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16 celebrities you didn't know were adopted

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The Adoption Network estimates that nearly 100 million Americans have experienced adoption in their immediate family, while the US Census claims that one in 25 families in America have an adopted child. Chances are you probably know someone who was — or has — adopted. 

Obviously, celebrities are part of these statistics. From Nelson Mandela to Ice-T, see which of your favorite famous faces were brought up by non-biological parents.

Jack Nicholson was shocked to find out that the woman he believed to be his mother was his grandmother — and that his sister was actually his mother.

Nicholson's birth mother was 17 when she had him, so she asked her mother and father to take Jack and raise him as their own. They agreed, and Jack didn't find out the truth until he was 37, a decade after his his mother and grandmother had passed away.

He has since said of the potentially life-shattering revelation, "I'd say it was a pretty dramatic event, but it wasn't what I'd call traumatizing... As a matter of fact, it made quite a few things clearer to me. If anything, I felt grateful."



Marilyn Monroe bounced around the California foster care system due to her birth mother's inability to care for her.

Monroe's mother struggled with mental illness, and her father was unknown, leaving her to  bounce around between foster care and orphanages until the age of 11. While several families expressed interest in adopting her, her mother wouldn't sign the papers. She ended up moving in with her mother's best friend, Grace, and later her great-aunt Olive. At age 16 she married her 21-year-old neighbor, James Dougherty.



Steve Jobs never met his birth parents.

Jobs' birth parents, Joanne Schieble and Abdulfattah Jandali, a Syrian immigrant, were unmarried when he was conceived, and Schieble's parents did not approve of their relationship. Schieble secretly traveled to San Francisco to give birth to Jobs, where he was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs.

At age 27, Jobs found out that he had a biological sister, Mona Simpson: his biological parents had married and given birth to a daughter two years after giving him up for adoption. The two became close, with Jobs calling her "one of my best friends in the world" in an interview with the New York Times. However, he never felt the need to meet his biological parents, and considered the Jobs' his real parents.



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18 practical kitchen tools that will help you waste less food

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According to the NRDC, America doesn't end up eating about 40% of its food. That's a lot when looked at as a hard number, but probably comes as less of a shock after the fourth week in a row that you've thrown out soggy, black lettuce from the back of the refrigerator. 

The good-ish news is that because we waste about 50% more food today than we did in 1970, it should be relatively easy to cut back on it (especially with the innovations of the last 45+ years) if we just devote a bit more effort to it. Or, if we just bought smarter products that do some of the magical life-lengthening preservation for us.

In turn, we'll save resources, refrigerator space, and more money for other things we enjoy. 

It could be as simple as a weekly "use it up" dinner, where you try to concoct a delicious Instant Pot meal of your leftovers from the week, or as low-maintenance as getting an inexpensive device to suck up the ethylene gas (which causes ripening) in your fruit and veggie drawer. It all depends on your lifestyle, budget, and what you find yourself most often wasting. 

Below are 18 kitchen tools and tricks to cut down on food waste: 

SEE ALSO: The go-to coffee-brewing equipment for baristas is surprisingly affordable

A little apple that absorbs the gas that speeds up ripening

Bluapple One-Year Combo Pack, $16.95

Bluapples prolong freshness and storage life by absorbing ethylene gas, which is the harmless, odorless, and colorless gas that typically accelerates the ripening process of fruits and vegetables.



A colorful vegetable saver that extends shelf life and contains odors

The Hutzler Onion Saver extends the shelf life of a cut onion and contains onion odors. You can get it in the shape of various fruits and vegetables so it's always easy to distinguish between them in the fridge. 



Eco-friendly, reusable food wrap

Wrap up perishables (cheese, fruit, vegetables, bread), cover a bowl, or pack a snack with this eco-friendly, reusable wrap. The natural antibacterial properties of beeswax and jojoba oil help keep food fresh and allow it to be used again and again.



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A new era of diplomatic relations with North Korea could be on the horizon — here's what's happened so far

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Following North Korea's overtures of reconciliation beginning in January, the regime has made several diplomatic moves to indicate it is willing to resume talks between the US and neighboring South Korea.

After sending a delegation of athletes and members of the ruling family to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, North Korea has made significant strides in thawing relations — though some political observers remain skeptical of the regime's motives.

Here are the latest developments between the US, South Korea, and North Korea:

SEE ALSO: North Korea is suspiciously calm about one of its biggest complaints — and it may be a trap for the US

During her trip to South Korea, Kim Yo Jong — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister — delivered a letter to South Korean President Moon Jae-in. The letter indicated a willingness to foster better relations between the Koreas. There was also an invitation to visit Pyongyang, North Korea's capital.



Kim Yo Jong's trip to South Korea marked the first time since the Korean War that a ruling family member of the North Korean regime visited the country.



North Korea then sent Kim Yong Chol, the country's vice chairman of the ruling Worker's Party Central Committee and the country's former intelligence chief, to South Korea for the Closing Ceremony at the Winter Olympics. Following Yo Jong's lead, Yong Chol also delivered a bombshell announcement: that North Korea was willing to hold diplomatic talks with the US.

