Netflix original shows usually come with high praise.

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

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

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

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

Here are the worst Netflix shows according to critics. 

SEE ALSO: The top 36 TV shows you should watch this fall

11. "Haters Back Off!"— 47%

Critic score: 47%

Audience score: 67%

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

10. "Flaked"— 42%

Critic score: 42%

Audience score: 84%

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

9. "Hemlock Grove"— 38%

Critic score: 38%

Audience score: 70%

Netflix description: A supernatural series about the goings-on in a Pennsylvania steel town, where two suspects in a young girl's murder set out to find the killer themselves.

Narrowing down your options while shopping at Sephora can seem like an impossible task. The retailer carries hundreds of beauty products in stores and even more online. 

To help you decide on your next purchase, we took a peek at Sephora's list of best-selling items to discover which beauty products were most popular with shoppers in August.

Last month's top picks included a $30 bronzer that smells like peaches, a $22 dry shampoo that practically dries wet hair, and a $399 hair dryer made by a well-known vacuum cleaner company.

Here are 21 of Sephora's best-sellers from August:

PLAY! By Sephora: The All-Star Edition

Cost: $20

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Algenist Genius Liquid Collagen

Cost: $115

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Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette

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Fame isn't everything. For many celebrities, getting an education is something they value, and they make sure to get their college degrees later in life.

Sometimes it means taking a break from acting or modeling, and sometimes it means continuing acting over the summer. Fortunately, their colleges were pretty amenable to them juggling school and work life. Fancy honorary degrees just don't cut it.

These 22 celebrities are an inspiration to anyone who wants to go back to school later in life and get a college degree. Here's the full list.

Emma Watson famously went to Brown while filming the "Harry Potter" movies.

Watson enrolled in 2009 and took some time off to film the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" movies. She also spent some time at the University of Oxford, and got her degree from Brown in 2014.

Claire Danes got a letter of recommendation to Yale from Oliver Stone.

Between 1998 and 2000, Danes attended Yale University. She got a recommendation letter from Oliver Stone, who directed her in "U-Turn." The actress dropped out after a couple of years to return to acting.

James Franco is the most productive celebrity ever.

No celebrity had had as storied a relationship with higher education as James Franco. The multihyphenate enrolled in the University of California, Los Angeles in the late 1990s as an English major — reportedly with very high SAT scores— but dropped out after his first year to pursue acting.

He reenrolled in UCLA in 2006, "Freaks and Geeks" far behind him, with permission to take more than three times as many courses per semester than usual, and finished his undergraduate degree in 2008. During that period, he still found time to make "Spider-Man 3" and "Pineapple Express." UCLA selected him as the commencement speaker for the class of 2009, but he withdrew after students protested the choice.

An undergraduate degree wasn't enough for James Franco. He moved to New York and simultaneously pursued graduate degrees at Columbia University's MFA program for writing, New York University's filmmaking program, a program for creative writing at Brooklyn College, and an MFA program for writers at Warren Wilson College. Franco also pursued a doctorate at Yale University, but it isn't clear if he ever finished the program and he isn't listed in the school's student directory.

His time at school hasn't been smooth sailing. He's juggling it along with a prolific career of acting, directing, writing, and producing. He received a D in a NYU class, which led to a public tiff and lawsuit with his professor. Many classes were missed.

Franco has also taught classes in universities, including a class about James Franco. He has a 3.9 out of 5 on Rate My Professors with a red pepper hotness rating.

The INSIDER Summary:

• The summer has seen lots of action in the way of hit TV series.
• But, fall television is finally making its comeback, and there are lots of options to choose from.
• From "Stranger Things" to "Riverdale," these are the shows you should be catching up on ahead of fall TV premieres.

This summer we’ve encountered dragons, inexplicably charred men and a new battle of the sexes in the form of #TeamLawrence vs. #TeamIssa (we’re strictly #TeamTasha over here). But this is merely television’s off-season and after Labor Day hits we’re in FULL TELEVISION SEASON. There’ll be a whole new slate of network shows for you to peruse (maybe avoid CBS’s all white, all male lineup) and per always Netflix is guaranteed to have a new bingeable show almost weekly to check out. 

