Homework is designed to challenge students, or, at the very least, reinforce what they learned during the school day. But sometimes these questions go a little too far in terms of difficulty (or they're just plain wrong), forcing confused parents to ask the internet for help.

Check out these children's homework questions that even adults couldn't figure out without a little help from the worldwide web.

SEE ALSO: 10 viral math equations that stumped the internet

First graders were expected to solve this problem in 20 seconds.

This problem has been around for a while, but recently resurfaced on an elementary school entrance exam in Hong Kong. Apparently, six year olds were expected to know the answer in 20 seconds or less.

There's something fun about this math problem — it requires no math! Just turn the question upside down, and you'll see that it's just a simple number sequence, with the answer being 87.

Parents are split between two answers on this question for second graders.

A UK mom tweeted this math problem in a since-deleted tweet saying "Have you seen this one? Year 2!!" It was then picked up by a Facebook page called Parents Against Primary Testing and media outlets like The Huffington Post.

Calculating the answer is simpler than it seems: 19 people getting off the train can be represented by -19, and 17 people getting on the train as +17.

-19 + 17 = 2, meaning that there was a net loss of two people. If there are 63 people on the train now, that means there were 65 to begin with.

That said, many are convinced the answer is 46.

Here's a full explanation of the answer.

This homework question for third graders is simply too ambiguous.

This is way too vague to be an acceptable question. All the problem states is that Janell lost "some" of her marbles. There is literally no way to know how many she has now.

When the problem hit Reddit, a wealth of answers came flooding in, including "some,""15 - n {n ∈ ℤ | 1<n<15}," and "15 - n" all of which seem incorrect or too complicated for eight year olds.

The simplest answer is < 15, but even that is a little abstract for a third grader.

• Kevin McPartland, the head of research for market structure and technology at Greenwich Associates, a consultancy, outlined the ten trends that'll define markets in 2018.
• According to McPartland, 2018 will be the year in which digital descends upon the markets. 
• He sees banks paying more attention to crypto, data becoming more important, and more regulatory changes.

2017 was politically strange, economically strong and eerily calm. President Trump attempted to govern the U.S. in ways never before seen and often hard to imagine. Britain seemed to second-guess their choice to leave the EU while carrying on negotiating the exit. Asset prices around the world continued to rise, prompting bubble fears despite generally supportive fundamentals (for those assets with fundamentals, unlike Bitcoin).

Even with the first real nuclear threat since the Cold War, markets have remained oddly calm, with volatility and volume remaining depressingly low,particularly for those who make money only when markets move. Heading into 2018, dreams of volatility will continue, and watching interest rates rise will be like watching grass grow.

While both will be key factors on every market participant’s dashboard, neither is really a trend—just business as usual. Regulatory change will enter the spotlight again this year, and the importance of data and analytics will be highlighted along with it. Both will impact trading venues, investors, dealers, and those that support them.

With that, these are our top 10 market structure trends to watch in 2018:

Regulators get things done, Congress does not

Despite high expectations and lots of promises, Congress has yet to deliver much meaningful change. While the President and the congressional majority are of the same party on paper, interpretations of the details have made consensus elusive. The same dynamics make it hard to predict if Congress will enact any meaningful capital markets legislation, especially given the higher priority of health care and immigration reform.

However, many changes proposed by the U.S. Treasury do not require Congress, and with the CFTC and SEC working their way back up to full staff, real change by the end of this year is likely. The usual process of comment periods and Federal Register publishing will still be required, but by the end of 2018, the world of swaps trading will shed some overly prescriptive rules, while equities markets will see some unproductive rules unwound.

MiFID II soft launches

You’re probably thinking, “It’s not a soft launch—MiFID II is the law of the land now!” That is technically true, of course. And for better or worse, even though the SEC has provided U.S. firms with “no-action relief” from some European rules, Europe’s regulators don’t have the no-action relief lever that U.S. regulators became so fond of using as they implemented Dodd-Frank. However, MiFID II is so wide-reaching and impactful, it is unreasonable to think European regulators can or will crack down on imperfect compliance as the year gets underway.

