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The most and least caloric ice creams for every flavor

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • INSIDER investigated the best and worst brands of ice cream for your diet.
  • We analyzed the calorie count, sugar, and fat content of classic flavors from eight major brands.
  • For example, if you're watching your weight, reach for Breyers mint chocolate chip, instead of Häagen-Dazs of the same flavor.


When you purchase ice cream from your friendly neighborhood freezer aisle, you know you're going for an indulgent treat. And while there are new-fangled healthy frozen desserts from Halo Top and Breyers, there is a way to indulge in your favorite "normal" ice cream while being smart about it.

INSIDER analyzed the nutrition facts of classic flavors from eight major ice cream brands to come up with the best and worst options your money can buy.

Below, we compare the healthiest and least healthy versions of classic ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's, Blue Bell, Blue Bunny, Edy's, Häagen-Dazs, Talenti, and Turkey Hill. From chocolate chip cookie dough to classic vanilla, we break down the calorie, sugar, and fat contents of each serving (1/2 cup) so you can make smart choices that won't derail your diet. 

Some of the most interesting takeaways from our small study were that even though (unsurprisingly) the more indulgent brands had the most fat content (like Ben & Jerry's), certain ice cream products that taste rich aren't necessarily as bad as we thought (like Blue Bunny). Also, even though Breyers had some of the healthiest products, their cartons are labeled as "frozen dairy desserts" instead of ice cream.

Keep scrolling to see every classic flavor's healthiest and least healthy option.

SEE ALSO: There's even more evidence that one type of diet is the best for your body and brain

Breyers Butter Pecan and Häagen-Dazs Butter Pecan

Best: Breyers Butter Pecan frozen dairy dessert — 140 calories, 10% saturated fat, 12 grams of sugar

Worst: Häagen-Dazs Butter Pecan ice cream — 300 calories, 50% saturated fat, 17 grams of sugar



Blue Bunny Homemade Chocolate and Häagen-Dazs Chocolate

Best: Blue Bunny Premium Homemade Chocolate ice cream — 130 calories, 20% saturated fat, 15 grams of sugar

Worst: Häagen-Dazs Chocolate ice cream — 260 calories, 50% saturated fat, 19 grams of sugar



Breyers Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Best: Breyers Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough frozen dairy dessert — 150 calories, 15% saturated fat, 16 grams of sugar

Worst: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream — 280 calories, 45% saturated fat, 25 grams of sugar



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The future of cannabis is vaping — here's how it works

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The days of rolling joints are coming to an end. In 2017, more and more people are choosing to consume marijuana electronically.

People use electronic vaporizers with cannabidiol (CBD)-rich hemp oil while attending the International Cannabis Association Convention in New York, in this October 12, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Just like so many things about life in the post-smartphone world, cannabis is being made more convenient and accessible through modern technology. Rather than buying cannabis, rolling a joint, and burning plant matter, more and more people are turning to vaping — a far easier, more modern way to consume cannabis. You simply purchase plant matter or a small cartridge of oil (depending on the vaping device), load it into an inexpensive pen, and you're ready to go.

Bloom Farms (cannabis vaporizer) 

As laws allowing adult cannabis use continue to pass in states across the US, cannabis oils, in particular, have increased in popularity — and they're sure to continue on that path. It's easy to see why: They're inexpensive, easy to use, and discreet. In California, the largest state economy in the US, companies like Bloom Farms and Dark Heart are pioneering leaders in the cannabis oil market. Their products look just like the easy-to-use, crowd-friendly vaporizers seen above. 

But what in the world is cannabis oil? How is it made? Is it safe? Here's what we know about cannabis oils, the future of mainstream cannabis use.

SEE ALSO: The best marijuana vaporizer for every type of person

DON'T MISS: California’s legal marijuana market is on the verge of exploding

How do you "vape" cannabis?

There are two primary ways to vape cannabis: Vaping cannabis oil, or vaping cannabis itself.

Companies like Pax offer devices for vaping plant matter — you insert a small amount of crumbled cannabis into the device and it heats up just to the point of burning psychoactive components like THC. Those are popular, but far more popular are devices that vaporize cannabis oil — sold in disposable cartridges, easy to carry, and none of the hassle.