Source: Yonhap News



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Russia is pushing these 14 mutually contradictory theories to claim they weren't behind the nerve agent attack

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Britain has accused Russia of trying to kill former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter with a deadly nerve agent — but the Kremlin is fighting back.

The UK blamed Russia partly on the grounds that Novichok, the poison used in the attack, was developed in the former Soviet Union. Allies including the US, France, and Germany have agreed that this is the only plausible explanation.

Regardless, the Kremlin has denied all involvement. Instead Russian officials and state media outlets have promoted numerous alternative theories which they claim could lead to the real culprits.

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has described the proliferation of theories as "a classic Russia strategy of trying to conceal the needle of truth in a haystack of lies and obfuscation."

Scroll down to read the theories in question.

SEE ALSO: Putin is thought to be testing how isolated Britain is after Brexit — and he won't like the results

1. Britain supplied the poison itself from a chemical weapons lab.

On Sunday, Vladimir Chizhov, Russia's ambassador to the European Union, suggested that the Novichok could have originated from a UK military lab at Porton Down.

The facility is where scientists analysed traces from the murder this week, leading Britain to point the finger at Russia.

In an interview with the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, Chizhov said: "Porton Down, as we now all know, is the largest military facility in the United Kingdom that has been dealing with chemical weapons research.

"And it's actually only eight miles from Salisbury."

He later added: "I don't have any evidence."

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday also used satellite imagery to claim that new labs were built at Porton Down, and suggested a link to the Skripal attack.

 



2. Britain did it because Brexit is going badly.

The Russian Foreign Minister said the UK could have orchestrated the attack to distract the public from domestic politics and Brexit negotiations.

Sergei Lavrov told reporters the poisoning could "be advantageous to the British government, who clearly find themselves in a difficult situation, having failed to fulfil their promises to voters over Brexit."

This theory was also put forward by Sergei Markov, a pro-Kremlin former politician and director of Moscow's Institute of Political Studies.

He told Al Jazeera: "Theresa May has a lot of problems because of the failure in the parliamentary elections, Brexit, and the complicated situation with the border between Ireland and the Northern Ireland.

"So the British intelligence service probably organised the killing of Mr Skripal, sacrificing the guy who they don't need any more."



3. Britain did it because they were worried Skripal would turn on them.

This was the view put forward by ultranationalist Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky, who is also running in the upcoming presidential election on March 18.

According to The Guardian, Zhirinovsky suggested that UK intelligence agencies could have poisoned Skripal because "he was of no more use to them" and feared that the ex-Russian spy would sell on their state secrets.



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Shoppers are rushing to snatch up used clothes from these 10 brands, according to ThredUp

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  • ThredUp claims to be the largest online thrift store, with a special focus on women’s and kids’ clothing.
  • It stocks 35,000 different brands and adds 1,000 new products every hour.
  • These are its fastest-selling brands in the past six months.

Secondhand shopping is in vogue.

The resale market is growing 24 times faster than traditional retail, including the off-price market, according to a report by online thrift store ThredUp. This sector of the retail industry is currently worth $20 billion and is on track to reach $41 billion by 2022

In just under a decade, ThredUp — which allows customers to buy and sell women's and kids' clothing — has grown to become the largest online thrift store. It has received $130 million in venture funding from investors including Goldman Sachs and now stocks 35,000 different brands. It says it now adds 1,000 new products to its website every hour.

The constant turnover of inventory and massive selection is what keeps bargain hunters coming back for more, cofounder James Reinhart told Business Insider in a recent interview. 

We asked the company to put together a list of the fastest-selling brands on its website. The data was taken from a six-month period, between September 2017 and March 2018.

These are the brands whose products customers across the US are dashing to snatch up immediately:

SEE ALSO: These 25 companies are revolutionizing retail

10. Anthropologie



9. The North Face



8. Crocs



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The best canteens you can buy

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  • Even in a world filled hydration belts, collapsible water bottles, and backpack water bladders, you can't go wrong with a great canteen. A canteen offers durability, ease of use, and convenience other hydration products just can't match. Our top pick for the best canteen you can buy is the Pinty G.I. Army Stainless Steel canteen.

William of Ockham was a Franciscan friar who lived in England from approximately 1287 to 1347. Along with theology, he also studied and contributed to the field of philosophy. It is from the philosophical work of William of Ockham that we got the term Occam's razor (the disparity in spelling between the surname and the term is a byproduct of the centuries), a logical principle that can be summed up as: "The simplest answer is usually correct; the simplest solution is usually best."

Now, why do I bring up a heuristic and a medieval mendicant monk when the topic at hand is canteens? Because when it comes to hydration, it doesn't get much simpler than the time-tested canteen, and newfangled though they are not, reliable they certainly are. Backpack hydration bladders are great for use on hikes or bike rides, but they require laborious effort to refill. Hydration belts certainly distribute water weight well, but they tend to come with multiple diminutive flasks, none of which can slake the thirst adequately. Collapsible bottles are great for out of the way storage and use during travel, but often lack capacity for sufficient water. And vacuum-sealed double walled water bottles are often heavy even before being filled.