That is not to imply the majority of market participants, especially if measured by the appropriate market-share statistics, won’t be ready to go. The potential for a public-relations headache is enough to motivate true best-efforts compliance. But we should expect some short-term hiccups that include some counterparties not interacting with one another because of incomplete processes or legal work, non-European firms opting to interact with other non-European firms, and manual work-arounds involving junior staff where technology isn’t yet built. Unfortunately for compliance operations and technology teams, more late nights are still to come, as they work to transform the current “Let’s make sure we’re compliant” implementations into permanent, enterprise-grade installations.

Active investing is still huge, but passive keeps growing

Over three-quarters of investable assets are still with active managers, equal to $30 trillion. Beating the market is hard, but investors continue to vote with their portfolios, offering active managers the chance to try.

However, the $4 trillion in passively managed funds today would have all been with those active managers not too many years ago, and the money seems to be flowing in only one direction. There is a limit here. If enough money passively tracks a set of indices, then the opportunities for alpha in active management will become too hard to resist and a balance will be struck.

However, Greenwich Associates research in 2017 found that most portfolio managers see 40% of assets in passive as the limit, compared to today’s 22%—that is a huge opportunity for growth. Lastly, passive investing is somewhat of a misnomer. Truly passive portfolios wouldn’t need fund managers, which clearly isn’t the case. While reducing tracking error isn’t stock picking, it is a pretty marketable job skill nonetheless.

New York City was hit on Thursday with a bomb — a coldbomb, that is. 

Meteorologists call it a "bomb cyclone."

It basically means a storm occurring outside of the tropics, whose central pressure falls at least 24 millibars over a 24-hour period. If it happens in the Northern Hemisphere — like New York City — the storm usually takes place between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.

While the temperature hovered in the 20s, the wind chill was below zero and wind gusts reached 48 mph. By 2 p.m., Central Park had received nearly 8 inches of snow.

Given such abnormal weather conditions, we ventured out into the streets to see how the city and its famously stoic people were handling it.

Here's what we saw:

SEE ALSO: A 'bomb cyclone' and 'polar vortex' are headed for the East Coast — here's what those weather terms actually mean

When I walked out of the Business Insider office on 5th Avenue, the cold wind smacked me in the face and I noticed how empty the streets and sidewalks were.

There were few people out near the Flatiron building too.

And the line at in Shake Shack's original Madison Square Park location, which is normally really long, was non-existent.

With the regular season in the books, the NFL's coaching carousel is back in full force.

Currently, five teams have vacancies at head coach: Arizona, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, and the Giants (the Raiders have one too, but Jon Gruden appears to be a lock for that job). While many of the trendiest coordinators and assistants were snapped up over the past couple of offseasons, there are still a variety of intriguing names on the market.

Below, read all about 13 coaches who could be hired to lead a team by the end of this month. All have been linked to at least one of the five organizations, but only one of them has served as an NFL head coach for more than two seasons.

Mike Vrabel

Current role: Defensive coordinator, Houston Texans

Possible destinations: The Lions announced on Tuesday that they have conducted an interview with Vrabel. The Colts have also been granted an interview, per SI's Albert Breer.

One thing to know: Vrabel spent 14 seasons in the NFL, winning three Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots. While he was in charge of one of the most porous defenses in the league this season, the Texans were hampered by numerous injuries. Besides, organizations value him most for his imposing presence and ability to unify players.

Matt Patricia

Current role: Defensive coordinator, New England Patriots

Possible destinations: Patricia is a highly sought-after candidate. Adam Schefter reported that the Lions, Giants, and Cardinals have all requested to interview him.

One thing to know: The Patriots defense got off to a rough start this year, but they were actually one of the league's better units in the second half. They were especially strong in the red zone, giving up the fifth-least points in the entire league. Patricia may not look the part of an NFL head coach, but after nearly 15 years of working under Bill Belichick, he's worth hiring.

Jim Schwartz

Current role: Defensive coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles

Possible destinations: Two hours after Ian Rapoport reported that the Cardinals were the only team to request an interview with Schwartz, Adam Schefter reported that the Giants had done the same.

One thing to know: Schwartz has experience with resurrecting moribund franchises, taking the Lions to the playoffs just two years after a 2-14 season, his first as a head coach. The Eagles have had a top-15 defense in each of the past two seasons, ranking fourth in yards surrendered in 2017.