There are several different devices for vaporizing cannabis oil, but the most common is the vape pen you see above. It's a simple, disposable device that can be used with simple, disposable cannabis oil cartridges. The pen component recharges via USB (or plugs into a wall with a USB adapter), and charges often last for at least one day.

Due to the universality of cannabis oil cartridges, they can be plugged in to most tobacco vaporizers — if you want to use your own rig for whatever reason, you likely can.

In the case of the standard vape pen, there is no concept of "on" or "off." You simply pull from the mouthpiece of the pen and it lights up, slightly heating the oil and enabling you to inhale cannabis oil vapor.



What is cannabis oil?

Instead of thinking of cannabis oil as a single product, think of it like a product category. Here's how Bloom Farms CEO Michael Ray described cannabis oil in a recent interview with Business Insider:

"Cannabis oil is the essential oil of the plant. Much like lavender oil, or other essential oils, cannabis oil is extracted from the plant materials and that's about it. It's the essential oil of the cannabis plant."

Ray is speaking to the direct product of extraction — as you might've guessed, cannabis oil is derived from the same plant matter that's normally found inside of joints. Since there are different methods for extracting cannabis oil from cannabis plants, there are also many different results of different types of extraction.

What you get from any given provider of cannabis oil can differ greatly. Some cannabis oil makers blend their product with the oils of other plants (like peppermint or lavender); some makers only offer ultra-high potency oil, and some make a variety of options.

In the case of Bloom Farms, a popular brand in California, extraction means more than just distilling the main psychoactive ingredient (THC). Here's Ray:

"There are thousands of elements. Everything that gives it any sort of flavor and smell (those are 'terpenes'); in cannabis you have several cannabinoids (whether it be CBD, THC, THC-A, THC-B). It can turn into a very complex conversation. But what it is: It's 100% cannabis oil, and in it is everything that makes up cannabis."



What's in cannabis oil?

Since cannabis oil is the derivative of cannabis plant matter, it contains many of the same elements. These include but are not limited to the following:

-Psychoactive properties, created by "cannabinoids" like THC.

-Terpenes (the millions of naturally-occurring chemicals that give cannabis its flavor and smell).

-Non-psychoactive cannabinoids like CBD.

In the case of a company like Dark Heart, which makes the Alchemy line of vape pens and vape pen cartridges, those elements are mixed with traditional aroma therapy essential oils like lavender and chamomile. Here's Dark Heart marketing manager Savannah Hanks explaining how that works:

"For example: We have 'Awaken,' and this one is a Sativa [a type of cannabis]. But it's also got known aromatherapy terpenes in it such as peppermint and lemongrass and citrus, which are known to be very energizing botanicals. So we combined that with a Sativa to make a very energizing experience when you consume the cannabis."

The idea with a product like Alchemy from Dark Heart is that you're buying an experience ("awaken") rather than having to know about THC amounts of types of cannabis. Dark Heart also offers a more traditional high-potency oil if you're looking for something more straightforward.



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What school uniforms look like in 15 countries around the world

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The INSIDER Summary:

  • Students all over the world wear uniforms to school.
  • Some are traditional garments connected to a country's culture.
  • Others are simple pleated skirts, slacks, and button-down shirts.


Uniforms may create a sense of community within the walls of a school, but they're definitely not uniform around the world. In some countries, schools require uniforms that connect to the local culture, while other institutions stick to various iterations of pleated skirts, khaki pants, and button-down shirts.

Here's what school uniforms look like in 15 different countries.

United Kingdom

Pupils wearing boater hats as part of their school uniform pose for a group picture outside the V & A museum in London, England.



Somalia

Somali student walk to attend classes at Bustaale Primary and Secondary school in Mogadishu.



India

Young monks stand at their school inside Thiksey Monastery.



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Inside the 'co-living' spaces where millennials pay over $1,400 a month for maid service and instant friends

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If you've ever searched for an apartment on Craigslist, Common is coming for you.

Founded in 2015, the shared-housing startup offers fully furnished apartments across New York, the Bay Area, Chicago, and Washington, DC. Common eliminates the hassle of finding an apartment and dealing with landlords.

Residents, or "members," can join these communities and instantly tap into amenities like free internet, maid service, and instant friends. But such convenience doesn't come cheap. Monthly rent at Common ranges from $1,325 to $2,600 depending on the location and type of room.