Thus it is that the canteen still has its place on your belt, in your pack, or on the seat of the car beside you despite being a centuries-old hardware. Or millennia old, in fact — There is evidence that human beings have been using purpose-built canteens for at least 60,000 years. The earliest known examples consist of ostrich eggshells that have been cleaned out and punctured to create a hole for filling and drinking.

When I go for a long-distance hike, I like to have gear redundancy in the major areas, with at least two sources of light, two sources of flame, two knives, and so forth.I usually bring a water bladder that tucks into my pack and puts a spout at ready access for sips and at least one large canteen. And while I take sips from the hydration pack when on the go, whenever I stop moving, especially if resting near a water source, I use the canteen. Canteens are easy to fill, give good, big sips of water, and they can be cleaned out quickly and efficiently. Remember, just because there is a newer way to solve a problem that doesn't mean it's a better solution.

Read on in the slides below to learn why the Pinty G.I. Army Stainless Steel Canteen is our top pick and why you should also consider the Laken Camping and Hiking Canteen, the Stanley Adventure Steel Canteen, the Rothco 3 Piece Canteen Kit, and the NextClimb Spanish Bota Canteen.

SEE ALSO: The best hiking socks you can buy

The best canteen overall

Why you'll love it: The Pinty G.I. Army Stainless Steel Canteen is lightweight but rugged, and it comes with a form-fitting steel cup that doubles as cookware.

You can carry a full quart of water in the Pinty G.I. Army Stainless Steel Canteen, a lightweight but almost indestructible piece of hardware in the classic military canteen design favored by generations of soldiers.

With the included stainless steel cup — which slips snugly around the base of the canteen when not in use, adding negligible weight and size to the package — your water carrying capacity is increased by a further 50%.

The Pinty canteen comes with the cup, which can also be used to boil water or cook foods, as well as with a cloth case that secures the canteen to your belt or pack strap and adds some insulation. A heavy-duty, stitch-reinforced belt is also included, but most people choose to set it aside and instead use the carrying pouch on their preferred belt or backpack straps.

The canteen's mouth is wide enough for quick and easy filling, but small enough to get your lips around so you won't spill a drop as you gulp down refreshment.

And indeed many satisfied customers have gulped down plenty of water from a Pinty G.I. Army Stainless Steel Canteen, which has a solid 4.4-star rating on Amazon. A satisfied sipper named Daniel says: "I have put this thing [through] the ringer and have cooked all sorts of things it. The canteen holds a lot of water and the cap is strong and sturdy."

Another owner reported that when in the cloth cover, the canteen kept water cool "for a good 5 hours in 90-degree heat."

A write-up on Camping Buyer's Guide called the canteen "an essential piece of equipment in everyone’s journey," while in a video a gear tester with Survival Gear Reviews lauds the durability and versatility of the stainless steel canteen cup.

Pros: Built to last for years of use, comes with versatile steel cup, can be used for boiling/cooking

Cons: Chain connecting cap and canteen weak, comes with low-quality belt

Buy the Pinty G.I. Army Stainless Steel Canteen on Amazon for $20



The best canteen for the stylish camper

Why you'll love it: The Laken Camping and Hiking Canteen holds a generous 1.5 liters of water, plus, this Spanish-made canteen also looks great at the campsite or slung next to your daily commuter bag.

Laken has been making canteens that look almost identical to this one since the year 1912. When something has remained popular for more than 100 years, it's generally a good idea not to mess with its design too much, although there are a few improvements the modern Laken Camping and Hiking Canteen has over its decades-old forebears.

For starters, while the disc-shaped body is still crafted from sturdy aluminum, the modern variation is lined with a polyamide inner coating that imparts no flavors and protects the quality of the water, sports drink, or other beverage you pour inside.

The Laken canteen is a fine example of form meeting function. Its circular shape is handsome but also practical, as the canteen can store 1.5 liters in a relatively narrow package that slips right into a backpack. The cool fabric that's applied to the exterior of the canteen adds style, but it's also there for a reason. When you soak the fabric panels, they help to keep the contents of the canteen chilled, thanks to the natural process of evaporative cooling.

And for the record, I used one of these canteens for many years and loved it. They only reason I don't use it anymore is because it disappeared on me. I'm confident it would still be in perfectly serviceable condition had it not walked off.

It's no surprise that a product with a 105+ year history has plenty of fans. Amazon customers have given this canteen an overall four out of five-star rating, with an owner named Jacob calling it "well built" and noting that the "evaporative cooling actually works."

As a brand, Laken is generally trusted and recommended by professional gear testers and writers, with their praises sung everywhere from The Wirecutter to Best Reviews Guide and beyond, though you'll have to speak Spanish to read many of the write-ups.

Pros: Large capacity, evaporative cooling, handsome and stylish

Cons: Fabric on exterior frays with heavy use, weak cap chain

Buy the Laken Camping and Hiking Canteen on Amazon for around $30



The best canteen for the worksite

Why you'll love it: Go ahead and drop a brick on the Stanley Adventure Steel Canteen, you're not going to break this thing. 

