• Chipotle has some pretty loyal customers, but there are still secrets they're probably not aware of. 
• Chipotle employees have an inside look at the workings of one of the most popular fast food chains. 
• From food prep to dangerous ingredients, here are 30 secrets about Chipotle you probably didn't know. 

Chipotle fans aren’t shy about sharing their love and devotion to the Tex-Mex chain. From the brand’s commitment to ethical and sustainable food to their willingness to wrap a quesadilla around a burrito, Chipotle has got customers hooked.

While Chipotle devotees may think they know all there is to know about the chain, its employees have tons of behind-the-scenes info about how your food is prepped, which menu items are the most dangerous, and why showing up five minutes before closing makes things a whole lot harder on the staff. Before you hit up Chipotle or any other fast food joint, make sure to choose from one of these 20 surprisingly healthy fast food orders!

They hand-make their guacamole every day

The extra charge for guacamole isn’t just Chipotle’s way of coming between you and your hard-earned cash. In fact, the person who makes said guacamole might just have the hardest job in the restaurant. Former Chipotle employee and Reddit user TheGuyWithAnUndercut says, “Those morning shifts smashing 8 bowls of avocados used to kill my shoulders at the end of the day.” Another employee says that every freshly-made batch of guacamole means someone is mashing up to 140 avocados. Before you pass on an order with guac, read up on these 20 healthy fats that help you get slim. (Yes, avocados are included.)

They take cleanliness seriously

While Chipotle’s cleanliness has been called into question because of E. coli and norovirus outbreaks associated with their food, former employees will attest to the strict standards to which their stores are held when it comes to food prep.

“I worked at Chipotle for a few months, and our prep process made me want to eat the food even more,” says Redditor now_stop_that.

You can make your own burrito

If Chipotle’s baby-sized burritos aren’t enough to keep you satisfied, you might want to make your own. Employees say that ordering a burrito bowl and a side of tortillas, which you can often get for free, will give enough food for multiple meals. “THIS is Chipotle’s big secret. Bowl + tortilla has like twice the food of a burrito, and costs the same,” says one employee. Grab a healthier fast food meal by memorizing the healthiest dish to order at 20 fast food chains!

One of the things I consider when it comes to reviewing new smartphones is whether it could comfortably replace whatever device I'm currently using.

When I reviewed Google's Pixel 2 XL, it made me want to switch from my iPhone 6s Plus, and I've been using the Pixel 2 XL ever since. The $800+ LG V30, on the other hand, has not made me want to switch.

To be clear, that's not to say that the LG V30 is a bad phone. Samsung's mighty Galaxy phones haven't made me want to switch, either, and the Galaxy phones' success is a clear sign that people love those phones. 

There's a lot to love about LG's new flagship, and it offers plenty of great features currently found in other high-end Android phones, like the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Google Pixel 2. In fact, there's little that differentiates the LG V30 from those other high-end Android smartphones — but it's those little differences that make the biggest impact. 

Check out the LG V30:

SEE ALSO: REVIEW: If I were to buy an Android phone, it would be the Pixel 2 XL

The V30 is a beautiful device from the front.

Its shiny metallic edges are classy.

But the back of the device is a bit of a letdown.

On the back of the phone, you'll find the home button embedded into the fingerprint scanner. This is actually a win for LG, as I wish other phones would integrate their home buttons into the rear-facing fingerprint scanners.

Apart from that, the back of the V30 isn't especially nice, as it doesn't quite match the front and side's premium looks and feel.

(Note: That blue-ish streak on the bottom half of the phone is leftover glue from a sticker that simply wouldn't come off.)

The White House transformed from a grandiose building into a haunted spectacle to celebrate Halloween eve on Monday. Giant spiders and their webs hung from the walls as Jack O'Lanters featuring the faces of previous presidents were scattered across the garden.

Flanked by costumed children and parents, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump handed out treats and posed for photographs as a steady stream of visitors awaited to greet the two on the South Lawn. It just so happened that the cheerful event fell on the same day that Trump's associates, including Paul Manafort, were indicted in the Russia probe.

Children from 20 schools in the surrounding area and military families were invited to the event, according to the Associated Press. Trick-or-treaters received presidential M&M's and home-baked cookies. 

Here are some photos of the festivities:

SEE ALSO: 'I will be releasing ALL JFK files': Trump pivots from earlier decision to redact records

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Staff transformed the White House on Halloween eve to welcome the first family's costumed guests.

Halloween decorations of previous presidents were scattered across the area.

The Trumps greeted the wave of zombies, robots, and other costumed children for the Halloween event.

Blind, the anonymous employee chat app for employees, polled thousand of people who work at tech companies to ask them the kinds of sensitive questions that you normally can't ask: Do you think you are paid fairly? Are you interested in leaving your job?

Not surprisingly, those two things were closely related. Those companies that had the most employees unhappy with their pay also had the most employees interested in leaving. 

There were a lot of other interesting tidbits revealed in the survey as well. The employees happiest with their pay are not working at Google or Facebook, for example, they are at Netflix, followed by Dropbox. 