The market for communal living, or "co-living," spaces is quickly crowding. Companies like Open Door, HubHaus, and WeLive, a subsidiary of co-working giant WeWork, are competing for millennials' dollars as young people continue moving to high-priced urban areas.

In the last month, Common revealed it's adding properties in Chicago, Queens, and Oakland to its growing real-estate portfolio. Take a look inside two of its new residences to see what co-living is like.

SEE ALSO: What is co-living and why is it popular?

Common is a sweet solution for city transplants — if they can afford it.



The company's newest property is a 12-unit residence in the up-and-coming (read: fast-gentrifying) Hoover-Foster neighborhood in west Oakland, California. Rent starts at $1,425.

The new property was announced on July 26 and opens in August.



The building is laid out similar to a dorm, with 45 furnished bedrooms spread across 12 shared suites. Three to four suite-mates share an open-concept living room and kitchen.

Common offers a standard 12-month lease, as well as a six-month option for more flexibility.



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20 best celebrity photobombs from red carpets to award ceremonies

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A good photobomb can make a nice photo even better. But when celebrities get into the game, it has that extra bit of hilarity.

Whether they are popping up behind costars or friends, a lot of celebrities enjoy worming their way into photos from movie premieres to award ceremonies.

Take a look at some of the funniest ones below: 

Oscar Isaac snuck up behind Adam Driver and pretended to punch him in the back.



Benedict Cumberbatch jumped up behind U2 and some others at the Academy Awards in 2014.



Jared Leto loves to photobomb. Here he is behind Anne Hathaway at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.



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11 successful people who get by on hardly any sleep

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Sleep deprivation is no joke.

Even moderate fatigue can hit you as hard as alcohol intoxication, according to a helpful chart from the Harvard Business Review.

However, many top executives and leaders seem to swear by skimping on shut eye.

Some of them might be part of the "sleepless elite." Others are probably just good at masking the effects of exhaustion.

Unless you're one of those lucky people who doesn't get tired, your best bet is to avoid emulating these individuals when it comes to your sleep routine:

SEE ALSO: 5 successful people who always get a full night of sleep

DON'T MISS: 18 people who prove you don't have to wake up incredibly early to be successful

Twitter cofounder and CEO and Square CEO and founder Jack Dorsey sleeps four to six hours a night

Being at the head of two exciting tech startups doesn't leave too much time for rest. In 2011, Dorsey told Kara Swisher that he was spending eight to 10 hours a day at Square, and eight to 10 hours a day at Twitter.

That left him somewhere around four to six hours a night to sleep, possibly less when travel time is factored in. He still manages to get up at 5:30 every morning to take a jog.



President Donald Trump gets three to four hours of sleep a night

According to The Daily News, Trump credits his success to sleeping only three to four hours each night to stay a step ahead of his competition.

"How does somebody that's sleeping 12 and 14 hours a day compete with someone that's sleeping three or four?" he asked the Daily News.



PepsiCo Chairperson and CEO Indra Nooyi gets four hours of shut eye each night

One of the world's most prominent female executives since getting Pepsi's top job in 2007, Nooyi sleeps a meager four hours a nightaccording to CNN Money.

She's no stranger to long hours, having worked the graveyard shift as a receptionist while getting her Master's at Yale. 



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United Airlines is giving passengers one final chance to fly on a jumbo jet in America (BA, UAL)

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The Boeing 747 jumbo jet is going away. America's last two 747 operators, Delta and United, are both in the process of phasing out is jumbo fleet. 

However, United is giving flyers one last chance to experience the Queen of the Skies in the US before her retirement.  

On Friday, July 28, United will operate Flight 2704 from Chicago O'Hare International to San Francisco International Airport using one of the dozen or so 747-400 jets remaining in its fleet. The flight takes off from Chicago at 6:30 pm CT before landing in San Francisco at 8:51 pm local time. 

Normally, the fleet is used exclusively on flights to Asia and Europe. 

In an interview with Business Insider earlier this year, United CEO Oscar Munoz cited issues concerning the long-term maintenance of the 747 as a driving force behind the retirement of the aging aircraft. 

United's new fleet of twin-engine Boeing 777-300ER airliners will take over many of the 747's routes. As for Delta, the new Airbus A350-900 is expected to replace the 747-400s it inherited through its 2008 merger with Northwest Airlines. 