The Stanley Adventure Steel Canteen isn't going to win any awards for its design aesthetic, and it doesn't have any special features that set it apart from the pack for its innovation or uniqueness. What makes this canteen notable is an understated quality and resilience. You will own this canteen for years to come, even if you use it daily under trying conditions.

The Stanley Adventure canteen is made from 18/8 stainless steel, a food-grade and durable blend that resists rust and corrosion and resists damage from drops or bumps. It features a two-stage lid, with a narrow spout for sipping that is capped with a steel lid when not in use and that unscrews to reveal a wider opening for adding ice or for cleaning out the canteen.

The unit's 1.1-quart capacity will keep your thirst at bay and its narrow, ovular design allow it to tuck into a toolbox or backpack with ease. The canteen also has loops that can be used with an included shoulder strap, allowing you to carry your water along hands-free.

One Amazon customer touts it as "another winner by Stanley," saying the canteen is "easy to clean" thanks to the wider opening. An owner named Soren sums it up nicely: "Great quality. Thoughtful design. Good brand and good product. I have 2 and am going to buy 2 more."

The consensus from a forum of outdoor experts hosted on Bushcraft USA is well summed up by a trained guide who says "Stanley knocked it out of the park" with the Adventure canteen. In a video review from High Carbon Steel Love, the tester called the canteen leak-proof and demonstrated the ease of using both the narrow spout and wider mouth.

Pros: Durable design, dual spout width options, easy to clean

Cons: Not compatible with most canteen cups or carrying pouches

Buy the Stanley Adventure Steel Canteen on Amazon for $30



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18 accidental and unintended scientific discoveries that changed the world

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  • Viagra, LSD, and pacemakers weren't intentional discoveries. Often, world-changing discoveries happen when someone finds something they aren't looking for.
  • Sometimes, these discoveries are the result of a true accident, but often they are the result of someone realizing a material can be used in a new way or for a different purpose.
  • Even if there's an "accident" involved, it still takes a person to realize the potential of that "accident" for it to matter.

Some scientific discoveries come about after painstaking, goal-oriented lab work finally yields the result that a researcher is trying to find.

But many of the most incredible discoveries in world came about when someone found something they weren't looking for.

In some cases, these are the result of a true accident. Lucky accidents have allowed people to discover unexpected but useful side effects from drugs, which is what happened with Viagra. Saccharine — the artificial sweetener in "Sweet'N Low"— was found by a Russian chemist who forgot to wash his hands after a days work.

Perhaps more often, world-changing discoveries are the result of a creative mind realizing that a material or invention could be repurposed into something incredible.

In many of these cases, the researchers behind the discovery wouldn't call their finding a true "accident," since it took a prepared mind to follow through and turn that discovery into something useful. But what was found wasn't what was being looked for in the first place.

Desperation or the need to figure out a new use for a product can always help too, as it did for the inventor of a dough intended to clean soot from people's homes. A switch away from coal to gas removed the need for such a cleaning clay. But it turns out that shapeable clay makes a great and profitable toy: Play-doh.

None of these "accidents" would been the world-changing discoveries they are without the right person there to recognize their value. But they show that the best innovations can come from the unexpected.

SEE ALSO: There's a chemical in coffee that may cause cancer — here's how worried you should be

The microwave

In 1946 Percy Spencer, an engineer for the Raytheon Corporation, was working on a radar-related project. While testing a new vacuum tube, he discovered that a chocolate bar he had in his pocket melted more quickly than he would have expected.

He became intrigued and started experimenting by aiming the tube at other items, such as eggs and popcorn kernels. Spencer concluded that the heat the objects experienced was from the microwave energy.

Soon after, on October 8, 1945, Raytheon filed a patent for the first microwave.

The first microwave weighed 750 pounds and stood 5' 6" tall. The first countertop microwave was introduced in 1965 and cost $500.



Quinine

Quinine is an anti-malarial compound that originally comes from tree bark. Now we usually find it in tonic water, though it's still used in drugs that treat malaria as well.

Jesuit missionaries in South America used quinine to treat malaria as early as 1600, but legend has it that they heard that it could be used to treat the illness from the native Andean population — and that the original discoverer found these properties with a stroke of luck.

The original tale involved a feverish Andean man lost in the jungle and suffering from malaria. Parched, he drank from a pool of water at the base of a quina-quina tree. The water's bitter taste made him fear that he'd drank something that would make him sicker, but the opposite happened. His fever abated, and he was able to find his way home and share the story of the curative tree.

This story isn't as well documented as some others, and other accounts for the discovery of quinine's medicinal properties exist, but it's at least an interesting legend of an accidental world-changing finding.



X-rays

In 1895, a German physicist named Wilhelm Roentgen was working with a cathode ray tube.

Despite the fact that the tube was covered, he saw that a nearby fluorescent screen would glow when the tube was on and the room was dark. The rays were somehow illuminating the screen.

Roentgen tried to block the rays, but most things that he placed in front of them didn't seem to make a difference. When he placed his hand in front of the tube, he noticed he could see his bones in the image that was projected on the screen.