But what about those shows that were either all over your timeline last fall or maybe went under your radar? Don’t worry there’s still time to catch up! Use this holiday weekend to finally watch some of last season’s most critically beloved shows just in time for their upcoming premieres. And no you don’t need to be at home to do this—even on vacation (Use Complex10 for Maven car service if you need to get out of town for a bit) —there’s plenty of time to be able to binge some new shows, so you can be ready for the water cooler convo at work this fall. 

Here’s 7 of our favorites returning for their sophomore season that should be on your binge watching vacation schedule. 

"Better Things"

Network: FX
Stars: Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Celia Imrie
Second Season Premieres: September 14

I really hate starting this off like, “If you love 'Louie,' you’ll love 'Better Things,'” but that might just be a fact about Pamela Adlon’s vaguely autobiographic half hour comedy. Adlon plays Sam, a working actress and single mom to three daughters, as she navigates her long lasting career, aging in Hollywood and just being a woman existing in the world. Much like 'Louie,' Adlon tackles bigger topics like feminism, menstruation and parenting with both a biting sense of humor and a huge wealth of emotion. 

"The Good Place"

Network: NBC
Stars: Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil
Second Season Premiere: September 28

Imagine if "Lost" was a comedy? Yeah, I get that seems like a bit of a stretch but after watching the first season of NBC’s brilliant comedy "The Good Place" you might change your mind. Starring Kristen Bell as Eleanor Shellstrop, a woman who is recently killed and sent to “The Good Place” which is the Utopian heaven place for those who were good people on earth while living. However the snag here is that Eleanor quickly discovers that she’s been sent there by mistake—but really doesn’t want to go to “The Bad Place” where she’ll experience torture for eternity. So Eleanor works hard (and misguidedly) to try to earn her place in “The Good Place” to be forgiven for the bad behavior of her past life. Filled with hilarious performances and wild twists, "The Good Place" is one of the sole reminders that network comedies can still be great and unexpected. 

"This Is Us"

Network: NBC
Stars: Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Milo Ventimiglia, Chrissie Metz
Second Season Premiere: September 26

"This Is Us" is probably a show your mom watches, let's be real. But don't let that discourage you from indulging in this delightful family drama. A very basic premise is that it's about the lives of several people who all share the same birthday, but if you've seen any of the rabid fans of "This is Us" tweeting about it, you know that it's not that simple. It's filled with twists and turns that can promise to have you ugly crying by the end of one 40 minute episode. Talk about therapy but cheaper! Perhaps, the most important thing to note is that "This Is Us" stars an Official Complex Pop boyfriend—Sterling K. Brown—who was on the last season of "American Crime Story." #hotdarden

The INSIDER Summary:

• Hollywood diets are notorious for being full of gimmicks and poor advice.
• INSIDER has rounded up a list of sound nutrition advice from celebrities, as backed by nutritionists.
• Chrissy Teigen, among other stars, starts her day with a protein-filled egg breakfast.

Hollywood is not exactly known for dispensing sound dietary advice. From Instagram-friendly detox diets to eating baby food, celebrity-backed diets range from bizarre to dangerous. 

INSIDER rounded up the best dietary advice that celebrities swear by, from Chrissy Teigen's love of eggs for breakfast to Heidi Klum's advice to not deprive yourself of cheat meals. 

We spoke with several nutritionists who laid out 11 Hollywood diet tips are actually worth following.

Nicole Scherzinger: Only snack at certain times of the day

Mindful snacking at specific times of day can not only curb hunger pangs but can help as an afternoon pick-me-up."

As most busy, on-the- go celebrities will know, there is an optimal time for snacking," Frida Harju, nutritionist at Swedish health app Lifesum, told INSIDER. "The best time to grab an afternoon protein snack is between 3 and 4 p.m. Eating protein at this time of day will boost your metabolism and lower your blood sugar at the same time."