Of course, this survey isn't representative of the companies — it reflects only the opinions of employees who choose to use the Blind app. But those opinions provide an interesting window into the mood, at least among some staffers, within tech's biggest companies.

SEE ALSO: The ex-Tesla engineer who created an FDA-compliant hangover cure made $1 million in 3 months and was almost thrown out of the country by Trump's immigration rules

The employees least happy with their pay: Walmart Labs, according to this poll. A senior software engineer there earns on average $131,000 according to Glassdoor. And 40% or more of employees polled at Spotify, PayPal, Spotify, Twitter said they weren't happy with pay. Netflix peeps were happiest on pay. A senior software engineer there earns over $210,000 a year, according to Glassdoor.

When asked to rate the statement, "I'm compensated fairly," 4174 people responded, Blind says.

Interestingly, although the tech industry is known for its high salaries, slightly less than half 49% said no, they didn't feel fairly paid.. That means 51 % feel that they are. 

There were only six companies in which 70% or more said they were paid fairly: Netflix, Dropbox, NerdWallet, Twitch and Snapchat. 

As to which companies had the most employees in this poll dreaming of leaving? Groupon, HPE, NerdWallet and Oracle each came in at around 90%.

When looking at 10 of the hottest tech companies today, Microsoft has the most employees looking to move on in this poll: around 75%. Amazon also scored pretty high here, at around 60%. The most steadfast employees worked at Netflix, where respondents said they were most happy with their pay.

Back in June, Hollywood actor George Clooney and multi-millionaire Rande Gerber sold their tequila company, Casamigos, to Diageo for $1 billion (£79 million).

Having founded the brand by accident in 2013, Clooney reassured fans that they "were not going anywhere" following the deal with Diageo.

On Saturday, Clooney and Gerber "not going anywhere" came in the form of hosting their annual Casamigos Halloween Party, along with business partner Mike Meldman.

This year's shindig had a 1970s theme — and the turnout and the costumes — as well as decor, surprise performances, and cocktails — certainly didn't disappoint.

Held at a venue-turned-discotheque on the Los Angeles Sunset Strip, the 500 guests included Hollywood's elite, industry tycoons, rockstars, athletes, and top influencers.

From Amal Clooney, Cindy Crawford, and Kaia Gerber to Adam Levine, Adrien Brody, and Jon Hamm, scroll down to see what everyone wore to the most star-studded Halloween party of 2017 — and what the party looked like.

Multi-millionaire Rande Gerber, business partner of George Clooney, showed up to the party with supermodel wife Cindy Crawford and Amal Clooney.

The couple have become known for their incredible Halloween costumes over the years.

Clooney didn't appear to be by Amal's side...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for season two of "Stranger Things."

The second season of "Stranger Things" came to an ominous close with the Shadow Monster/Mind Flayer keeping watch over Hawkins. Among the questions of what the Mind Flayer's next move could be and how it affects Eleven, we have plenty of other burning queries when it comes to the series.

Keep reading for a look at the biggest unresolved mysteries left by the end of "Stranger Things 2."

What will the Mind Flayer do next? Are there other gateways between the Upside Down and the human universe?

The final shot of "Stranger Things 2" showed the Mind Flayer creepily standing over Hawkins Middle School. 

On the seventh episode of Netflix's "Beyond Stranger Things," The Duffer Brothers discussed the ending with Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven).

"This thing is very aware of Eleven," Ross Duffer said. "They've come face to face."

"I'm screwed," Millie Bobby Brown said.

"You're screwed," Ross replied. "I would be worried about Eleven. You slammed the door on him."'

For more on what this might mean for Eleven, read our full explainer here.

Does Will still have True Sight? Can he access the Upside Down?

When Mike and Dustin realized what was happening to Will and his "flashbacks" into the Upside Down, they referred to his ability as True Sight. Due to the time he had spent in the Upside Down and in the Demogorgon's lair, Will forged a special connection with the alternate universe.

Will this connection remain intact even after the Mind Flayer's shadow was exorcised out of him? Or was that link destroyed?

Will Eleven’s powers keep expanding?

Between her crazy levitating showdown with the Mind Flayer and her apparent ability to recover more quickly using her telekensis, Eleven is on her way to being even more of a badass powerhouse than we'd realized.

Not only can she move larger objects now, but she also began having dream-visions of the Void. On the first season she needed to intentionally seek someone in the Void using their photo, but now it appears as if her subconscious is doing the work for her. 

Are there more super powers hiding inside Eleven? Will her current abilities become even more advanced?

Robert Mueller, who announced indictments on Monday against three people affiliated with Donald Trump's presidential campaign, is leading the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 elections.

The recent indictments are reportedly only a "small part" of a large-scale ongoing investigation" into whether Trump's campaign colluded with the Kremlin.

In Washington, Mueller has a reputation for being a tenacious investigator. Both Republicans and Democrats welcomed his appointment in May with bipartisan backing.

The increasing breadth of his investigation, however, has irked some Trump supporters.