He replaced the tube with a photographic plate to capture the images, creating the first X-rays. The technology was soon adopted by medical institutions and research departments — though unfortunately, it'd be some time before the risks of X-ray radiation were understood.



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Costco employees share the 7 best parts of working at the retail chain with a cult-like following

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  • Costco jobs have some pretty significant upsides, according to employees.
  • Business Insider reached out to Costco employees to find out what they love about their jobs.
  • Compensation is a major draw — and a number of respondents said they also viewed their coworkers as "family."

Costco jobs have good rep in the world of retail.

The chain made Glassdoor's best places to work list in 2017, and the company currently has a 3.9 out of 5 star rating on Glassdoor. A whopping 91% of Glassdoor reviewers approved of Costco's CEO Craig Jelinek, while 79% of responders said they'd recommend the company to a friend.

Out of Glassdoor's highest possible rating of five, compensation and benefits received a 4.2, culture and values garnered a 3.9, career opportunities earned a 3.7, work-life balance got a 3.5, and senior management took a 3.3. Business Insider's Ashley Lutz reported that Costco paid its workers an average of $20.89 an hour.

Business Insider recently asked a number of Costco employees about what they like most about working for the chain. Their responses largely matched Glassdoor's findings — with compensation being the most frequently-mentioned upside to the job.

Here's what else the Costco employees raved about.

SEE ALSO: 11 insider facts about shopping at Costco only employees know

DON'T MISS: Costco employees pick the 11 most surprising items the wholesale retailer sells

DON'T FORGET: 8 Costco food court menu items employees swear by

The majority of workers said that pay, benefits, and job security are a huge draw

The majority of Costco workers who spoke to Business Insider cited the compensation as a huge plus.

The trifecta of wages, benefits, and job security came up in responses from 21 employees. On Glassdoor, the 401K match, health insurance, and vacation time were the perks most frequently thrown around by reviewers.

One Costco employee told Business Insider that wages are "topped out," and another employee said that the pay and benefits are especially good for those without a bachelor's degree.

And what's more, there's "a sense of security" among Costco workers, an employee with three and a half years of experience told Business Insider.

"The health insurance is so awesome and I am so grateful for it," an employee with 10 years of experience at Costco told Business Insider.

An employee with 15 months of experience told Business Insider that benefits included earning time and a half on Sundays, seven paid holidays off with a floating holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a 401K plan with a 50 cents on the dollar match up to $500, and "affordable" health, dental, and vision insurance.

"And if you're working an eight hour shift you get two paid 15 minute breaks and a half hour for lunch," they said.

"The best part is all the perks — guaranteed hours, benefits, time and a half on Sundays, free turkeys at Thanksgiving, four free memberships, a livable wage," an employee with six years of experience told Business Insider.



There's room to grow and move, according to employees

An employee with two and a half years of experience cited the "growth potential" as a big draw.

"The best part about working at Costco is the friendly work environment and the endless career opportunities," an employee with four years of experience told Business Insider.

What's more, the chain apparently makes room for vertical, as well as horizontal, movement.

"The company has always had my back when I needed to transfer to another state due to my spouse's career moves," said an employee with 23 years of experience.



It's good work for a people-person, according to one worker

Some members are straight up irksome, according to Costco employees.

But if you're game for a day full of good, bad, and ugly interactions, the retail chain might be a perfect place for you.

A Costco employee of two years told Business Insider that "meeting all the different people" was their favorite part of the job.



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Millions of tourists are flocking to Waco, Texas, to see 'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines' small hometown — here are all the best things to do there

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  • HGTV's "Fixer Upper" couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines, are responsible for a huge spike in tourism to their hometown of Waco, Texas.
  • Waco has been named one of the top travel destinations of 2018 by TripAdvisor.
  • From the Gaineses' Magnolia Market at the Silos to the Dr. Pepper Museum and a mammoth fossil site, there's plenty to see and do in Waco.

 

Chip and Joanna Gaines have starred in "Fixer Upper," one of HGTV's most-watched home improvement shows since 2013.

The indelible husband and wife duo announced last fall that Season 5 of "Fixer Upper" would be their last as they shift focus to their growing young family. The final episode airs April 3.

Though the Gaineses may soon be disappearing from television screens across America, their hometown ambassadorship is strengthening nationwide.

Waco, Texas, a city with a population of about 134,400, was recently named the No. 2 trending travel destination in the US by TripAdvisor, seemingly thanks to the Gaineses' burgeoning local empire.

In 2017, their expansive downtown Waco hub, Magnolia Market at the Silos, averaged 30,000 visitors a week — an annual total close to 1.6 million people, reports the Waco Tribune. That's more than the Alamo, one of Texas' best-known tourist attractions.

Meanwhile, hotel occupancy rates in Waco were 75% in the second quarter of 2017, according to the Waco Tribune, the second-highest in the state.

The Gaineses employ more than 600 people in Waco to help run their laundry list of businesses, including a 2.5 acre home-improvement hub, a real estate and construction company, two rental properties, and an upcoming restaurant, Magnolia Table.