Former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger snacks on healthy fruit in the afternoon.

Chrissy Teigen: Always have eggs for breakfast

"I have to have eggs every day," Chrissy Teigen, model, mother, and cookbook author told Delish. "I like a farmer's breakfast: two over-easy eggs, turkey bacon or pork sausage, sliced avocado, and grilled tomatoes."

"To keep your energy levels up until lunch, you need to fuel up on good protein," Harju agrees. "Simple carbohydrates, such as bread, burn quickly, making you feel lethargic and  tired when your sugar level dips as a consequence."

Katy Perry: Keep your meals simple

Singer Katy Perry is just one of the Hollywood elite who have followed the Five Factor Diet, a meal plan that focuses on five-ingredient meals from five key food groups. It all boils down to simplicity. 

"While it might sound like a diet fad, keeping the number of different flavors on your plate to a minimumcan help you to eat less," Harju said. "When you add a new flavor to a meal, it renews your appetite, causing you to eat more. Like spaghetti bolognese — once you add Parmesan cheese, that dish becomes a whole lot more interesting."

With home prices on the rise across the US — and incomes lagging far behind— the decision to become a homeowner is nothing short of a serious financial commitment.

While you'll need to have money saved for a down payment, typically 20% of the purchase price, the biggest cost is recurring monthly payments. That is, your mortgage payment (principal and interest), plus taxes and homeowner's insurance, all together known as PITI.

While some of these numbers can vary depending on the exact location of a home, mortgage resource HSH.com put together a list of the monthly costs of homeownership in the biggest metros in the US to give buyers an idea of the estimated costs across different markets.

To find the monthly cost of homeownership in these cities, HSH.com gathered data on:

• Median home prices from the National Association of Realtors' second-quarter report to determine the monthly mortgage payment. The site assumed a 20% down payment and a 30-year fixed mortgage at an interest rate of 4.11%.
• Average property taxes from the Census Bureau's 2015 American Community Survey.
• Statewide average homeowner insurance premium costs from the Insurance Information Institute.

HSH.com added these numbers together for each metro to arrive at the final monthly cost. It's important to note that while these figures are a good starting point to gauge affordability of a home, it's important to factor in easily forgotten and hidden costs as well, like maintenance, closing costs, utilities, and homeowner's association fees.

Below, check out the cost of owning a home in the 15 largest US metros — ranked from least to most expensive — plus the annual salary you need to earn to qualify for a mortgage.

SEE ALSO: The hidden costs of owning a home in the 16 biggest cities in America

DON'T MISS: The salary you need to earn to buy a home right now in 23 of the most expensive US housing markets

15. Detroit

Total monthly cost (PITI): $983

Median home price: $179,529

Salary needed to buy: $42,110

14. Atlanta

Total monthly cost (PITI): $1,024

Median home price: $204,900

Salary needed to buy: $43,893

13. Phoenix

Total monthly cost (PITI): $1,135

Median home price: $247,300

Salary needed to buy: $48,655

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As summer comes to an end, the days of wearing t-shirts or lightweight dress shirts are over.

Cooler fall temperatures make dressing warmer a necessity, and flannel shirts are the perfect way to do so.

Flannel shirts are made of a plush cotton material that will keep you warm, comfortable, and stylish.

In addition to comfort and style, flannels are extremely versatile. With the right flannel, your transition from the office to happy hour can be done seamlessly. They're great for everyday casual wear and can even be worn in many workplaces.

Whether you're looking for a classic black and red plaid or a unique multicolor patchwork design, there are several options out there. If the traditional use of pattern or collars on flannels isn't your style, you'll even be able to find toned down solid colors at Uniqlo and fully customizable shirts at Woodies.

Elevate your style and stay warm this fall by picking up some new flannel shirts. 

