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We went to the swanky Cheetos restaurant where there's a 1,000 person waitlist for a reservation — here's the verdict

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The Spotted Cheetah opened yesterday in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood.

The first-ever restaurant "devoted to all things Cheetos," The Spotted Cheetah is a collaboration between celebrity chef Anne Burrell and the Cheetos brand.

The restaurant's three-course menu features appetizers, entrees, and desserts all inspired by Cheetos.

We were lucky enough to snag a spot during opening night — reservations sold out the night they became available, and the restaurant is only open for three days.

Keep scrolling to read our thoughts.

We arrived to a bright orange carpet and plenty of Cheetos branding.



The restaurant's menu, which offers four starters, four entrees, and three desserts, was featured outside.



The first thing we noticed inside was a screen with an interactive version of Chester, the Cheetos mascot. Diners were having full conversations with him.



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Charlottesville started with a statue of Robert E. Lee — Here are 11 Confederate figures whose monuments are sparking controversy across the US

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• Violence at Charlottesville has shone a light on the controversy surrounding Confederate monuments on public grounds.

• There were 1,503 Confederate symbols displayed in public spaces in the US as of 2016, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.

• Local governments have begun to quietly remove certain Confederate memorials.

Charlottesville, Virginia erupted in violence over the weekend, after mob of white nationalists, neo-Nazis, and alt-right adherents descended on the college town.

At the center of the storm was a statue — an equestrian monument of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The City Council of Charlottesville is attempting to remove the statue from the park.

The "Unite the Right" rally was ostensibly a protest against this move. In the wake of the violence, municipalities around the US are quietly and quickly working to remove the monuments, which have become a lightning rod for controversy.

US President Donald Trump blasted the decision to remove monuments commemorating figures like Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson in a fiery press conference Tuesday, Sonam Sheth reported for Business Insider

"I wonder: Is it George Washington next week, and is it Thomas Jefferson the week after?" Trump said. "You know, you really do have to ask yourself — where does it stop?"

In 2016, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported that there are 1,503 Confederate symbols displayed in public spaces throughout the country. The US is dotted with parks, military forts, fountains, and roads bearing the names of men who chose to secede from the Union and form the Confederate States of America.

Looking through SPLC's list, it's clear that most of the statues, monuments, and busts are dedicated to general groups of Confederate soldiers, veterans, or dead.

But some historical individuals, like Lee, make several appearances on the list. Some of the figures commemorated are more controversial than others, but all served the Confederacy in some capacity.

Business Insider took note of Confederate figures who are commemorated with more than one statue, monument, memorial, or bust on public land, according to the SPLC.

Here are the backgrounds of the men whose statues are now at the heart of a nationwide controversy:

SEE ALSO: How one of the worst US presidents in history alienated Congress to the point that he was impeached

Jefferson Davis: 10 statues, busts, and monuments on public land

Before the Civil War, Davis served in Congress and worked as President Franklin Pierce's War Secretary. He resigned in 1861 and became president of the Confederate States the following year.

Despite initially being popular in the South, Confederate losses and Davis' government's ineffectiveness quickly eroded public good will, according to the Civil War Trust. By the time Davis was captured by the Union, his popularity in the South was virtually nonexistent.

However, the Lost Cause ideology ultimately adopted Davis as a central figure. This post-war ideology served to erase slavery and celebrate the Confederate cause as heroic.

Years after the war, Davis published a book — "The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government"— defending the Confederacy. The book endeared him to Confederate proponents and improved his image.



Robert E. Lee: 9 statues, busts, and monuments on public land

Lee, the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, is at the center of the recent violence in Charlottesville.

However, the man himself was opposed to Confederate monuments.

ABC reports that, after the war, Lee himself "resisted efforts to build Confederate monuments in his honor and instead wanted the nation to move on from the Civil War."

Despite losing the war, Lee became an icon in the North and South alike, thanks to the Lost Cause ideology.

As a result, Lee has been venerated since the Civil War. His decision to support a slave state has been minimized. Despite some major military blunders, he is remembered as a military genius.



Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson: 6 statues, busts, and monuments on public land

For adherents to the Lost Cause, "Stonewall" Jackson is an important figure, representing the bravery and nobility of the Southern cause.

Jackson remains one of the most famous Confederate generals to this day. He was one of the South's best tactical commanders and became a "military celebrity" in his own time, according to the Civil War Trust. His death, due to a pneumonia contracted after being injured by friendly fire, hurt Confederate morale.



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11 books the US Army's top officer recommends to help understand the world

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U.S. Army General Mark Milley testifies at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to become the Army's chief of staff, on Capitol Hill in Washington July 21, 2015.  REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Secretary James Mattis has been heralded as a "warrior monk" for his prodigious knowledge and voracious reading habits.

But Mattis, a retired Marine general, is not the only US military officer who has supplemented his martial knowledge with academic achievement.

In that spirit, the US Army has distributed reading recommendations so soldiers and civilians alike are able "to sharpen their knowledge of the Army’s long and distinguished history, as well as the decisive role played by landpower in conflicts across the centuries."