Here's everything you need to see and do in Waco:

SEE ALSO: I traveled to Waco, Texas, to see the town that has been transformed by HGTV's hit show 'Fixer Upper' — here's what it's like

DON'T MISS: HGTV's 'Fixer Upper' makes house flipping seem like a good investment — but there's a catch

Roundtrip flights from New York City to Dallas or Austin — the two largest airports near Waco — cost about $150 right now. Both airports are about 100 miles from Waco.



Once in downtown Waco, you can't miss the Silos. The Gaineses 'favorite investment' so far is a pair of rusted cotton-oil mill silos at the center of a 2.5 acre property otherwise known as Magnolia headquarters.

Source: Business Insider



On the Magnolia Market website there are tips for making the most of your visit to the Silos. Tip No. 1: The Silos are busiest during lunch hours, so come early or late in the day. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Sundays.

Source: Magnolia Market



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Where to travel next based on your favorite destinations

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With winter going on for seemingly ever, you've probably been fantasizing about taking a trip.

And while it can be fun to travel back to somewhere you've been before, the world is big. There's so much to see out there.

If you're having trouble planning your upcoming vacation, use your favorite travel destination to pick where to travel next.

If you loved New Zealand, try Nepal

Were you drawn in by the hiking trails and too-beautiful-to-describe landscapes of New Zealand? If so, then book your ticket to Nepal now. Home to thousands of miles of backpacking trails, Nepal is the challenge that keeps on giving. With wonderful views, you'll forget how long you've been climbing, remaining in awe.

The best part? There are a plethora of lodges and other forms of accommodation along the trails ready for when you need a good night sleep and more food. Head to the city of Kathmandu to stay in a hostel for two dollarsper night. Chances are you didn't get that deal in New Zealand.



If you loved Greece, try Albania

Situated just above Greece, Albania is a cheaper version of the Mediterranean archipelago. You can still get amazing views, but there will be a lot fewer tourists in your way. Check out the city of Gjirokastër for charm and beauty.



If you loved Egypt, try Guatemala

Does ancient history fascinate you? Did you stare at the pyramids for ages trying to figure out how on Earth they got built? WhileEgypt has gotten increasingly dangerous in recent years, a trip to the other side of the world will provide you with similar wonder. Tikal, Guatemala, boasts Mayan pyramids estimated to be created during the first century A.D. While they're a similar feat of engineering, the story behind them is quite different but equally fascinating.

As an added bonus, visitors are allowed to climb on to the pyramids but not enter the temples. At the top of the pyramids you'll be greeted by sweeping views of the rainforest. When you're done taking the pyramids in, visit the rest of the country for equally beautiful sites.



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'The Walking Dead' fans are trying to figure out who got into Negan's car on Sunday's episode — here's who it could be

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Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Sunday's episode of AMC's "The Walking Dead,""Still Gotta Mean Something."

On Sunday's "The Walking Dead," Negan picked up a mystery hitchhiker on his way back to the Sanctuary. 

Who did he pick up?

The answer seemed pretty obvious to us originally, but after AMC released a series of new photos from the next episode we're torn between two logical answers. 

Keep reading to see the most likely candidates Negan picked up along with one zany fan theory on who his passenger may be. 

1. It's Savior Laura.

Dwight wasn't the only Savior who survived the fallout at Alexandria. 

Laura watched Dwight mercilessly kill some of the members of their group before she fled for the Sanctuary.

Why it's likely: As far as we know, the tattooed Savior is still lost out in the woods trying to find her way home.

Before Dwight went back to the Sanctuary, he asked a few of the Saviors if she was found. He knows the moment she returns that she's going to out him for double-crossing Negan. At that point, there's no point in him pretending he's still on Negan's side.

Finding Laura would be an added bonus for Negan who already has a bone to pick with Simon for ordering the slaughter of Jadis' entire group.



2. It's Gregory.

Gregory escaped with the other members of the Sanctuary from the Hilltop. While Rick and Morgan stumbled upon the runaways on last Sunday's episode, Gregory was nowhere to be found.

He's still waiting to be found.

Why it's looking like he's the one: When AMC released new photos for Sunday's upcoming episode, Gregory could be seen at the Sanctuary in several of them.

Gregory's survival skills on his own out in the wild aren't too great so we doubt he would have been able to navigate to the Sanctuary on his own. It's more likely he hitched a ride.

If that's the case, it's a bit disappointing. As much as we're fans of Dwight, we'd love to see the drama Laura's return would start.  

 



3. Dwight's ex, Sherry.

Remember Sherry? She was one of Negan's many wives who escaped from the Sanctuary after letting Daryl out of his cell on season seven.

Did she finally decide she can't survive on her own? We doubt it.

Sherry hated being a part of Negan's harem.

When her ex-husband Dwight went looking for her, he came upon a pretty heartbreaking note she left him saying she was long gone. Negan also had a hunch that Sherry let Daryl escape, and he wouldn't be too kind to her if she returned. 

The actress who played Sherry, Christine Evangelista, currently stars on E!'s "The Arrangement." We don't see her leaving there anytime soon.



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The coolest things I saw at the 2018 New York Auto Show

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The New York International Auto Show opened at the Javits Center in Manhattan last Friday and runs through this Sunday, April 8. 

