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15 photos that show how wedding dresses have evolved over the last 100 years

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Jacqueline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy weddingThe INSIDER Summary:

  • Wedding dresses have changed significantly in the last century.
  • INSIDER spoke to Mara Urshel, the co-owner of Kleinfeld Bridal, to learn about the biggest trends in bridal fashion over the past 100 years.
  • Notable trend include floaty dresses in the 1910s, the introduction of the ballgown in the 1950s, and today's sleeve trend that was re-introduced by Kate Middleton in 2011.


The classic white wedding dress has stayed in fashion since the days of Queen Victoria — but bridal fashion trends have changed significantly over time.

To find out how wedding gowns have evolved, INSIDER spoke to Mara Urshel, the co-owner of Kleinfeld Bridal— the famous boutique featured on the TV show, "Say Yes to the Dress"— and conducted some research into bridal fashion history.

Here's how wedding dresses have changed over the last 100 years.

In the 1910s, brides wore loose dresses.

In the 1910s, many brides wore floor-length, floaty dresses in which they could move more easily. As Bridal Guide points out, dancing at weddings became custom during this era, with dances like the turkey trot coming into fashion.



Wedding gowns in the 1920s were more sophisticated flapper-style dresses.

Bridal fashion was hugely influenced by the flapper style of dress that was popular at the time. Many brides opted for a white dress with a high scoop neckline, a straight, slim fit, and a low waist. And don't forget a lacy, romantic veil.



Brides in the 1930s kept it simple in silk or rayon dresses.

Wedding dresses were typically simple in the 1930s, with figure-skimming silhouettes, high necklines, and long sleeves.

"Thinking of my mother’s dress, and she got married in the '30s, she didn’t have a ballgown," Urshel said. "It was kind of like a more slim, silk dress."

Brides who couldn't afford silk would wear rayon dresses to achieve a similar look, according to Refinery29.



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These anxiety-inducing photos show what it's like to get a parking spot at Tesla's factory

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Tesla employees have almost nowhere to park.

According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, finding a parking spot at the Tesla factory car park in Fremont, California, is a daunting task — perhaps even as difficult as teaching cars to drive themselves.

The chaos is on full display on an Instagram account, aptly named Tesla Parking Lot, that showcases some of the best Tesla parking-lot fails — or successes, depending on how you look at it.

The account is run by a Tesla factory worker who has been at the company for four years and wishes to remain anonymous.

Take a look at some of the craziest photos.

Though about 6,000 employees work at the factory, located about an hour outside of San Francisco, only 4,500 parking spots are available, The Journal reported.

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How to do your makeup like a local in 10 countries around the world

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A good red lip, a quality mascara, and a great concealer seem to be on-trend no matter where you live. But certain beauty looks have been taking off in some areas of the globe more than others.

INSIDER reached out to senior makeup artists with MAC Cosmetics— which has stores around the world, including in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, United Arab Emirates, France, India, Brazil, and Mexico — to see what kind of trends they're spotting in their home countries. We asked them about the top makeup trends, styles, and products.

Keep reading to see their responses, and how to do your makeup like a local around the world.

In the US, intense color and big lashes are key.

"It's been great to see an emergence of color being requested. I've been using so much more color on the eyes with navy and deep plum eyeliners,"Ashley Rudder, a MAC senior artist in the US, told INSIDER. "Color on the lips has been a hit as well … specifically, bold matte lip shades in red, orange, burgundy, and eggplant have all been strong requests as well."

Another major trend she's seeing? Big, beautiful lashes.

"This look is achieved with lots of mascara, and possibly with the addition of false lashes everywhere," she said. "I think it's pretty smart since it's one of the easiest ways to dress up your eyes with minimal effort. Plus, it looks great with any lip shade from nude to deep plum." 

To get the look, Rudder recommends MAC's Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash in 3D Black: "This mascara creates deep ebony lashes that are voluminous and crazy long. It basically creates a lash wig, since it has tiny fibers that weave in between your lashes to create a gorgeous glamazon lash!" 



In Brazil, people go for a natural look, with matte lips.

Fabiana Gomes, a MAC senior artist based in Brazil, said that Brazilian women love an opaque or matte finish for the lips (her favorite is MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo), as well as the "no makeup" look.

