What did LinkedIn look like the first time you visited the site in 2003?

How ugly was Yahoo in 1994?

We found the earliest versions of some of the most visited websites today, like Facebook, Google, and Buzzfeed.

Here's what the sites looked like then, and what they look like now. Web design has come a long way — oh, and the ads have gotten a lot more in-your-face.

(Jillian D'Onfro contributed to an earlier version of this post)

SEE ALSO: These are the 8 apps we can't live without

Wikipedia: Then (2001)

Wikipedia: Now

Weather.com: Then (1996)

In a stock market increasingly ruled by machines, it's still important to know what the humans are doing.

After all, they're the ones still investing based on such factors as fundamentals and valuations, while their price-insensitive computerized counterparts operate off highly-tuned algorithms.

And following the herd can really pay off when the market is flourishing. The more people that pile into a stock during an up-market, the further its share price will climb.

It's a momentum-driven strategy that looks simple on the surface, but can backfire in spectacular fashion at the first sign of turbulence. The more crowded a trade, the more painful the fall as investors rush to the exit simultaneously, spurring a vicious unwind.

With all of that considered, UBS has compiled a list of the nine stocks most crowded with active managers. In order to do so, the firm created an active trading portfolio, calculating weights for each company. It then compared those to benchmark index weightings, and ranked the stocks with the highest excess active share.

Here's a list of the nine stocks identified by UBS as of June 23, arranged in descending order of global active weighting:

9. Priceline Group

Ticker: PCLN

S&P Sector: Consumer discretionary

Active weight: 0.1%

Source:UBS

8. Alphabet

Ticker: GOOGL

S&P sector: Information technology

Active weight: 0.1%

Source: UBS

7. Alibaba

Ticker: BABA

Sector: Internet / e-commerce

Active weight: 0.2%

Source:UBS

Reality television has become an important part of the entertainment industry. And in many cases, reality show fans can rival those of scripted shows in number and dedication.

Over the years, many people have come to regard reality shows with disdain. Sure, there are drunken parties, tossed glasses of wine, and proverbial backstabbings, but there's more to the genre than that. Plus, what's wrong with a little drama here and there?

INSIDER compiled a list of the unscripted shows on TV that we feel represent the best of the bunch. They include programs that some would consider lowbrow, but there are also shows on our list that redefined industries, opened people's minds, and blazed new trails.

Here are our picks for the 15 best reality TV shows on tv right now:

17. "Fixer-Upper" (HGTV)

Chip and Joanna Gaines have racked up a ton of fans over the four seasons of their HGTV renovation show.

Aside from their popularity, the show arrived at a time when finances were tight for people. The idea of buying a house that needed some work had become the most attractive option for many. And then here comes the Gaines to show them that getting everything they wanted in their home is still possible, even if it's a fixer upper — and with an adorable family to boot.

16. "Tiny House Nation" (FYI)

Not every reality TV show is about aspiring to live in McMansions. HGTV's "Tiny House Nation" travels the country to help home buyers build their ideal tiny home.

The process of preparing the home buyers for living tiny is fascinating. And in all cases, host John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin end up delivering exactly what the buyers needed.

15. "Big Brother" (CBS)

MTV's "Real World" may have made been the first to put strangers in a home and then tape their every move, but "Big Brother" took it to the extreme – complete with contests for head of the house, eliminations, and around-the-clock taping.

The show is currently in its 19th season.

The whole point of MINIs has been and presumably always will be F-U-N. They're fun to look at, fun to drive, and fun to own. 

For much of MINI's history, however, MINIs weren't fun to take on a lengthy road trip or even on some shopping excursions. This is because the vehicles were based on the very mini original MINI, which were designed by the legendary Alex Issigonis and introduced in the late 1950s in the UK and later rebooted under BMW in the early 2000s. 

The MINI Cooper isn't un-roomy, exactly, but it is snug. The MINI Clubman, which came later, added some space, but not a whole lot. And even though MINIs have a devoted following, the brand was lagging the market, especially in the US, as consumers shifted their preferences toward SUVs and crossovers. 

So in 2011, the Countryman arrived — and it was immediately decried by MINI-istas as the "Big MINI." Regardless, the Countryman gave MINI a needed extra: a notably larger vehicle. It also singlehandedly created the most offbeat SUV in the market.