Below are some of the books recommended by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley to help better understand the world's current strategic environment, along with his explanations for their inclusion.

SEE ALSO: Mattis and US military leaders are trying to get rid of the worst parts of military service

"A World in Disarray: American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order," by Richard Haass

"Haass argues for an updated global operating system—call it world order 2.0—that reflects the reality that power is widely distributed and that borders count for less."



"Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century," by P.W. Singer

"Blending historical evidence with interviews of an amazing array of individuals, [Singer] shows how technology is changing not just in how wars are fought, but also in the politics, economics, laws, and the ethics that surround war itself."



"The Tragedy of Great Power Politics," by John J. Mearsheimer

"Contending that states throughout history have been driven to acquire greater power and influence as a means of guaranteeing their own security, [Mearsheimer] concludes that current efforts at engagement and seeking harmonious relations between states will ultimately fail and predicts that the U.S. security competition with a rising China will inevitably intensify."



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4 mega-trends that could change the world by 2030

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In 2012, the US government put on its futurist hat and published a report entitled "Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds."

It's full of both grim predictions and hopeful insights about the world that humans will inhabit within the next two decades.

One section outlines four mega-trends that are poised to create the greatest impact in the years to come in society, healthcare, government, and resources.

Here's what we can expect.

SEE ALSO: 6 disastrous 'black swan' events that could happen by 2030

Individual empowerment

Over the next 15 to 20 years, continued giving from groups like the World Health Organization and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will lift millions of people out of poverty, the report found, to the extent that the majority of the world's population will no longer be impoverished.

This new wealth will produce millions more empowered individuals that will have the means to add to local and national economies.

The report hedged slightly, however, because more empowered people will also have greater access to lethal weapons and networks, which is "a capability formerly the monopoly of states."



Diffusion of power

Developing countries in Asia will become more prominent world powers compared to North American and European nations.

"China alone will probably have the largest economy, surpassing that of the United States a few years before 2030," the report explained. "In a tectonic shift, the health of the global economy increasingly will be linked to how well the developing world does — more so than the traditional West."

In other words, having the most money or people won't necessarily keep a country powerful if others are more adept at staying connected to data and resources.



Demographic patterns

A combination of widespread aging, falling fertility, and urbanization will lead to a dramatically different world in 2030.

With an expected 8.3 billion people, human civilization will be both older and much more focused on city life. Our infrastructure may improve, but our level of innovation and output will slow down without younger workers.

"Aging countries will face an uphill battle in maintaining their living standards," the report stated.

It's entirely possible, however, that within the next several decades, humanity will generate more urban construction than it has in the rest of its history.



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We asked 10 American teens about Trump, the American Dream, ‘Finstas,’ and their fears for the future

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Those who make up Generation Z — generally defined as those born after 1995 — are coming of age after the Great Recession and the September 11, 2001 attacks. They do not remember a US president before Barack Obama, or life without the iPhone. Everything has always been one tap away.

At approximately 60 million, Generation Z Americans outnumber millennials by nearly 1 million. Compared with their predecessors, members of Gen Z are true digital natives, with 92% having a digital footprint on social media and the web. But that doesn't mean they overshare. Teens are more likely to curate their profiles than their parents, who just put everything up.

They're also highly entrepreneurial (72% of teens say they want to start a business someday) and are working and driving less than past generations. Nearly half of Gen Z is also not white, making it the most ethnically diverse generation in history.

And while many American adults identify as being on either the right or the left on the political spectrum, a 2016 survey of 150,000 teens found that most say they are both: socially liberal and moderate but also moderate to conservative financially.

"They want a balanced budget, but they want universal healthcare — things that other generations have seen as opposing or a choice. They see them as one or want both," Corey Seemiller, a Wright State University professor who studies Gen Z, told Business Insider.

But, as with any generation, there's a great amount of diversity within teenage America, too.

Business Insider spoke with teens from across the US with different hometowns, political views, and socioeconomic backgrounds about their lifestyles, hopes, and worries.

Below, check out personal stories from 10 American teens, who are trying to create America's future right now.

SEE ALSO: Teens from across the country reveal the 11 companies they think are cool

Max Doocy, 17 — A male, Catholic feminist with two moms

In his conservative town of Omaha, Nebraska, Max helps lead a club that started in the '70s, called Prep Accepts, at his Catholic high school. The club acts as a space where students discuss how to make the school more inclusive. Topics include abortion, racism, and same-sex marriage — the latter of which is personally significant to Max, who has two gay moms, Carol and Laura.

But in 2015, the school threatened to shut the club down after wealthy donors in the area said they would withdraw funding. Max immediately sent a letter to the local archbishop and met with the school president, who reinstated Prep Accepts. This school year, Max said more white, non-LGBT students showed up to meetings.

Tell me about where you live. What do you like most about it?

"There's a lot of businesspeople and a lot of old money and not as many cornfields as people think. Omaha is known for mansions, because they're much cheaper here. Coming from California, we bought a 7,000-square-foot house with seven bedrooms for the amount of money a down payment was in Alameda ... I like that it has a small-town feel. People are really nice to each other — and let you cut them off in traffic and not freak out."

Do you feel like you fit in?