In 2016, many parents in the UK became upset about a standardized test that their young children had to take, claiming that it was too rigorous. The test was given to students in Year 2 (what we would call second grade in the US), mainly 7- and 8-year-olds. The questions covered a variety of subjects in math, English, and science. Some of them were very simple about subjects such as punctuation marks and shapes. But others assessed skills like parts of speech, division, and even fractions. To top it all off, most of the questions on the test didn't have multiple choice answers.

The 14 questions in this "test" are modeled after the ones in the real exam, and we've given multiple choice answers for all of them. Give it a try, and see if you agree with the protesting parents that it's too tough for a second grader.

Place the comma in this sentence:

A. Lucy took some red, green and yellow marbles out of the box.

B. Lucy took some red green and, yellow marbles out of the box.

C. Lucy took, some red green and yellow marbles out of the box.

Answer: A

The comma separates the first two adjectives. (Wondering why the correct sentence doesn't have a comma after "green" as well? Learn the truth about the Oxford comma.)

Find the missing number:

A. 15

B. 22

C. 18

• The World Economic Forum released its The Future of Jobs report, which predicts how technology will transform the workplace.
• As technology advances, jobs will change and different skills will be required. 
• Negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, and people management will be incredibly important for employees to master.
• Complex problem-solving will be the most valuable skill an employee can have.

Professional development: It's not always clear what to focus on. Should you go to a coding bootcamp? Invest in a social media marketing course? Attend a communications training? What should you do to help you excel in your current job -- or prepare you for your next one?

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the answer is simple.

The WEF recently surveyed 350 executives across 9 industries in 15 of the world's biggest economies to generate The Future of Jobs. The report's intention was to predict how technological advancement will transform labor markets. In other words, how will technology impact employers, and therefore what they'll want from employees?

In a world increasingly dominated by robots, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, having a firm grasp of what employers will be looking for is smart. Interestingly, more than 33% of the skill sets listed are not yet considered important by employers. They may not be on their radar now--but they will be.

The top 10 skills that will be most desired by employers by 2020:

SEE ALSO: 10 skills that can help you get a promotion this year, according to bosses and managers

10. Cognitive flexibility

This involves creativity, logical reasoning, and problem sensitivity. It also means being able to adapt how you communicate based on who you're talking to. Employers want to know you don't just say the same thing to everyone — that you think critically about who you're talking to, deeply listen, and tailor communication to that person.

9. Negotiation skills

This will be in especially high demand in computer and math jobs, such as data analysis and software development. It will also be critical in the arts and design (including commercial and industrial designers).

8. Service orientation

This was defined as actively seeking ways to help others. How much do you assist those on your team, your superiors, and people across your industry? How much are you known for that?

On Sunday night, the biggest stars in TV and movies unite for the silliest and most thrilling awards show of the season: the Golden Globes. 

2017 was a great year for both film and television, so the competition is fierce. It's hard to know who to root for, and a little difficult to predict, especially because the Golden Globes has a history of being unpredictable, with some quirky choices in nominees and winners. 

In movies, Guillermo del Toro's creature love story "The Shape of Water" led everyone with seven nominations this year. Steven Spielberg's "The Post" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" each have six.

In television, the frontrunners are Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" in the drama category, Amazon's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" for comedy, and HBO's "Big Little Lies" for miniseries. But that doesn't mean they're the only shows that will win: the Golden Globes is a mixed bag every year, so anything could happen — such as Freddie Highmore winning best actor for "The Good Doctor," one of the worst reviewed new shows of 2017.

Here's who we think will be winners (and who should win) at the 2018 Golden Globes:

Best Motion Picture, Drama

"Call Me by Your Name"

"Dunkirk"

"The Post"

"The Shape of Water"

"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"

Who will win: "The Post"

You can't underplay the fact that this award is being handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press. Journalists love movies about journalists. Spielberg's movie has a good chance to take home the top prize of the night.

Who should win: "Dunkirk"

There honestly was no better made movie this year. Everything about Christopher Nolan's latest movie is incredible. Hopefully the voters haven't forgotten about its greatness (it did open in the summer).

Who could surprise us: "The Shape of Water"

It has the most nominations of any movie. That could lead to a surprise by the end of the night.