As the Boeing 747's time winds down, here's a look at the glorious past of the jumbo jet:

SEE ALSO: Check out Bombardier's next generation $73 million Global 7000 private jet

The Boeing 747 first flew in February 1969.



The big jet and the Everett, Washington, factory in which it was built were designed and constructed in just 16 months by a team of 50,000 Boeing employees.



This group of people became known as the "Incredibles."



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'Discrimination, plain and simple': Senators react to Trump ban on transgender people in the military

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Democrats and several Republicans reacted with a mixture of dismay and outrage to President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday that the US military would bar transgender people from serving.

Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona criticized Trump for announcing the ban via Twitter, where it immediately prompted confusion and backlash.

He said in a statement that the Pentagon had already decided to allow transgender active-duty service members to continue serving and was conducting a study on the medical obligations and effects of allowing transgender people to serve.

McCain said Trump's tweets were "unclear" and that he did not believe new policy decisions were appropriate until the study has been completed and reviewed by Defense Secretary James Mattis, military leadership, and Congress.

Other senators echoed McCain's assessment.

SEE ALSO: There are already thousands of transgender people serving in the military — and what happens to them now isn't exactly clear

DON'T MISS: Kristin Beck, transgender Navy SEAL hero: 'Let's meet face to face and you tell me I'm not worthy'

"We should all be guided by the principle that any American who wants to serve our country and is able to meet the standards should have the opportunity to do so — and should be treated as the patriots they are," McCain said.



House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that the date of Trump's announcement coincided with the anniversary of President Harry S. Truman desegregating the military in 1948.



"Sixty-nine years later, President Trump has chosen this day to unleash a vile and hateful agenda that will blindside thousands of patriotic Americans already serving with honor and bravery," Pelosi said. "This disgusting ban will weaken our military and the nation it defends."



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22 bizarre things you probably didn't know are banned or illegal around the world

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There are so many reasons why people travel. Some explorers want to experience culture and food while others are boarding planes in the hopes of discovering history and nature in far-off destinations.

But no matter why you're traveling abroad, it's good to remember that some places have rules, regulations, and laws that may seem foreign to you. 

Here are 22 things you probably didn't realize were banned or illegal around the world.

Strip clubs are banned in Iceland.

In 2010, Iceland banned companies from "profit[ing] from employee nudity,"according to NBC. This applied directly to strip clubs, making Iceland the first country to ban these clubs for nonreligious reasons.



Babies won't be strolling along with the help of baby walkers in Canada.

Baby walkers seem like simple tools that can help your child stay active, but Canadian kids will have to stick to crawling before they can walk since this product was banned in 2004 for being too unsafe.

Canadians caught with baby walkers or caught selling baby walkers can face fines up to $100,000 (CAD), according to CBC News Canada



Mullets and ponytails are just two of the "western men's hairstyles" that are banned in Iran.

Since 2010, Iran has a strict "no mullet" policy.

It's not the only hairstyle that the country banned: Western hairstyles including "ponytails, mullets, and long, gelled hair for men" are not allowed, according to The Guardian.



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7 new photos from the next 'Game of Thrones' episode tease the meeting of Jon and Daenerys

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

HBO just released exciting new photos from the upcoming "Game of Thrones" season seven episode, "The Queen's Justice." We know from the trailer that Jon and Daenerys are finally about to meet, and fans are already swooning over Jon saying Dany's name.

The official (and maddeningly vague) synopsis for the episode reads: "Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) holds court. Cersei (Lena Headey) returns a gift. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) learns from his mistakes."

Let's take a closer look at the new photos to see if we discern some hints about what's to come.

SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones' actress on what speaking High Valyrian is like: 'F—ing difficult'

Let's start with the juiciest stuff — Jon and Daenerys are clearly about to be face to face for the first time.

Jon's arrival to Dragonstone is a huge moment for fans of the series. In addition to meeting the Mother of Dragons, is there a chance he'll meet an actual dragon as well? 



Tyrion's note to Jon failed to mention that Daenerys was expecting him to "bend the knee."

Jon is arriving to Dragonstone with the expectation of meeting a potential ally who can help in the Great War to come. But Daenerys is expecting the King in the North to show up and swear fealty. This should be an interesting clash, to say the least.