"I don't like how conservative it is. People are usually open-minded, but religion is used as a basis for being judgmental."

Have you ever faced discrimination? 

"I went to a Catholic elementary school. When it went public that I have two moms, it was a big problem. [The students] were called to the church on campus, and the archbishop of our area talked about how homosexuality and homosexual actions are against God and that as a church community they needed to come together and act against it and not support families who support it, and that was pretty much me ... I remember sitting there thinking, 'What does this mean for my family? How do I deal with it?'" 

Are you a feminist?

"Yep. It's something that makes a lot of guys uncomfortable, but I would not think twice about answering that as a 'yes.'"

Do you think the American dream is still alive?

"Yeah, I think so. I think it is what you make of it. If you want to think that it's not, it won't be. But if you think it is and work for it, anything is open."



Kai Morton, 18 — A coder who wants to make social change

Kai programmed her first video game when she was 11 years old on a big, purple, clunky laptop. In the game, players jump from platform to platform to collect bugs.

Today, at 18, she knows 15 coding languages and is learning how to develop iOS apps. She is focusing on making apps for social change in San Francisco, including one that connects restaurants that have excess food with food banks. Kai was also the inspiration for Black Girls Code, a national organization founded by her mother that encourages young African-American women to pursue tech careers.

Tell me about where you live. What does your bedroom look like?

"I live in an apartment on the fourth floor. My bedroom has a bed in the middle with lights over it. And then I have a desk with a giant computer with three monitors. Under my desk, I have my old laptop, iPad Pro, an iPad mini, a gigantic drawing tablet, another drawing tablet that's portable, and a huge pile of books. Next to my bed, I have a bass guitar, an amp, and two Xboxes. And in my closet I have every 'Goosebumps' book in existence."

How much time do you spend online per day?

"A lot. At least 70% of the day I think."

How do you use social media? What do you try to portray to people online?

"When I first got my Instagram account, it was all about posting what I was doing. But now, it's about creating your own aesthetic for your page and thinking when and what you want to post and what you want your image to be and how you want people to view you ... I want my photos to be good and portray my image and personality well. I see my mom's generation post a lot more random stuff ... I don't have a finsta [a secret, less curated Instagram account], but all my friends do."

What are you worried most about for your future?

"Getting into tech, I'm realizing that things are never going to be easy as a black woman. In STEM, and especially in the tech world, it's harder for women to have a voice, because it's been dominated by this white, male stereotype for so long ... But I'm not taking it as a disadvantage. I'm taking it as an opportunity to be the first and change the image that it's not just this white, male field. Hopefully a little girl interested in STEM will see me and feel inspired to not give up their dreams."

What would an ideal world would look like to you, 10 years from now?

"Finding a way to get humanity back into having moral values. Of course, it's hard to say 'no discrimination, no racism, and no prejudice,' because those are hard things. If we're talking about a utopia, I'd love to see less discrimination and diversity in all fields where anyone can see themselves reflected."



Joseph Touma, 19 — A conservative who wants to bridge the nation's political divide

One afternoon at a summer program, Joseph and his friend Clara Nevins were in a heated debate about climate change. Joseph, a West Virginia Republican, wants limited government regulations, while Clara, a California Democrat, values environmental regulation. They realized though, after they listened to each other, that they were able to understand each other's point of view more clearly.

Clara and Joseph founded an organization, called Bridge the Divide, that aims to make an increasingly polarized America recognize common ground. Its site features message boards where young people can debate political issues, and BTD has 100 student ambassadors in 22 countries.

Tell me about where you live.

"I've lived since I can remember in Huntington [West Virginia]. One of most notable, negative things about it is that there's an opioid epidemic. Some people call it the 'heroin capital of the world.' Just the other day, I was downtown, and the police pulled up and there were 50 or 60 needles all over the street. You see more and more of that every day. But we're also a community of resiliency and bouncing back."

How did you form your political views?

"My parents are very moderate but more recently have been becoming more conservative. I think they played a big role in me having the beliefs I have today, but they don't have all the same beliefs I do ... For example, I think that legalizing marijuana is not a bad thing. I don't plan on smoking marijuana, but it would be a great source of income for our state ... That's something my parents don't agree with me on."

What do you and your friends disagree on?

"I was talking with someone who was saying, 'We need to remember, members of ISIS are people too, and they have reasons behind their demands.' And I didn't see it the way she's seeing it, and she didn't change my perspective, but it was definitely a revelation to me."

What would an ideal world look like to you, 10 years from now?

"[Right now] while our leaders are at each other's throats, it's interesting how [teens] can be so loving to one other and civil. But for some reason, in the grander scheme of things, we are enemies ... In an ideal world, there would be an end to violence of any type, whether it's country-versus-country or individuals on the street."



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The Internet of Everything — $12.6 trillion ROI expected over the next decade [SLIDE DECK]

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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.

Below are 8 sample slides from the 60-page deck. Want the full deck? Access it here for FREE >>

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Here's how to use MoviePass, the $10-a-month service that lets you see one movie per day in theaters

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On Tuesday, MoviePass announced it would be slashing its rates to $9.95 a month. The service, which allows subscribers to see one film a day in theaters, saw such a spike in interest that its website crashed due to the traffic. 