We recently borrowed a $35,400 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 (base price: $31,100) and used it to conduct life in suburban New Jersey. Here's how it did in proper SUV country:

SEE ALSO: The MINI Cooper S Convertible is the MINI perfected

No mistaking this ride as a MINI. Our tester came in a "Thunder Grey" paint job.

The "Big MINI" is indeed larger than its stablemates, which can be sort of deceptive because ...

... it shares an engineering platform with the BMW X1 — BMW's smallest crossover SUV.

Read the review here.

The "Harry Potter" franchise turned 20 years old in June. Author JK Rowling was 32 when the first book was published. A series of hit books and movies followed.

Warner Brothers then spent 10 years in Leavesden, UK, filming eight "Harry Potter" films.

The studios are massive and reveal how the movies were made using the most incredible special effects in the film industry.

Over the course of filming, five warehouses full of props were used. There was an Animal Department, a Creatures Department, a Visual and Special Effects Department, and more, which made each detail of JK Rowling's magical wizarding world come to life.

We visited the studios in England and learned the secrets. Here's how the producers did it.

The floating candles in the great hall were originally hundreds of real candles suspended by wires, which were digitally removed. But while the first movie was being filmed, there was a problem. The heat from the flames burned through the wires and caused candles to drop onto the tables. Afterward, all the floating candles were created digitally.

During the epic feast in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," tons of desserts covered the tables in the Great Hall. While most of it was made from painted resin, some of it was edible and the cast got to indulge.

In Harry's Gryffindor dorm room, props changed from movie to movie. Producers lined bedside tables and walls with things the characters would be interested in, like sports posters and pennants. But the beds were never upgraded. By the time the final movies were filmed, Daniel Radcliff and the other boys had to curl up in balls to keep from hanging over the edge of the bed during shoots.

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Trash cans are surprisingly expensive. I found that out while browsing Amazon for a new one for my kitchen a few weeks ago.

I really didn't want to spend more than $50 on one since a trash can isn't exactly an exciting purchase. The more I looked, however, the more I realized I was going to spend at least that much on a trash can I didn't even particularly like.

That's partly why I ended up ordering a fancy Simplehuman one. If I was already going to fork over close to $100 on a new trash can (I wanted one with compartments for regular trash and recyclables), I might as well spend a little more and get one I really liked.

I don't have the room to store a trash can in the cabinet under my sink or anywhere else where it would be hidden, so I decided to treat this purchase as I would a piece of furniture.

The trash can, for better or worse, is the first thing people see when they walk into my apartment, and my rose gold one from Simplehuman makes a pretty awesome first impression. It's stylish (can I say that about a trash can?), surprisingly space-efficient given the amount of garbage it can hold, and it even has a convenient liner pocket that dispenses trash bags one by one from inside the can for a faster liner change.

It's also $200. Yes, $200. A lot of people reading this are probably rolling their eyes, but I don't care. This is by far the best designed trash can I've seen, and for me its high price is justified by the convenience, organization, and style it offers.

The trash can also comes with a 10-year warranty; so if the pedal breaks as a result of "normal household use," for example, you're covered. The company will provide replacement parts at no charge or arrange a repair. All you have to do is register the can on Simplehuman's site.

I never thought I'd spend more than $50 — let alone $200 — on a trash can, but it's arguably the smartest purchase I've made for my home so far this year.

You can buy Simplehuman's dual-compartment trash can on Amazon for $200 in either stainless steel or rose gold stainless steel.

Scroll down for a closer look at the trash can's stylish design and smart features:

SEE ALSO: The 10 best purchases I've made to save space in my small apartment

The trash can, for better or worse, is the first thing people see when they walk into my apartment.

Here's a close-up look at my Simplehuman trash can. I went with rose gold stainless steel, but the trash can also comes in regular stainless steel.

The dual compartments make it easy to neatly sort my trash and recyclables in one convenient, space-efficient space.

The can's steel pedal is sturdy and strong, and the company's patented "lid shox" technology ensures a smooth, silent close every time. My old trash can would whip open and hit the wall, leaving behind annoying scuff marks. No more.

The internet is full of tips for making people more efficient.

You could procrastinate for weeks by reading such articles, or books on how to be more productive.

Since I write about these topics, I've waded through a lot of the literature.

Some is ... eh. But these are the strategies I actually use in my life, over and over again — because I find they make life so much better.

