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Trump met with truckers to push 'Trumpcare' — and Twitter is going crazy over the photos

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Amid the health care hullabaloo on Thursday, President Donald Trump had some fun with trucks:

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The event was officially a listening session on health care with members of American Trucking Associations, but the lighthearted photos ricocheted around the internet. Enjoy!

SEE ALSO: Republicans delay vote on 'Trumpcare' after struggling to reach an agreement on the bill

Two 18-wheelers were parked on the South Lawn of the White House for the event.



The president climbed in the cab of one, to the apparent delight of the truckers and CEOs he was meeting with.



He honked the horn, of course.



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Here's how the cast of 'Iron Fist' looks compared to their comic-book counterparts

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Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Netflix's "Iron Fist."

"Iron Fist" is the latest Marvel show to stream on Netflix. If you're not familiar with the orphan-billionaire-turned-warrior, the show offers a slightly revamped version of the Iron Fist fans may remember from the '70s comics. 

If you've never read the comics or are just wondering how the show compares to the series' origins, we have you covered.

Keep reading to see how the major characters from "Iron Fist" look in the original comics.

Finn Jones plays Danny Rand, a kung fu master called the Iron Fist.

After losing his parents in a plane crash as a young boy, he spent the next 15 years in an alternate dimension, K'un-Lun, training to become the legendary martial artist among a group of warrior monks. On the show, he returns to New York City to reclaim his father's business and fortune.

Fans and critics alike were distraught over the initial casting of Jones as Iron Fist instead of an Asian-American actor. You can read more about the controversy here.



When Iron Fist was first introduced in the comics in 1972 he was in full costume.

We don't see Danny wear his iconic outfit on the Netflix show and Finn Jones told TV Guide it could be seasons before viewers see him in his iconic outfit as the character grows into becoming a superhero.

"He's trying to find his identity," Jones said. "Eventually throughout the series he kind of claims some kind of identity through his clothes — but we've got a couple more seasons to go before we get to that point."

 



Colleen Wing (Jessica Henwick) runs a dojo in New York City when she runs into Danny Rand on the street.

We learn later in the season that she's a member of a group within The Hand, an organization first introduced in Marvel's Netflix series "Daredevil" which we now know is using Rand Enterprises to illegally distribute drugs. Wing eventually parts ways with The Hand and joins forces with Rand. 

Wing can hold her own and is one of the series' few standouts, showing off her martial arts skills against both The Hand and in a fight ring. 



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4 maps of past empires that can tell us about the future

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Studying history has little practical utility in averting past outcomes. We are doomed to repeat history whether we know it or not.

The value in knowing history is not that one might prevent its recurrence. Its value is that it allows you to identify those things that don’t change and that shape events… no matter the year on the calendar.

That’s why I want to show you four maps that highlight what parts of the world looked like in the past… and that point the way toward what may come in the future.

China

The map above simplifies a great deal of China’s ancient and imperial history. It shows seven states that fought for control of the historic Chinese heartland during the Warring States period (475–221 BC).

Two observations can be made from this map. First and most important, China has always been a land power. Its control has never extended beyond the mainland in a serious way. Taiwan is the only notable exception.

For this simple reason, China lacks a tradition as a maritime power and so is confined to the mainland.

The second observation is that China’s core territory is well defined and has not shifted much over millennia.

Today, China controls much of the land in the interior, including the Tibetan Plateau and the Tarim Basin. Mongolia no longer poses a threat, and the northeast is under Beijing’s control.

This map also shows that at various points China has even exerted direct control over present-day North Korea. Control over the Yalu River, either directly or through political influence, is not a new geopolitical imperative for China.

That has always shaped the behavior of whoever rules China.



Iran

This map shows three different iterations of empires that originated in Persia (present-day Iran).