As someone who has been using the service for over a year and who saw his rate cut from $50 a month, I was thrilled. I love going to the movies, and am happy to know that now more people than ever will be making their way to their local cinema. 

For those who just signed up, or for anyone who is still on the fence about joining the service, here's an explanation of how seeing a film through MoviePass works. 

SEE ALSO: The world's largest movie-theater chain is trying to block MoviePass' new $10-a-month plan

There are two components to MoviePass: the smartphone app and the physical card they send you once you sign up. After you receive your card, you can create an account in the app and begin watching movies.



When you open the MoviePass app, you'll find a list of theaters around your current location. If you want to see other theaters available through your subscription, simply change the zip code to your desired location.



Selecting a theater will bring up a list of the day's showtimes. Unfortunately, MoviePass does not let you look at different dates, so you can only browse movie times day-of.

MoviePass only works for standard 2D films, so any IMAX or 3D showings will be greyed-out and you will not be able to select them. 



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12 business leaders who have distanced themselves from Trump so far

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It's no secret that this White House tends to hemorrhage staff.

But occupants of the West Wing aren't the only casualties of President Donald Trump's governing style.

While Trump has repeatedly billed himself as pro-business, his rhetoric and actions around immigration policy, the environment, and the deadly white-supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, have provoked the ire of several business leaders. 

Some have made public statements condemning the president, while others have publicly exited Trump's various White House councils.

Following a wave of departures from these councils and reports that Trump's main business council agreed to disband itself, Trump scrapped his Strategic and Policy Forum and his manufacturing council.

Here are 12 business leaders who have publicly distanced themselves from the president, so far:

SEE ALSO: Here are the 17 executives who met with Trump for his first business advisory council

DON'T MISS: The Trump administration declared that a landmark federal law doesn't protect LGBT employees from workplace discrimination

Denise Morrison, CEO of Campbell Soup Company

Morrison left the council Wednesday, according to Business Insider's Bob Bryan and Lydia Ramsey. The move came after Campbell Soup Company released a statement condemning the "racism and murder" that occurred in Charlottesville.



Inge Thulin, CEO of 3M

Thulin announced he was leaving Trump's initiative Wednesday, according to Business Insider reported. In a statement, the CEO asserted 3M's commitment to a healthier, more prosperous US. "After careful consideration, I believe the initiative is no longer an effective vehicle for 3M to advance these goals. As a result, today I am resigning from the Manufacturing Advisory Council."



Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO

The president of the largest collection of labor unions in the US resigned from the president's manufacturing council Tuesday, Bob Bryan reported for Business Insider.

Trumka bashed Trump's response to the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville in his announcement.

"We cannot sit on a council for a President who tolerates bigotry and domestic terrorism," he said in a statement



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Napa wine country is overrun by tourists, so people are abandoning it for Sonoma — we visited both to see who does it better

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For many years, Sonoma County was the kid-brother of wine country. Napa County's elite wineries, trendy restaurants, and globally-known brand long overshadowed Sonoma's charms.

But Sonoma County, which stretches across nine cities and three times the land area of Napa County, is stealing visitors thanks to its laidback atmosphere and affordability. In 2016, travelers spent a total of $1.9 billion in Sonoma County, compared to $1.3 billion in Napa County, according to an annual economic impact report. The area attracts approximately double the three million visitors who come to Napa County every year.

Comparing the two is like apples and oranges — or Pinot Grigio and Merlot, if you prefer — because they vary so much in size. A wine blogger put it best when he said, "Napa Valley is a wine Disneyland, while Sonoma Valley is a wine region." 

With the harvest season nearly upon us, I visited Sonoma and Napa to figure out which offers the best experience for first-timers in wine country. In both areas, I visited two to three wineries and tried a Chardonnay and a house specialty at each.

Here's how it went.

SEE ALSO: Inside the $600-a-head Silicon Valley restaurant where Google and Apple executives eat gold-flecked steaks

Full disclosure: I am not a wine connoisseur. But driving from San Francisco to Napa County on a recent weekday, I felt giddy. It's essentially a boozy amusement park for grown-ups.



There is the city of Napa and the county of Napa, considered the holy grail of wine country. It's home to more than 400 wineries, with many packed side-to-side along State Route 29.



Napa County rose to the top of wine tourism lists in 1976, when a Chardonnay from local winery Chateau Montelena trounced nine other Chardonnays in a blind tasting in Paris.

The wine competition, known as the 1976 Judgment of Paris, changed the way connoisseurs around the world perceived the young Napa County region. It suddenly rivaled top-dog France.

With its rise in the wine industry, Napa County has also become a tourism destination. The region boasts the only three Michelin-starred restaurant in wine country (The French Laundry), golf courses, resorts and spas, and some of the most coveted wine grapes anywhere.



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Electric trike-maker Arcimoto is going public — here's a closer look at its $12,000 'Fun Utility Vehicle' (FUV)

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It's easy to tell the difference between a motorcycle and car, right? One has two wheels, one has four.