Check out 12 of the best options available below:

L.L. Bean Scotch Plaid Slightly Fitted Flannel Shirt

Buy the L.L. Bean Scotch Plaid Slightly Fitted Flannel Shirt now, $49.95

Bonobos Flannel Shirt

Buy the Bonobos Flannel Shirt now, $98

O'Neill Glacier Plaid Fleece Flannel Shirt

Buy the O'Neill Glacier Plaid Fleece Flannel Shirt now, $29.70 (Originally $49.50)

The INSIDER Summary:

• Labor Day sales might just be the highlight of every September.
• It's a great time to stock up on all of your favorite beauty products.
• From lipstick to face masks, here are the beauty sales you should be taking advantage of.

There are two types of people in this world — and they spend the last days of summer in very different ways. The first find themselves with a beach ball-sized lump in their stomach just thinking about giving up the long, blissful days of July. Then there are those that spend the warmer months sipping pumpkin spice anything in the comfort of their air conditioned apartments patiently waiting for the first leaf to fall.

Luckily, no matter what emotions the first days of September conjure for you, there is something we can all agree upon: Labor Day sales are the silver lining we all need in these difficult times.

Just like Memorial Day, these sales give you a chance to load up on the best products to have on hand as the seasons change – and this year's offerings are good. Check out the beauty sales you can't miss, ahead.

SkinStore

The best way to get that luxury skin treatment for less? SkinStore is offering 20% off cult brands like Caudalie, Sunday Reily, Dr Dennis Gross, and Perricone MD.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum, $63.20 (reg. $79), available at SkinStore.

DermStore

According to "Allure," DermStore is gearing up for a huge 20% off sale that will run from August 30 through September 5. All you need is the code LONGWKND.

Tip: If DermStore's past anniversary sale is any evidence of what this sale will look like then, well, you're going to want to save your paycheck for this.

Daphne Studio

If you're as stressed about giving up your summer Fridays as we are, treat yourself to some me time with a holiday weekend wrap. Daphne Studio in NYC is offering 20% off body treatments and sugaring now until Labor Day.

Every manager and every workplace is different, but speaking generally, the best way to get your boss to like you is to do great work.

That said, if you're looking to really bowl them over — and potentially even become their favorite team member— there are a few simple strategies you can use.

Business Insider looked into scientific research and expert opinion and came up with 11 tricks to help you wow the higher-ups.

SEE ALSO: These 9 behaviors separate star employees from everyone else

Try to solve problems on your own

In his 1948 book "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living," Dale Carnegie includes an anecdote about Leon Shimkin, who was then a general manager at publishing house Simon and Schuster.

Shimkin told Carnegie that he'd devised a way to drastically cut meeting times: He informed his team that they couldn't present any problems unless they'd first tried to think of a solution.

Impress your boss with your problem-solving skills (and spare everyone from hearing you drone on) and only bring dilemmas to meetings when they've proven absolutely unsolvable.

Always demonstrate your value to the company

Your boss doesn't need to hear about how you want a promotion because you want a more prestigious title. If you're asking for anything — a title bump, a raise, or more responsibility — show how it will benefit your boss, and the organization as a whole.

As counterintelligence expert Robin Dreeke previously told Business Insider, you always want to ask yourself: "How can I inspire them to want me?" Sometimes it's not enough to do stellar work. If you want your boss to love you, you'll have to demonstrate how you're critical to their personal success — and the company's.

Tweak your communication style to match theirs

Again, part of your job is to make your boss' job easier.

As professor Michael Watkins told the Harvard Business Review, it's on you to find out early on how your manager prefers to communicate. Is it Slack? Email? Face-to-face conversations? And how often should you check in?

Watkins also said that if there's a mismatch between your style and your boss' style — for example, one of you prefers to check in more often — it's important to have an open conversation about that.

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All sneakers are meant to be worn, but some silhouettes just don't fit right, no matter how much extra padding and cushioning is used.