"Brazilian makeup culture was and still is based on a natural look," she told INSIDER. "In past years, the bold lip statement style took over Brazilian's woman faces, paired with natural and effortless skin and eyes."

And just like women the world over, the perfect makeup is tied to what's cool on social media.

"With constant posts on social media related to makeup, I am seeing an increasing interest in learning how to achieve certain looks on their own," Gomes said. "It's very interesting that we are transitioning into a mindset that is more about learning how to do the look and getting the perfect selfie."



Canadians love their bold brows and matte lips.

In Canada, women are leading with their brows — whether those brows are bold and wild or bleached and barely there.

"Both [looks are] striking and pair well with the second major trend of strong, matte lips," Melissa Gibson, a MAC senior artist in Canada, told INSIDER. "Beige nudes and deep reds are making an appearance simultaneously."

If you're trying to tame your brows, Gibson recommends MAC Brow Set in Clear: "The ultimate gel based formula to control the brow and keep it in place without flaking or becoming stiff but still leaving a slight shine. Great for lashes as well!"



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For $10-20, these wraps can give you the iPhone design of your dreams

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I previously wrote about Colorware's $1,900 gorgeous Retro iPhone 7, which is, indeed, gorgeous. However, the closest I'd get to owning a Retro iPhone 7 would be in my dreams, because of its insanely high price tag.

It was only a matter of time before someone came up with an affordable way to dress your iPhone in a classy and tasteful classic Apple Mac computer theme.

slickwraps retro wrapsSlickwraps, a mobile accessories company, is seemingly bringing my dreams to reality. It makes $20 wraps and $37 cases for your iPhone that look nearly identical to Colorware's Retro iPhone 7, but it also makes plenty of other designs for those out there looking for a different look than what Apple provides by default.

Slickwraps is just one of the many companies that make iPhone wraps. Check it out:

SEE ALSO: Forget saving for the iPhone 8 — this $1,900 iPhone 7 Plus is the one you want

The star of this show is Slickwraps' iPhone Retro Wraps that give your iPhone a retro Apple Mac look.

It's complete with the rainbow Apple logo, and the simulated air vents on the sides. 



Slickwraps' Retro Wrap is what it sounds like: It's a wrap that you apply over your iPhone's original design.

 



The Retro Wraps look nearly identical to Colorware's $1,900 Retro iPhone 7 (below).

This is Colorware's Retro iPhone 7, not Slickwraps' cheaper retro iPhone wrap. Colorware's Retro iPhone 7 is a custom paintjob rather than a cosmetic wrap.



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What people eat for Easter in 16 countries around the world

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Easter meals differ around the world.
  • We did some research to see what's commonly eaten for the holiday in 17 different countries.
  • Examples include sweet breads, leg of lamb, and savory soups.


Like many other holidays, Easter is celebrated with plenty of unique and delicious food.

We rounded up dishes and treats that are eaten in 16 different countries.

From a marzipan-topped fruit cake in the UK to a stuffed savory pie in Argentina, here's what Easter meals look like around the world.             

United Kingdom: simnel cake

Dating back centuries, simnel cake is a fruit cake that was originally eaten on Sunday during Lent throughout the United Kingdom. The cake is topped with a layer of toasted marzipan and 11 or 12 marzipan balls, which represent the 12 apostles.



Russia: pashka

Made with cottage cheese and cream cheese, pashka is a savory dessert that can either be eaten alone or with bread. The cheese mound is often decorated with dried fruit and the letters XB, which mean "Christ is risen."



Argentina: torta pascualina

Pascua is Spanish for Easter, so Tarta Pascualina means "Eastertime Tart." The savory pie is filled with ricotta, hard boiled eggs, spinach, artichoke, and parsley. Since it is meatless, it's a common dish during Lent, and the many eggs used to make it symbolize the resurrection of Jesus Christ.



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Trump has already signed 64 executive actions — here's what each one does

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President Donald Trump's first months in office have been filled with a flurry of action, and he's just getting started.

The 45th president has signed 64 executive actions so far, with far-reaching effects on Americans' lives.