Best Director

Guillermo del Toro, "The Shape of Water"

Martin McDonagh, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"

Christopher Nolan, "Dunkirk"

Ridley Scott, "All The Money in the World"

Steven Spielberg, "The Post"

Who will win: Steven Spielberg, "The Post"

This prize usually coincides with the movie that ends up with the big prize of the night, so Spielberg will likely get it. 

Who should win: Christopher Nolan, "Dunkirk"

Are you starting to see a theme here? "Dunkirk" is one of the movies Nolan will be remembered for. 

Who could surprise us: Ridley Scott, "All the Money in the World"

Scott has been working the press since his shocking decision to replace Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer. That could lead to a surprise win.

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

Timothée Chalamet, “Call Me by Your Name”

Daniel Day-Lewis, “Phantom Thread”

Tom Hanks, “The Post”

Gary Oldman, “Darkest Hour”

Denzel Washington, “Roman J. Israel, Esq.”

Who will win: Gary Oldman, "Darkest Hour"

Oldman delivers a performance that just screams, "Give me all the awards!" 

Who should win: Gary Oldman

In a career filled with amazing performances, this is certainly one of his best.

Who could surprise us: Daniel Day-Lewis, "Phantom Thread"

It's supposedly his final acting performance. That could have hooked voters to give him a fond farewell. 

Hold on to your hats, East Coasters. It's not over yet. 

Hurricane-force winds are whipping up snow and freezing rain across the Northeast, as the biggest storm of the season yet continues barreling it's way northwards on the Atlantic. 

Parts of New York could see a foot of snow before it's all over, while Boston is getting slammed with a wall of freezing water larger than residents have seen in decades. 

Water in Georgia went solid, while in the nation's capital, the President saw snow in his backyard.

Meteorologists say that the storm — which has been dubbed a "bomb cyclone,"—  is experiencing "bombogenesis," with low air pressure creating an especially strong storm.

Take a look at what's been happening.

SEE ALSO: How to gauge when it's too dangerously cold to go outside

As far south as Savannah, Georgia, fountains were frozen.

Thermometers dipped into unseasonably icy, below freezing territory.

Savannah got an unusual inch-plus of snow.

These guys were out early in Forsyth Park Thursday morning as snow and cold weather blanketed the area. 

It was the perfect opportunity for Jonas Kassof, who lobbed snowballs at his sister.

The Washington Post said it's the heaviest snowfall that region's seen in nearly three decades.

It's not hard to see the draw of an exciting new adventure abroad while you're young, if only for a year or two — but doing so can be incredibly expensive.

According to international relocation company MoveHub.com, January is one of the most popular months for people to up sticks.

If you're considering taking the plunge, MoveHub has done the hard work for you and sussed out the cities where young people can find the best quality of life for their money.

The study examined the affordability and lifestyle for young people in 32 big cities, taking into account average monthly costs including income, renting a one-bed apartment, and public transport, as well as the density​ ​of cheap eats (places​ ​per 100,000 people), the cost of a coffee, as well as the city’s safety score (based on Deutsche Bank research).

Scroll down to see the 23 best cities to move to if you're a broke millennial in search of an adventure in 2018, ranked in ascending order.

SEE ALSO: The 30 most stunning and influential Instagram travel accounts to follow in 2018

23. Mexico City, Mexico.

Cost of public transport: £16 ($23.10)

Income: £561.01 ($750.75)

Rent: £222.60 ($297.88)

Density of cheap eats: 2.21 places per 100,000 people

Cost​ ​of cappuccino: £1.54 ($2.06)

Safety Index: 42

22. Auckland, New Zealand.

Cost of public transport: £94 ($122.9)

Income: £2,018.83 ($2701.59)

Rent: £747.54 ($1,000.36)

Density of cheap eats: 18.75

Cost​ ​of cappuccino: £2.27 ($3.04)

Safety Index: 24

21. Singapore, Singapore.

Cost of public transport: £96 ($63.9) 

Income: £2,339.14 ($3,130.23)

Rent: £1,086.51 ($1,453.97)

Density of cheap eats: 14.40

Cost​ ​of cappuccino: £2.92 ($3.92)

Safety Index: 1

Regardless of if you love watching the Oscars or love to hate-watch it, the highlight is always when there's an upset winner.