It's noteworthy to recall Tyrion's time in Castle Black on the first season. When Benjen Stark warned Tyrion that dark things lurked on the other side of the wall, Tyrion was dismissive of the "tales" about "grumpkins, snarks, and White Walkers."



In this photo, Varys seems to be counselling Daenerys while she holds court. We're guessing Jon is in front of her — so what is Varys saying?

Can we also appreciate Varys' new "robes" that look more like a fur-lined blanket? 



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Here are the 20 players most likely to switch teams before the MLB trade deadline

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It may be the middle of summer, but the hot stove is gathering steam nonetheless.

The MLB trade deadline on July 31 at 4 p.m lies just around the corner, and with it will come the kind of chaos that's usually found only during the earliest days of the offseason.

Some of the biggest names on the block, like Jose Quintana, have already been dealt, but new sellers have been identified since then. No matter what, we're sure to see at least a few big names get traded in the next few days.

Below is a breakdown of 20 players who could be on the move before July 31, as well as some key stats and potential landing spots (all statistics are through July 25).

Yonder Alonso

1B, Oakland Athletics

Key stats: .264/.362/.531, 21 HR, 141 OPS+

Key info: One of many participants in MLB's uppercut revolution, Alonso reached the 10-home run plateau for the first time in his career back in May and has been solid, if not spectacular, since then. He can slot into any lineup as a first baseman or DH, and the Twins have received merely average production from both positions this year.

Best fit: Minnesota Twins

 



Brandon Belt

1B, San Francisco Giants

Key stats: .237/.351/.453, 16 HR, 62 BB

Key info: In a perfect world, the Giants would probably keep Belt -- he's under team control through 2021, and at a reasonable salary to boot. But with a woeful record of 34-56, GM Brian Sabean needs to build a new core before his team can return to the postseason. The Yankees are ahead of their rebuilding schedule, and they need help at first base right now.

Best fit: New York Yankees



Brad Brach

RHP, Baltimore Orioles

Key stats: 2-2, 2.70 ERA, 16 SV, 9.6 K/9

Key info: After vacillating for much of July, the Orioles seem to have finally made peace with their seller status. That brings several live arms into play, including Brach, a former 42nd round pick who's been lights out for the past three seasons. The Dodgers look like a great match for him -- they can't afford another bullpen mishap in the postseason.

Best fit: Los Angeles Dodgers



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Every way you can bet on your favorite football team in Vegas before the start of the 2017 season

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Betting on sports is one of the best things you can do in Las Vegas.

For sports fans heading to Vegas for a fall weekend, spending your Sunday in a sportsbook is an absolute must. But if you are hitting Sin City before the kickoff of the 2017 season, there are still plenty of ways to put a bit of money down on your team while you're in town.

Sportsbooks offer a wide range of season-long bets, ranging from an over/under on how many games your team will win, to whether or not your team will make the playoffs, and of course, if your team will become Super Bowl champions (looking at you, Pats fans).

Below you can find all of the offerings currently available to bettors looking for offseason action on their favorite football team, with odds provided by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. 

 

SEE ALSO: NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into training camp

Arizona Cardinals

Over/Under win total: 8 wins

Odds to make playoffs: Yes +175 / No -200

Odds to win NFC West: 7/2

Odds to win NFC: 15/1

Odds to win Super Bowl: 30/1



Atlanta Falcons

Over/Under win total: 9.5 wins

Odds to make playoffs: Yes -150 / No +130

Odds to win NFC South: 7/5

Odds to win NFC: 11/2

Odds to win Super Bowl: 12/1



Baltimore Ravens

Over/Under win total: 8.5 wins

Odds to make playoffs: Yes +105 / No -125

Odds to win AFC North: 11/4

Odds to win AFC: 15/1

Odds to win Super Bowl: 30/1



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6 entrepreneurs share their biggest failures — and how they led to success

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Entrepreneurs enter the cauldron of business to succeed. But it’s never a smooth ride.

These six titans and members of The Oracles share their biggest setbacks, which instigated their richest learning.

SEE ALSO: There's an emerging trend of companies that will attach your name to a generic book — and it's horrible for entrepreneurs

1. Expensive videos

Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and Shark on "Shark Tank:

I ended 1992 with a profit, so invested it all in a new idea. I hired a photographer to take photos of our 73 real-estate listings and put them on videotape. Each listing ended with the salesperson's photo and phone number. And I hired a professional makeup artist to make our salespeople look impeccable.