There are technically three types of executive actions, which each have different authority and effects, with executive orders holding the most prestige:

  • Executive orders are assigned numbers and published in the federal register, similar to laws passed by Congress, and typically direct members of the executive branch to follow a new policy or directive. Trump has issued 23 orders.
  • Presidential memoranda do not have to be published or numbered (though they can be), and usually delegate tasks that Congress has already assigned the president to members of the executive branch. Trump has issued 22 memoranda.
  • Finally, while some proclamations— like President Abraham Lincoln's emancipation proclamation — have carried enormous weight, most are ceremonial observances of federal holidays or awareness months. Trump has issued 19 proclamations.

Scholars have typically used the number of executive orders per term to measure how much presidents have exercised their power. George Washington only signed eight his entire time in office, according to the American Presidency Project, while FDR penned over 3,700.

In his two terms, President Barack Obama issued 277 executive orders, a total number on par with his modern predecessors, but the lowest per year average in 120 years. Trump, so far, has signed 23 executive orders in 82 days.

Here's a quick guide to the executive actions Trump has made so far, what they do, and how Americans have reacted to them:

SEE ALSO: Here's how Trump's new travel ban compares to his controversial first one

DON'T MISS: Obama deported 3 million immigrants during his presidency — here's how Trump's new immigration order compares

Presidential memorandum, April 12: Delegating terrorist report request

The 2017 National Defense Authorization Act directs the president to review "known instances since 2011 in which a person has traveled or attempted to travel to a conflict zone in Iraq or Syria from the United States to join or provide material support or resources to a terrorist organization," and submit a report to Congress.

Trump delegated this responsibility to FBI Director James Comey.

Read the full text of the memo here »



Presidential memorandum, April 11: Signing letter on including Montenegro in NATO

At the end of March, the US Senate voted to include Montenegro's in NATO, 97 to 2. While Trump called the alliance "obsolete" as recently as January, he said he no longer feels that way, and didn't veto the small southern European country's inclusion.

The president has called on members of NATO to pay their fair share, saying the US carries too much financial responsibility for the military stronghold. The addition of Montenegro is likely to irk Russia, however, as it means one more country looks to West instead of staying under the influence of the Kremlin.

Read the full text of the memo indicating Trump's approval of the Senate's vote here »



Presidential memorandum, April 8: Notifying Congress of the US Syria strike

This memo formally informed Congress of Trump's order to launch a salvo of 59 cruise missiles on Shayrat airfield and nearby military infrastructure controlled by Syrian President Bashar Assad on Friday, in response to a chemical attack that killed at least 80 people in the northwestern part of the country on Tuesday.

Some lawmakers slammed Trump for not getting congressional or UN approval before ordering the strike, as the president's legal authority for doing so is unclear.

"I acted in the vital national security and foreign policy interests of the United States, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive," Trump said in the memo. "I am providing this report as part of my efforts to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution."

Read the full text of the memo here »



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North Korea is said to be on the verge of another nuclear test

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US officials say North Korea's sixth nuclear test could come as early as Saturday morning.

Officials and other sources said the reclusive nation had placed a nuclear device in a tunnel, which could be detonated by the end of the week, according to Steve Herman, White House bureau chief of Voice of America News.

The suspicion is also corroborated by four weeks of "high levels of activity" at the Punggye-ri nuclear-test site, according to 38 North, a research group from the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

The research group's findings included new commercial-satellite imagery that showed the location of the tunnel, where four of North Korea's recent nuclear tests were also initiated, in addition to other evidence of an imminent test.

According to their analysis, water being pumped from the suspected tunnel was being soaked to the ground elsewhere, which may indicate that the tunnel was being prepped for testing devices. Additionally, tracks from footsteps and vehicles were visible from the melting snow. Identifying the exact equipment being used proved to be difficult, however, due to what appeared to be netting that covered the area.

"We have no comment at this time but we will be watching closely," a defense official said to VOA.

Here's the satellite imagery taken by Airbus Defense & Space and 38 North on April 2:

The suspected detonation date, April 15, is of importance for the country, considering that it marks the 105th birth anniversary of Kim Il Sung, North Korea's founder. The nation has in the past conducted other extravagant military displays on special dates — on April 2012, the country to fired a failed long-range rocket prior to the "100th Day of the Sun."

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The report follows North Korea's message to foreign journalist to prepare for a "big and important event" earlier this week. On Tuesday, several journalists were allegedly woken up before dawn and were told to get ready with no other information or details.