With months of being told why a person or film is going to win, there's nothing like watching the genuine surprise and spontaneous, authentic reaction when someone seems to steal away Hollywood's biggest prize. That can range from Roberto Benigni standing on his seat after winning best actor in 1999 to Adrien Brody planting a big kiss on presenter Halle Berry when he won the award in 2003. And let's not forget the way "Moonlight" shocked the world last year.

Here are the 21 biggest upsets in Oscar history ranked:

SEE ALSO: RANKED: The 10 worst movies to win the best picture Oscar — and what should have won

21. Marcia Gay Harden wins best supporting actress for "Pollock" (2001)

A big indicator of who will win on Oscar night comes from the nominations and wins before that night, which is what makes Harden's win so shocking. Her performance as Lee Krasner did not get recognized at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, or BAFTAs. But her name was called on the biggest night.

20. Anna Paquin wins best supporting actress for "The Piano" (1994)

Rarely does the Academy award children, but at 11 years old Paquin took the award, beating out Emma Thompson ("In the Name of the Father"), Winona Ryder ("The Age of Innocence"), Rosie Perez ("Fearless"), and Holly Hunter ("The Firm"), who was also nominated in the best actress category for playing opposite Paquin in "The Piano." She would win in that category.

19. "The King’s Speech" wins best picture (2011)

What was thought to be a film that would showcase Colin Firth's talents to earn him an Oscar (and it did), the movie shocked the likes of nominees "The Social Network,""The Fighter," and "127 Hours" to win the top prize.

• The Porsche 911 is an automotive icon. Its shape is instantly recognizable.
• Porsche currently sells 23 different versions of the car in the US.
• Prices range from $91,000 all the way up to $293,000.

There are few vehicles in the automotive universe more iconic than the Porsche 911.

Over the years, the rear-engine sports car has gotten bigger, faster, and more technologically advanced. But its spirited driving dynamics and on-track capabilities have continued to make it a favorite among enthusiasts worldwide.

The truth is, most of the 23 versions of the current of 911 do look similar, yet they can all be identified by numerous subtle but important differences.

Each version serves a different purpose. Some are relaxed sports cars designed for weekend drives while others are effectively street-legal race cars. They range in price from $91,000 to more than $293,000. Horsepower varies from 370 to a whopping 700 ponies.

Like Taco Bell in the fast-food industry, what Porsche has managed to do so successfully is create multiple iterations of the 911 by mixing and matching the same ingredients, and packaging them in a lot of different ways. And if you've ever driven a 911, you'll probably agree with me in saying there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

So here it is, the current lineup of Porsche's 911 menu.

SEE ALSO: We drove the 2 best American luxury cars money can buy — and the winner is clear

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Carrera: The Carrera is the "base" 911, if there is such as thing. The 991.2 Carrera powered by a 3.0-liter, 370-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, flat six ...

... and the Cabriolet is the convertible version of the Carrera.

The 911 Carrera T is a Carrera 2 coupe that has gone through a weight loss program and is fitted with options geared towards pure driving pleasure. It's the second lightest 911 model after the track-focused manual transmission GT3.

In 2008, Jamie and Behan Gifford left their home in Washington and embarked on a boat trip around the world with their three children.

Nearly 10 years later, they still haven't stopped.

Since starting their life on the sea, the Giffords have explored countless new places, learned to live with relatively few possessions, grown closer as a family. In the summer of 2016, Business Insider video producer Justin Gmoser visited the Gifford family on their boat, Totem, off the coast of Connecticut to see what it's really like for a family of five to travel the world by sea.

Read on to learn about the Giffords and their trip of a lifetime:

SEE ALSO: I spent 3 months living in Alaska — here are the 7 things people always get wrong about America's biggest state

The Giffords used to live in Washington state. "We were a suburban family. We had three kids, and a nice house, and a minivan," Jamie told Business Insider.

But the couple couldn't shake the feeling that life was passing them by. "My husband and I had been busier and busier with our jobs, and our kids were growing up faster and faster," Behan said.

"And at some point, it just felt life was going by too quickly," Behan said. So in August 2008, the couple and their children, aged 4, 6, and 9, left suburbia to live on a boat.

Numerous destinations around the world that rely on tourism for their survival happen to located in places where war and socio-political tensions are a part of everyday life.