SEE ALSO: Too many of us fall into the '24-hour trap,' and it guarantees we'll never get anything done

1. Plan your weeks on Fridays.

This tactic is really two ideas combined into one. The first realization is that life is lived in weeks, so the best unit of time to plan for is the week.

As for Friday? It's best to think through your weeks before you're in them, so you can take a step back and ask what matters and what doesn't. On Friday afternoons, I plan out my most important professional and personal priorities for the next week, and see where these items can go.

2. Measure what matters.

I have a few logs going. One is a time log, which tracks my time in half hour blocks. In the two years I have been faithfully recording each day on this log, I have developed a much more holistic and accurate sense of my time. It is truly precious and plentiful.

But that's not the only log! I log my runs, which has helped me stay motivated to keep running daily (the streak hit 6 months this weekend). I also track books read, which has inspired me to devote more of my leisure time to literature. I've finished 75 books already in 2017!

3. Figure out three 'anchor' events for the weekend.

Since I have four kids and a house to manage, it would be easy for my weekends to be taken over by chores and children's activities. Sometimes it feels like my weekends are taken over by these things.

On Saturday, I had karate belt graduations at 10:00 and 12:15, and I managed to get my daughter to the pediatrician in between (for an 11:15 appointment; my personal brag here is that I was only 3 minutes late to the second belt graduation. And I was able to stay at the first graduation long enough to put the new orange belt on my son).

On Sunday I spent an hour cleaning out the van, which was positively disgusting. Pro tip for anyone pondering procreation, or purchasing a minivan: Do not let your children eat raisins in the car.

HOWEVER, I also knew I had a few events planned that would add to my energy levels. I did two runs and my husband and I went to the Summer Ale Festival at the Philadelphia Zoo. We ate pulled pork, drank a lot of craft brews, and looked at the animals without our children. I really think all zoo trips would be improved by beer.

We also did a family bike ride on Sunday. While that had some not-fun moments, parts of it were good, so that could be a semi-anchor event. Knowing fun stuff is coming up helps me get through the less fun stuff. And I hit Monday feeling pretty good.

The smog levels in the southern Chinese city of Liuzhou are not yet dire, but if the city fails to deal with its pollution, it will only get worse over time.

Italian design firm Stefano Boeri Architetti believes that building a neighborhood with plant-covered towers could help the city reduce its pollution levels. On June 26, Liuzhou broke ground on what Boeri calls a "forest city."

In April, the company also announced that it will build two skyscrapers, called Nanjing Green Towers, that will hold a total of 1,100 trees and 2,500 cascading shrubs on their rooftops and balconies. The design will be similar to that of a two-tower complex that Boeri designed in Milan. Another tower in Lausanne, Switzerland will follow a similar plan and is expected to open by early 2018.

Boeri's ultimate goal is to create an entire "forest city" that will become a reality in Liuzhou by 2020. Take a look at the plans below. 

SEE ALSO: Taiwan's smog-eating twisting tower will feature luxury apartments — take a look inside

The forest city will be constructed in the mountainous region of Liuzhou, China by 2020.

Source: Designboom

Commissioned by the Liuzhou Municipality Urban Planning department, the project calls for towers covered in 40,000 trees and nearly one million plants, drawn from over 100 species.

The plants will absorb an estimated 10,000 tons of CO2 and 57 tons of pollutants annually — which is the equivalent of kicking more than 2,100 cars off the road.

Source: EPA

If you're smart when planning, putting together a budget-friendly weekend ≠ nixing all the things that make vacations most enjoyable. Here, 8 destinations where you'll find iconic attractions, gratis museum admission, highly-celebrated cheap eats, and chic but cost-effective accommodations.

SEE ALSO: 27 photos that show why New Yorkers are ditching the Hamptons for a hot destination to the north

San Antonio, Texas

Houston, Dallas, and Austin may be the most well-known Texas treasures, but San Antonio lands on our radar thanks to everything on offer in the vibrant Pearl district and its affordability factor. Traveling on a budget doesn't have to mean checking into Best Westerns; book in advance at Hotel Emma, a historic 19th-century brewhouse turned boutique hotel, and you’ll find favorable rates well-under $300. With your bags stowed away, spend an afternoon roaming along the San Antonio River Walk — an urban waterway lined with post-Prohibition-era taverns, eclectic riverfront restaurants, and boutique clothing shops. To keep the wallet-friendly activities coming, head for the city's Japanese Tea Garden, an admission-free expanse with koi-filled lily ponds, stone bridges, and a 60-foot waterfall.