It signals the end of the US car show circuit, which kicked off last year with Los Angeles and wound through Detroit, Chicago, and Washington before landing in the Big Apple (with a detour to CES in Las Vegas).

I spent a few hours walking the show floor during media preview days, to take in the sights and seek out cool stuff. And drink a lot of espresso. 

Check it out:

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Before I even got to the show floor, I was met by some classic cars.



That's a 1931 Duesenberg Model J — yep, it's a "Doozy" (a "Duesey," more accurately).



The Lamborghini Miura is a beloved beauty, with a design by the legendary Marcello Gandini.



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Trump lashed out at Mexico over a 'caravan' of migrants heading to the US — take a look at the people who got him riled up

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President Donald Trump has continuously assailed a group of over 1,000 migrants traveling through Mexico in a days-long series of tweets this week.

In his tweets, Trump has criticized Mexico for what he saw as its failure to stop migration, as well as bashed former President Barack Obama for what Trump viewed as his failings on immigration policy.

The so-called caravan of migrants, an annual procession organized by the activist group Pueblo Sin Frontera, or People without Borders, is meant to raise awareness about the conditions those migrants face in Mexico, where criminal groups and government officials both prey on vulnerable travelers.

The Mexican government said Monday it would break up the caravan by Wednesday, according to Adolfo Flores, a BuzzFeed correspondent traveling with the caravan. A Mexican immigration official told Flores that the decision was not a response to Trump's tirade, but the US president appeared to take some credit on Tuesday.

"Now the caravan, which is over a thousand people coming in from Honduras, thought they were going to just walk right through Mexico and right through the border," Trump said at the White House. "I said, 'I hope you're going to tell that caravan not to get up to the border,' and I think they're doing that."

Below, you can some of the migrants who drew Trump's ire:

SEE ALSO: After days of raging against migrants, Trump says he's sending the military to guard the US-Mexico border

The migrants have been traveling through southern Mexico since the end of March. The trek, called the Viacrucis Migrante, or Migrant Stations of the Cross, takes place every year around Easter and is meant to provide safe passage for undocumented immigrants.

More than 1,200 participants, most of them Honduran — including a former member of Congress there — traveled along roadsides and railways in southern Mexico.

While in the past they had jammed onto trains to go north, the last scheduled stop this year was a migrants' rights symposium in Puebla state in central Mexico — though many seemed likely to continue heading north, either to Mexico City to claim asylum or on to the US.

Source: BuzzFeed, Foreign Policy



"Going alone is risky. You're risking an accident, getting jumped by robbers, and even your life," Mateo Juan, a 29-year-old on his third attempt to reach the US, told BuzzFeed. "All of that, and then you don't get to the United States. The caravan is slower but you know you're going to get there safely."

Source: BuzzFeed



Some in the group intend to reunite with family members already in Mexico, while others aim to reach the US, requesting asylum there or slipping across the border undetected. A Salvadoran activist traveling with the group as a representative of Pueblo Sin Fronteras said the organization had carried out dozens of such trips over the past 15 years. The Mexican government said it has taken place since 2010.

Source: BuzzFeed, The Wall Street Journal,The Associated Press, Reuters



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20 of the most extravagant celebrity weddings

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The average cost of a wedding in the US has skyrocketed to over $35,300, which is more than some people make in a whole year.

But leave it to celebrities — who are known to drop obscene amounts on engagement rings — to blow that budget out of the water. With their expendable incomes, they have no problem shelling out the big bucks for their big days. 

Here are the 20 most extravagant (read: expensive) celebrity weddings.

SEE ALSO: 6 ways my husband and I saved thousands on our wedding

Before Brangelina, Brad Pitt married Jennifer Aniston at a $1 million ceremony.

The couple may have tried to keep the intimate details of their ceremony under wraps, but the stunning Malibu wedding — fit with a gospel choir, four bands, fireworks, and a reported 50,000 flowers — was estimated to cost $1 million, according to People.

They later split in 2005.



Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner spent at least $1 million on their 500-person dream wedding in 2009.

The now-President's daughter married her real estate developer boyfriend in a custom Vera Wang dress inspired by Grace Kelly's iconic wedding gown, according to the New York Times.

That alone cost $50,000, but other costs included a 13-layer Sylvia Weinstock cake, event planning by Preston Bailey, and Ivanka Trump signature earrings, a necklace, and a hairpiece, all studded with diamonds, according to Brides Magazine.

Experts estimate the ceremony with 500 of their closest friends cost at least $1 million.



Like father like daughter. President Trump and his first Lady, Melania, also spent $1 million on their 2005 nuptials.

For his third wedding, Trump went all out. They had a 200-pound Grand Marnier cake covered with 3,000 icing roses made by Mar-a-Lago's Cedric Barbaret, who told The Hollywood Reporter that it took two months to design.

That set them back $50,000, but the real costs came from her Dior gown, which had a 13-foot train and was embroidered with 1,500 rhinestones and pearls ($100,000). The catering by Jean-Georges Vongerichten for their 400 guests was a cool $110,000, according to E! Online.

Total cost? $1 million.