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Around 200 journalists were then reported to have been told to leave their lighters, cell phones, and laptops, before being placed in buses to be transported to a different location for the event. So far, reports from the country have remained scant.

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These will be the 5 highest-paid UFC superstars in 2017

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There has never been a greater time to be an athlete in the UFC.

Last year, the company was sold for $4.2 billion (£3.35 billion), the largest single franchise sale in the history of sports.

The popularity of the company's fighters like Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor transcends mixed martial arts as it infiltrates Hollywood and rival combat sports.

But how much will the fighters earn in the coming year?

Forbes has predicted salary packages of five top UFC fighters based on status, anticipated opponents, and activity of the fighter (how many fights they are expected to have).

Scroll down to see the five UFC superstars who will earn the most in 2017, ranked in ascending order of precited earnings, according to Forbes.

5. Anderson "Spider" Silva — £1.5 to £4.75 million ($2 to $6 million)

If a Mount Rushmore of UFC fighters was carved out, Anderson Silva would undoubtedly be included as one of the granite faces.

Silva enjoyed a six-year reign as the UFC middleweight champion and became a fan favourite for his extraordinary Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu abilities.

At 41 years old,and with just one win on his CV since 2012, Silva's best years are behind him, but his presence on a pay-per-view attracts an audience.

He beat Derek Brunson at UFC 208 in February and is due to fight at UFC 212 in June. A third fight later in the year would not be out of the question.

A ballpark figure of £1.5 to £4.75 million ($1.8 to $5.9 million) in 2017 earnings therefore seems fair.



4. Jon "Bones" Jones — £2.5 to £5.5 million ($3 to $7 million)

Where do we start with Jonny Bones?

Like him or loathe him, Jones draws a crowd. If you like him, you tune in to see him win. If you loathe him, you tune in just in case he loses.

Jones has only fought once in the last 27 months as out-of-the-cage issues plague his personal life — hit and run charges from 2015, before testing positive for banned substances in 2016.

He is expected to return to the sport this year and will likely be thrust into title contention. Expect a big payday when he does.



3. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey — £8 to £12 million ($10 to $15 million)

It seems so long ago that Ronda Rousey was considered to be the ultimate mixed martial artist.

She had an unbeatable aura and possessed that intimidating Mike Tyson style that could defeat opponents before they even stepped inside the cage.

Rousey is an expert judoka, yet her apparant invincibility arguably got the better of her team, and their decision to switch her style — from judo to boxing — became her downfall.

She suffered back-to-back losses when she came up against elite-level strikers Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes — both heavy defeats, both by knockout.

But did you really expect her to just retire? Rousey has been posting cryptic messages on social media that imply a return to the Octagon and, if she does, she will guarantee herself a monster payday.



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All of the 'Fast and Furious' movies ranked from worst to best

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Ahead of the release of "The Fate of the Furious," INSIDER rewatched the entire "Fast and the Furious" franchise.
  • Despite the fourth film reuniting Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner, it's the worst of the series.
  • The best of the series is "Fast Five," which unites cast members from previous films for a giant "Ocean's 11"-like heist.


"The Fate of the Furious" is in theaters Friday. We're big fans of the series, which follows Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his close-knit racing family. 

To get ready for the film's release, INSIDER binge-watched the entire franchise ahead of our "Fate of the Furious" screening Tuesday evening and decided to rank the films from worst to best. 

It's tough to get through some of the franchise's early films. You're reminded there's a reason they nearly went straight-to-video after the third film in the franchise. While most are quick to dismiss the third installment, "Tokyo Drift" for ditching the main cast, it's better than you remember, especially when you watch the films in their correct order.

Keep reading to see our ranking of the films, including "Fate."

SEE ALSO: RANKED: The 28 best car chases in movie history

8. "Fast & Furious" (2009)

"Fast & Furious" may have reset the entire franchise before it nearly went straight to video, but it's the worst-reviewed of the franchise and it's not too difficult to see why. 

The fourth film shows Dom at one of his lowest points. The movie has little to do with family as it becomes a huge revenge film for him when he hears his wife Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) has been "killed" (in great soap-opera fashion, she returns from the dead two films later). The most ridiculous scene of the movie may be when Dom goes to the crash site where Letty supposedly died and amazingly can decipher and see exactly how she was killed. Dom may be a car mechanic, but he's definitely not Batman. 