Mueller's colleagues, meanwhile, say he has proven his bipartisan bona fides over the years. After all, he served under both Republican and Democratic presidents as FBI director and as an attorney in the Department of Justice.

As the probe into Trump and his associates heats up, here's a look at Mueller's history:

SEE ALSO: New details about an early Trump adviser completely change the timeline of Russia's election interference

DON'T MISS: MUELLER MONDAY: Here's everything we learned about the Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, George Papadopoulos indictments

Born Robert Swan Mueller III in New York City in 1944, "Bob" grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, the elder brother to four younger sisters. Their father was an executive at DuPont. He captained the soccer, hockey, and lacrosse teams in high school.

Sources: FBI, St. Paul's School

Mueller went to undergrad at Princeton University, got his Master's in international relations from New York University, and graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1973.

Source: FBI

When one of his friends died in the Vietnam War, Mueller was inspired to join the military. He had been previously pursuing a career in the medical field.

Source: Princeton Alumni Weekly

Periods can suck,  but they can also be comforting, in a way. For many women, that monthly spate of cramping and bleeding is a sign that everything inside the body is operating exactly as it should be.

That's why even one irregular cycle — what gynecologists call "abnormal uterine bleeding" — can be so worrisome. 

Pregnancy is the most common cause of irregularity, according Dr. Mary Rosser, director of the division of general obstetrics and gynecology at Montefiore Health System. But she told INSIDER that it's not the only thing that can throw your cycle out of whack. 

Here's a breakdown of nine possible reasons for abnormal bleeding — and what you should do if you notice that something's off. 

First, you have to know what counts as irregular.

"Typically, abnormal bleeding falls into broad categories," Rosser said. "You can have regular [periods] that are either heavy or longer, you can have bleeding between your periods, and you can just have irregular bleeding that's due to ovulation problems, [or] no bleeding at all." 

Rosser said doctors define periods as either "normal" or "abnormal" based on three criteria: how regular your cycles are, how long the bleeding lasts, and how much you're bleeding. 

A normal cycle can be anywhere from 24 to 38 days, as long as it's consistent, Rosser said. Normal bleeding lasts five to seven days — if it's eight to 10 days or more, that's considered prolonged bleeding. A normal cycle also requires you to change your pad or tampon three or four times a day. If you're changing every hour for the whole day, then your bleeding is abnormally heavy.

If you're not already using a period-tracking app, you might want to start. It's an easy way to figure out what's normal for you.

1. You're really stressed out.

"There are factors that affect our brain [which] affect our ovaries which in turn affect our menstrual cycle," Rosser said. "Stress is one of them."

Broadly speaking, stress can suppress the hormones that regulate ovulation, or the release of an egg from one of the ovaries. If ovulation doesn't happen, a period won't happen either. 

2. You started exercising really hard.

"Someone who starts increasing their exercise may miss their periods," Rosser said. Just as with stress, it can impede ovulation. If there's no egg in the uterus, the uterus won't build up its usually monthly lining, and there will be nothing for it to shed. 

Experts say you should aim for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week to stay healthy — and remember that more exercise isn't always better. 

Warning: Spoilers for season two of "Stranger Things." If you aren't caught up on the series, read at your own risk. 

Season two of "Stranger Things" brought back all of our favorite Hawkins, Indiana residents, and it introduced some new ones.

This time around, we got to know minor characters from season one like Steve, Lucas, and Dustin. 

This season was also packed with character development, scary monsters, big hair, and teenage heartbreak.

So we've rounded up which characters were the smartest, dumbest, luckiest, and more in our power rankings. 

Here's the "Stranger Things" power rankings based on what we saw in season two:

SEE ALSO: The 9 biggest questions we have after watching 'Stranger Things' season 2

Jim Hopper — the dumbest, best dancer

Hopper makes some questionable choices in season two. His plan to keep Eleven in a cabin makes sense. He's protecting her from the people hunting her down. But he probably should have expected a teenager with literal superpowers to retaliate and want to see the sun for a second.  

Hopper also jumps right into the Upside Down all alone. And instead of immediately climbing out back to regular earth, Hopper keeps going — and going, and going, all by himself, until a monster wraps around his entire body.

Hopper likes to work alone, but he's seen what the Upside Down can do before, and he honestly is lucky that he is saved by good timing. 

The best thing Hopper does this season is a cute little dance in a scene with Eleven, which has already turned into a meme. 

Steve Harrington — best babysitter, best hair

Steve spends the bulk of season two running around with unlikely pal Dustin. Then he is in charge of Lucas, Mike, Max ,and Dustin while the adults and other teens go off and do the real work. 

Turns out, heartbroken Steve is good at babysitting with the help of his assistant: his spiked baseball bat that he uses to fight demodogs and protect the children.

Steve also, as always, has the best hair. In season two he comes out strong with a bigger, better, more 1984 hairstyle, thanks to Farrah Fawcett hairspray.

Thank you for being Steve, Steve!

Eleven — most emo

Emo wasn't really a thing yet in 1984, but it's the best way to describe Eleven in season two.