When it comes to shoes, comfort is gauged by a feeling of nothingness —essentially getting as close as possible to feeling barefoot, while still protecting your feet from the elements.

Clarks, a brand known for its comfortable shoes, has a new take on footwear design — Trigenic.

Trigenic builds off "Hygienic," an idea conceptualized by Clarks back in 1883. The ideas was to make shoes that mirror the shape of feet. As the modern version, Trigenic uses an asymmetrical three-part outsole that aids the natural movement of feet. The outsole has other attributes that mimic the anatomy of feet, including a sloped shape, rolled edges, and gait mapping technology for maximum shock absorption.

Clarks sent me a pair of the new Trigenic Evos to review, and as a sneaker collector and fan of the brand, I was interested in trying them out. Before this, I'd never worn any of Clarks' sneakers and I was very impressed.

When taking the shoes out of the box, the first thing that made an impression was the amazing use of materials. My favorite Clarks Original silhouette is the Wallabee and I've owned both leather and suede pairs. The Trigenic Evo used both tumbled leather and suede, which made for a pair of truly premium sneakers. 

In my experience, Clarks run big, and the Trigenic Evos are no different. I asked for a pair a full size smaller than the one I'd usually get for sneakers and got a perfect fit. If you plan to wear thicker than normal socks, I'd recommend going down a half size.

After wearing the sneakers for a full day, I can't imagine them being uncomfortable on anybody. The asymmetrical design forms to and moves with the foot.

Other shoes crease when you walk because they don't move with the natural motion of feet. With a supple upper and three-piece outsole, the Trigenic Evo simply flexes as you walk. I also really appreciated the use of Vibram soles, which are durable and long lasting. That choice means the bottoms of these shoes will last just as long as the premium upper.

Comfort, quality, and style are at the top of my sneaker checklist and the Clarks Originals Trigenic Evo meets all of my expectations; treat you feet by picking up a pair.

The Clarks Trigenic Evo is available at $180 for men and women right now.

Check out all the colorways available below:

SEE ALSO: 5 new dress shoe companies every guy should know

Cola Leather

Buy the Clarks Trigenic Evo in Cola Leather now, $180

White Leather

Buy the Clarks Trigenic Evo in White Leather now, $180

Grey Suede

Buy the Clarks Trigenic Evo in Grey Suede now, $180

25-year-old supermodel Karlie Kloss began learning how to code in 2014. Since then, one of her main missions has been to help educate young women who are interested in the world of technology.

In 2016, she started the charity organization Kode With Klossy, a coding camp and career scholarship program that works with partners like the Flatiron School to facilitate learning programs and create a community for young women in tech.

Last month, Kode With Klossy opened its first office in New York City with the help of Homepolish designer Tina Rich, who decked it out with furniture from Lulu & Georgia.

Kloss told Architectural Digest of the new space: "Since I'll be hosting my team, business partners, friends, and family in the office, it was important for the space to feel comfortable and chic, and flow from room to room."

Take a look, below.

SEE ALSO: This CEO runs a startup that helps people design their dream home — see the beautiful space where she lives

Rich, who worked closely with Kloss to design the space, told Business Insider that the model's personal style helped influence the final result. "Karlie has such great style and taste and I think we created a space that is a true reflection of that. The space turned out sophisticated but still colorful and fun, which is how I came to know Karlie," she said.

Art was sourced from Uprise Art.

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Kloss had said that she wanted the office, located in New York's Soho neighborhood, to feel homey.

I can't stop playing "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle." Could any endorsement be stronger?

Allow me to be up front about another major aspect of "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle": It's outrageously stupid. And it takes that stupidity very seriously.

That's a good thing, to be clear. More than just a surprise, "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle" is a genuinely excellent game that's sure to be the start of an entirely new franchise. It's also entirely different from what you might expect from a game starring the Mario crew.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo just announced 20 new games for the Switch — here's the full list

How did the Rabbids end up in a Mario game? It's complicated.