I couldn't wait to introduce my new idea at the company-wide sales meeting. Standing at the lit podium, I bragged to my 200 salespeople: "Our videos will give Corcoran Group customers all the information they could want in one convenient place, for only $20. We're calling it 'Homes on Tape,' or 'HOT'!"

The entire sales team burst into spontaneous applause — this was my best idea yet!

Fast forward to December 1993: I stood in the wet basement of our West Side office, staring at my $71,000 investment. Under the dull yellow light, stacked eight feet high against the back wall, were 32 piles of video tapes. My "HOT" idea was dead on arrival for two reasons:

First, our salespeople wouldn't distribute the videos; they didn't want to show customers another salesperson's face or phone number. Second, the videos contained so many images that each shot appeared faster than even the New York eye could comprehend.

All I could think about was how stupid I'd look at the next big sales meeting. But one night, my husband told me about this crazy new technology he'd used during war games with the U.S. Navy in South Korea. It was called "the internet," and it could connect people and information across the world.

A lightbulb went off in my head: maybe I could recoup some losses and find a way to take advantage of an emerging technology. We registered our "domain name," and I hired the photographer to transfer the videotape images to the web.

I announced phase two of "Homes on Tape" in January 1994: "The Corcoran Group would be one of the first U.S. companies to take its listings into cyberspace!" Within a month, four new customers found properties on the internet, and my belly flop began a heroic leap into the future.



2. Hollywood rejection

Roberto Orci, Hollywood super producer and screenwriter whose movies and TV shows have grossed over $5 billion worldwide:

I recently learned that Brad Grey — the former Paramount Pictures chairman and CEO — died of cancer at just 59 years old. This news reminded me of how his life dovetailed my biggest failure.

After writing and producing the first two "Star Trek" reboots with virtually zero interference from the studio, I became overconfident: No matter what I wrote, it would sail through the system unchallenged. I was wrong. When I wrote the third script with a talented young team, I was surprised when Brad decided it was "too Trekky." I had failed to recognize the age-old rule from forensics: know your judge.

Ironically, this moment of weakness led to strength. I was offered the option to regroup and take another stab, but instinctively, I'd already written what I thought was best for the movie's direction. So, I walked away.

Failure can lead to strength. I will always be grateful to Brad for his honesty and for all of the success we had together.



3. An incredible track record of failure

Com Mirza, "The $500 Million Man" and CEO of Mirza Holdings; failed in eight companies back to back and today, runs a nine-figure empire with over 600 employees:

I failed in my first eight companies, back to back. In more than 70 investments, I didn't turn a profit and lost tens of millions of dollars.

We can blame circumstances, people, the weather, the markets, or the government, anything. I stopped blaming people; I started blaming myself. I stopped getting angry and frustrated; I started getting proactive and resourceful. I stopped doing business haphazardly; I started building an efficient, accurate system to take back control of my life.

Through the necessity of failure, three lessons changed my life: never give up, build a superior mindset, and design and practice an unshakable belief system.

Failure teaches you the essential missing parts of the jigsaw to learn to reach real success. When you own your failures and take responsibility, you gain immense power, wisdom, and maturity. Have an open mind, immense intestinal fortitude, and a deep sense of purpose to conquer the struggles, adversity, and obstacles.



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The most popular snack food in 25 countries around the world

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A solid snack can be the perfect pick-me-up between meals. 

In Peru, a snack means raw fish cured in citrus juice, while Argentinians enjoy alfajores, two buttery cookies filled with dulce de leche.

Keep scrolling to see what snack foods look like around the world.

Germany: Leberkäse

Especially popular in the south of Germany, Leberkäse is a type of meat consisting of corned beef, pork, and bacon baked into a loaf. Locals like to turn it into a Leberkässemmel, a sandwich, by putting a slice of it between a white roll and adding sweet mustard.



Australia: Savory Pie

Otherwise known as a meat pie, savory pies are an iconic dish in Australia and New Zealand. As the name suggests, they're hand-sized meat pies containing diced or minced meat and gravy. Variations include mushrooms, onion, or cheese.