Except that there are now plenty of vehicles available that have three wheels.

There's the Can-Am Spyder, the Campagna Motors T-REX, and the Polaris Slingshot, to name a few. There's also the Elio, which recently paid a visit to out New York office.

Soon to join the party is the all-electric Arcimoto SRK (those aforementioned rides all run on gas), effectively a $12,000 tandem three-wheeler motorcycle that can be outfitted with a fully enclosed "cabin" or converted to delivery van duty.

Arcimoto is serious enough about its ambitions that it just launched an unusual type of IPO, selling stock for $6.50 per share and throwing the investment opportunity open to retail customers (versus a more conventional offering, in which only the pros would get in initially). The goal is to list the company on the Nasdaq exchange, and according to a statement, the company has undertaken that process.

“Our thesis since the beginning has been to develop an incredibly fun and highly useful vehicle at a disruptive price point the mass market can afford,” Mark Frohnmayer, President and founder of Arcimoto, said in a statement. “We believe the Arcimoto SRK will deliver on that vision: our target base model price of $11,900 is about a third of what a typical new electric car costs."

The offering is a bit off the grid, being handled by WR Hambrecht + Co, a San Francisco-based investment bank that has taken companies public using an "Open IPO" model. Even the reserved ticker symbol is offbeat: FUV, for "Fun Utility Vehicle," Arcimoto's term for its electric trike. The IPO is what's known as a "Regulation A" offering.

It could raise as much as $28 million, according to reports.

I've sampled the T-REX and the Slingshot, which run on gas, as does the Spyder. Obviously, the SRK is something different.

It might be the ultimate city vehicle. And I checked it out:

(This post has been updated from its original version.)

SEE ALSO: Here's why Cadillac's new CT6 plug-in one of the best luxury sedans on the market

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Arcimoto swung by our Manhattan office for a curbside briefing and test drive last year. It was a lovely day. The Oregon-based startup has thus far taken about $8 million in funding and has worked through 8 prototypes of its vehicle.



They brought a pair of SRKs — one red and one blue.



That's Mark Frohnmayer, the founder. He's an entrepreneur who sold his previous company, GarageGames, before starting Arcimoto.



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18 famous movie quotes everyone gets wrong

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You may think you know some of the most iconic lines from classic movies, but your ears or memory may be deceiving you. 

If you've been going around quoting Darth Vader as saying, "Luke, I am your father," you've been doing it all wrong. And if you think Clint Eastwood asked a robber if the punk felt lucky, that's not the case at all. 

INSIDER rounded up some of the most common movie quotes everyone gets incorrect with help from AMC's invaluable filmsite.org, which has an extensive list of film misquotes. 

Some of them are minor confusions of one of two tiny words. Others, like in "Silence of the Lambs," are slightly more jarring and flat out incorrect.

Why do we remember some of the biggest quotes in movie history incorrectly?

Some suggest we morph quotes to make a line of dialogue more accessible by the general public. It also doesn't help when popular movies released years later reinforce the incorrect dialogue. 

Keep reading to see some of the biggest movie misquotes of all time. You can check out a more thorough list at AMC's filmsite here.

SEE ALSO: The 13 Alfred Hitchcock movies you need to watch in your lifetime

"Dracula" (1931)

Misquote: "I want to suck your blood!"
Actual movie quote: Nothing. The line was never said.

"I want to suck your blood" was said in 1994's "Ed Wood"when Dr. Tom Mason was practicing an impersonation of Bela Lugosi. 



"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937)

Misquote: "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?"
Actual movie quote: "Magic Mirror on the Wall, who is the Fairest one of all?"

Versions of the incorrect line have been said in countless movies afterward including Disney's "101 Dalmatians" which may make people remember the original movie differently.



"The Wizard of Oz" (1939)

Misquote: "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore" or "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto."
Actual movie quote: "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."

A version of the misquote can be heard in 1989's "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" when the siblings are shrunk down in size. 



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The 17 absolute worst TV shows on Netflix

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • Netflix has a vast library of shows available — and some of them aren't so great.
  • Some of the worst include "The Cleveland Show" and "Ringer." 
  • The list doesn't include any of Netflix's original programming.


Netflix
 might be pivoting more and more into original programming. (In fact, while you were reading that sentence, the streaming platform probably just dropped some big new series that will be the talk of the internet for the next two to three weeks.) It’s home to a vast array of TV shows from other networks as well, both of the great and not-so-great variety.

Netflix isn’t just a place to watch the new season of "Orange is the New Black" or "Stranger Things." It’s also a method to watch old shows that you might have missed or catch up on some current series ahead of a new season. Like anything with a deep library, however, there are more than a few stinkers in Netflix’s digital troves. The service has shows that you can binge in their entirety, but that doesn’t mean you should.

These are the worst of the worst on Netflix. They may not be original programming from the streaming service itself, but they can be watched there. (In other words, "Fuller House," while absolutely wretched, won’t be on this list.) If you’re looking for a new show to binge, these are some of the worst choices you could make.

Here are the 17 Absolute Worst Shows On Netflix.

