One of the most common and terrifying features of the close-quarters combat that has raged in Mosul since October was the suicide car bombs built and deployed by ISIS.

The car bombs — which were made of everything from Kia hatchbacks to bulldozers — were sent through city streets to target Iraqi positions, and ISIS often featured them prominently in propaganda videos.

This week, Iraqi federal police put 23 such vehicles on display.

The cars, mostly civilian models, had been equipped with thick metal armor and had small windows for drivers to see through. Most had been equipped with bombs, but one was rigged with a tank turret and gun that Iraqi officials said was meant to target military aircraft and ground troops.

Even as fierce pockets of ISIS resistance remain in the city, the Iraqi prime minister has declared victory. Below, you can see some of the improvised weaponry they faced in their nine-month struggle to recapture ISIS' last Iraqi stronghold.

SEE ALSO: The US military has released the first footage of Marine artillery striking ISIS in Syria

"Heroes of the Emergency Rapid Division and the Federal Police seized these cars in successful night raids," Iraqi Federal Police Capt. Bassam Hillo Kadhim said.

Source: Reuters

Earlier this year, US officials said ISIS militants appeared to be forcing children and disabled people in the car bombs, which they said was a sign the terror group was running out of willing drivers.

Source: AFP

US officials have called the weapons "reminiscent of a Mad Max vehicle," and coalition strikes on them and the factories producing them often yielded massive explosions.

The suicide car bombs, also called vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, or VBIED, were a frequent target of coalition aircraft over Mosul.

Everything around us is becoming connected. As a result, we are seeing shifts in investments and returns. There is already a great demand for network expansion, cyber security and insurance. And generally, the prices of hardware will fall as IoT becomes less of a novelty.

All of this opens up a huge opportunity for everyone to make and save a lot of money. We will invest $6 trillion in IoT between 2015 and 2020, which will yield $12.6 trillion ROI over the next decade. Enterprise will make up the majority of the investment dollars, followed by government and consumer.

BI Intelligence has created a slide deck exploring the most disruptive trends in IoT. To get a more detailed view of the progression, landscape and projections of the Internet of Everything, access the complete slide deck by clicking here.

Some of the topics covered include:

• The market drivers for the IoT.
• Forecasts for the IoT market.
• A breakdown of how many industries are utilizing IoT devices.
• A look at how governments are using the IoT to revolutionize their cities and defense.
• An examination of the smart home and connected car market.
• And much more.

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There can be a lot of pressure when it comes to entertaining guests. Your bar and drinks setup is just one area where you can step up your game, but maybe you're not quite sure what exactly is missing. 

Whether you'd like to impress guests with cool accessories or you just want a more innovative way to enjoy your drink of choice, you'll discover the perfect product below. 

Imbibe responsibly and have fun with these bar accessories and tools you didn't know you needed. 

Pineapple cocktail shaker

Pineapple-themed products are everywhere and it can't hurt to add another to your life. This cocktail shaker makes excellent cocktails and can double as a decor piece, too. 

Gold Pineapple Cocktail Shaker, $63.96, available at Williams-Sonoma

Ice ball mold

These elegant spheres are a fun change from your usual ice cubes. 

Froz Ice Ball Maker, $6.99, available at Amazon

Hammerhead bottle and wine opener

This unique 2-in-1 bottle and wine opener makes for a great gift. 

Umbra Hammered Head Bottle Opener, $15, available at Amazon

Americans love their beer. And when traveling out of state, a visit to the local brewery is one of the best ways to sample the culture.

For 15 years, Zymurgy Magazine — the official magazine of the American Homebrewers Association — has asked the group's tens of thousands of members to cast votes for the best beers in the country. The idea is that Zymurgy readers, as homebrewers, have more refined palates than most and can suss out the best.

In addition to ranking the top 10 beers in the US, Zymurgy named the best beer you can buy in every state. Scroll down to see which beer took the top spot where you live.

SEE ALSO: The top 10 beers chosen by beer enthusiasts across the US

ALABAMA: Yellowhammer Brewing Rebellion (TIE)

Huntsville, Alabama

Red in color, this light-malt, light-hops lager is inspired by German brewing tradition. A dose of caramel balances out a bitter finish.

ALABAMA: Folklore Brewing & Meadery Shadowcaster Porter (TIE)

Dothan, Alabama

A chocolate and coffee-lover's delight, this rich porter smells like a fresh pot of morning Joe and tastes like a moche latté.