Denmark: Smørrebrød

This Danish favorite includes a piece of buttered rye bread (aka rugbrød) topped with cold cuts, fish, cheese, spreads, and/or garnishes.



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The 16 highest paid CEOs in the world of banking

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LONDON – Banking excesses may have been toned down since the financial crisis, with expense accounts capped, exuberant trading activities curtailed and leverage ratios increasing.

However, some bankers are still able to make a killing in the industry and bank CEOs can still earn as much as £20 million per year in salaries, bonuses, and stock awards.

In a recent article, the Financial Times looked into the total compensation packages of bosses at the world's biggest banks, compiling data from the annual reports of major lenders around the world.

Understandably, the best-paid CEOs tend to work for major US banks, which have the largest balance sheets, most customers, and are generally among the biggest on the planet.

The top five best-paid bosses all work for US lenders, while a further American boss makes the list. Outside the US, five work for British banks, two for Swiss lenders, two for Canadian banks, and one for Spain's biggest bank, Santander.

Notably, all 20 of the best-paid CEOs are men, while 19 are white men, with Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam the only member of the BAME community on the list.

Check out the best-paid bosses below:

16. Ross McEwan, RBS — $7 million (£5.4 million)



15. Jose Antonio Alvarez, Santander — $7.2 million (£5.5 million)



14. William Downe, Bank of Montreal — $7.3 million (£5.6 million)



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SUPER THURSDAY: Here is how earnings looked for some of Britain's biggest companies

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LONDON — Today is one of the biggest, busiest days in the UK's earnings calendar, with a multitude of firms reporting earnings for the first half and second quarter of the year.

In total, 32 companies from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 reported in some capacity on Thursday, and while some were lesser known firms for the man on the street, some of the biggest, most recognisable brands in the country also gave an update on how they're doing.

Here are some of the highlights:

 

Lloyds Banking Group — Profits up, but big charges for misconduct

Lloyds reported an increase in underlying profits of 8% to £4.49 billion, while statutory profits picked up 4% to £2.54 billion. That included the hit taken from one-off charges, including more than £1 billion in charges related to the misselling of PPI in the past.

"It’s a sign of Lloyds’ strength that it can shrug off £1.6 billion of misconduct charges to post a strong rise in profits," Laith Khalaf, senior analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown said in an emailed statement.

"Growing revenues at the bank were driven by a good showing from its commercial banking division, and with costs heading downwards, that spells good news for profits, dividends and shareholders."

Lloyds also announced that it has agreed to pay out £238 million in compensation to customers who experienced unfair late payment fees and unsustainable repayment plans.

Following discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority, Lloyds said it agreed to set up a redress scheme for mortgage customers who racked up fees after falling behind on repayments.

Lloyds' shares have taken a small hit on the day, dropping around 1.5%, as the chart shows.



AstraZeneca — A major setback

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca reported revenues of $10.46 billion in the first half of the year, with a core operating profit of $3.22 billion over the same period. However, the company's results were less important on the day than the news that a trial of a new drug for treating lung cancer had not produced the expected results.

In an update to the stock market, the company — which makes many widely used clinical drugs, including anaesthetics and diabetes treatments — said that initial results of the study, known as "Mystic," showed that the medicines did not "meet the primary endpoint" intended from the trial.

The trial featured an immunotherapy drug, which AstraZeneca hopes will be able to be used as an alternative to chemotherapy in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in future, but results were disappointing.

The setback has also proved a major negative for investors in the Anglo-Swedish firm, and the company's stock has plummeted as a result.



British American Tobacco — New laws in Pakistan hampering sales

The tobacco giant, which produces cigarettes from brands including Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Dunhill, and Benson & Hedges, had a mixed quarter, with sales falling, but both revenues and profits jumping.

Sales dropped 5.6% in the first half of 2017, with BAT blaming a tax hike in Pakistan, which caused a move away from regulated sales and into illicit buying.

However, revenues increased by 15.7%, largely down to the subdued price of the pound — BAT does a lot of its business in dollars. Profits were also helped by the weak pound, rising 16% to around £2.6 billion.

“Sterling weakness has provided a significant boost to BATS’ first half results, with around 90% of the group’s sales generated outside of UK shores," Charlie Huggins, a fund manager at Hargreaves Lansdown noted.