Baltimore, Maryland

This seaport city may be overlooked for its larger east coast compatriots (namely NYC and D.C), but it’s definitely got the leg up when it comes to cost. Make your home base for the weekend Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an eclectic stay on the cobblestoned streets of the Mount Vernon neighborhood. (PS: Look out for Xander, the hotel’s resident pup as you check in.) Free booze is something we’re always on the hunt for, and taking a Saturday tour at Union Craft Brewing, in the historic Woodberry neighborhood, means gratis samples and a lesson on the science of brewing from co-founder and head brewer Kevin Blodger. Follow an evening of suds with some time at one of America’s last remaining drive-ins, The Bengies. There you'll close out the night with nostalgia-inducing movie concessions, pre-show dancing food cartoons, and a good old-fashioned double feature. On Sunday, if refinery is what you’re after, don't worry—Baltimore comes to bat for that too. The admission-free Baltimore Museum of Art houses the largest collection of works by Henri Matisse (more than 1,000 pieces), as well as 18th- and 19th-century European and American paintings, and a landscaped garden full of 20th-century sculptures.

Kansas City, Missouri

KC may not be on your U.S. bucket list (or hey, maybe it already is), but the Midwestern hub brings a lot to the table—and for less. While we’re eagerly awaiting next year’s opening of the 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City (which will occupy the historic Hotel Savoy), we have a few other favorites. Fashioning a modern meets Mediterranean aesthetic, The Fontaine’s elegant guestrooms and suites feature dark woods and dramatic tapestry headboards. Of course, KC is a legendary BBQ destination, so skip unpacking and get to stuffing your face. McGonigle’s Market is a wallet-friendly option (get on those daily specials) that can hold it’s own against the greats (Joe’s, Gates, Jack Stack, etc.). While their menu is admittedly limited, everything is a home run; on Wednesdays you’ll find pulled pork sandwiches for just $5, while Fridays spell out $4 rotisserie-smoked half chickens. Stomachs full, head off for the admission-free Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Come for photos with the 19-foot-tall shuttlecocks on the museum lawn, but stay for the neoclassical architecture and extensive collection of Asian art.

16 years have passed since Daniel Radcliffe appeared in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" with that lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead.

Since then, he's grown up, defeated Voldemort, and gone on to act in a bunch of other different movies.

The child actors in the "Harry Potter" movies have all transformed. Some of their acting careershave taken off after the series, and others are still trying to figure it out. There's no question though that the eight movies that came out between 2001 and 2011 have changed their lives forever.

Here's what the main child actors looked like when they were first introduced in the "Harry Potter" movie series, and what they look like now.

Daniel Radcliffe was just 11 years old when he started filming 2001's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."

Since finishing the series, he's had an eclectic career, playing everything from a morose doctor in "The Young Doctor's Notebook" to a flatulent corpse in "Swiss Army Man."

In the early "Harry Potter" movies, filmmakers gave Emma Watson Hermione Granger's famously "bushy" hair.

A subway train in New York City derailed and crashed into a wall Tuesday morning, leaving more than 30 people with injuries and causing massive transit delays throughout the city.

The train derailed between the 135th Street and 125th Street stations in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, the Metropolitan Transit Authority confirmed. According to one MTA official, the crash was caused by an abrupt triggering of the train's emergency brake, DNA Info reported. The agency is investigating why the brake was activated.

Several passengers aboard the train documented the aftermath of the accident. According to one account, firefighters and subway employees helped evacuate passengers through the window of one of the train cars.

The derailment is one of several recent incidents that have plagued the city's overburdened subway system.

Here are some photos of the incident:

SEE ALSO: An NYC subway just derailed and smashed into a wall as MTA problems pile up

The force from the derailment was so strong that it tore a metal door off one of the subway cars.

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Living together can be a major adjustment for any couple. But when you're used to being long distance and only seeing each other a few times a month and on computer screens, the jump to moving in together can become a little overwhelming. 

With a few tips and some patience, you can adjust to living under the same roof and make your new home a happy one. 

Figure out your finances.

When you were long-distance, you may have treated your partner to expensive meals and dates when you could see each other, but that may not be an option anymore. So as unromantic as this sounds, you need to make a plan for expenses. 