ALASKA: Anchorage Brewing Co. A Deal with the Devil (TIE)

Anchorage, Alaska

A barleywine-style ale brewed with Galaxy hop variety, A Deal with the Devil ages for between eight and 11 months in Cognac barrels. It's worth the wait. A blend of caramel, fig, Cognac, and wood spice creates a syrupy, full-bodied taste.

President Donald Trump likes to tweet — 920 times since his January inauguration, to be exact.

Trump's tweets provide a unique insight into the mindset of a president. As he recently put it, "My use of social media is not Presidential - it’s MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL."

Business Insider analyzed Trump's tweets that have been posted since he took office, from January 20 to July 7 2017, and pulled out the major themes. The Trump Twitter Archive aims to create as complete a database as possible of all of the tweets posted on the @realDonaldTrump Twitter account. Since January 27, 2017, the database has maintained a real-time collection of them, meaning even tweets that were later deleted (such as the "covfefe") are included in the database.

While these themes don't provide a comprehensive list of all the President's tweets, they give a good sense of some of the biggest topics in Trump's timeline. For example, Trump's favorite time of day to tweet is between 7:00 and 8:00 AM eastern, and his favorite topic is the media.

From the "FAKE NEWS", to the ongoing investigations of Russian interference in the election, to the GOP's attempts to overhaul the US healthcare system, here's what's been on the president's mind in the last five and a half months.

SEE ALSO: 18 maps that explain America

President Trump has tweeted 920 times between his inauguration on January 20 and July 7, making for an average of about 5.4 tweets per day.

This chart shows a timeline of how often the president has tweeted on each day since the inauguration. Each dot represents one tweet.

The president has been tweeting somewhat more often since the end of May, after a two-week period in the middle of that month when he was uncharacteristically quiet online. 

On each of the following charts, we will take a closer look at when the president tweets and some of his favorite topics and themes, as determined by Business Insider's reading of the tweets' text.

Trump has only avoided tweeting on two days: April 15 and June 8. He tweeted the most on June 22 — 16 times, to be exact.

The president often starts his day on Twitter. 130 of Trump's tweets between Inauguration Day and July 7 were posted between 7 and 8 a.m. ET.

About 41% of Trump's tweets have been posted between 5 and 9 a.m., according to the timestamps provided at the Trump Twitter Archive.

I was diagnosed with a gluten intolerance six years ago and have been gluten-free ever since.

In that time, it has become easier and easier to find gluten-free foods, especially in New York City where I live. 

That is, unless we're talking about fast food. 

Even though an estimated2.7 million Americans follow a gluten-free diet, fast-food restaurants in the US haven't done much to appeal to this growing population of people who avoid foods like bread and pasta made with wheat.

In an effort to survey the gluten-free landscape, I set out on a mission to see if I could survive only on fast-food for five days. My most important rule was to only eat at fast-food chains and consume at least three meals a day. 

Here's how I did it:

First, I mapped out exactly what I could eat.

I kicked off day one with breakfast at McDonald's.

This was my first time eating breakfast at McDonald's so it was a momentous moment. My first hurdle was finding something filling that I could actually eat.

What I ate: Yogurt Parfait (without granola) and two bags of apple slices. 

Verdict: The yogurt was extremely sweet. I gave up halfway through and decided to move on to the apple slices, assuming that these would be a safe bet. I was wrong. The apples were peeled and had lost all their crunch. Overall, not a good start to the day.

By lunch I was starving, so I headed to Shake Shack for a burger.

Shack Shack is one of two fast-food chains that offers a gluten-free bun and prides itself on serving 100 percent Angus beef meat, free of hormones and antibiotics.

What I ate: Shake Shack's gluten-free bun with a burger patty.

The verdict: I was so insistent that my meal be gluten-free that I confused the server when ordering. I ended up with a very bland sandwich that didn't contain Shake Shack's typical burger toppings, like tomato and lettuce. While the bread was tasty, it felt dry, and the limp meat inside was a bit disappointing. But at least I was full. 

The INSIDER Summary: 

• You may still be able to eat foods pumped with artificial dyes, chemicals, and arsenic in America, but the FDA has outlawed a bunch of international delicacies. 
• For example, the poisonous pufferfish is a delicacy in Japan, but considered a serious hazard in America.
• Animal blood in any form is still banned, though common fare in Ireland.

You may finally be able to eat Kinder eggs and Italian cured meats in America after decades of a federal US ban, but the American government still says no to plenty of international delicacies, like the deadly pufferfish and animal lung meat.