Some of the world's most biodiverse and historical spots are in places most at risk of violent conflict.

The State Department has a full list of places on their website they discourage Americans from traveling to. While that list includes any destination where they say American tourists should use caution, there are only a couple attractions in the world that remain directly in the path of violent conflict.

Here are six incredible tourist destinations around the world that were threatened or destroyed by war in 2017:

SEE ALSO: Why tourism is one of the best ways to help disaster-stricken areas

DON'T MISS: 10 places you shouldn't visit in 2018

Palmyra, Syria

Palmyra, once an important city of the Roman Empire, now stands in ruins in central Syria.

Before the Syrian civil war broke out, it was one of the most popular historical sites in the country, but ISIS seized the stunning ancient ruins in 2015. In an act that stunned the world, ISIS began systematically destroying the ancient site because of its "polytheistic" nature in 2015, detonating several important parts of the city's ruins.

Although ISIS briefly lost control of Palmyra, the group regained it in 2016, and destroyed part of the city's amphitheater in January 2017. By March, the Syrian Army had successfully reclaimed the ruins from the Islamist group, and managed to preserve what remained of Palmyra for future generations.

The al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul, Iraq

Mosul's al-Nuri Mosque was built in 1172, and has remained an important cultural and religious symbol for the people of the city ever since. In more recent decades, it became one of city's key tourist sites.

The mosque, along with the rest of Mosul, also fell under ISIS control when the group swept in from Syria in 2014. It was there that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a new caliphate.

But after Iraqi Security Forces began fighting their way through the city to oust ISIS, the group blew up the mosque and its famous minaret in one of their final acts of defiance in Mosul. ISIS lost the battle for the city, but deprived it of one of its foremost landmarks.

Old City and Castle of Ta'izz, Yemen

While the Old City of Ta'izz is not a tourist destination most Westerners are familiar with, it is one of several historic sites in Yemen that has been ruined or destroyed during the course of its civil war, which began in 2015.

The city and its castle have taken heavy shelling from Saudi forces that have been targeting Shiite Houthi forces nearby. Some of the structures even predate Islam in the area. Today, the city today remains on the frontlines of the brutal and ongoing conflict.

As the new year progresses, we'll start to learn which freshman TV shows will survive, and which are destined to die. 

Back in November, we predicted that 8 new fall shows would get canceled. And you might be watching some of them. 

Two of those shows have been officially canceled including ABC's "The Mayor," which was canceled on Thursday. "Wisdom of the Crowd" starring Jeremy Piven was canceled by CBS in November after poor ratings and accusations of sexual misconduct against Piven. 

"Me Myself & I" starring "SNL" alum Bobby Moynihan hasn't been officially canceled, but CBS pulled it from the lineup after only a few episodes aired.

In the fall 2017 season the pickings were weak, which means only a few will survive. So we rounded up the shows with the highest risk of getting canceled. 

Here the new fall 2017 TV shows that will probably get canceled, and the two that did:

SEE ALSO: 6 new fall TV shows that critics hate, but normal people love

8. "The Mayor"— ABC (canceled January 2018)

Unfortunately, "The Mayor" debuted with mediocre ratings, which have gotten even worse since. We're sad it was canceled, since it's an absolute delight, and one of the best new shows of the season. 

7. “Ten Days in the Valley” — ABC

As a limited series, ABC probably wasn't planning on ordering a second season for this series anyway, but it's one of the lowest rated new shows, and struggled so much in its Sunday night time slot that it was moved to Saturday nights (aka TV wasteland). Not even the amazing Kyra Sedgwick can save this show from getting the ax, which is sad because she's very good in it. Official word on its cancellation will likely come after the final episodes air on January 6.  

6. "Kevin (Probably) Saves the World"— ABC

"Kevin (Probably) Saves the World" didn't have good ratings from the start, and they have dropped since the premiere. Kevin (probably) won't be saving the world much longer. 

Storm chasing photographer Mike Hollingshead makes a living following America's worst storms, from snarling tornadoes chewing up Kansas farmland to supercell thunderstorms in the Dakotas.

A Nebraska-native, Hollingshead used to watch the Midwest's extreme weather from hills that overlooked his town. After seeing some "crazy storm photos" on the internet, Hollingshead drove to Iowa, where he lucked into a tornado on his first day.

