meals, which can also lead to inflammation.

When you have an infection, it's important to pay attention to what you're eating to make sure that you can heal quickly. There's a strong relationship between food and immunity, so knowing which foods that can keep your sick longer can help you build a better plate, filled with the right choices for greater health. Eating foods that will strengthen the immune system is key, and those can be found in fruits, vegetables, and lots of fluids, and avoiding those that can increase infection symptoms will reduce your time spent being sick.

As a certified health coach, I work with clients on finding a healthy, balanced lifestyle to keep immunity high. Unfortunately, it's inevitable that we all get sick at times, and healing through food is a clear method, proven to have fantastic results. What you eat affects your body and mind, as the whole system thrives off of good food and can be stressed and inflamed in the presence of less wise choices. When you're sick, you have to be extra cautious. Here are 11 foods that can make your infection worse and prolong your bug. With a few diet tweaks, you'll be better in no time, and be able to prevent any further damage to your health.

1. Excess roughage

According to Dr. Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P, creator and host of the Emmy-award winning medical lifestyle television show, “Ask Dr. Nandi” and Chief Health Editor at WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, over email with Bustle, "while you may think regular fiber and roughage, such as that found in lettuce and beans, is good when you have diarrhea, that isn’t the case. Roughage typically adds bulk to your stool, making it easier to pass, but when you have diarrhea, it’s counterproductive. These foods are difficult to digest, make your stomach and bowels work harder, and will likely keep you suffering longer."

2. Dairy products

Nandi advises ditching dairy when sick, such as cheese, yogurt, and milk products, as it can "worsen your symptoms," as well as lead to greater diarrhea, if you're dealing with a stomach condition. It can also increase mucus and make you feel stuffy.

3. Orange Juice

According to Dr. Caroline Cederquist, founder of bistroMD, over email with Bustle, "in addition to other fruit sugar beverages, it’s a good idea to hold off of super sweet drinks like orange juice. The sugar can actually affect white blood cell function by decreasing their ability to fight off infection."

U.S. employers are facing billions of dollars in lost wages this March Madness due to distracted employees. And if you're reading this, I can only assume your goal is to join the ranks of the on-duty streamers. 

Thankfully, the NCAA and networks that air the games don't care about your employer, and only want as many eyeballs on the games as possible. They've provided us all with ample ways to watch as much sweet, sweet college basketball as our bodies can handle. 

Here's how to spend the rest of March watching your bracket slowly fall to pieces, without needing to pay a cent: 

SEE ALSO: From Netflix to GameFly, here are 13 subscription services you can try right now for free

First, understand the breakdown of games

This year, CBS and Turner (which owns TBS, TNT, and truTV) share the rights to broadcast the tournament. 

Of the 67 games that make up March Madness, 43 go to Turner, while the remaining 24 go to CBS.

CBS will be home to the Final Four on April 1, as well as the National Championship Game on April 3 at 9 p.m. 

For a full schedule of games, as well as the corresponding networks they will be on, click here.

Watch the CBS free on the NCAA March Madness website

This is the easiest way to catch a large portion of games in the tournament, as the NCAA has a deal with CBS to stream all of its games.

All you have to do is visit the official website on your computer, or download the official app on your smartphone or tablet. Here is the link for the iOS app and the Android app.

The good folks over at the March Madness website have even brought back the "Boss Button," which takes you to an official-looking slide-show complete with pie charts and stock photos extolling the virtues of PlayStation Vue, should your boss ever happen to walk by.   

For games on TBS, TNT, and truTV, you'll need to get creative

If you pay for a cable subscription, you're in luck. Simply entering your credentials on the March Madness website will give you access to all of Turner's games. 

But if you don't pay for a cable subscription, don't worry — there are still plenty of ways to get your basketball fix. 

The world's top brands came out in force with their latest and greatest offerings at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

From Bentley to McLaren, Ferrari to Pagani, and Lamborghini to Porsche, the next wave of exotics debuted at the show. In addition, there's also a bevy of production-ready models being shown from mass-market luxury brands, such as Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, and BMW.

The 2017 Geneva Motor Show is open to the public until March 19 at the Palexpo Arena in Geneva, Switzerland.

SEE ALSO: Here's your guide to all 21 different versions of the Porsche 911

The supercar contingent was strong this year at Geneva. Leading the line was Ferrari's new 812 Superfast — the successor to the F12Berlinetta.

McLaren unveiled its first-ever second generation supercar called the 720S.

Lamborghini showed off an updated version of its flagship supercar called the Aventador S.

Teachers know better than anyone that kids can be brutally honest — and unintentionally hilarious. 

Teachers on Reddit recently got a chance to share their best examples of this phenomenon when an AskReddit thread posed a simple question: "What's the funniest answer you've gotten from a student that technically wasn't wrong?"

Here are the 18 best responses from educators of all grade levels. 

"My first grade class was learning the word 'powerful.'"