The story itself is downright silly, offering two of the franchise's worst villains of the series: a Mexican drug lord, Bragga, and his henchman, Fenix, who both believe the easiest way to get drugs across the border is with a team of racers through secret underground tunnels. You better bet that Dom, who tracks down Letty's killer to one of Bragga's men, and Brian wind up on this same team.

Other than reuniting Brian and Dom on screen as the ultimate racing bros, the film has two good scenes. The first is when Dom, Letty, Han, and several others are robbing a fuel truck at the film's start. The second is when Dom describes Letty to Gisele (Gal Gadot) after he believes she's dead.

Honestly, the best thing the fourth film does is set up the next few films in the series.



7. "2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003)

While Paul Walker returned as the film's lead, the sequel suffered without the return of Diesel in an otherwise convoluted film revolving around Brian O'Conner going undercover to bring down a drug lord in Miami.

A super uncomfortable scene where a rat nearly chews through a detective's stomach is downright awful. 

The best parts of "2 Fast" were the introduction of wise-cracking ex-con Roman (Tyrese Gibson) and Tej (Ludacris) to the series.

If you're going to watch any parts of this film, check out the final 20 minutes. Highlights include Tyrese ejecting a man out of a moving vehicle and Brian driving off of a pier onto a yacht. There's also a really cool garage fake-out scene when cops try and chase Brian and Roman down, only to be left befuddled when hundreds of cars come spilling out.

 



6. "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" (2006)

Look, there's no denying "Tokyo Drift" is definitely the outlier of the franchise. It has no returning cast — save that fun cameo from Dom at the film's end — and Lucas Black's southern drawl as Sean Boswell isn't great. Bow Wow is also randomly in the film and goes by the name Twinkie. 

However, while most may toss "Tokyo Drift" at the bottom of the list for deviating from the franchise, you're rewarded if you watch the film series in the correct order. If you view it from Han's perspective after "Fast & Furious 6" or as a followup to director Justin Lin's film "Better Luck Tomorrow," it's eerie how much of it seamlessly fits into the franchise. Han mentions he moved to Tokyo to get away from something in his past. He also makes a reference to his exorbitant wealth, which he received in "Fast 5." You're almost convinced the movie takes place after six if it weren't for so many dated flip phones and laptops.

Plus, let's not forget that "Tokyo Drift" has something that latter films really don't: quality racing. 5, 6, and 7 have forgone a lot of the racing for high-thrill heist sequences, but "Tokyo Drift" has racing at the heart of the movie with flashy and fancy drifting down a mountain and through the streets of Tokyo.

Though it was a clunker with critics for many of the cast's uninspired wooden performances and it's not a necessity to watch to understand the series' saga, it's one audiences enjoy much more over "2 Fast." Perhaps the strangest bit of the film is that Han's hanging out with a bunch of high schoolers. 



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NBA POWER RANKINGS: Where each team stands going into the playoffs

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At long last, the NBA playoffs are here.

While the NBA season gave us some spectacular individual performances and memorable games, for the most part, the postseason looks as expected.

The Warriors and Spurs once again ruled the West, while the Cavaliers ruled the East before faltering down the stretch, giving way to the Celtics to land the No. 1 seed.

The playoffs are a different game, however, and so much of postseason success comes down to matchups and smart coaching.

With the first round beginning on Saturday, here's where all 16 teams stand with the playoffs about to begin.

*Number next to team name indicates conference seed

16. Portland Trail Blazers [8]

Record: 41-41

First-Round Opponent: Golden State Warriors

One thing to know: The Blazers have had the fourth-best record in the league, with a hot offense and improving defense since the All-Star break. Unfortunately, the spark of that turnaround, Jusuf Nurkic, is out with a fractured leg, and the Blazers now get a hot and healthy Warriors team. It will take some heroic Damian Lillard performances to give Portland a chance.



15. Memphis Grizzlies [7]

Record: 43-39

First-Round Opponent: San Antonio Spurs

One thing to know: Since the All-Star break, the Grizzlies have gone just 9-15, and their trademark defense has been 20th in the league during that time frame. They went 1-3 against the Spurs this season and simply don't have the necessary wing strength to hang with San Antonio.