The conceit, plot-wise, of "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle" is that the infamous Rabbids — Ubisoft's kid-friendly, maniacal rabbit characters — have invaded the Mushroom Kingdom by accident. Worse: One of the Rabbids has a futuristic headset on (seen above) that combines objects, and in the transfer from wherever the Rabbids come from to the Mushroom Kingdom, that headset was corrupted.

Thus, everything the headset sees (which is being blindly, accidentally fired by said Rabbid) is being turned into an enemy that Mario and his pals must defeat. Here's the dastardly Rabbid in question:

He looks confused and scared because he is exactly that. He just wanted to play with a toy, and now he's an accidental villain.

"Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle" is not a typical Mario game. You don't leap from platform to platform, or stomp Goombas. Instead, Mario has a gun. Really.

In fact, everyone has a gun "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle." Luigi's a sniper! Who would've thought? That's because the main thing you're doing in the game is facing off against armed enemies in "turn-based" battles.

It looks like nothing you've seen before in a Mario game:

There's a lot going on in this image, I realize. Bear with me.

The first thing you need to know is that this is a battle screen, and this is the main thing you do in "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle" (as the name implies). It's a "turn-based" strategy game, meaning you and your teammates have a chance to move around a battlefield, line up shots, and otherwise strategize before turning over control to the enemy. Whoever survives the battle wins.

Each member of your team can perform three actions during their turn: move, shoot, and one special move. In the image above, you can see Mario in the lower right, crouching behind cover; Rabbid Peach is on one side of a block, and Luigi is on the other. Each of them has health ratings (211 for Peach, for instance), and you can see that her "Rainbow Runner" weapon is selected. There don't appear to be any enemies in sight. Not yet, anyway.

The battle system in "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle" is outrageously clever.

Above all, "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle" is a strategy game. If you're a fan of the "XCOM" series, you'll be right at home here.

Battlefields are on a grid system — each of the squares on the floor in the image above are considered one space. During your turn on the battlefield, each of your team members can move a certain number of spaces. You can multiply that by chaining movement between team members — if you move Luigi, for instance, onto a space occupied by Mario, Mario will offer a jump assist to Luigi that enables him to move further than he otherwise could. In this way, you can also reach higher ground — which is often strategically crucial, just like in real battle.

This becomes more complex and intense as the game goes on, forcing you to think through every move carefully. In a very Mario-esque way, "Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle" builds on simple systems over time to create a complex overall system that requires mastery. 

This week, Frank Ocean and U2 released new singles, and LCD Soundsystem dropped its first album in seven years. 

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

Frank Ocean — "Provider"

Frank Ocean's seventh edition of his Apple Music show "Blonded Radio" concluded on Sunday with a new single, "Provider." The laid-back, pitch-shifted track finds Ocean contemplating relationships, fame, and fatherhood in his customary mode of offbeat lyricism. 

The National — "Day I Die"

On The National's latest impressive single, singer Matt Berninger ruminates with dark humor about love and mortality. "Young mothers love me / Even ghosts of girlfriends call from Cleveland /They will meet me anytime and anywhere," he sings.

LCD Soundsystem — "oh baby"

Back from a seven-year-long "retirement," James Murphy's LCD Soundsystem has finally released its fourth studio album, "American Dream." The Roy Orbison-like melody and steadily building synths of "oh baby" make for a compelling intro track and highlight. 

The INSIDER Summary:

• Celebrities and members of the royal family run in similar circles.
• Even famous people get starstruck sometimes.
• Here are 10 adorable photos of them meeting each other.

Celebrities and British royals rub shoulders from time to time, considering that members of the royal family are world-famous celebrities, themselves.

When they do meet, it turns out that even the biggest names get flustered around people they look up to.

While members of the royal family can't sign autographs for security reasons, they can (and do!) pose for pictures when they cross paths.

Here are 10 adorable photos of royals and red carpet stars fangirling over each other.

Cara Delevingne had a laugh with Prince Charles at a charity event.