We rounded up the craziest foods from around the world that are banned in America (as confirmed by the FDA in an email to INSIDER), even if they're considered delicious in other parts of the globe. 

Animal lungs (as found in haggis)

This is a tricky one, because you can technically get haggis in America (if you're brave enough to try it), but it won't be the traditional recipe. Traditionally, haggis is made from sheep heart, liver, and lungs, all encased in the stomach lining of the animal. However, in America you can't buy or sell lungs as an edible product, the FDA told INSIDER in an email. 

Casu Marzu: a Sardinian cheese filled with live maggots

Casu Marzu is a traditional Sardinian cheese that's extra-fermented by live maggots that partially decompose the cheese. Not feeling this one? Neither is the US government. The cheese is banned for sanitary/hygienic reasons. 

Shark fins

You'll see shark fin soup on the menu at expensive restaurants in China, but in America consumption of shark meat is a no-go for animal ethics violations. The traditional practice of finning removes a shark's fin when it is still alive, and is therefore considered cruel. 

If your parents are celebrities, your name might be Jermajesty or Petal Blossom, in which case you probably know exactly where your name comes from.

For the rest of us, however, it's usually not that obvious. So if you've ever wondered about the origins of your name, here's your chance to find out.

INSIDER rounded up the 50 most popular baby names — 25 male, 25 female — in this decade so far, according to Social Security's official ranking. Check out their origins below, which we've mainly sourced from the website Behind the Name.

Jacob comes from the Hebrew name "Ya'aqov" and means "holder of the heel."

Jacob was the number one most popular name for male babies from 1999 to 2012.

In the Old Testament, Jacob is the father of the twelve founders of the twelve tribes of Israel and was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel.

Emma is derived from the Germanic word "ermen," which means "whole" or "universal."

The most popular name for female babies in this decade so far, Emma dates back centuries.

While it has Germanic origins, Emma was later introduced to England by Emma of Normandy when she married King Ethelred II circa 1002.

The name Noah comes from the Hebrew name "Noach," which means "rest" or "comfort."

Noah is the second most popular name given to male babies in this decade so far.

On Friday, France celebrated Bastille Day with fireworks, a parade, and Donald Trump.

As part of their 24-hour trip to visit French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Donald and Melania Trump attended the city's annual military parade — an ornamental affair complete with music, military displays, and air shows.

Here are some of the most interesting photos from this year's Bastille Day celebrations.

SEE ALSO: Watch Donald Trump shake French President Emmanuel Macron's hand for a solid 25 seconds

Donald and Melania Trump arrived in Paris a day earlier to celebrate Bastille Day with newly-elected French president Emmanuel Macron.

Source: Business Insider

On July 14, France celebrates a turning point in the French Revolution with fireworks, street parties, and military parades.

Source: The Independent

As this year marks 100 years that the US entered World War I, Macron pulled out all the stops with a high-tech display of military might.

Source: CNN

The INSIDER Summary:

• There are 26 monarchies in the world.
• Some royal families are enormous, while other rulers have no children.
• Here are photos of 15 royal families around the world.

The British monarchy continues to capture the world's attention, from Queen Elizabeth II's longevity to Kate Middleton's flawless hairstyles to Prince George's tendency to look royally unimpressed. But there are 25 other royal families in the world, some who reign as figureheads and others who rule with political power. 

Here are 15 you might not have heard of.

The Netherlands

 The King and Queen of the Netherlands pose with their family during the annual summer photo call in Warmond, Netherlands.

Jordan

The Jordanian royal family celebrates the country's 70th Independence Day in May 2016. Princess Iman is missing from the photo, but she's becoming a style icon in her own right.

Belgium

The royal family of Belgium on a family ski trip to Switzerland in February 2016.

This week, Tyler, The Creator released a great new single, and Pharrell Williams produced an impressive track from rapper Vic Mensa.

Here are the 5 best songs from the past week that you can stream right now:

SEE ALSO: The best new songs you can stream right now — Toro y Moi, Joey Badass, and more

Tyler, The Creator — "Boredom"

An upbeat single from Tyler, The Creator's upcoming album, "Scum F--- Flower Boy,""Boredom" features singers Corinne Bailey Rae and Anna of the North, and it sounds incredible in a good pair of headphones. 