In This Week in Geopolitics, I have written extensively about Iran's strengths and limitations. Many fear that Iran wants to establish another Persian empire to echo those of the past, but Iran will not achieve this goal anytime soon. That’s because a weak Turkey is a must for such an empire. And Turkey is more and more unafraid of showing that it is not a weak entity.

Still, this maps suggests what a potential Iranian empire could look like.

The areas that were under Persian rule during all three empires are particularly telling. Persia's mountainous core was the heart of each empire. From there, these empires expanded north and west into Central Asia and parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The most important takeaway here is that all Persian empires controlled most of present-day Iraq. Iraq is the most important strategic imperative Iran must address. But this is a diverse country that is difficult to rule.



Turkey

The map above shows two iterations of the Ottoman Empire: one in 1683 (when the Ottomans were at the height of power) and one in 1914 (when the Ottoman Empire was on the verge of disintegration). Turkey’s current borders are also outlined.

The Persian empires discussed above were large, and at times expanded their power to the coasts of present-day Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and even Ukraine, Crimea, and Russia. But they did not extend into the rest of Europe.

The Persian power base was in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

This is not true of the Ottoman Empire.

At its height, the Ottoman Empire did not just project power onto the European coast. It ruled lands in the European heartland. And in 1683, it laid siege to Vienna.

The Ottomans were eventually beaten back, and over the centuries, their power would decline. But the Ottoman Empire was both a European and a Middle Eastern power. This is crucial to understanding present-day Turkey.

The Persians were a land-based, regional power. The Ottomans were both a land- and sea-based power, and their writ extended across continents. At their core, the Ottomans were a Mediterranean empire. They controlled many of the major ports and Mediterranean trade routes. Those were some of the most vital trade routes in the world in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Today, these routes are still important, but not nearly as critical as they were then, and this limits just how strong even a very powerful Turkey could become.

Turkey is a very strong power...and it is becoming stronger. Much has been made in the last few weeks about Turkey’s diplomatic clashes with Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries.

But it is important to think about those developments with the above map in mind.



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What it's like to fly first class on Cathay Pacific

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Cathay Pacific’s First Class product gets a new look and feel as part of a midlife refresh programme

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific was called the fourth best in the world last year by consumer-aviation website Skytrax, and came in eighth in a similar ranking from AirHelp Score.

It was also named the best business class airline for 2015 by AirlineRatings.com.

Its quality, cleanliness, and service rank highly, and the airline is often commended for the comfort of its seats and the quality of its in-flight entertainment.

Nowhere is this more apparent than in its first class cabins, which have recently been revamped to feature more luxurious seats and bedding, as well as top-notch amenities.

We took a look at what it's really like to fly first class on Cathay Pacific. Scroll down for peek into the life of the high-rollers in the skies.

It's time to check in for your first class flight on Cathay Pacific.



Here's what you'll find at Hong King International Airport, where first class passengers have their own check-in area.

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At most major airports, though, first class passengers have a fast-track lane to quickly make it through security. Here's the check-in desk at New York's JFK airport.

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You can check in a 50kg bag for free.



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The eldest Trump kids headed to Aspen for spring break this week — and some wealthy locals were reportedly not pleased

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For the Trump family, spring break means hopping aboard Trump Force One and heading out to Aspen for a week of skiing.

Trump's eldest — Donald Jr., Ivanka, and Eric — descended on the resort with their partners, children, and about 100 Secret Service agents this week, according to the Aspen Times. The president, his wife, Melania, and the two youngest children in the Trump clan, Tiffany and Barron, did not attend.

This Colorado ski resort has been a playground for the rich and famous for decades. With four surrounding ski areas, countless trendy restaurants, bars, and mega-mansions, it has hosted some of America's most elite crowd, including the Obamas, Jay Z and Beyoncé, and plenty of wealthy New Yorkers.

According to CNN, the Trump family has a long history of vacationing in Aspen. Ivana Trump, the president's first wife and mother of his three eldest, was a competitive skier in the Czech Republic and often took the children skiing in Aspen. Donald Trump Jr. also lived there for a year, CNN reported. 