"My first grade class was learning the word 'powerful.' Kids came up with examples of powerful things and people, like elephants and superman. Then one boy said, 'Babies are powerful because they can cry and get whatever they want.'" - Redditor Hiciao

"I asked, 'When is a time you have used integrity?'"

"I asked, 'When is a time you have used integrity?' [A student] wrote down, 'I wash my hands after going to the bathroom, even if no one is in there.'" - Redditor adjer

"I asked a 3-year-old what love was."

"I asked a 3-year-old what 'love' was for a Valentine's Day card to his parents. His response: 'Maybe love is what tornadoes need.' We call him 'the professor' because he teaches us new things every day." - Redditor FeelThe_Byrne

Over the past fifteen years, Emma Watson has proved that she's so much more than Hermione Granger.

The star of the "Harry Potter" franchise hasn't let herself be defined by the iconic and beloved character. Over the years, she's proved that she has acting chops, became a style icon, and is fighting for women's rights worldwide at the same time — and she's only 26 years-old. 

Watson's acting career got started with "Harry Potter," but she really started to come into her own as an actress and as a public figure once the series ended and she had more time to explore other projects.

Here’s how Emma Watson rose to Hollywood fame and became a feminist activist at the same time:

SEE ALSO: Every HBO show ranked from worst to best, according to critics

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born on April 15, 1990 in Paris — but she was raised in England. Her brother Alex was born three years later. Her parents, both British lawyers, got divorced when she was five.

Source: Biography

Emma Watson started her acting career as Hermione Granger in 2001’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Her only acting experience before being in the films was acting in school plays. She also took acting classes at the Stagecoach Theatre Arts school at Oxford. J.K. Rowling wanted Watson immediately after seeing her screen test.

Source: Biography

Watson went on to continue her role as Hermione in "The Chamber of Secrets" (2002), "The Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004), "The Goblet of Fire" (2005). In 2006, Watson wasn't sure if she'd sign on for the final films, due to interests outside of acting and wanting to focus on her education.

Source: Newsweek

By the time you’ve reached your 30s, you’ve probably heard dozens of financial acronyms and terms thrown around — from APRs to IRAs, expense ratios to exchange-traded funds.

Yet while the lingo may sound familiar, you might not have a really clear understanding of what the words actually mean or how they apply to your finances.

And that can be problematic when you’re trying to make the best decisions with your money.

So we’ve gathered, and answered, 35 questions on a range of financial topics that you’ll want to know by the time you’ve established your career and started building some wealth.

While we’ve started with the basics, we also include more sophisticated terms and topics. Master these, and you can not only sound smart about money, but you’ll be able to make smarter decisions with yours, too.

SEE ALSO: 4 real people with side jobs explain how they manage their cash

Basics

1. What’s your net worth?

Your true worth is unquantifiable, my friend. But financially speaking, your net worth equals your assets — cash, property (like your home, car and furniture), your checking and savings account balances and any investments — minus your liabilities, which are your debts and other financial obligations.

To calculate the net worth of your home, for example, you’d take an estimate of its current market value. (You can look at what similar homes in the neighborhood have sold for recently or have a real estate agent make an appraisal.)

Next, subtract how much you still owe on your mortgage. If an agent says she could sell your home for about $215,000 and you owe about $110,000 on your mortgage, for example, that’d be about $105,000. The asset value minus your liability (or what you owe on it) equals the net worth.

Why is knowing your total net worth important? It gives you a true financial picture of how you’re doing, and highlights where you could make improvements.

2. What should you include in a budget?

First, add up your essential expenses, such as your mortgage or rent, utility bills, cell phone, food and child care. Then tally your financial obligations, like credit card, auto or student debt payments and savings goals (for emergencies, retirement and anything else you’re working toward).

Then add in “discretionary” expenses, or those that are not absolutely essential but are important to you. Don’t forget to factor in fun — entertainment, weekend trips, whatever you love — because drudging through life with a too-tight spending plan is a recipe for failure.

Saving

1. How much should you save in your emergency fund?

Most experts agree that you should have three to six months’ worth of living expenses saved to keep you afloat in the event of, say, a home or car repair or other unexpected expense — or the loss of your job.

2. Where’s the best place to hold short-term savings?

For money you need to be able to access within the next year or two, advisors usually recommend looking for a high-yield savings account. Just be aware that you can only make up to six withdrawals each month.

Unfortunately, you won’t earn much interest on a savings account, as the national average is currently .06 percent. But some banks — like Ally Bank, Synchrony and Barclays — are offering 1 percent or more as of early March, so it’s worth shopping around. “Internet banks often have the [lowest] fees, better interest rates and can be much more convenient,” says Ken Tumin, co-creator of comparison site DepositAccounts.com.