Arcade Fire — "Electric Blue"

"Electric Blue" is the first semi-tolerable single from Arcade Fire's upcoming LP, "Everything Now." Sung entirely in a piercing falsetto by singer Régine Chassagne, the song is a stirring electronic ballad. 

Rob Markman — "I Don't Wanna Wait"

The debut rap single from veteran hip-hop journalist Rob Markman is a bleak, profound, and inspiring manifesto about his come-up on the streets of Brooklyn. 

If you thought your commute was bad Thursday, it probably wasn't as bad as what people dealt with while driving along a coastal highway in Depoe Bay, Oregon.

A truck carrying 7,500 pounds of hagfish — or slime eels — tipped over while trying to make a stop, tossing containers of slime-covered prehistoric fish all over Highway 101, according to The New York Times.

Only minor injuries were reported. 

The eels were being transported to South Korea, where they're sometimes considered a delicacy, The New York Times reported.

Check out the scene below.

SEE ALSO: Researchers say tiny 'water bears' will survive until the sun explodes — and it's good news in the search for alien life

Depoe Bay Fire District announced around 1:50pm PST that Highway 101 "just got slimed" on Twitter. The pictures really speak for themselves.

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HWY 101 mp 131 just got slimed. Fortunately no injuries. pic.twitter.com/jyBoZovzaz

These slimy creatures are "hagfish", or "slime eels", which produce slime to protect themselves when stressed. They have remained virtually unchanged as a species for the last 300 million years.

 Source: New York Times

Oregon State Police asked the question we're all wondering.

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In this heat... what is this going to start smelling like in the next few days?😳 pic.twitter.com/3FqSwXeSMP

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Game of Thrones."

"Game of Thrones" returns on Sunday, which means it's only a matter of time before another favorite character is meets their end. But before that, let's honor the ones we've already lost.

Over the past six seasons of the hit HBO show, countless characters have been killed. Some of their final lines have been spoken in the throes of battle, while others were not expected to be the last thing they'd ever say.

As Cersei told Ned back on season one, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die," and no one is safe.

With a body count destined to rise, here are the most iconic final lines spoken by "Game of Thrones" characters.

Viserys Targaryen: "No! No! I am the dragon. You cannot touch me. I am the dragon. I am a dragon. I want my crown! Dany... Dany, tell them. Make them. Make them. No, you can't. Just, please. Dany, please!"

Viserys threatens to steal Dany, his sister, away and cut her unborn child out of her womb unless Khal Drogo helps him win back the crown of the Seven Kingdoms. Khal tells him that he will get the crown, and Viserys thinks he has won. Khal proceeds to melt some gold pieces and dumps the melted gold on Viserys' head as he pleads for his life. "A crown for a king," Khal says.

Robert Baratheon: "My memory. King Robert Baratheon — murdered by a pig. Give me something for the pain, and let me die."

King Robert is given an excessive amount of wine — per Cersei's secret orders — during a hunting trip, and while drunk, he is gored by a wild boar. Before he succumbs to his injuries, he has Ned write down his final wish — to have Ned rule until his son Joffrey comes of age. Unfortunately, this order means nothing to Cersei, and thus starts the numerous deaths to come in the game of thrones. 

Syrio Forel: "What do we say to the God of death? ... Go."

During a sword lesson with Arya, the two are interrupted by Lannister men who have come to take her away. A suspicious Syrio engages them in a fight, even though he is only armed with a wooden sword. Arya begs him to escape with her, but he tells her he will not run. He poses his signature question, and she responds, "Not today," before running off.

A new Marvel comedy is coming to TV. 

"Marvel's New Warriors" is an upcoming live-action series set to debut on Freeform in 2018. 

The show follows six heroes, including Squirrel Girl and Night Thrasher, as they try to learn about and control their abilities. 

The recently announced cast includes Milana Vayntrub from "This is Us" and "Baby Daddy's" Derek Theler. 

"New Warriors" is the second Marvel show coming to Freeform after "Cloak and Dagger," which is also set for a 2018 release. 

Meet the cast below and see their comic counterparts: 

"This Is Us" actress Milana Vayntrub will play Doreen Green aka Squirrel Girl, whose best friend is a squirrel named Tippy Toe.

"Baby Daddy" actor Derek Theler is Craig Hollis aka Mister Immortal, whose power is exactly what it sounds like — he cannot stay permanently dead.

"Dear White People" actor Jeremy Tardystars as Dwayne Taylor aka Night Thrasher, an entrepreneur trained in various martial arts who possesses a special suit.