But this week's family vacation caused quite a stir.

"They're everywhere. There are so many of them," a New York mother vacationing at the time told Vanity Fair. "Everyone is complaining. Everyone is annoyed."

The sheer size of the Trump group and the tight security meant that getting a reservation at local restaurants was tough, and traffic was much worse than usual, Vanity Fair reported.

Some residents staged an impromptu protest on the town's Main Street on Sunday morning to voice their opposition to Trump's proposed budget cuts, the Denver Post reported. Local county commissioners also took out a full-page ad in both the Aspen Daily News and the Aspen Times to welcome the family to the area and urge them to enact climate-friendly policies. 

It is not clear yet how much of the trip was funded by taxpayer dollars, but according to the Aspen Times, the US Secret Service signed a contract for more than $12,000 last week with a ski rental equipment and clothing company.

SEE ALSO: Here are 15 of the most notable members of Mar-a-Lago, Trump's 'Winter White House' that costs $200,000 to join

Aspen is one of the most exclusive places to ski in the US. It has four main ski areas — Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass — and is also popular in the summer.



It's home to some top-notch restaurants, including Matsuhisa, which is run by the world-famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa.



Hotel Jerome is one of several five-star hotels in the town. Prices start at $620 per night for a double room during ski season.



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You could save $71,000 a year living in a New York suburb instead of the city — here are 9 other places where suburbia could save you thousands

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Millennials may be buying homes and starting families later, but they're still heading to the suburbs, where housing and childcare are cheaper and space is easier to come by.

A new report from Care.com and Zillow lists 10 popular places in the US where young families could save the most money living outside an urban center.

To determine how cost of living compares in the country's 30 largest metros, Care.com and Zillow gathered data on three common living expenses — mortgage payments, property taxes, and childcare costs — for a two-child family living in a median-priced home. Read their full methodology here.

Below, check out the 10 places where a family can save the most living in a suburb.

SEE ALSO: Here are the 10 places where it's cheaper to raise a family in the city than a suburb

DON'T MISS: The 13 US cities where young people are buying the most homes

10. Boston

How much you could save a year: $8,076

Annual cost of childcare: $27,078

Annual cost of housing: $24,483

Median home square footage: 1,666



9. Sacramento, California

How much you could save a year: $10,822

Annual cost of childcare: $18,873

Annual cost of housing: $19,555

Median home square footage: 1,683



8. Seattle

How much you could save a year: $11,376

Annual cost of childcare: $22,003

Annual cost of housing: $21,289

Median home square footage: 1,816



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I tried National Geographic's ancestry DNA test and was surprised by my results

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By now, I should have a crystal-clear picture of my ancestry.

Both 23andMe and AncestryDNA have done a good job of confirming my Scandinavian origins.

So when I decided to try National Geographic's new Geno 2.0 test, I expected my results to be roughly the same.

National Geographic's Genographic Project has been around since 2005, making it one of the earliest genetics tests. A few months ago, it switched over to Helix's next-generation sequencing platform for its Geno 2.0 test.

What I got in my inbox looked nothing like what I'd seen before.

SEE ALSO: 2 tragedies intersected to give this man a face transplant — and the story that unfolded is powerful

DON'T MISS: I've taken AncestryDNA and 23andMe genetics tests — here's what I tell people when they ask me which one is best

A box containing my Genographic Project Geno 2.0 test arrived at my office in December, and I couldn't wait to check it out.



Inside the sleeve was a booklet and a box from Helix. A company spun off from the sequencing giant Illumina, Helix is positioning itself as the app store for your DNA. Once I sent in the tube of spit containing my DNA, Helix could apply that information to other tests down the line — not just the National Geographic one I was trying.

Source: Business Insider



The box was unlike other DNA tests I've tried. The combination of geometric shapes and bright boxes made it fun, and when I lifted up the pink box I found a helpful tip written underneath: "Having trouble salivating? Think about lemons!"