Kanye West and P. Diddy joked around with the two young princes back in 2007.

Reese Witherspoon was thrilled to meet Kate Middleton at a reception in California.

The INSIDER Summary:

• Trade in your usual hotel for a unique place to stay with Airbnb.
• Whether it's an enchanted cave or an actual Irish pub, Airbnb has it all. 
• The latest obsession is these five stunning lighthouses you can rent out for breathtaking views.

When looking for creative places to stay on your next getaway, the sky's the limit. From tree houses to private islands and even an enchanted cave, you can pretty much make any travel fantasy a reality, thanks to sites like Airbnb. 

Our latest obsession to add the list? Lighthouses. While these historic towers are usually reserved for tours only, private owners and associations have been renovating them and turning them into rental properties, just in time for your next seaside adventure. The best part? Each property provides 360 degrees of breathtaking views best seen from the top (lucky you). Take your vacation to new heights by booking one of these incredible lighthouses.

Beach Front Lighthouse Marlera

If you're really looking to escape with a secluded vacation, this rental is for you. Wake up to a beautiful sunrise every morning looking out at the stunning shoreline of the Adriatic Sea and watch the waves crash against the cliffs. There is plenty of space to entertain, whether you choose to do it outside on the terrace or in the dining room that's decked out with a stone fireplace.

Wicklow Lighthouse

Located just an hour south of Dublin is this historic property, which was acquired by the Irish Landmark Trust in 1996. Guests can take advantage of nearby scenic walks and beaches, where the stunning views of the Irish coastline will take your breath away. It's the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.

Lighthouse for Rent on Hvar

The grounds are just as beautiful as the interior at this property, which can sleep up to eight people. The lighthouse is surrounded by the Adriatic Sea on three sides, so going for a dip requires only a short walk down to the water. A modern kitchen is available if you want to cook dinner, or you can treat yourself to a professional chef coordinated by the owners.

The number of McDonald's locations selling pizza in the US just dropped from three to one.

Two McDonald's locations  — one in Pomeroy, Ohio, and the other in Spencer, West Virginia — that have kept pizza on the menu since the '90s were forced to take the item off the menu in late August, West Virginia Illustrated reported.

The Pomeroy location told customers the decision to ditch pizza "was made by McDonald’s Corporate office," according to Grub Street. 

That means that pizza is now only on the menu at one McDonald's location in the US — a restaurant in Florida that actually added pizza to the menu in 2016. 

To mourn the loss of the only two McDonald's that have remained dedicated to pizza since the McPizza's glory days, here's a walk down memory lane at the pizza-slinging fast-food locations. 

SEE ALSO: Why McDonald's ice cream machines are seemingly always broken

DON'T MISS: There are a handful of remaining Blockbusters in the US — here's a look inside

The McDonald's in Pomeroy, Ohio had it all: burger and fries, 24-hour drive thru service, and, of course, pizza.

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It used to be that having a Mac at all would set you apart.

Not so much anymore.

A lot of people use a MacBook, but if you want yours to stand out, you should pick up a sticker. 

I've put MacBook stickers on my laptop before, and they've always made me smile a little bit. There are hundreds of different stickers, so you can represent whatever fandom you'd like.

We've picked 30 to get you started.

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Snow White

$4.80, available at Amazon (Fits 13" 15" 17" MacBooks)

Retro Apple Logo

$5.39, available at Amazon (Fits 11" 13" 15" MacBooks)

The Pixar Lamp

MacBook 11", $4.95, available at Amazon

MacBook 15", $8.50, available at Amazon

MacBook 13", $4.69, available at Amazon

The PlayStation 4 is the world's most popular game console — by a mile.

There are many contributing factors to the PS4's dominance, but the biggest and most important reason is the games. Not only does it play most games made available on other rival consoles (like the Xbox One), but it also has an incredible lineup of games that are literally not playable elsewhere.