LONDON — Luxury rentals in the the world's major financial cities showed sluggish growth in the first half of the year, according to data from Knight Frank.

The estate agent's latest Prime Global Rental Index showed the overall cost of rents increase by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2017.

Cities in the Middle East showed the strongest rise in prime rents, up 1.7%, while Europe, racked by political uncertainty, showed the weakest growth and fell by 0.3%.

Knight Frank classifies "prime" property as the top 5% of the housing market in each city. Here is how the index breaks down.

The percentage described in the index refers to the 12-month change in rental prices.

17. Nairobi, Kenya: -6.2%. Prices in the Kenyan capital fell due to a combination of high interest rates, the downturn in the oil market, and the uncertainty of an election year.

16. London, UK: -4.9%. Brexit-related uncertainty, stamp duty hikes, and changes to taxes for foreign buyers have hammered rent prices at the top end of the London market, although prices are set to start growing again within two years.

15. Geneva, Switzerland: -4.6%. Although rent prices have fallen in recent months, the cost of living remains eye-wateringly expensive in Geneva. Wages are correspondingly high in the city, which serves as a European hub of banking and finance.

LONDON — For many students attending university is a means to an end, with that end being a fulfilling and well-paid job once they graduate.

Money, straight after university, is often seen as the most important factor in choosing a job for graduates, so with that in mind, Business Insider decided to take a look at the British universities where recent graduates found themselves earning the most money.

Salary benchmarking site Emolument analysed the salaries of around 2,400 graduates from UK universities all of whom had a maximum of two years' professional experience, in order see the median salary for graduates from each higher education institution.

"With fees due to increase by over £9,000 this year, and students graduating with over £50,000 of debt on average, it is worth asking if the financial rewards a degree brings are worth the investment," Emolument's COO Alice Leguay said in a statement.

Check them out below.

T12. Manchester University: £29,000

T12. University College London: £29,000

T9. Bristol University: £30,000

The majority of American senators have seen a drop in their net approval ratings since President Donald Trump took office in January, according to a new Morning Consult poll of the senators' constituents.  

Notably, both Republicans in consistently red states and Democrats in deeply blue states have taken a hit. 

Arizona Republicans Jeff Flake and John McCain saw 14-point and 12-point drops, respectively, while Rhode Island's Democratic senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse both took 20-point hits. 

Three Republicans — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Flake, and McCain — are viewed negatively by a plurality of their constituents.

McConnell maintained his long-held position as the least popular senator in America, with a 48% disapproval rating, while former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held steady as the most popular. 

The poll surveyed 140,000 registered voters across the country between April 1 and June 18, 2017. 

The 5 least and most popular senators are: 

1. Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell

Disapprove: 48%

Approve: 41%

2. Arizona Republican John McCain

Disapprove: 47%

Approve: 43%

3. Arizona Republican Jeff Flake

Disapprove: 45%

Approve: 37%

While much of Silicon Valley has been consumed by the drama at Uber, tech's most valuable startup, a whole new class of companies launched in the first half of 2017 hoping to change the world, become the next unicorn — or just build a successful business. 

Business Insider spoke to founders and venture capitalists and took a look at funding data to identify some of the startups that had the biggest starts in 2017. Some names on the list are officially launching out of stealth, while others are still in their early stages.

From a VR arcade company to a recycling startup with mysterious ties to Tesla, here are 17 of the top startups to launch this year: 

SEE ALSO: Bill Gates made these 15 predictions in 1999 — and it's scary how accurate he was

Essential, from the creator of Android, is gunning for Apple and Samsung.

What it is: A consumer gadget company founded by Andy Rubin that's designed a new smartphone to challenge Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy devices. It calls that gadget, simply, the Essential Phone.

Rubin is best known as the guy who created Android, sold it to Google, and nurtured it into the most popular smartphone operating system on the planet. He left Google back in 2014, founded a startup incubator, and then helped launch Essential under its umbrella. 

After working on Essential's phone in stealth for years, Rubin unveiled it in May. The device is just the start of the startup's ambitions. The company also has a smart home hub in the works that's intended to control everything from smart light bulbs to connected toasters.

Funding: $330 million from Redpoint Ventures and others, according to Bloomberg.

Website: www.essential.com

Brandless wants to be the new 'Procter & Gamble for millennials.'

What it is: A consumer packaged goods company that offers everything from dish soap to olive oil to kitchen knives. The company offers all of its products for a single low price of $3 each through its website. 