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This is the first US delivery from Amazon’s drone publicly caught on video

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A newly surfaced video shows what is likely the first public demonstration of an Amazon Prime Air drone making a delivery in the United States. 

A demonstration at Amazon's MARS robotics conference in Palm Springs, California is the first time we've seen it take flight in the US. Last December Amazon released a promotional video of its drone making a delivery in the UK, but this video is the first recorded by an observer.

Reportedly, it delivered sunscreen

Here's how it went down: 

 

SEE ALSO: Amazon just made its first delivery by drone — here's the video

This is Amazon's autonomous Prime Air drone.



It's making a delivery in sunny Palm Springs, California.



It can't just drop the package so it has to land first.



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New Jersey's most expensive home is back on the market for $48.8 million — take a look inside

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The Stone Mansion, a 30,000-square-foot property located on the former Frick Estate of New Jersey's exclusive Alpine community, is back on the market for $48.8 million.

Still New Jersey's most expensive home, it features 12 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, and extravagant features like an indoor basketball court and a 4,000-bottle wine cellar.

The home has been on and off the market for several years, but this time it's being listed by its current owner, Richard Kurtz, the CEO of the property management company Kamson.

"I built the house with my ex-wife, with the intention of living in the home," Kurtz recently told Business Insider. "We worked hard together on picking out every detail, spending days on end in the mansion and with the architects, designers, construction team. ... I no longer need this large of a home, and I am hoping that it ends up in the right hands — with a buyer who will appreciate the details, love, and sweat equity that I have put in it over the years."

Below, see photos from a recent listing of the stunning home, which was decorated by Meridith Baer, a celebrity home stager.

Talia Avakian contributed reporting to an earlier version of this article.

SEE ALSO: A legendary Silicon Valley designer is selling his wacky 6-in-1 home for $15 million

The mansion spans 6 acres in Alpine, New Jersey, 8 miles from New York City. It includes the main house and an attached carriage house. Kurtz said the prime location was one of the home's main draws. "You can be at work in less than 30 minutes but living in a gorgeous, state-of-the-art house, with every amenity and detail possible," he said.



Kurtz said he thought the ideal buyer was "a family who has the money to purchase a 'mansion in the sky' in Manhattan, but who is now looking to raise their children on a beautiful property with incredible features and space, as well as the safety and security that the Stone Mansion features."



Many of the vaulted ceilings are lined with pure-gold trimmings. The master suite comes complete with two bathrooms and two closets.



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Powerful photos perfectly capture what it's like to live with anxiety

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Danielle Hark found photography helpful in dealing with her own mental health challenges.
  • She founded Broken Light Collective for others to share photos representing their own struggles.
  • She hopes the photos help break down stigmas surrounding mental illness.


To some, taking photos is just a hobby. For Danielle Hark, a 36-year-old life coach, photographer, and mental health advocate, they are a powerful tool in shaping conversations about mental illness around the world.

Having found comfort through photography in her own mental health struggles, she now curates Broken Light Collective, a global gallery of images created by those living with or affected by mental illness.

Here are some gripping photos from the collection. 

Danielle Hark founded Broken Light Collective based on her own experiences with bipolar disorder and postpartum depression.

One day when she was having a panic attack, she grabbed her phone to call 911 and began accidentally taking pictures, which calmed her down. She began incorporating photography into her therapy and found that it gave her a sense of purpose.

"Photography basically helped save my life," she said.

 



She created a website to display her own photos and realized that the project had broader potential.

"I thought if photography is therapy to me, maybe it could be that way to other people," she said. "It could be a space where ... we could share our work and support one another and we can feel less alone in our darkest days. That's what Broken Light Collective became."



Broken Life Collective now serves as a forum for 50,000 contributors from 181 countries to share their struggles with mental illness through photography.