There are plenty of apps that can help you organize your expenses — some apps like Splitwise keep a running tally of how much you're owed or remind you when you owe someone else, and apps like Mint help you make a budget and stick to it. 

Maybe you split expenses based on income or each of you takes a bill. Whatever works for you, just make sure you have a plan in place so it doesn't become a fight in the future. 

Get over the "hard-to-get" factor.

While it's a tough situation, there are some romantic aspects of being long-distance. The anticipation of finally seeing your significant other after weeks or months of being apart can really skew the notion of what a normal relationship looks like. 

"When you're dating someone long distance, you suffer from an artificial sense of attraction to that person," Carlos Cavallo, a dating and relationships coach, told INSIDER. "In other words, circumstances block you from seeing that person, which creates a sense of 'hard to get' about the other person. That makes him or her feel more scarce than he actually is. That will create a feeling of attraction — even if the attraction isn't completely real."

Don't let the everyday monotony of a relationship get you down. Cherish the time you have together and don't compare it to your long-distance times.

Give each other space.

It may seem counter-productive, but once you get together, you will occasionally need some time apart. Being together constantly can cause fights, so make sure you strike a balance. 

"It was an amazing experience to be with one another all the time, though we had to make some changes," said author Rhonda Boyle, who moved in with her then-boyfriend after meeting on a cruise ship and living long-distance for nine months. "I had to learn to give him space at the end of the day to recharge his batteries.

A great way to do this is to get a hobby. It can be the gym, painting, reading, museums, whatever brings you joy. Therapists even suggest "solo times" for yourself or some close friends to show yourself you can have fun without one another, too. 

"Solo Night might look like he goes off bowling with the guys, while she stays in, binges on Netflix, and stains her night-shirt with popcorn butter — you know, like she used to when she was single," said Wendy Newman, author of 121 First Dates. "And maybe the next week, they flip the script and she's out while he's in. We get a little taste of freedom, and a little re-connection to our solitary self. This brings balance so we don't lose ourselves in the relationship."

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If your summer plans involve a road trip, there are quite a few things you’ll need to bring along to keep up a similar level of comfort and happiness as your life off the road. Little tricks like Tide-to-Go pens and Febreeze clips go a long way when your entire home has been shrunken down to the size of your car.

Road trips are especially popular during the summer months because the weather is fine, work has typically slowed down, and friends and family all seem to be itching for adventure indiscriminately. They're cost-effective, you can cover a ton of ground on your own time schedule, and you can see all the in-between lands that you might miss on a flight.

If you’re just hopping state lines or going on the full cross-country Pancake Tour of North America, you’ll need entertainment, safety, and convenience covered.

Below are 19 things that should help you get a bit closer to covering all your bases before you put the key into the ignition.

SEE ALSO: 7 gadgets and tech accessories that are perfect for the pool or beach

Reading material

According to Amazon, this is one of the best books of 2017 so far. You can even grab it on audio CD if you want to listen while you drive. If you want to take a look through the rest of the list, we have it here. 

"Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow," $8.41 - $30.29

A car mount for your phone so you can have easy, hands-free directions

If you're looking for something smaller and less conspicuous, this highly-rated magnetic car mount is a great second option (and it's about $7). 

iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Holder for iPhone 7s, 6s, Plus 6s, 5s, 5c, Samsung Galaxy S8, Edge S7, S6, Note 5, $19.95

A durable travel mug that will keep your drinks hot or cold for hours

YETI 20 oz Stainless Steel Rambler, $24.99

New York City's Four Seasons restaurant, famous for its power lunch and influential clientele, officially closed its doors last July. In early May, a new restaurant called The Grill opened in the space in the Seagram Building that was once home to the Four Seasons.

The three men behind the reopening — Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick — together form Major Food Group, which also operates the restaurants Carbone, ZZ's Clam Bar, Parm, Sadelle's, and Santina.

They introduced a new lunch menu at The Grill last week, and it's sure to draw its fair share of famous diners. 

Ahead, take a look inside the storied space in Midtown Manhattan, and see what the next iteration of power dining looks like. 

SEE ALSO: Stunning photos show how American food consumption has changed in the past 100 years

Scores of celebrities have been stopping by the new restaurant, including Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Nas was there for the soft launch in early May.

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Even Kellyanne Conway has dropped in.