3. What’s the difference between a money market and a savings account?

Both savings and money market accounts are government-insured. But money market accounts are more likely to offer check-writing capabilities and ATM or debit cards (although they are subject to the same six-withdrawals/month limit). MMAs typically have higher interest rates, but also have higher minimum balance requirements. Details vary by account.

4. Where should you put money you’ll need in two to 10 years?

If you need the money in a year or two, “You might start thinking about CDs if you want to maximize your rates,” Tumin says. One-year CDs aren’t offering much more than high-yield savings accounts now. But some two-year CDs are offering 1.5 percent or more.

If you have a longer timeframe, consider investing in stocks and bonds. Just be aware that, while the stock market has historically gone up over time, it can go up or down in the short run. (And, as advisors will caution, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns.)

So while stocks may provide higher growth opportunities than CDs and bonds, you want to allow enough time to ride the downturns out and may consider moving money into more conservative options as your time horizon gets shorter. Investing in a mix of stocks and bonds can also lower your risk.

5. What’s a CD?

CD stands for certificate of deposit, which you can buy from a bank and is guaranteed to pay interest over a designated period of time — usually much more than  a savings account would. A five-year CD from Melrose Credit Union is paying 2.4 percent, for example, while its savings accounts offer rates of just 0.5 percent. The catch is that you can’t touch the money in a CD until the designated time period ends.

“CDs can offer higher rates than savings accounts, but the price you pay is to have less liquidity,” says Tumin. “If you take the money out early, it can cost you several months of interest.”

Credit

1. What’s a credit score?

A credit score is a three-digit indication to potential lenders of your ability to repay money you borrow. The FICO score is the most widely used, ranges from 300 (womp) to 850 (rock star) and is calculated based on five factors: payment history, credit-utilization ratio, length of credit history, the mix of credit types in use and number of credit inquiries.

2. What’s a good credit score, and why is it important?

An excellent FICO score includes anything from 750 up, and the next rung down — 700 to 749 — is considered good. However, credit pro John Ulzheimer, formerly of FICO and Equifax, points out, the best score is the one that “gets you approved for the best deal the lender is offering.”

You may qualify for a loan with a good score, but you may need an excellent score to qualify for the lowest interest rates on that loan. Credit card companies and mortgage lenders typically reserve their lowest rates and largest loans for people who have exhibited a quality track record when handling credit.

3. How can I improve my score?

Payment history accounts for the biggest portion of your FICO score — 35 percent — so submitting on-time payments is the best way to boost your score. Clearing credit card debt, thereby decreasing your utilization ratio (the amount of debt you owe compared to your total credit limit), is another way to raise your score.

“If you’re able to pay off or pay down your credit card debt, you could see a significant improvement in less than one month,” Ulzheimer says.

4. How can I see what’s on my credit report?

Keeping tabs on your credit report helps to prevent errors and fraudulent activity from going unnoticed and sinking your score. “The only way you’ll find errors on your credit reports is to actually review them,” Ulzheimer says. “The credit reporting agencies don’t have any obligation to correct errors unless you ask them to do so.”

Visit AnnualCreditReport.com to order a free report once every 12 months from each of the major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and Transunion. Be sure to review each one, as they may include different information.

The symptoms of a hangover are many, including bleary-eyed exhaustion, nausea, a parched throat, throbbing head, regret, and the short-lived resolution never to do that again.

Perhaps the best definition of the next-day consequences of excessive alcohol consumption, as reported in the latest proceedings of the Alcohol Hangover Research Group is a simple and straightforward one: "a general feeling of misery."

Hangovers aren't just a headache for those recovering from St. Paddy's Day, New Year's Eve, or from a general night out with friends — they're a headache for scientists too. The researchers behind the Alcohol Hangover Research Group (AHRG) formed their organization because of the general neglect towards hangover research, despite the fact that humans have suffered this general misery for thousands and thousands of years.

That neglect leaves those researchers asking the same questions many of us have: why does it feel so bad and what, if anything, can we do to feel better? (The fact that their 8th annual meeting was held in New Orleans surely added some urgency to their quest.)

We've pulled information from their latest report and from other hangover research to see what science can contribute towards explaining why we feel the way we do on those rough mornings — and to see how we could perhaps feel a bit better.

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File under obvious but true: a study of Australian revelers shows that the drunker people get, the more severe their hangovers tend to be.

Researchers say that the specific indicator here is breath alcohol content. The higher that goes, the more severe the morning will be. Things like drinking faster or taking shots unsurprisingly speed up the process. 

But certain things can help people moderate those levels of inebriation.

Sure, drinking less can help, but that's not the answer most people are looking for.

For now there's no way to totally avoid a hangover, but eating fatty foods really does make your body absorb alcohol more slowly.

It's hard to say how impaired hangovers make people exactly, but you probably should avoid driving hungover.

Some studies show people have slower reactions but normal accuracy on simple tasks; other studies show normal reactions but loss of accuracy. Either way, most data says getting behind the wheel while suffering after during a rough morning isn't a good idea.