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15 terrible conversation starters you should avoid in a job interview

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The small talk you make with your interviewer can be tricky to get right.

On the one hand, research suggests that building rapport with your interviewers before getting into the nitty-gritty details of the job can give you an edge over other candidates.

But on the other, it's so easy to flub and start the interview off on an awkward note.

"The secret is to have one to two good open-ended questions that require the person to talk — it lets you show you are a good listener," says J.T. O'Donnell, the founder of the career-advice site Careerealism.com and the author of "Careerealism: The Smart Approach to a Satisfying Career."

What you shouldn't do is open with anything controversial, highly personal, or clumsy, Amanda Augustine, an expert in career advice for TopResume, tells Business Insider.

"Stick to safer topics that will help your candidacy, while confidently and comfortably breaking the ice at the beginning of your interview," she suggests.

Here are 15 terrible conversation starters you should steer clear of in your next job interview:

SEE ALSO: 9 brilliant conversation starters to use in a job interview

DON'T MISS: 11 interview questions you should never answer directly

'Hey, what's up?'

"While I'm not promoting a formal, 'How do you do?'-style greeting, you might consider stepping it up a bit when you're introducing yourself to the person who will be determining whether you get the job or not," says Rosalinda Oropeza Randall, anetiquette and civility expert and the author of "Don't Burp in the Boardroom."



'The craziest thing happened while I was waiting for my morning coffee!'

Seer clear of talking too much about yourself, O'Donnell warns.

You may feel a need to fill the silence by telling your interviewer about every little funny detail about your day, but this may make you seem like too much of a talker.

"The rule of thumb is, whatever a candidate does in a interview, multiply it by 10 and that's what they'll be like at work," O'Donnell says. "So, overtalking can be a real interview killer."



'Can you believe what's going on in our country right now?'

"Unless you're interviewing for a company that's involved in politics, it's best to stay as far away as possible from this topic during your interview," Augustine says. "As a rule of thumb, avoid discussing politics, religion, and any other highly charged, controversial topics that can easily turn into heated debates."



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Tiny self-driving robots have started delivering food on-demand in Silicon Valley — take a look

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The robots have arrived, and they're here to work.

On March 23, bots from Starship Technologies started taking over some of the work done by human couriers at on-demand delivery startup DoorDash. The self-driving robots ferry goods from restaurants in Redwood City, California, to customers within a two-mile radius.

Starship Technologies, a London-based robotics company, aims to make on-demand delivery more efficient by having robots complete deliveries in congested urban areas, where driving can often be a challenge. The company claims its six-wheeled couriers can finish deliveries in as little as 15 to 30 minutes, traversing the streets of Silicon Valley with relative ease.

The startup faces competition from robotics company Dispatch, whose self-driving delivery robots were spotted learning the streets of San Francisco in February. 

We followed a Starship Technologies robot during its first day on the job to see how it works.

SEE ALSO: A 23-year-old college dropout just opened a robot-powered coffee kiosk in San Francisco

This is the delivery guy (or autonomous vehicle) of the future.



Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis, cofounders of Skype and Starship Technologies, cut their teeth working on a robot that could collect rock samples on Mars and the moon.



They later used the technology to develop this take-out robot. The startup raised $17 million in a funding round led by Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler in 2016.

Source: Business Insider



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The stories from inside North Korea's prison camps are horrifying

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The prison camps of Nazi Germany existed for 12 years before their remaining survivors were freed after World War II. In the years that followed, many learned of horrifying conditions, torture, and millions murdered by Hitler's regime, and people swore never to let it happen again.

But North Korea has established its system of prison camps where an untold number have died amid "unspeakable atrocities" comparable to what the Nazis did, according to a preliminary report from the UN.

"I believe you will be very disturbed and distressed by it and that you will have a reaction similar to those of [US] General Eisenhower and the others who came upon the camps in postwar Europe," head investigator Michael Kirby told Reuters in 2013.