"These are exciting times for the Group. In the first six months of 2017, the combustible business continued to perform well, against the backdrop of a strong volume comparator," Chairman Richard Burrows said in a statement to the markets.

"We remain confident of delivering another year of good earnings growth at constant rates of exchange."



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The 17 best animated TV shows of all time

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BoJack and Princess Carolyn

"Rick and Morty," the cartoon brainchild of famed television writer and creator Dan Harmon, is returning July 30 for its third season.

If you're looking for something else to watch while you wait for season three to premiere, you might want to check out some other notable animated series.

Some of the most captivating, humorous, and insightful television series to ever be created are animated, and we put together a list of the best of them.

These are the 17 best animated television series of all time:

"Archer"

"Archer" offers a deadpan, goofy, spy comedy for James Bond fans who love a good cartoon.



"Courage the Cowardly Dog"

Courage's desire to protect his beloved owner Muriel, who has a propensity for attracting supernatural beings, forces Courage to deal with some of the strangest supernatural creatures you've ever seen (e.g., Banana People, and a sentient toe).

 



"Steven Universe"

Steven Universe learns how to harness his powers with the help of the Gems, three powerful women who guide him through becoming a superhero in this humorous, light-hearted, and adventure-filled series. 



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If you're experiencing withdrawal from 'The Walking Dead,' here are 10 great shows to watch instead

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Fans of "The Walking Dead" still have about three months before the show returns for its eighth season. But we may have some suggestions that could help with the withdrawal pains.

INSIDER worked with Taykey, a real-time audience data company that can pinpoint specific audiences and analyze what's trending for them, to discover which shows "Walking Dead" fans talk about (when they're not talking about the zombie drama).

Some of these shows are no-brainers, while others will probably be a surprise. You may find it interesting that HBO's "Game of Thrones" just missed our list. It placed No. 11 among the shows that "Dead" fans talk about.

Here are the 10 most talked-about shows among "TWD" fans, according to Taykey.

10. "Teen Wolf" (MTV)



9. "American Horror Story" (FX)



8. "Stranger Things" (Netflix)



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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is the new richest person in the world — here's how he got there (AMZN)

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Jeff Bezos, 2017

Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, surpassed Bill Gates on Thursday to become the richest person in the world, with a net worth of roughly $90 billion.

Today, his "Everything Store" sells more than $136 billion worth of goods a year, and Amazon's market cap has grown to over $500 billion.

Here's how the former hedge funder got his start and became one of the world's richest people.

Jillian D'Onfro and Eugene Kim contributed to an earlier version of this story.

SEE ALSO: 'JEFF BEZOS IS A DIFFERENT SPECIES': Buffett and Munger praise Bezos, Amazon

Jeff Bezos' mom, Jackie, was a teenager when she had him in January 1964. She had recently married Cuban immigrant Mike Bezos, who adopted Jeff. Jeff didn't learn that Mike wasn't his real father until he was 10 but says he was more fazed about learning he needed to get glasses than he was about the news.

Source: Wired



When Bezos was 4, his mother told his biological father, who previously had worked as a circus performer, to stay out of their lives. When Brad Stone interviewed Bezos' father for Stone's book "The Everything Store," Bezos' dad had no idea who his son had become.

Source: The Everything Store



Bezos showed signs of brilliance from an early age. When he was a toddler, he took apart his crib with a screwdriver, because he wanted to sleep in a real bed.

Source: The Everything Store



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British police made this right-wing extremism simulator which ends in you murdering somebody

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CrossTheLine

A British police force has published an online narrative which simulates what it's like to descend into right-wing extremism — and ends in you killing somebody.

Cross The Line, a project by Bedfordshire Police, is designed to deter young people in Britain from committing hate crimes by warning them how seemingly innocuous activities can lead to more sinister outcomes.

The web page, hosted at crosstheline.co.uk, asks to pull data from your Twitter account, then uses elements like your profile picture and your handle to make the narrative more realistic.

Business Insider tried out the app, which launched on Wednesday. Here's what it was like:

 

It starts with a simulated notification on your phone, showing news that the jobs market is bad for young people.



The app pulls your details to show you sharing the story on Twitter (they call it Chirper, but you get the drift).



You then look for something to do, and end up going to a combat class in your local gym.



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