17. "Dexter"

If "Dexter" had ended around its third or fourth season, it would undoubtedly be one of the best shows on Netflix, and maybe one of the best series ever. But Showtime didn’t know when to quit with their favorite serial killer, so the interesting tale of this anti-hero went on way too long and became a parody of itself.

The later seasons of "Dexter" are so ridiculous that they completely undermine the greatness that are the first few years. In some ways, the terrible later efforts even take away the show’s strengths. Debra doesn’t put up with Dexter’s anti-social behavior because of their sibling bond. According to the later seasons, she is romantically in love with him. Incest is never the answer, no matter how ideas have been explored.

To watch the first four seasons of "Dexter" is a recommended endeavor. Going anywhere behind the season 4 finale, as tragic as that episode may be, is an exercise in torture.



16. "90210"

The original "90120" is perfect example of ’90s camp and nostalgia. It’s an unapologetic soap opera, but it’s also self-aware, fun, and it was certainly a risky show for its era. The remake/sequel which ran from 2008 to 2013 was exactly none of those things.

There are startlingly few original characters in the new "90120." Mostly, the series opted to simply recreate the old characters with slightly different names and backgrounds. The result is an uninspired mismatch of new and old. "90120" became a cultural touchstone of the ’90s because of the archetypes that were on display and how fresh everything felt. The second "90120" is just a pale imitation.

That said, the remake of "90120" isn’t an outright dumpster fire. It was successful enough to even spawn a remake of "Melrose Place." The remake is just merely passable. With hundreds of shows to watch on Netflix, a passable second attempt of a much more influential show simply isn’t worth it.



15. "Glee"

"Glee" is an easy punching bag to take aim at, with countless jokes having been made at its expense. There is a reason for the mocking. Outside of a fun but uneven first season, Ryan Murphy’s high school musical series is a mess. From season 2 onward, "Glee" wanted to be a live-action cartoon and a show that tackled incredibly hot-button issues like transgender rights, homosexuality, and domestic abuse.

This would’ve been fine, if "Glee" had approached any of these topics with a sense of tact. Unfortunately, this series doesn’t know the meaning of the word “tact.” Glee is an indulgence of showrunner Ryan Murphy’s most garish instincts. The show frequently switches directly from long abusive tirades courtesy of Jane Lynch’s character to lectures about the dangers of bullying.

The worst thing about "Glee" is what supposedly made it unique. While there are some genuinely great singers on the show’s cast, every performance is heavily altered in post-production, having been autotuned beyond recognition. Every song from "Glee" sounds like a Kidz Bop album from the ninth circle of Hell.



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16 trends you’ll only remember if you grew up in the ‘90s

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The 1990s were an amazing time to grow up. "Friends" was still on air, Lunchables and Oreo-flavored cereal were still considered perfectly acceptable meals, and you probably rushed home after school to play on your GameBoy Color.

It's impossible to talk about how great the '90s were without paying homage to the fashion trends that were popular back then. And it just so happens that many of those trends — like chokers, denim on denim, and overalls — are having a moment now, too.

While nostalgia for the '90s is at a high, keep scrolling to see 16 fashion throwbacks that will instantly take you back to the era. 

Vests

Vests were a '90s staple. They could be worn over a shirt, in the same way Rachel Green styled her vest above, or worn as a stand-alone shirt when buttoned up — another look Rachel often sported while serving coffee at Central Perk.



Overalls

Overalls were an easy, low-maintenance look. To make your all-denim ensemble look effortlessly cool, you would wear them with one strap undone.



Butterfly clips

In the '90s, pretty much everyone wore butterfly clips in their hair. The more clips you wore, the cooler you looked. Fishel wasn't the only one who sported the embellished hairdo; Kirsten Dunst, Hilary Duff, and Gwen Stefani were also big fans.



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Here is the long list of people in line to take over as President if anything happens to Donald Trump

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Who takes over if Donald Trump is ever unable to perform the duties of the US President?

In the event that the president ever resigns, gets impeached, dies, or is otherwise incapable of serving, the US has created a long line of succession to ensure the peaceful transfer of power under any circumstances.

Established in 1947 at the dawn of the nuclear age, the presidential line of succession goes down heads of Congress and then the president's cabinet.

Under Trump, 15 Republicans, three Independents, make up that line. Of them, 15 are men and three women, though one woman is a naturalized citizen who is included but ineligible to serve as president. 

While turnover in the role of US president remains extremely rare, the line provides political stability and military-grade redundancy should anything ever happen to the Commander in Chief. Here are the people currently in line to take over in place of Trump:

SEE ALSO: People are calling for Trump's impeachment — here's how that would play out

Vice President Mike Pence



House Speaker Paul Ryan



Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch



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15 foods you should be buying at Costco right now

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The INSIDER Summary: 

  • Costco offers many bulk food items at low prices.
  • You can pick up staples like Annie's Toaster Pastries and chia seeds in large quantities.
  • Don't forget the desserts like mochi ice cream and brownie brittle.


No doubt, my
Costco membership is one of the best investments I've ever made. From the free samples to the awesome bulk prices, I’m definitely guilty of frequenting the store a little more often than necessary. That’s because they are constantly getting new products, specifically food items, that are low price and high quality. Here are the Costco food items you should be buying right now.