Hopper is basically her dad now, but he has a set of rules for her. She can't leave the cabin, and she can't even open the curtains. He does treat her to Eggo waffles every night, but that's really the only thing she has going for her.

After spending all day, every day, alone confined to a small space, Eleven starts to get moody. She is becoming a teenager, after all. So she has an intense fight with Hopper, goes to Chicago, and comes back wearing all black with heavy eyeliner to match. She looks like, in Hopper's words, "some kind of MTV punk." The most surprising thing here is that Hopper knows what MTV is. 

Now, thanks to Hopper and Dr. Owens, Eleven might get to be an ordinary kid who inevitably turns on her parental figure for a few years. 

The New England Patriots stunned the NFL world on Monday when they traded Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers and made yet another long-term commitment to the 40-year-old Tom Brady.

The trade was the fifth time since Brady took over as the Patriots' starting quarterback that the team team traded away one of this backups. Several others left as free agents.

While there are high hopes for Garoppolo in San Francisco, the track record for former Brady backups is less-than-stellar. Below we take a look at what happened to every notable Patriots backup quarterback during the Brady era.

Drew Bledsoe was drafted by the Patriots as the first pick in the 1993 draft and served as their starting quarterback for nine seasons, signing a then-record 10-year, $103 million contract nine months after they drafted Tom Brady. Bledsoe lost his job to Brady early in the 2001 season when he ruptured a blood vessel in his chest. He later returned, but did not regain his starting job.

Source: New York Times

Bledsoe was traded to the Buffalo Bills after the season for a first-round pick. He spent the next five seasons with the Bills and the Dallas Cowboys, going 35-35 as a starter. He now owns the Doubleback Winery in Walla Walla, Washington with his wife.

Damon Huard signed as a free agent with the Patriots prior to the 2001 season. He threw just one pass for the Patriots in three seasons as Brady's backup.

Bitcoin hit a record high above $6,330 on Tuesday, October 31, after a dismal September in which the cryptocurrency fell to $2,900 a coin on September 15.

Two years ago, the idea of buying the virtual currency even at that price was laughable. After a rapid rise in value in 2013, the cryptocurrency's value more than halved by mid-2015.

At its lowest point, one bitcoin was equal to about $230.

Given the currency's covert nature, the average person still may not understand how buying and selling actually works.

Using the app Coinbase, which lets anyone trade bitcoins for a small fee, we decided to find out.

A brief warning: If you're going to do this, tell your bank you're about to buy bitcoin. More on that later.

SEE ALSO: Bitcoin is trying to make a comeback

This is what the Coinbase app looks like on an iPhone.

When you first open the app, you're presented with the latest price of bitcoin and its change within a certain period. You can see in the chart below how wild the latest moves have been. (We bought the bitcoin in January 2017.)

I happen to be one of the many who have never traded bitcoin before. There's a certain level of wariness in buying into the cryptocurrency world.

• The financial concerns of upper middle class or even "filthy rich" families are different than those whose incomes put them in the middle.
• Upper middle class households in the US earn more than $125,000 a year, and the top 1% earns over $389,436.
• Jeff Rose, a certified financial planner based in Nashville, shared the seven questions his richest clients ask most often.

While the wealth you need to be considered "rich" is definitely debatable, a certain level of income will make you wealthy in the eyes of most Americans.

According to the Pew Research Center, around 20 percent of Americans were considered upper middle class last year, having incomes greater than $125,000.

At double the median household income (which was $59,036 in 2016), families that fall in this range tend to live financially comfortable lives – lives that others around them may even deem "rich." So, even if you don't feel rich at this level, you probably are if you look at the grand scheme of things.

As a financial adviser, I deal with plenty of families in this income range. But, I also meet with families who earn significantly more than most of us – and even those in the 1 percent. By and large, the financial concerns of families who are considered upper middle class or even "filthy rich" are much different than the concerns of those whose incomes put them in the middle.

7 money questions the rich always ask

If you're angling to join the ranks of the upper middle class or the rich, it helps to get inside their heads. What makes them tick? What are their financial goals? Further, what do the rich worry about when it comes to money, and how can you learn from their mindsets to grow your own wealth?

Here are some of the most common money questions the rich always ask:

SEE ALSO: How much you have to earn to be considered rich in every state

SEE ALSO: Rich millennials are ditching the golf communities of their parents for a new kind of neighborhood

Do I really have enough?

Believe it or not, even the rich wonder if they have enough assets set aside to retire. Even if you have millions of dollars in the bank, it can be difficult to believe you don't have to work or pursue wealth again.

No matter the size of their nest eggs, the rich worry about having enough money to get through old age while also leaving a legacy behind. They worry about the future costs of nursing home care, whether their life insurance policies are sufficient (and aligned with their financial goals), about inflation, and how the world might change in the next ten, twenty, or thirty years.

Most of all though, the rich have a serious case of FOMO at all times – that's is the "fear of missing out." If they quit working or actively building wealth now, they worry they'll miss out on the next big thing.