14. Indiana Pacers [7]

Record: 42-40

First-Round Opponent: Cleveland Cavaliers

One thing to know: Paul George has been on fire since the All-Star break, averaging 26 points per game on 49% shooting, 41% from three. The Pacers could normally feel good about any matchup with George on their side, but unfortunately, they get the Cavs in the first round, with LeBron James on the other side. George and James' double-overtime duel in April, with the Cavs eventually winning, could be an indicator of how this series will go.



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Here are all the games coming to Nintendo's new console, and when they arrive

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The Nintendo Switch is a surprise hit.

Between the incredible launch game "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" and the device itself being a sleek, modern gadget, the Switch has been a sales monster.

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There's only one real problem at the moment: What do you do with the Switch after finishing the new "Legend of Zelda" game?

It's a massive game, no doubt, that you could easily sink 100 or more hours into — and there are a smattering of other good games available right now. But after that? It's slim pickings. 

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Thankfully, Nintendo just unveiled a cadre of new games headed to the Switch in the next few months — including heavy-hitters like "Minecraft" and "Splatoon 2." Here's what's coming, when it's coming, and a trailer for each to boot!

SEE ALSO: Aside from the fantastic new 'Zelda' game, these are the best games for Nintendo's new console

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1. "Puyo Puyo Tetris" on April 25

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2. "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" on April 28

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3. "Minecraft" on May 11

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A $40 million mini megacity with landmarks from 50 countries is on display in Times Square

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A giant miniature world is now in New York City's Times Square.

A group of artists have created a new 49,000-square-foot exhibit of 300 miniature scenes of landmarks and towns from 50 countries around the world.

Called Gulliver's Gate, the exhibit features everything from a tiny replica of the Leaning Tower of Pisa to one of the Beatles strutting across Abbey Road.

The $40 million exhibit, which opened on April 6, will be on display until Dec 30.

Check it out below.

SEE ALSO: Inside the Lego studio where Master Builders create incredible life-size sculptures

The Gulliver's Gate exhibit is located in Times Square in New York City.



Here's a miniature replica of the billboard-filled plaza itself:



Gulliver's Gate features replicas of sites from 50 countries around the world.



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13 of the biggest product flops featured in Sweden's new 'Museum of Failure'

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Don't let the name fool you — Samuel West's "Museum of Failure" is an act of celebration.

On June 7, West, a collector and self-described innovation researcher, will debut 51 failed products in a museum exhibition in the Swedish city of Helsingborg, all in the name of honoring the creative process.

Visitors will get reacquainted with familiar names like Betamax and Blockbuster, and perhaps meet lesser-known flops — Twitter Peek, anyone? — all of which West has been collecting for the past year.

"Even the biggest baddest most competent companies fail," West tells Business Insider. "The trick is to create an organizational culture that accepts failure so that you can fail small ... rather than failing big."

Here's just a taste of the products that are getting a second life on display.

SEE ALSO: 21 objects that are perfectly designed and can't be improved any further

West says it's been difficult trying to secure the items in his collection, given they're all discontinued. The project is a labor of love.



Many of the products lasted only a few years. The smartphone and gaming device Nokia N-Gage, for instance, was on sale from 2003 to 2005.

Nokia released the device as a challenger to the Nintendo Game Boy, but critics quickly took issue with its odd design and button layout.

Nokia tried to upgrade with the redesigned N-Gage QD in 2004, but ultimately sold only a few million units before discontinuing the device altogether.



Even further back was the Apple Newton, which ran for a bit longer between 1993 and 1998. The poor handwriting software and high cost contributed to its demise.

The Newton first retailed for $699. Adjusting for inflation, the device would cost $1,178 today.

Hospitals made brief use of it in the mid-1990s, but ultimately Apple struggled to capture market share from the Palm Pilot — another digital assistant of the time.

The one saving grace: Steve Jobs later retooled Apple's approach to personal computing to create the iPhone and iPad.



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12 fun tricks hidden inside Google Hangouts (GOOG, GOOGL)

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Google's Gmail chat service — formerly known as Gchat — has long been a favorite among users. 

Even though Google renamed it as part of its Hangouts service, the messaging platform's famed Easter Eggs haven't gone away.