Many of the games on this list are Sony- or PS4-exclusive, but all of the following games are worth owning if you're one of the 63+ million people that owns a PlayStation 4. Check it out:

SEE ALSO: Every PlayStation 4 game I own — RANKED

The Witness

In "The Witness," you're alone on a colorful, serene island teeming with puzzles. Your job is to solve those puzzles. Some are easy, others will drive you to the brink of insanity — there's no other game like it.

The Last Guardian

"The Last Guardian," like "The Witness," is also about solving puzzles, but it's also about love and friendship, too. Most notable here is the hand-drawn art style — it looks and feels more like a living Studio Ghibli movie than a video game. It's also a PS4 exclusive.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

You will literally never run out of things to do in "The Witcher 3." The number of tasks, missions, and side quests is almost overwhelming — but it really speaks to the immersive level of this open-world fantasy game, which won several Game of the Year awards in 2015.

I activated my Amazon Echo for the first time in December 2015. It's since become one of my favorite tech gadgets ever.

Amazon's family of Echo speakers are some of the most popular gifts right now, so many people are activating their Echo units for the first time.

Here's what you need to know: These speakers, which can respond to either "Alexa,""Amazon," or even "Computer" (for those "Star Trek" fans out there), are extremely quick to respond, and understand your commands far better than any other device I've used.

Thanks to its excellent audio system, with seven microphones for listening and a 360º omni-directional audio grille for speaking, Amazon Echo works exceedingly well wherever I am in my home. I can hear it — and it can hear me — almost perfectly.

Amazon Echo has completely transformed the way I live in my apartment. There's just so much you can do with Echo. Take a look.

SEE ALSO: Apple's 2016 report card: Grading all the new hardware Apple released this year

"Alexa, what time is it?"

Honestly, the best use cases for Amazon Echo are the simplest ones. With the Echo, I don't need to bother searching for my phone just to get the time — you can ask for the time from anywhere in your house and get the answer immediately. It's a small thing, but it totally makes a difference when you're rushing in the morning.

"Alexa, how's the weather outside today?"

Again, it's a simple task, but it's way quicker and better than pulling out your phone and opening your favorite weather app. Amazon Echo will not only tell you the current temperature, but also the expected high and low temperatures throughout the day, and other conditions such as clouds and rain.

"Alexa, set a timer for 10 minutes."

Amazon Echo is the perfect cooking or baking companion because it's totally hands-free. When the timer's up, a radar-like ping will sound until you say "Alexa, stop."

Warning: Spoilers for "Game of Thrones" season seven. If you aren't caught up with the series, read at your own risk. 

Season seven of "Game of Thrones" was one of the most brutal yet. Some major battles have brought some major deaths, including one that made dying look really, really cool.

Not as many major characters died this season as expected. Those deaths will probably come in the last six episodes of the series.

But there were some roastings, epic betrayals, and wights that ended lives in season seven. 

Here is your guide to who died on "Game of Thrones" so far this season:

SEE ALSO: 'Game of Thrones:' Who is alive (and dead) in all the major houses

Obara Sand

Time of death: Episode two, "Stormborn."

Cause of death: In his attack on Yara's fleet, Euron Greyjoy stabs the daughter of Oberyn Martell in the gut with a spear. By the end of the battle, her body is hanging from the ship, so she's definitely dead. 

Nymeria Sand

Time of death: Episode two, "Stormborn."

Cause of death: In Euron's attack, he strangles Nymeria, who is a daughter of Oberyn (and not Arya Stark's direwolf, who shares the same name). At the end of the battle, her body is also hanging from the ship.

Tyene Sand

Time of death: Episode three, "The Queen's Justice" (kind of).

Cause of death: Cersei locks Ellaria up in a dungeon with her daughter, Tyene, who she poisons the same way Ellaria poisoned Myrcella: with a kiss and a poison called "The Long Farewell." So Ellaria has to watch her own daughter die a brutal death, and in another sick twist, decompose before her own eyes, and there's nothing she can do about it.