I use the same formulas and tools to help my rich clients as anyone else, and I strive to help calm their fears about the future. Like anyone else, the rich need a solid foundation of investments and a nest egg large enough they can take regular contributions without depleting their assets before they die. They need proper insurance policies in place, and they need to know approximately how much they plan to spend every month.

Once their ducks are in a row, all that's left is giving themselves permission to let go. It's difficult to build wealth that lasts a lifetime and well into the next generation, but sometimes it's even harder to know when to stop.

Will today's political climate affect my investments?

The day's political climate tends to rattle the rich no matter who is President, but it's especially true today. At the moment, rumors abound that the tax advantages for 401(k) contributions could drop to some obscene amount like $2,400. The rich, who tend to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement accounts, worry what that means for their income taxes – as well as what these changes could do to broader stock market returns.

The rich worry about new tax plans proposed by, well, anyone. When the hammer drops, will they end up having to pay more? Will the inheritance tax be beefed up due to political pressure? Will capital gains taxes be raised? Will the carried interest loophole finally be squashed?

While nobody has the answer to these questions, I tend to remind my clients that there will always be speculation. You can't plan a tax and wealth strategy based on rumors, so we'll deal with whatever blows come our way as they come.

And if [insert investment strategy or tax loophole here] changes in a way that makes it less valuable, we'll find another, better way.

What is the best way to teach my kids how to preserve wealth?

While minimizing taxes is always a concern for the rich, they also want to set their kids up for financial success. Unfortunately, this is one area where the true "rich" seem to struggle. Because they often live luxurious lifestyles, it can be difficult for them to impart important financial lessons on their children.

Think about it this way: A middle class (or upper middle class) family does their own grocery shopping. They can show their kids first-hand the importance of shopping sales and stretching the money they have to spend. They likely cook meals at home to save money, or shop second-hand to buy nicer clothes at a discount. And their kids grow up watching them do it.

"Rich" families, on the other hand, don't have the same daily money lessons built in. They usually have assistants to pick up groceries and prepare meals, and they wouldn't necessarily bother buying anything used to save a buck. It's not that they're not financially savvy; it's that the extra steps they need to take to save more money may not be worth it.

The daily lessons rich kids miss out on can leave them at a disadvantage, notes financial planner for dentists, Brian Hanks.

Hanks says his clients, many of who retire very wealthy, are adamant about not letting their wealth screw up their kids. He points to the book "Fortune's Children" about the Vanderbilt family. The book describes how Cornelius Vanderbilt was the world's richest person in 1877, yet less than 50 years later no Vanderbilt was counted among the world's richest.

According to Hanks, Thomas Stanley describes the modern version of this effect in his book "The Millionaire Next Door" when he points out the differences in children of millionaires who receive "economic outpatient care" and struggle, versus those who don't receive as much help and thrive.

"The answer to the question is never easy, but almost always ultimately comes back to passing on the values and priorities that helped the wealthy become that way - instead of passing on money," says Hanks.

• Target is launching smaller, more streamlined stores in major metropolitan areas.
• The stores are tailored to their locations with customized inventory and decor.
• They also highlight products from Target private labels and partnerships.
• When we visited the new Herald Square location, we noticed how Target was trying to appeal to a younger, more fashionable demographic while introducing features that hint at the future of retail.

In an effort to appeal to customers who live in major metropolitan areas, Target is opening small-format stores in some of the biggest US cities including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. The stores are designed to reach consumers who live in densely populated areas, far from full-size Target stores.

In addition to their condensed size, the small-format stores feature customized inventory and decor, and some will offer same-day delivery services. Target plans to have more than 75 small-format stores running by 2019.

We visited the new Herald Square location in New York last week to see how Target adapted its sprawling megastores to an urban environment.

SEE ALSO: Target just revealed a new way to give gifts in time for holiday shopping

We arrived at New York's new Herald Square location, at 112 W. 34th St. in Manhattan, on a Thursday afternoon.

The store's first floor highlighted Target clothing lines, like its collaboration with Print All Over Me.

Founded in 2014, Print All Over Me allows its customers to design and purchase vibrantly colored clothes and accessories.

Source: Architectural Digest

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• The humble drone has come a long way over the last few years. Even cheaper drones now offer excellent image quality, flying features, and other great tech. Of all the drones out there, the DJI Mavic Pro is our top pick, but we have drones in this guide that cost much less (and much more).

Drones are pretty cool. Sure, often you may not need one, but whether you need one or not, we think a household could always benefit from having a drone lying around. Whether it’s just for fun, or to use as a filmmaker, or to spy on your neighborhood.

Of course, they can get a little pricey, and before dropping the cash on a drone, it’s a good idea to think about exactly what you’re looking for. While normally you might have to do hours of research before buying, we’ve done all the work for you so that you don’t have to.

So what should you consider when buying a drone? Well, for starters, especially if you’re looking for a drone for filming purposes, you’ll want to think about video quality. Like any other camera, the footage that a drone can capture is only as good as the camera on the device, so resolution will come into play. You’ll have to consider how you can view that footage — whether you can live-stream it to a phone or computer, or if you have to wait and view it later once you have access to the SD card.