On Friday, the UN's human-rights body agreed to strengthen its ongoing investigation of abuses inside the Hermit Kingdom. That investigation will be used in a "future accountability process" if the country's leaders are ever held to account.

About 200,000 people are currently imprisoned in these camps, while some 400,000 people have died in them, according to reports from Amnesty International and the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea.

North Korea has repeatedly denied such reports, and it boycotted the UN debate on Friday.

But Kim Jong Un cannot hide from satellite imagery and the increasing number of escapees who have testified about the regime's abuse.

We have gathered some details about the camps along with satellite images and a set of unconfirmed illustrations supposedly done by a defector that hint at the terror inside.

Warning: The following content is disturbing.

SEE ALSO: Here's how a preemptive strike on North Korea would go down

In a country of 25 million people, up to 200,000 have reportedly "disappeared" into brutal concentration camps found throughout the country.

Source: Committee for Human Rights in North Korea



Former prisoners say conditions are so bad that 20% to 25% of the prison population dies every year. (Note: This is the first of multiple illustrations supposedly made by a defector who spent time in the prisons.)

Source: Committee for Human Rights in North Korea



The North uses "guilt by association" to lock up entire families just for knowing someone convicted of "wrong thought."

Source: Committee for Human Rights in North Korea



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32 stunning looks that Kate Middleton repeats again and again

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Kate Middleton's life is the opposite of normal — since marrying Prince William, her world revolves around public appearances, palaces, and the paparazzi. One day, she's going to be the actual queen of England. 

But there's one part of her life that is pretty ordinary: Just like the rest of us, she likes to re-wear her favorite outfits multiple times. 

Some fans say Kate's fashion recycling is proof that she's down to earth. It's also a testament to her timeless taste in clothing. She's still regularly donning outfits she debuted back in 2011 and 2012 — and they still look stylish.

Here are 32 looks the duchess has re-worn over the years:

Kate wore this L.K. Bennet dress in 2014 and again in 2016.

Source: New York Daily News



She debuted this Alexander McQueen coat while visiting St. Andrew's school in 2012, then brought it back out for Christmas 2013.

Source: InStyle



She chose a sunny Roksanda Ilincic dress for a New Zealand trip in 2014 and Wimbledon in 2016.

Source: Glamour



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12 words that are more familiar to men than women

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An antiquated way of thinking might lead some people to believe that men strictly like talking about cars and sports while women only gab about fashion.

But some of these stereotypes may have a bit of truth to them, according to data analysis from the Center for Reading Research. The center posted an online vocabulary test and analyzed the first 500,000 results, focusing on differences in gender.

Some words exhibited a large margin between the percent of men and women who reported knowing them.

Below, we've listed the words that are more familiar to men than women. They tend to center on transportation, weapons, and science. The words that are more familiar to women tend to relate mostly to fashion, art, and flowers.

See if you know the words below, and then take a version of the test here.

SEE ALSO: 12 words that are more familiar to women than men

Humvee

Definition: a military vehicle that combines the features of a jeep with those of a light truck.

Men who know it: 88%
Women who know it: 58%



Codec

Definition: Short for compressor/decompressor, a codec is any technology for compressing and decompressing data.

Men who know it: 88%
Women who know it: 48%



Solenoid

Definition: an electric conductor wound as a helix with small pitch, or as two or more coaxial helices, so that current through the conductor establishes a magnetic field within the conductor.

Men who know it: 87%
Women who know it: 54%



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12 words that are more familiar to women than men

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Some stereotypes might have some truth.

For instance, an antiquated way of thinking might lead some people to believe that men strictly like talking about cars and sports while women only gab about fashion.

According to data analysis from the Center for Reading Research, that isn't as ridiculous as it first sounds. The center posted an online vocabulary test and analyzed the first 500,000 results, focusing on differences in gender.

Some words exhibited a large margin between the percent of men and women who reported knowing them.