For the uninitiated, an Easter Egg is a fun little trick that's hidden inside a platform or service. Easter Eggs aren't usually a feature of the app, but an intentional little quirk intended to be a fun little bonus. 

Google is famous for its Easter Eggs, and those hidden in Hangouts do not disappoint. Here are some of the cute, clever tricks Google hid inside. 

SEE ALSO: Here's how to use Memoji, the popular new app that turns your selfies into emojis

Hatching chicks and hopping bunnies appear when you wish someone a "Happy Easter" or type in "Easter bunny."



Love ponies? Type "/ponystream" and a herd of My Little Ponies will gallop across your chat. For just one pony, type "/ponies."

The ponies will keep galloping until you manually turn them off. Type "/ponystream" again and they'll leave. 



If you want something a little less sweet, type "/pitchforks." That will send an angry mob of townspeople across your screen.



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Here are the best wines to pair with your favorite fast foods

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In her new book "Cork Dork," journalist Bianca Bosker chronicles her immersion into the wild world of sommeliers and the big spenders who take their advice on wine.

While training to smell and taste like a sommelier, she learns about how human senses function, how difficult it is to become a certified sommelier, and how restaurants help guests to pick out a quality bottle of wine while protecting their bottom line. 

Along the way, though, Bosker realized how intimidating wine can be to the general public. To combat this exclusivity, she began a humorous Instagram series she calls "#pairdevil," in which she gives advice on pairing wine with your favorite comfort and fast foods.

We've rounded up a few of her posts here. 

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Pickle and pastrami sandwich + Syrah

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 "Up first: pickles+pastrami from @pastramiqueen and Alain Graillot's Crozes-Hermitage. 100% syrah grapes, 100% big enough to stand up to a big NYC snack."



Hot dog + Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine

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"I look serious because I am not messing around this is my DREAM #pairdevil: Papaya King and Analemmas's Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Made like champagne, half the price since it's from Oregon. Full disclosure: I'm cheating because champagne + its cousins play nicely with basically anything you put on a plate."



McDonald's Filet-o-Fish + Grillo

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 "#pairdevil on the road: McDonald's Filet-o-Fish (invented here in Cincinnati) is, against all odds, shockingly tasty and contains real fish. Also way better with Tami from Sicilian sar Arianna Occhipinti. It's made from the Grillo grape — a little wild, a touch of sunny warmth, a brine-y breath of seabreeze. Think Sauvignon Blanc's hip, tattooed uncle."



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The 15 most-wanted types of employees on LinkedIn

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Are you looking to change jobs, or even industries?

Then it helps to know which positions recruiters are trying to fill.

LinkedIn collected data from a survey of 4,000 recruiters around the world to find out who, exactly, recruiters are looking for.

Below, find the top 15 types of roles recruiters are trying to fill, as well as the current number of job openings for each occupation, taken from the number of open listings on LinkedIn as of March 31, 2017.

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15. Consulting

Number of job openings: 130,000+

For positions such as: Consulting analytics associate, consulting manager, and director of consulting

At companies including: Dow Jones, Moody's Analytics, and IBM



14. Support

Number of job openings: 1,000,000+

For positions such as: Support specialist, desktop support, and client support specialist

At companies including: Christie's, NBC Universal Media LLC, and Comcast



13. Quality assurance

Number of job openings: 80,000+

For positions such as: Quality assurance manager, director of quality assurance, and senior quality assurance engineer

At companies including: Pret A Manger, JPMorgan Chase and Co., and Adecco



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Here's The Rock's insane workout and diet he uses to get ripped for 'Fast and Furious'

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WWE heavyweight turned highest-paid actor in the world Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson seems to get bigger and bigger with every movie. His body hardly even looks real, and he works hard to maintain it. He's striving for greatness, and a great physique is one of his top priorities.

For "The Fate of the Furious," he bulked up to make his character, Hobbs, the biggest he's ever appeared in the "Fast and Furious" movies or on the big screen generally.

Johnson often documents his workout routine and diet on his Instagram account, where he also occasionally posts photos and videos of his adorable dogs.

Here's what The Rock's workout routine and diet are like:

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He loves to work out — maybe too much.