You also need to decide whether you want a drone that’s ready to fly out of the box (RTF) or a drone that you might have to assemble or buy extra parts for. Many recent drones are RTF, but some still require a little assembly, and if you’re not comfortable doing that, you’ll want to steer clear of buying one.

Next up is battery life. Drones are still relatively new, and they’re not able to fly for hours on end just yet. Some, in fact, can only fly for five minutes or so before they have to be recharged. The better drones available can fly for up to 30 minutes before needing a charge.

Last but not least is your level of experience when it comes to flying a drone. Unfortunately, this is a case of you get what you pay for. Cheaper drones are often harder to fly, while more expensive ones have auto features and landing features that make them easier to keep safe.

With all that in mind, read on in the slides below to see why the DJI Mavic Pro is our top pick, and why you should also consider the GoPro Karma, the Yuneec Breeze, the DJI Inspire 2, and the Parrot Mambo.

SEE ALSO: The best action cameras you can buy

The best drone overall

Why you'll love it: The DJI Mavic Pro is portable, relatively inexpensive, and it captures high-resolution 4K footage. 

DJI is perhaps the most well-known and respected brand in the drone business these days, and for good reason. The company has long offered excellent drones with top-tier cameras that are easy to fly. The latest and greatest of these is the DJI Mavic Pro, which offers a 4K camera, is solidly built, and features DJI’s self-built video transmission system OcuSync, which is built to transmit high-quality video straight to your controller.

The drone doesn’t just offer an excellent camera and the ability to view streamed footage, it also has awesome flying features, like a decent flying time of almost 30 minutes per charge and a top speed of 40 miles per hour. It’ll also help you protect it from crashing with its front collision detection system.

Buying the DJI Mavic Pro is a somewhat big investment, but then again, drones in general are expensive. Compared to some of the other drones on this list, the DJI Mavic Pro is relatively inexpensive with its $950 price tag.

Still, most reviewers agree that for those interested in getting a high-quality drone, this is the best one to get. Digital Trends gave the drone 9/10, while Trusted Reviews took things a step further with a 10/10 score.

Portability is an important thing to keep in mind when buying a drone, and thankfully, the Mavic Pro is relatively small. It’s much smaller than most other drones on this list, and yet it still offers all of the features and top-quality footage you would expect from a top-tier device. Perhaps the only downside is that, while portable, the drone’s gimbal assembly is a little fragile.

Pros: Extremely portable, excellent camera, 4K video

Cons: Slightly fragile, still expensive

Buy the DJI Mavic Pro on Amazon for $950 (originally $999)

The best drone under $200

Why you'll love it: The Parrot Mambo offers pretty decent flight controls and an included controller, but the best thing about it is the fact that it costs only $109.99.

Not everyone has a ton of money to spend on a drone, but thankfully those of you who don’t aren’t left out in the dark. Parrot has some excellent options for less than $200, the best of which is the Parrot Mambo.

There are a ton of things that make the Parrot Mambo a great option. While it's cheap, it still has great auto flying features, including three different flying modes: Easy, Drift, and Racing. Even beginners can get used to this drone thanks to Easy mode, and you will feel like a pro within minutes.

The drone is also pretty versatile. You can use the included controller if you so choose, but you can also use the smartphone app to control the drone. Reviews suggest that both are pretty easy to use, but the controller offers a much better flight range.

Speaking of reviews, they’re pretty good. Trusted Reviews and TechRadar both gave the drone 4/5.  

While the reviews were good, they did note some downsides. For starters, the battery life is pretty short, coming in at only eight minutes, and the image quality isn’t quite as good as the others on this list.

Pros: Cheap, easy to use

Cons: Low battery life, sub-par image quality

Buy the Parrot Mambo on Amazon for $109.99

The best starter drone

Why you'll love it: If you’re looking for your first drone, you probably don’t want to pay too much money, and that’s where the Yuneec Breeze comes in.

If you’re looking to get started in the drone world, you probably don’t want to spend a lot of cash, and you probably want a drone that will be easy to keep safe and sound. That’s where Yuneec steps in, with the Yuneec Breeze.

There are a number of things that make the Yuneec Breeze a great drone. The drone is small, light, and portable, which is awesome for those who want to take it on the road. That, however, doesn’t mean that it isn’t feature-packed. It offers a camera capable of capturing 4K video at 30 frames per second, and it can live-stream video straight back to your smartphone.

Beginners will want a drone that can practically fly itself, and thankfully, the Yuneec Breeze is pretty good at that. It has four modes: Orbit, in which it will fly around you; Follow Me, in which it will follow you; and Selfie, in which it will take a photo of you. Of course, you can also take control yourself, if you want.

Not everything is perfect here. With the absence of a dedicated remote, the drone relies on the app to be controlled, and it’s a little slower to respond than a controller would be. Still, you can pick up a dedicated remote for an extra $70 if you really want to. On top of that, the video footage isn’t stabilized, and the drone has a relatively short operating range. Last but not least is the fact that a charge only lasts around 12 minutes.