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Everyone wants a pair of sunglasses they'll look cool in — but not everyone knows how to go about buying one.

There's lots of confusing information out there about face shapes and frames. We took the six most common face shapes and gave our professional recommendation for each one. 

Most faces will fit one of these shapes, so figuring out which one is most like yours should be easy with the help of this graphic.

SEE ALSO: 17 things every guy needs in his closet for summer

I didn't get my first iPhone until my freshman year of college in 2013, but I have many fond memories of hogging my mom's iPhone 3G in middle school.

Needless to say, the iPhone has come a long way since then. As technologies like augmented reality continue to change apps for the better — Pokémon Go comes to mind — it's easy to forget we were all once obsessed with games like Doodle Jump.

Let's take a trip down memory lane, starting in July 2008 when the App Store first launched. Here are 19 addicting games and useful apps that'll give you nostalgic flashbacks.

Remember when the iPhone didn't have a flashlight and you had to download an app that didn't really work?

Now, not only does the iPhone have a handy flashlight, you can even change its brightness level.

Lightsaber Unleashed was one of the top 10 most-downloaded free apps in 2008, according to Apple.

Think this is cringeworthy? Let me remind you that the number one most-downloaded free app in 2008 was iPint, an app that let you drink a fake pint of beer on your phone.

That same year, people were also obsessed with playing air hockey on their phones.

Air Hockey was one of the most-downloaded paid apps in 2008 while Touch Hockey was one of the most-downloaded free apps.

The INSIDER Summary:

• Doing your hair at home can be tough if you're not a professional.
• INSIDER asked Ariane Jones, a Drybar stylist in Manhattan, to tell us the worst mistakes people make when they blow-dry their hair.
• The most common mistakes include not using the right products, blow-drying too often, and not using a blow-dryer attachment. 

In theory, doing your hair at home rather than visiting a salon is a convenient way to save both money and time.

Accomplishing the perfect blowout on your own, however, is easier said than done. Blow-drying your hair too much, or the wrong way, could end up damaging your hair in the long-run.

To help you protect your hair and achieve your best at-home blowout, INSIDER spoke with Ariane Jones, a stylist at Drybar in Manhattan's Upper East Side.

She shared the most common mistakes people make when blow-drying their hair — and how to avoid them.

You’re not washing your hair correctly.

“As a hairstylist, I say your [hairstyle] begins with what you wash and condition your hair with,” Jones told INSIDER. Sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners are "healthier and less damaging to the hair," she said.

You're not using the right products for your hair type.

"It’s important to make sure you’re buying products for your hair type," the stylist said. 

If you have frizzy hair and want smoothness, Jones recommends looking for frizz-controlling products. If you have flat hair and want volume, consider purchasing a product that focuses on volume. 

Jones suggests not being "afraid to ask for recommendations” from a salon professional. "A lot of the time, stylists have the products they’re using in your hair for sale," she said.

You’re not pre-drying your hair.

"To cut the drying time down, remember to take as much water out of the hair," she said. Gently squeezing excess water into a microfiber towel will help fight frizz and keep you from tugging out strands.

Apple's annual update to the iPhone is coming this fall.

But if you're adventurous, you can try the software that will be powering the next iPhone right now. Apple opened up the beta for iOS 11 to everyone, not just software developers, on Monday.

To get started with iOS 11, you can sign up here. Beware — it's still beta software, and not all of the bugs have been ironed out, so you might want to back up your phone first or wait for the official release in the fall.

But if you decide to take the plunge, you'll find several new and nifty improvements to the way you use your iPhone.

Here are the 13 biggest changes:

NOW CHECK OUT: It's not just you — apps are taking up way more space on your iPhone

First, you'll need to download the iOS beta to activate any of these features.

You'll need to register your Apple ID with Apple. It's easiest if you do this on your phone, not your Mac or PC.

1. A redesigned Control Center lets you swipe up to find the settings you use most often, and now it's customizable.

2. Apple has changed the screenshot workflow, and now you can make screen-recording videos, too. Now screenshots go into the lower corner, and you can mark them up before sharing them. We used this feature to help put together this article.

This is what screenshots look like on an iPad. 

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For many, our earliest or perhaps most stubbornly lodged memories are those in which we are reading books with our parents.

Before bedtime, after bath time… whenever it took place, the act itself was a calming exercise that both caretaker and child could enjoy properly, together, on somewhat the same wavelength — a rare and happy sweet spot in the early years.