Below, we've listed the words that are more familiar to women than menThey relate mostly to fashion, art, and flowers. 

The words that are more familiar to men tend to center on transportation, weapons, and science.

See if you know the words below, and then take a version of the test here.

SEE ALSO: 12 words that are more familiar to men than women

Peony

Definition: anyofvariousplantsorshrubsofthegenusPaeonia,havinglarge, showyflowers.

Women who know it: 96%
Men who know it: 70%



Taffeta

Definition: a medium-weight or light-weight fabric of acetate, nylon, rayon, or silk, usually smooth, crisp, and lustrous, plain-woven, and with a fine crosswise rib effect.

Women who know it: 87%
Men who know it: 48%



Tresses

Definition: longlocksorcurlsofhair.

Women who know it: 93%
Men who know it: 61%



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18 amazing women you should name your daughter after

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Once you find out that you're pregnant, there are dozens of things that need to be thought about, planned, and purchased — but the most important thing is deciding on a name.

Of course, it needs to be pretty, and something you won't get sick of. But it should also be inspiring, and hopefully shape your future child in some way.

A great place to start when considering names, specifically for baby girls, is to think of powerful women and trailblazers that have shaped our generation. 

Keep scrolling to see the names of some of the most inspirational women throughout history. 

Harriet Tubman

Born a slave in 1820, Harriet Tubman became an abolitionist before the Civil War and escaped slavery in 1849, going on to free over 300 slaves via the Underground Railroad. She later became a well-known women’s rights leader and is now set to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill.

Source: Biography



Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem has been a feminist icon since the 1960s, and is outspoken about equality. The 83-year-old writer, lecturer, and activist helped found New York magazine in 1968, and has penned multiple personal essays and books.

Source: Biography and Gloria Steinem



Zelda Fitzgerald

If you were one of the many students whose required high school reading assignments included "The Great Gatsby," then you may or may not know that many of the words that were thought to be F. Scott Fitzgerald’s may have actually been written by his wife, Zelda. As a writer herself, Zelda Fitzgerald is said to have been a very large inspiration for her husband’s work. Outspoken and ahead of her time, he described her as "the first American Flapper."

Source: The Ringer



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NBA POWER RANKINGS: Where the 21 teams still fighting for the championship stand in the stretch run

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There's just over three weeks left in the NBA season, meaning the race for the postseason is on.

According to FiveThirtyEight, there are just 21 teams left with a chance to make the playoffs.

We used their numbers to create power rankings of those remaining 21 teams with the playoffs fast approaching.

Across both conferences, there are tight races for the top eight seeds, which should give us an exciting finish in April.

Check out the power rankings below.

21. New Orleans Pelicans

Record: 30-41, 11th in West

Offensive rating: 102.4 (127th)

Defensive rating: 104.2 (7th)

One thing to know: The Pelicans still have a slim shot at the playoffs — something they desperately want because their first-round pick goes to the Kings this year. DeMarcus Cousins, averaging 24, 11, and 2 in his last four games, is trying to help the Pelicans get there.



20. Charlotte Hornets

Record: 32-39, 11th in East

Offensive rating: 105.9 (14th)

Defensive rating: 104.9 (8th)

One thing to know: Though the Hornets may miss the playoffs, they have to be encouraged by the play of Marvin Williams, who is averaging 13 points and 10 rebounds per game in March.



19. Detroit Pistons

Record: 34-38, 10th in East

Offensive rating: 103.6 (23rd)

Defensive rating: 105.3 (11th)

One thing to know: Stan Van Gundy expressed his frustration with his team after a big loss to the Bulls on Wednesday. Expect big changes in Detroit if the Pistons miss the postseason.



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What allegedly happens inside Scientology's notorious 'prison camp' called 'The Hole'

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Tales of "The Hole" have formed one of the most frightening narratives about Scientology to see the light of day.