Officially launched in early July, Brandless is making a bet that you don't care as much about the brands you consume as you think. None of its products are from name brands; instead they all carry its "brandless" private label. Rather than having a big logo emblazoned on them with a bunch of marketing hype, the packages Brandless' products come in just say what the products are and list their attributes. 

Funding: $50 million from investors including Cowboy Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and Google Ventures.

Website:brandless.com

Forward is a new doctor's office that's like an Apple Store meets 'Westworld'.

What it is: A futuristic medical practice designed by Google and Uber alums that's been described as a doctor's office from "Westworld."

Launched in January, Forward offers a futuristic take on the popular concierge medical practice model, complete with state-of-the-art diagnostics tools, an artificial-intelligence system that listens and takes notes for physicians, and a pricey $149 monthly membership.

Funding: Unknown.

Website: www.goforward.com

I've rarely heard anyone say they're happy with their cell service, myself included. If you're reading this story, it's possible you're dissatisfied, too.

It's not just you or your friends and family; the entire country isn't getting good cell service. US carriers don't rank too well against other carriers abroad. According to the MobiNEX research report conducted by Aptelligent published in October of last year, the US landed in 10th place out of 25 for overall carrier performance, including reliability and speeds. Ahead of the US, in order: Japan, France, the UK, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Australia. 

Here's why your cell service still stinks in 2017, and how it'll improve over the next few years:

SEE ALSO: Apple is still selling very old and expensive computers – these are the ones you shouldn't buy

As someone who regularly commutes between downtown New York City and the suburbs of Connecticut, I've personally experienced plenty of frustration with my carrier's performance, especially during the peak commuter hours. I get a decent three to four bars of signal strength of LTE, but music streaming cuts out intermittently, web pages take a very long time to load, and I can totally forget about streaming video.

It's not like I live out in the boonies. My commuter route is one of the busiest in the country, so I'd expect my carrier would make sure daily commuters get the access they want — and pay for.

Why does cell service stink?

Joe Madden, the principal analyst at mobile consulting firm Mobile Experts, told me that carriers have "not built enough extra capacity into the network to deal with the kind of web traffic we have going on now."

It means that, if you're experiencing poor speeds and reliability, your carrier network can barely handle the sheer number of people using data-heavy apps, at least in the area you're in.

It's similar to your WiFi at home, where internet speeds drop as more and more people stream Netflix simultaneously over your WiFi network.

Congestion also helps explain why I get such poor performance during my train commute, where I can barely stream music even with good signal strength. Madden explained that the local cell towers in the towns along my route might not have much capacity left during peak hours for the 300,000 daily commuters to New York City. The majority of the local cell tower capacity is probably being used up by local users in those towns, especially during peak hours.

Indeed, congestion wasn't a problem back in 2011, when LTE first rolled out and there were relatively few people on the network. It was so fast and reliable that I could easily use my phone as a hotspot at home instead of using WiFi for streaming music, videos, and browsing the web and social media.

Back then, I could get 20+ megabits-per-second (Mbps) LTE speeds through my phone's hotspot. These days, I'm lucky to get 4 Mbps. 

The speed hasn't changed, but more phones can now use the LTE network, which means there's more congestion.

Netflix original shows usually come with high praise.

The tech giant's venture into original material in 2013 with "House of Cards" was an impressive introduction, and since then, several shows have been critical favorites, including "Master of None,""Jessica Jones," and "Glow."

"The Crown" and "Stranger Things" also got some major Emmy nominations this year. 

But the more shows Netflix makes, the more flops it hs. It's only natural that not every Netflix original show is good according to critics (and fans).

Since we don't want you to waste your valuable free time binge-watching a bad show, we asked reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes to tell us which Netflix shows had the lowest ratings.

Here are the worst Netflix shows according to critics. 

SEE ALSO: Netflix's disappointing, unfunny ‘Friends From College’ takes every opportunity to name-drop Harvard

11. "Bloodline"— 53%

Critic score: 53%

Audience score: 83%

Netflix description: Set in the Florida Keys, Bloodline centers on a close-knit family of four adult siblings whose secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep brother returns home.

10. "Haters Back Off!"— 47%

Critic score: 47%

Audience score: 67%

Netflix description: A comedy that zeros in on an untalented yet rising star and her oddball family.

9. "Flaked"— 42%

Critic score: 42%

Audience score: 84%

Netflix description: A self-appointed ''guru'' named Chip falls for the object of his best friend's desire.