1. Annie’s Organic Toaster Pastries

Price: $4.79

Put down those highly processed Pop-Tarts and swap them for Annie’s Organic Toaster Pastries. Made with real simple ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, synthetic colors or preservatives, these certified organic pastries are a much better choice. They are also packed with real organic fruit and 16 whole grains per serving, so you don’t feel bad about picking up a box of these. 



2. Pocky Sticks

Price: $8.99

Because one box of Pocky Sticks is not enough. This Japanese snack consisting of chocolate covered crispy biscuits is insanely addicting, so pick up this 12-pack on your next Costco run.



3. Clif Bars

Price: $18.99

I’m sure you’ve had CLIF bars before, but did you know you can buy them in bulk at Costco for a fraction of the price? 



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Here are all the members who left Trump's now-disbanded manufacturing council after Charlottesville

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President Donald Trump disbanded his two business councils on Wednesday after a wave of departures from the manufacturing council and a plan to disband his strategy and policy group.

Executives started resigning from Trump's manufacturing council on Monday after the president initially failed to explicitly denounce white nationalists who protested in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend.

Here are all the CEOs and leaders who decided to leave the council because of Trump's response, along with a few that left the council prior to the weekend.

SEE ALSO: 7 members of Trump's manufacturing council left after Charlottesville before Trump disbanded it

Merck CEO Ken Frazier - Monday, 8 a.m.

Merck CEO Ken Frazier was the first to leave the council following the events in Charlottesville. 

"America's leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry, and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal," Frazier said in a statement on Monday. "As CEO of Merck, and as a matter of personal conscience, I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."

Trump almost immediately fired back, turning the conversation toward drug pricing.



Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank - Monday night

Plank left on Monday night, even after the president came out with a more explicit statement on Charlottesville that condemned white supremacists.

"I joined the American Manufacturing Council because I believed it was important for Under Armour to have an active seat at the table and represent our industry," Plank said in a statement. "We remain resolute in our potential and ability to improve American manufacturing. However, Under Armour engages in innovation and sports, not politics."



Intel CEO Brian Krzanich - Monday night

Krzanich announced his departure from the council late Monday night. "I am not a politician," Krzanich said in a statement. "I am an engineer who has spent most of his career working in factories that manufacture the world’s most advanced devices. Yet, it is clear even to me that nearly every issue is now politicized to the point where significant progress is impossible. Promoting American manufacturing should not be a political issue."



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We spent 6 months after the election trying to find common ground in America — here's what we learned

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The scenes in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday were painful to watch. Americans fighting Americans with flags, clubs, tear gas, and fists.

The violent face-off between white nationalists and neo-Nazis and counter-protesters resulted in the death of one young woman who was mowed down with a car and two police officers who were monitoring the rallies when their helicopter crashed.

It seemed to be the culmination of the divisiveness that's shaken this country since November 9, 2016, the ugliest election in recent memory.

But on Sunday, a chorus of voices rose to denounce the violence, and the hatred, and the bigotry, calling for us to come together.

After President Donald Trump took office, Business Insider wanted to find what unites us. We spent six months tracking down issues Americans actually agree on in a series we called Undividing America. Here's what we learned:

SEE ALSO: Just don't call it 'climate change': What Republicans in Dallas can teach us about saving the planet

DON'T MISS: See all of the stories in the Undividing America series here

First, we took a hard look at the divisions we are living in. We found some high schools are "resegregating", splitting black and white, high- and low-income students back into separate schools based on where they live.

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The loss of manufacturing jobs was one of the driving issues of the 2016 election, with Trump promising to bring them back from overseas. This downward spiral has hurt American men, and is even linked with them marrying less and dying sooner. But what's scarier is that other jobs have been — and will continue to be — lost because of robots.

See the full story from Elena Holodny here »



For people leaving prison, finding a job is even harder. The incarceration rate in the US is one of the highest in the world. Many "go immediately back to what they know" once they're out of prison because it's so difficult to find employment.

See the full story from Elena Holodny here »



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25 companies where candidates actually enjoy the job interview

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Job interviews often get a bad rap.

Whether it's because candidates think they'll get hauled over the coals with impossible questions, or they're terrified of saying the wrong thing and making a really bad first impression, job candidates tend to dread the interview portion of the hiring process.

But as Glassdoor's recent list of The 50 Best Places to Interview in 2017 shows, interviews don't have to be a chore.

Anyone who has interviewed at a company may provide anonymous feedback on Glassdoor by completing an interview review where they are asked to rate their overall interview experience, describe the interview process, provide questions asked, rate the difficulty of the interview, and share other insights related to the process.

Glassdoor analyzed feedback from US-based job candidates who recently interviewed at companies with 1,000 or more employees. Only companies with at least 50 reviews in the past year were considered.

To determine its list of The 50 Best Places to Interview in 2017, Glassdoor calculated an interview score for each company (where calculations extend beyond the thousandth place but are displayed as whole numbers for simplicity). Scores are based on positive interview experience ratings, interview difficulty, and interview process duration. Winners are ranked based on their interview score during the past year.