Fifteen years later, Hollingshead is still chasing storms, often into danger. 

"Most storm chasers don't put themselves in the path [of the storm] ... but I like the view there the most," he says.

Hollingshead shared some of the most "beast" storms he's ever chased with us, but you can see more of his work at his blog, where he shares photos and stories from the chases.

SEE ALSO: Terrifying And Beautiful Supercell Photos Captured By A Storm Chaser

Hollingshead started chasing storms in 1999 as a hobby, before going full time in 2004.

The storm chasing season begins in April, before dropping off quickly in July. He says the best months are May and June. This vivid double rainbow was captured in Kansas.

Hollingshead uses computer models to narrow down where storms, like this supercell in Nebraska, will be. Even with the models, it's often impossible to know if a storm will be worth photographing before you get there.

Life could change for one — or even a few — lucky people Wednesday night.

As of Friday, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $445 million and the Powerball jackpot reached $550 million.

With that much cash on hand, some of the world's finest luxuries suddenly become attainable.

Below, check out eight over-the-top purchases the lottery winner could make, from multi-million dollar real estate to once-in-a-lifetime travel excursions.

SEE ALSO: If you win the Powerball lottery, don't take the payment in a lump sum

DON'T MISS: Here's exactly what to do if you win the $400 million lottery jackpot, according to a financial adviser

Make a trip to Ibiza, Spain, to enjoy the most expensive tasting menu in the world at the Hard Rock Hotel. A 13-course dinner for two costs $3,266 and includes DIY cocktails, 360-degree projections, neon dining tables, and dishes that incorporate experimental techniques. Stay in the hotel's Rockstar Suite for about $4,200 a night.

Source: Business Insider,Hard Rock Hotel, Ibiza

You could buy this fully restored Upper East Side mansion less than a block from Manhattan's Central Park for $79.5 million. Its six floors include a rooftop terrace and basement gym, ventilated smoking room, six bedrooms, and staff quarters. But buyer beware: The annual property tax bill is over $240,000.

Source: Business Insider

Of course you'll need staff to maintain your new pad. A team of basic domestic staff —a butler, housekeeper, and chef — can cost at least $245,000 a year. Add a driver, nanny, and personal assistant and you're up to $460,000 annually.

Source: Business Insider

From the simple zipper to the first iPhone, inventions continue to help improve the way we live and work, and every state in the US boasts its own famous contribution to the world.

We based our list of the most famous inventions from every state off of this infographic from the faculty at MidAmerica Nazarene University, as well as our own research.

Keep scrolling to see what the most famous or useful invention from your state is.

ALABAMA: Hearing aids

Miller Reese Hutchinson from Montrose, Alabama, invented electric hearing aids in 1895. Back then they were so large they had to sit on a table.

ALASKA: Hidden Valley ranch dressing

Buttermilk dressing dates back to Texas in 1937, but Steve Henson perfected the recipe for Hidden Valley ranch dressing in Alaska in 1949.

ARKANSAS: Movies with sound

Freeman Owens put sound to film in 1923 and held 200 patents during his lifetime.

• One of the biggest shockers that comes with a gluten-free diet is the sheer lack of options, especially when it comes to classic snacks or junk foods.
• Just because someone is gluten intolerant doesn't mean they should be devoid of choices.
• Classic junk foods like chocolate, potato chips, and tacos can easily be gluten-free. 

There are a lot of different surprises that come with going gluten-free. One of the biggest is that not everything or everyone can be accommodating. This is frustrating, and also just plain unfair, for a few different reasons. Though a gluten-free diet might not be for everyone, it doesn't mean that being gluten-free should leave anyone devoid of options.

This should be just as true for junk foods as it should for healthy meals. All of our cravings deserve to be indulged, from potato chips to chocolate bars. But where to begin? There are so many snacks and so little time. These six indulgent standards might not seem like they'd be gluten-free, but surprisingly enough, they're viable snack-time options.

Potato chips

Are all potato chips created equal? Nope, not quite. Many potato chips contain gluten, which is a bummer considering just how delicious and addictive potato chips are for anyone looking to get their salt fix.

Luckily, there are still plenty of chip choices, some even healthier than veggie chips.