You would expect such trade-offs from a budget and beginner drone, and despite them, most reviewers consider the Yuneec Breeze to be a relatively good choice. PCMag gave it a “Good” rating of 3/5, while Digital Trends gave it a slightly better 7/10.

Pros: Compact, inexpensive, decent video capture, automatic modes

Cons: 4K footage not stabilized, smartphone control only

Buy the Yuneec Breeze on Amazon for $399 (originally $449.99) 

• Analysts expect a big loss as the automaker ramps up production of its Model 3.
• Revenue should improve over Q2 and Q3 2016.
• Big questions will swirl around Model 3, a capital raise, 2017 deliveries, and Autopilot.

Tesla will report third-quarter earnings after the markets close on Wednesday, and they will be closely watched.

After an epic run-up in the carmaker's stock price during the first half of 2017, when shares threatened $400 and Tesla's market cap eclipsed Ford, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and briefly even General Motors, investors have reversed course.

Tesla is still up 50% year-to-date, but since last week shares have slipped 8% and are now trading around $320. 

Expectations vary, but analysts anticipate that Tesla will lose $2.30-$2.45 per share. A positive result would be stunning, but a narrower loss is certainly possible. On the revenue side, the estimates are around $3 billion, continuing an upward trend from the second quarter and the third-quarter of 2016.

So what else will investors be looking for?

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Insight on Model 3 "production hell"

When CEO Elon Musk presided over the handover of the first production Model 3s in July, he said that Tesla was about to enter "production hell."

Production hell is now blazing away in full force as Model 3 assembly lags Tesla's goals by a wide margin. After predicting 1,500 units in September alone, Tesla managed only 260 for the entire third quarter. The objective of building 20,000 a month by December now appears unlikely.

Investors will want to know if Tesla's "bottlenecks" have been addressed and what the outlook is for both the rest of the year and for 2018, when Musk predicted half a million in annual deliveries. 

For some context, Tesla has endured production challenges for all its cars: the Model S sedan, and the Model X SUV, and now the Model 3. Somewhat lost in the bad Model 3 story is the success Tesla has enjoyed with both S and X, whose sales topped 26,000 for the third quarter.

That's what helping Tesla increases revenues, even as it burns through billions to launch the Model 3.

Final delivery totals for 2017

Tesla will probably have its best year ever for total deliveries, largely thanks to the aforementioned Model S and X sales. And although the Model 3 is struggling to hit its targets, if Tesla can work out the production kinks, it could make a contribution.

Tesla has delivered just over 73,000 vehicles through Q3 2017, so a 100,000 year is certainly within reach. If Model 3 assembly lurches into gear in November and December, the final tally could be even better.

Of course, guidance for 2018 remains 500,000 — a massive increase, dependent on Model 3 production ramping up rapidly. Analysts might want to know if that target is realistic. Tesla rarely makes good on it own ambitious goals, a habit that Wall Street is used to, but a major recalibration of 2018 deliveries could weigh on enthusiasm for Tesla's story.

Another capital raise

Tesla has raised billions in equity and debt over the past two years to fund the Model 3 launch. If everything goes according to plan, the company will end 2017 with about $1 billion in the bank, along with access to some credit facilities. 

Until revenue from over 400,000 Model 3 preorders start to flow in, Tesla's cash situation could become precarious. But with the stock at such elevated levels, analysts will want to know if another capital raise is on the horizon. 

Tesla issued junk debt earlier this year and was able to sell it easily and at good rates, but the company did that to avoid another equity raise and the shareholder dilution that would come with it. 

My feeling is that Tesla thinks it has a cushion of about $100 per share to work with and can tolerate a decline to about $250 before its flexibility around raising cash by issuing more stock becomes a worry.

Tesla is often rather cryptic about capital raises, but obviously the markets haven't discounted the stock dues to raises in the past. The opposite, in fact: previous capital raises have supported run-ups in the price.

• Tao Las Vegas is the most profitable restaurant in the US, with more than $42 million in annual sales. 
• The clubby Asian fusion restaurant is a celebrity hot spot. 
• Tao's parent company also owns a number of the other extremely profitable restaurants.

The most profitable independent restaurant in the US brings in millions of dollars a year. 

Tao Las Vegas' annual sales add up to $42,470,345, according to Restaurant Business. That puts the clubby Asian fusion restaurant in the No. 1 spot on Restaurant Business's list of the top independent restaurants in the US. 

The restaurant, which claims to offer a spiritual "vibe dining" experience, is a favorite of celebrities in Las Vegas. Stars from Kim Kardashian to LeBron James have hosted parties at Tao, sipping cocktails and feasting on sushi. 

Here's what its like to visit the richest restaurant in the US. 

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Tao is located within the famous Venetian Hotel.

Upon entering, guests are greeted with a 20-foot Buddha statue, which seemingly floats upon an infinity pool filled with Japanese koi fish.

"The vibe dining experience is further exalted with creative musical programming that is carefully selected to fill the room and continue the journey into sensual bliss," Tao's website states.