Between the "Going Clear" book and movie, Leah Remini's hit A&E docuseries, articles, and memoirs from former members, we've learned a lot about what ex-members say is Scientology's alleged prison for executives who have fallen out of favor with the organization's leader, David Miscavige.

"It was a poisonous environment,""Going Clear" author Lawrence Wright said of "The Hole" on the HBO documentary. "People were really frightened. And this went on for years. This wasn't a couple of days."

"He literally created this prison camp," Marty Rathbun, a former executice who left Scientology in 2004, said in "Going Clear" of his time in the Hole. "It was inevitable that I wasn't going to last there."

Here's everything we know about Scientology's alleged "prison" known as the Hole:

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The Hole started as a power grab by David Miscavige, according to former Scientology members.

Former Scientologists say David Miscavige sent dozens of senior executives to the organization's Gold Base near Hemet, California. Leading up to the order, former members said they noticed Miscavige was extremely agitated and paranoid that there was a plot to overthrow him.

"[Miscavige] very definitely wiped out that organizational pattern in order to be able to have ultimate power," former Scientology executive Tom DeVocht said in "Going Clear."

 



The Hole previously served as the office for the International wing of Scientology, the team David Miscavige allegedly wanted gone.

The executives were reportedly corralled into two double-wide trailers, which then served as the office space for the International wing of Scientology. International President Heber Jentzsch was among them. Many ended up spending months to years living in those trailers, according to accounts. Several people who were held there say the Hole's numbers swelled to as many as 100 people.

The trailer space morphed from being known as the International office to the "A to E Room," named after the church's confessional process, the A to E steps. It was then the "SP Hole.""SP" refers to "suppressive persons," members who are believed to have broken church rules and to be bad influences on other members. Ultimately "SP Hole" was shortened to "the Hole."



It didn't take much to anger Miscavige and find oneself in the Hole, according to insiders.

The Hole quickly grew into a detention center for high-ranking members who displeased David Miscavige, former members have said.

"Honestly, the reasons for that could be anything from answering a question wrongly, not answering a question, a facial expression that was inappropriate, falling asleep after being up for a couple of days — I mean anything, you're in the Hole," ex-Scientology spokesman Mike Rinder said on A&E's "Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath."

 



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One of New York's most prestigious power-lunch spots reportedly just filed for bankruptcy — here's what it's like to eat there

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One of New York's most storied power-lunching spots could be on its way out.

Tucked inside the Bloomberg Tower at 58th Street and Lexington Avenue, Le Cirque is one of New York City's most famous restaurants. The restaurant, established in 1974 by Sirio Maccioni, has been a staple of the New York dining scene since its inception.

But Friday, the restaurant reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While the future of the restaurant (and its 9 affiliated locations) remains uncertain, the filing is another nail in the coffin of New York's power-dining scene, which said goodbye to the iconic Four Seasons last year.

Not only is Le Cirque known for inventing the crème brûlée and spaghetti primavera, but it's been the launching pad for multiple famous chefs, including Daniel Boulud, David Bouley, and Terrance Brennan. A mixture of style, wonderful food, and famous clientele have given Le Cirque its place in New York City's fine-dining history.

Mario Wainer, who's been the maître d' and manager of Le Cirque for 26 years, has helped seat a list of famous guests that includes Beyonce and Jay Z, members of The Rolling Stones, former US presidents, and even the pope. His work is like a song and dance between the waitstaff and the guests — he greets regular diners like he would an old friend, and sees that everything is running smoothly.

Last March, we followed Wainer on a typical Tuesday during Le Cirque's lunch hours, and learned how the power lunch has changed in his time there.

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The restaurant sits inside the Bloomberg Tower in Midtown Manhattan. Many Bloomberg reporters, including food critic Peter Elliot, hop over to Le Cirque for lunch.



Le Cirque's front dining room seats about 120 people.



There's also the Le Cirque Cafe, which has full service at night, although some lunchtime regulars choose to eat their meals at the bar.



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