Below are the top 25 best places to interview in 2017. (See the complete list of all 50 here.)

SEE ALSO: 25 tricky job-interview questions the best companies in America are asking

DON'T MISS: Here's what Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and 9 other successful people ask job candidates during interviews

25. Walt Disney Company

Interview score: 76%

Interview difficulty (out of 5): 2.6

Interview process duration: 34 days



24. Nordstrom Rack

Interview score: 76%

Interview difficulty (out of 5): 2.3

Interview process duration: 11 days



23. Allegiant Travel

Interview score: 76%

Interview difficulty (out of 5): 2.9

Interview process duration: 26 days



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The 10 most liveable cities in the US

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In the United States, unrest seems to be growing by the day.

Over the weekend, a white supremacist plowed through a crowd of counter-protestors in Charlottesville, Virginia. Several cities, like Baltimore, Maryland, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Lexington, Kentucky are removing confederate monuments, despite rallies from white nationalists to preserve them.

Mass shootings in 2017 are outpacing those in previous years as well, with over 150 attacks so far. In the past few months, there have been instances of domestic terrorism and racially motivated violence, including shootings and firebombs at churches, on the streets, at mosques, and even at a Congressional baseball practice.

There have also been dozens of demonstrations from various sides of the ideological spectrum.

All these factors can affect the well-being of those who live in cities, according to a new report from The Economist Intelligence Unit. On Wednesday, the group released its annual "Global Liveability Index," which ranked 140 cities worldwide by how "livable" they are, considering five key areas: economic stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. 

Those that score best tend to be mid-sized cities in wealthier countries with a relatively low population density. These factors can encourage a range of recreational activities without leading to high crime levels and overburdened infrastructure (e.g. roads, subways, housing).

The report notes that some US cities have declined in score, partly due to civil unrest linked to terrorism-related violence and President Trump's policies.

The US cities that ranked the highest are below:

SEE ALSO: Mesmerizing time-lapses show how crowded Chinese cities have become

10. Los Angeles, California

Overall global rank: 47



9. Atlanta, Georgia

Overall global rank: 47



8. Seattle, Washington

Overall global rank: 45



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10 celebrities who no longer take pictures with fans

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jennifer lawrence fansThe INSIDER Summary:

  • Fans are quick these days to want a selfie with their favorite celebrity.
  • It's a lot of pressure on celebrities to be picture-ready at any given moment.
  • From Chris Pratt to Prince Harry, these are 10 celebrities who no longer take photos with fans.

In the age of iPhones and Instagram, selfies with celebrities have replaced the traditional autograph. It’s hard to imagine a star encounter these days without fans leaving with some sort of digital evidence of their meeting. And while it’s become so much easier to document significant moments like meeting your idol, it’s also put a ton of pressure on celebrities who may not be picture-ready at every moment of their lives.

Though we’re not ones to harp on the negative side effects of technology, there is something to be said in regard to the way camera phones have significantly reduced the intimacy of face-to-face celebrity encounters. Instead of spending a minute to tell their idols what they mean to them, you’ll more commonly see fans using that minute to whip out their phones for a quick selfie. Some celebrities have taken a stand on the matter, issuing a hard pass on taking photos with fans. Find out who they are, ahead.

Jennifer Lawrence

As one of the biggest actresses in Hollywood, Lawrence is bound to have her opinions on fame. In a 2013 interview with CNN, the actress opened up about having a microscopic lens trained on her and how it has affected her mental health. Something that's helped her cope is sometimes saying no to fans who request a selfie.

"Sometimes I'm nice, sometimes I'm in a bad mood. Like, if I'm at dinner and I'm eating and somebody wants me to stand up and take a picture, it's like—that's actually helped with my anxiety, is knowing that I don't have to say yes and I can say no," Lawrence said. "Because it used to be I didn't want to go out, I didn't want to go to dinner. If I went to dinner, I was wrapped up and then I was like, you know what? I don't have to do it. I can just say no, and that's helped a lot. So it is hard because you don't want to feel rude, because they're people, but at the same time, I have to defend my life and my mental wellness."



Chris Pratt

Since his explosion as a movie star, Pratt has become familiar with the downside of fame. In an interview with Cigar Aficionado, the actor revealed that he no longer takes selfie because of how disingenuous the encounters have become.

“If I go out and want to do normal things, I have to be comfortable disappointing people. So I just don’t take pictures with people. Because that’s not about enjoying the moment; it’s about stealing the moment to brag about later,” Pratt said. "Now, when he’s asked to take a picture in public, he responds, “‘Would you settle for a handshake?’ And then they take the picture anyway."



Emma Watson

For the "Harry Potter" star, fan selfies can potentially lead to an unsafe situation. In a 2017 interview with Vanity Fair, the "Beauty and the Beast" actress opened up about her qualms with with fan hysteria in a social media age.

“For me, it’s the difference between being able to have a life and not. If someone takes a photograph of me and posts it, within two seconds they’ve created a marker of exactly where I am within 10 meters,” she said. "They can see what I’m wearing and who I’m with. I just can’t give that tracking data."



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