Source: Tao Las Vegas

• INSIDER compared the mashed potato recipes of four celebrity chefs.
• We tried Anthony Bourdain, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and Martha Stewart's recipes.
• Emeril Lagasse's recipe was the winner, while Bobby Flay's came in last.

Mashed potatoes are a staple at holiday gatherings and family dinners, but whose recipe do you trust for the creamiest, tastiest version of this comfort food classic?

We put four celebrity chef mashed potato recipes head to head as  part of an ongoing INSIDER taste test series. In the past, we've tried everything from scrambled eggs to pie crusts.

The recipes we used were those of Anthony Bourdain, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and Martha Stewart. Who knew that mashed potato recipes could come out so differently?

Keep scrolling to find out the best (and worst) celebrity chef mashed potatoes. 

Making Bobby Flay's "Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk, Black Pepper and Green Onion."

While Bobby Flay's mashed potatoes recipe was very easy to follow, I was surprised at the addition of buttermilk. The buttermilk added a very harsh, tart flavor profile to what looked like normal mashed potatoes. The sour quality was muted slightly by the addition of green onions, and the potatoes were nice and fluffy, but I still would never use this recipe again. 

The verdict: This recipe came in last, since the buttermilk made it tart-tasting. Maybe Flay should stick to his famous burgers.

Ease of Recipe: 8/10

Flavor: 1/10

Texture: 7/10

Moisture: 5/10

Overall: 3/10

Making Martha Stewart's "Perfect Mashed Potatoes."

The instructions for these mashed potatoes were harder to follow than the rest of the recipes we made. Overall? They were the driest of the bunch, and could have used more butter and cream, though they did have the most nuanced flavor profile, thanks to nutmeg and black pepper. 

This year in horror movies has seen a number of critically acclaimed films that were also hugely successful at the box office.

While "It" is on its way to becoming the highest grossing horror film of all time, Jordan Peele's "Get Out" became an instant hit and certified modern classic upon its release in April. 

To track which horror films of this year are worth watching, we turned to the reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes for its list of the most critically acclaimed "scary movies of 2017," ranked by their composite critical reception. We excluded any film that had less than 40 reviews to skew the list toward wider releases, and we used audience scores to break any ties. 

Here are the 7 best horror movies of 2017, according to critics:

Note: We've footnoted foreign films that were initially released in previous years but saw a North America release for the first time in 2017. 

SEE ALSO: The 20 top-earning horror movies of all time

7. "The Limehouse Golem"

Critic score: 77%

Audience score: 60%

Summary:"A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times - the mythical so-called Golem - must be responsible."

What critics said:"This nasty little Victorian London horror film has more than a few blood-soaked charms of its own."— Chicago Sun-Times

Initial release: Sept. 2016; North American release: Sept. 2017. 

6. "It"

Critic score: 85%

Audience score: 86%

Summary: "A group of bullied kids band together when a shapeshifting demon, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children."

What critics said: "This new 'It' has more on its mind, and gives more body and voice to [Stephen] King's ideas of childhood anxieties and the corrosive power of fear."— New York Magazine

5. "The Transfiguration"

Critic score: 86%

Audience score: 55%

Summary: "When troubled teen Milo, who has a fascination with vampire lore, meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to blur Milo's fantasy into reality."

What critics said: "Bold and brutal in shocking spurts, the indie horror drama from writer-director O'Shea is a startling debut that leaves a fresh mark on the genre while celebrating its forbears."— Los Angeles Times

Things change over time, including the places where we live. Looking at the past gives us a sense of how we've shaped the world around us.

Here, we looked at the largest cities in the United States by population — sorted from biggest to smallest — and compared them to what they were like decades ago. Denver, Colorado, looked like you could spot a tumbleweed blowing through it 150 years ago. Chicago was once devastated by fire and San Francisco was nearly destroyed by an earthquake.

Today, they all stand as some of the most thriving cities in America.

Here are the 25 biggest cities in America as they once were, compared to today.

New York City, New York: The city has always looked stunning. Here's the Manhattan skyline in 1964.

You can see the Chrysler building and The United Nations building.

It's even bigger now.

The biggest difference is One World Trade Center, which is the tallest building in the western hemisphere.

Los Angeles, California: In 1899, Los Angeles was relatively quiet.

It grew from an oil boom in the 1890s, but the west coast just didn't have as many people as the east coast cities.

Since they're constantly surrounded by trendy clothes, it's no surprise that models have some of the best Halloween costumes. From Kaia Gerber to Miranda Kerr, celebrities have been documenting their intricate looks on Instagram — and we can't enough.

From the popular '70s disco look to Minnie Mouse, keep scrolling to see what 16 supermodels wore for Halloween.

Alessandra Ambrosio, Ludi Delfino, and Talita Correa dressed as disco girls.

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The '70s were a common costume. Kaia Gerber donned a short blonde wig for her interpretation of the theme.

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Read more about how Cindy Crawford's model daughter is already taking the fashion world by storm.

Kendall Jenner also went the vintage route, channeling Yves Saint Laurent circa the 1980s.

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 Of course, Jenner's look included miniature sunglasses, which are an off-duty model favorite.