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"He loves to train, so you struggle to keep him out of the gym," said Dave Rienzi, Johnson's trainer. "When I started working with [Johnson], he was spending too much time in the gym, which was a little counterproductive, so I had to try to limit him to a really intense 45-60 minutes."

Source: Men's Health UK



His weight often fluctuates, and his goal weight depends on the movie.

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For his role in "The Fate of the Furious," he added 22 pounds to his already bulky body to be the "meanest, strongest" Hobbs yet.

"I'm stepping on set 260lbs of the meanest, strongest and most highly funny & entertaining s--- talkin' version of Hobbs the franchise has ever seen," Johnson said on Instagram.



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19 US cities where you can live comfortably on less than $50,000 a year

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If you can live by the 50-30-20 plan — spend 50% of your income on necessities, spend 30% on discretionary items, and save the remaining 20% — you're probably in pretty good financial shape.

That is, you're living comfortably, according to a new report from GOBankingRates on the income needed to afford living in the 50 biggest cities in America. But because cost of living and wages vary from city to city, you may be able to achieve this budget with ease in some places; in others, it's a much more challenging task.

To find out where you could live by the 50-30-20 budget on a salary of $50,000 or less a year — just shy of the median household income in the US — Business Insider filtered GOBankingRates' data on the 50 most populous US cities.

The income needed for each city was determined by monthly expenses — housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and health insurance — for a single person. GoBankingRates multiplied the total monthly cost of necessities for each city by 12 to get the annual cost. To live by the 50-30-20 rule, a person would need to earn twice as much as their expenses, so GoBankingRates doubled the total cost of necessities to arrive at the total recommended income for each city.

Below, check out the 19 places where you can live on a salary of $50,000 or less a year, including several cities in the Midwest and South. For context, we've also included how much the median household actually earns in each location.

SEE ALSO: How much money you need to make to live comfortably in the 25 biggest cities in America

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Newark, New Jersey

Population: 280,579

Income needed: $49,580

Median income: $33,139



Colorado Springs, Colorado

Population: 445,830

Income needed: $49,415

Median income: $54,527



Mesa, Arizona

Population: 464,704

Income needed: $48,995

Median income: $48,809



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10 hearty dinners you can make with eggs

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • There are so many ways to eat eggs for dinner.
  • Fried and poached eggs make great toppers on burgers, salads, and avocado toast.
  • Eggs also work in soup and tacos.


The average American eats 250 eggs per year, and it's easy to see why. They're cheap, versatile, and, obviously, delicious.

At the end of a long day, that carton of eggs sitting in your fridge can be the base of a quick and flavorful dinner.

Here are 10 hearty meals you can make with eggs.

Fried rice

It's easy to make a ton of fried rice and stock up for busy weeknights. Just make sure you store it properly.

Get the recipe here.



Shakshouka

Shakshouka is a North African dish in which eggs are simmered in a spicy, tangy tomato sauce.

Get the recipe here.



Egg tacos

Most vegetables work well with egg tacos, so it's a great way to use up leftover produce as well.

Get the recipe here.



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How eggs are eaten in 15 countries around the world

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Eggs are cheap and versatile, and a popular dish all around the world.
  • But every country has their own way of preparing them: for example, deviled eggs originated in Italy, and huevos rancheros is a common breakfast dish in Mexico.
  • In other countries, like India and Ethiopia, hard boiled eggs are served alongside curries or stews.


There's arguably no food as versatile as eggs.

The methods of preparation are endless, and there are few dishes that aren't made better by their addition.

So it's no wonder that countries around the globe use this source of protein in a number of ways, either on their own or to enhance a dish.

From egg hoppers in Sri Lanka to Scotch eggs in the UK, keep scrolling to see how eggs are eaten around the world.  

Sri Lanka: egg hopper

Egg hoppers are a popular street food in Sri Lanka. Cooked eggs are served in a pancake bowl that's made from rice flour and coconut milk.



United Kingdom: Scotch egg

Despite its name, Scotch eggs are popular all over the UK. The snack consists of a hard-boiled egg that's wrapped in sausage and then covered in bread crumbs and either fried or baked.



Greece: Avgolemono soup

The eggs in this Greek dish might not be as obvious, but they're essential in its preparation. Avgolemono is a smooth chicken broth made from whisked eggs, rice, and lemon juice. It's commonly served with shredded chicken.



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