Frito-Lay provides internet users and wannabe snackers with a list of all of its products that meet FDA standards for being gluten-free.

Utz also has an available list of its gluten-free products, which include its classic potato chips as well as sour cream and onion and BBQ flavors.

In the case of both companies, make sure to check their websites every so often. Their gluten-free status can change as their production methods or recipes develop.

Chocolate

It happens all at once. When a chocolate craving strikes, there's no stopping it, but which chocolate bars are gluten-free friendly?

As it turns out, a lot. Hershey's, Dove, Reese's Cups, Almond Joy, and Snickers are all gluten-free, so you don't have to kick your chocolate habit just because of a diet restriction.

The key when searching for gluten-free chocolate bars is to make sure that you're paying attention to the purity of the chocolate. Pure chocolate is gluten-free, but make sure it's labeled in order to be sure that it's safe.

Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that just tastes like home, but usually, the macaroni half of the equation isn't fit for anyone with a gluten intolerance. Noodles are a no-no on a gluten-free diet.

GF shoppers will likely get their mac and cheese fix with the help of Amy's Kitchen's rice-based meal or Annie's version of the boxed classic. Both Amy's Kitchen and Annie's are commonly found in groceries stores all over the United States.

New year, new you, and new movies. 

2018 is here and it's time to get ready for the next "Avengers" movie, another return to "Jurassic World," spin-offs to popular franchises, and women will be at the forefront of several big movies.

It’s not all big Hollywood blockbusters we’re looking forward to this year. There are a lot of highly-anticipated book adaptations coming and Joaquin Phoenix might just be making a comeback.

If you weren't happy with the crop of movies last year, surely there's something for everyone to get excited for in 2018. 

1. "The Post"

Release date: January 12 (wide release date)

What it's about: The movie follows how "The Washington Post" covered the Pentagon Papers.

Why to see it: If you love Steven Spielberg, the director's latest is a testament to how great he is at what he does. Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks give some of their best performances. As my colleague Jacob Shamsian noted in his review, it's "a timely movie about the past."

Read our review here.

2. "Fifty Shades Freed"

Release date: February 9

What it's about: The third and final chapter in the "Fifty Shades" franchise sees a married Ana (Dakota Johnson) and Christian (Jamie Dornan) stalked by her former boss, Jack. They'll also have to ward off Christian's former dominant, Elena (Kim Basinger).

Why to see it: If you've been following the franchise along for this one, you may as well head out for one final Valentine's Day outing with Ana and Christian. Love it or hate it, you know everyone is going to be discussing some of the film's dialogue and funniest parts. It's (hopefully) the final movie in the franchise. 

Watch the trailer here.

3. "Black Panther"

Release date: February 16

What it's about: Remember the Black Panther character introduced in "Captain America: Civil War"? This movie will take place after the events of that movie as T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) returns home to take over for his father as the King of the fictional Wakanda. Of course, that's not going to go over so well as he butts heads with an old foe.

Why to see it: Fans have been waiting since his first comic book appearance in 1966 for the character get some recognition on the big screen. And what a spectacle it will be. The star-studded cast includes Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael B. Jordan, and "The Walking Dead" actress Danai Gurira.

And with Kendrick Lamar producing the movie's album, you know it's going to have some good tracks.

Watch the trailer here.

The USS Wisconsin, which was one of the last battleships the US ever built, saw combat in World War II, the Korean War, and even the Gulf War.

Nicknamed "The Wisky," the Wisconsin provided cover for the invasion of Iwo Jima, was struck by a 155 mm shell during the Korean War, and launched eight of the 47 Tomahawk cruise missiles in the opening salvo of the Persian Gulf War.

After being commissioned and decommissioned three times, the Wisconsin was finally put to rest in 1991.

It's now on permanent display at the Nauticus museum in Norfolk, Virginia — and we recently took a tour of it.

Check it out below:

SEE ALSO: We took a rare tour of one of the US Navy's most dangerous warships — nicknamed the 'Sledgehammer of Freedom'

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Originally commissioned in 1944, the Wisconsin is over 887 feet long ...

... over 108 feet wide, and nearly 40 feet tall.

The Wisky had a displacement of 58,000 tons when fully loaded, and it was powered by four geared Westinghouse turbines that brought it to more than 38 mph. 

Now, let's go aboard.