Parents get to slow their kids down to a manageable pace, and they get to impart — in small, bite sizes — the values that they one day hope to see in their grown children. Kids get to sit in the comfort of their caretakers and listen to their voice telling them a magical story spun out of foreign creation and imagination.

Reading aloud to children stimulates their own imagination, expands their vocabulary, helps them develop language and listening skills, and also strengthens valuable character traits like empathy by hearing and caring about the struggles and lives of other beings. It’s one of the best ways for children to learn to understand other emotions — a necessary building block of EQ. Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children — characters and storylines begin to feel like personal friends. As they get older, these books become not only an important and positive bonding tool, but also pave the way for them to expand their vocabulary, build up confidence, and excel in school for the rest of their lives.

There are a lot of books out there, and not every kid is going to love the same ones — except, perhaps, for those die-hard classics that time and time again remain atop the best-sellers lists. Though you might not be able to pick the winning horse out of the vast selection of new children’s books out there, you really can’t go wrong with the best-loved, time-worn classics that form not only our cultural reference points, but also inform new and old members of society what it is that we value — sharing, selflessness, love, and kindness.

If you’re looking to grab a great kid’s book for a gift or for your own home, below are the 20 most popular children's classics on Amazon to remind you that square one isn’t really a bad place to start at all.

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1. "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss

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2. "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown

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3. "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr.

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Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones," including predictions and speculation of future events.

George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire" isn't just the source material for HBO's television adaptation "Game of Thrones," it's the basis for literally hundreds (if not thousands) of fan theories. Discussion hubs like /r/asoiaf and Westeros.org are home to some of the most popular predictions for the future of the series.

With two seasons of the show to go, we've rounded up some of the theories that could still come true on "Game of Thrones." 

Take a look and make your own decisions about the ones you think will most likely go down on the upcoming seasons.

Daenerys is actually the villain, and will wreak havoc in Westeros.

Though Daenerys is a strong leader who generally appears to be a champion for the common people, there is a running theory that she isn't the hero people think.

As INSIDER's deputy editor Megan Willett explained, both the show and the books have provided evidence that she could be headed down a darker path. There have been many analyses throughout the years that support this idea as well.

The idea boils down to this: Daenerys is going to arrive in Westeros and be seen as a vicious conqueror — not the savior she thinks she is. Daenerys is beginning to see the benefit of full-blown war and violence over politics. And besides, there's another character who is being set up as the true hero of Westeros— Jon Snow.

Jon Snow may broker a peace with the White Walkers to restore peace to the realm.

One of the top posts of all time on the "A Song of Ice and Fire" subreddit is a theory about the "true nature and purpose of the [White Walkers]." The thought starts with Martin's open affinity for grey-area characters. He doesn't believe in pure evil or pure good. That begs the question: How are the White Walkers anything BUT pure evil?

Redditor c_forrester_thorne guessed that perhaps the White Walkers forged an ancient pact with men long ago, and helped build the Wall as part of their agreement. But now Daenerys and her dragons are a part of breaking that pact — hence their attack on Westeros. Here's part of the theory summary:

[The White Walkers] are hostile towards men because of [...] their incursion into the Other's agreed on territory, and the danger the Targs and their fire magic pose to the Others and the world at large. Rhaegar fathered a son by Lyanna to unite the blood of the dragonriders and the Other-kin, whether he knew it or not. Jon is that son and will bring peace between the Others and the realms of men.

Bran will warg into a dragon to help fight the White Walkers.

Over the course of six seasons, we've seen Bran acquire more powers than he ever could have imagined. Not only is he a powerful greenseer capable of traveling throughout time and influencing events, but he can warg/skinchange into animals and humans alike. Warging, the act of transferring your consciousness into another being, is a relatively unexplored aspect of "Game of Thrones."

Three years ago, Redditor svenhoek86 asked the /r/asoiaf community if warging into dragons was a possibility. There is a line from Bran that might be important foreshadowing. In both the show and the books, Bloodraven tells Bran that he'll never walk again, but he "will fly."

Daenerys has three dragons, and in the books there is a prophetic statement in a vision which states "the dragon must have three heads"— interpreted by book readers to mean there must be three dragon riders. Daenerys is one, and some believe either Jon Snow or Tyrion could be the second, leaving Bran the third dragon to "ride."