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15 secrets behind the making of 'Legally Blonde'

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  • Reese Witherspoon beat out actresses Katherine Heigl, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Charlize Theron for the iconic role of Elle Woods.
  • Matthew Davis, who played Warner Huntington, admitted to having a crush on Witherspoon during filming.
  • The toilet paper scene in Elle's admissions video is based on the screenwriter's real sorority experience.

There are some romantic comedies that manage to become to part of our cultural consciousness and that we just can’t help ourselves from constantly quoting them and making references to them. Well, the 2001 classic that is "Legally Blonde" is certainly one of those. Starring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, the perky blonde who enrolls at Harvard law school in order to win her man back, "Legally Blonde" has become somewhat of a cult classic of the rom-com genre.

Elle Woods a winning role model for many young people, showing that with a lot of hard work and a tonne of blonde ambition, not only can you achieve your dreams, but you can make a positive impact on the world as well. Talk about a feel-good film with a difference.

While many of us have watched this movie countless times, there’s still probably a lot you don’t know about this movie that inspired many people to dust off their books and go to law school. From secret sartorial clauses to last-minute casting decisions, there was a lot more going on behind the scenes of this film than you might initially think.

Reese Witherspoon wasn't the first choice to play Elle

It would be crazy to imagine anyone else besides Reese Witherspoon playing the iconic role of blonde lawyer Elle Woods, but surprisingly enough, she wasn’t first on the list to be considered for the part.

Tori Spelling was actually the first one to be asked to play Elle, and after she declined, Christina Applegate was next up for consideration. However, Applegate was reluctant to keep playing what she thought were stereotypical, ditzy blonde roles, and thus foolishly said no to the part as well.

Next in line were Katherine Heigl, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alicia Silverstone, and Charlize Theron, all asked to play the part, until finally, director Robert Luketic pressed for Reese Witherspoon to play Elle, after having watched her act so wonderfully in "Election." Someone likable who has brains, beauty, and buckets of talents? Yep, that’s Reese.



Selma Blair was a last-minute casting decision

No one plays a preppy princess quite like Selma Blair, and to us, she would be an obvious choice to play Vivian in "Legally Blonde." Warner’s uptight fiancee turns from loathsome to lovable over the course of the film.

However, Blair wasn’t the producers’ immediate first choice for the part. Chloe Sevigny was initially asked to agree to the role, but she declined the offer in order to take up another film that was shooting in Paris. Sevigny was also dubious about how successful "Legally Blonde" would be, figuring it would be just another rom-com to be lost to the annals of time. Boy, was she wrong.

"Legally Blonde" has gone down in history as one of the most iconic, brilliant romantic comedies ever, and she could have been a part of it. Thanks to her skepticism, we got Selma Blair to play Viv, who acts as the perfect counterpart to her eventual friend Elle.



Witherspoon bagged a clause for a closet of clothes

We all know by now that Reese Witherspoon is one clever cookie, and we’re not just talking about her Harvard-studying brains in "Legally Blonde."

Witherspoon very cleverly got the filmmakers to agree to a clause in her contract that would allow her to keep all of the outfits she wears in the movie.

Anyone who has seen "Legally Blonde" knows that Elle Woods loves to shop and adores her chic couture clothes, so what a treat then for Witherspoon to be able to keep all of the fantastic outfits that were made for her for the movie. Apparently, Witherspoon has said in interviews that she rarely wears any of the Elle Woods’ clothes, but she keeps them safe, carefully wrapped up at home.

What a wonderful bunch of keepsakes from a role that catapulted her further into fame and more deeply into our hearts.



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Russia has ordered 2 battalions of T-14 Armata tanks — here's everything we know about the next-generation platform

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Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said in early February that Moscow ordered two battalions of T-14 Armata tanks and one battalion of T-15 infantry fighting vehicles. 

The T-14 and T-15 are part of Russia's new Armata universal chassis system, which serves as a platform for up to 13 tracked armored vehicles, including the self-propelled Koalitsiya-SV howitzer, according to The Diplomat. 

Initially, Moscow said it would put 2,300 T-14s into service by 2020, but because of budget constraints, scaled it back to 100 tanks by 2020. The two battalions of the T-14 already ordered would consist of 80 tanks.

As such, the T-14's capabilities are not yet fully realized, since Russia only has 20 prototypes, and is still testing the platform. 

Here's what we know:

SEE ALSO: We asked Abrams crew members what they think about Russia's next-generation T-14 Armata tank

Developed by Uralvagonzavod and unveiled at the 2015 Victory Day Parade, the T-14 is powered by a 1,200 horsepower A-85-3A turbocharged diesel engine, and has a maximum speed of 55 mph.

Source: army-technology.com



It's equipped with a 125mm 2A82-1M smoothbore gun that can also fire 3UBK21 Sprinter laser-guided missiles up to 7.4 miles away.

The US-made M1 Abrams' M256 120-millimeter smoothbore gun, on the other hand, only has a maximum range of 2.48 miles. 

The T-14's main gun could also be replaced with a 2A83 152mm gun in the future. 

Source: army-technology.com, Popular Mechanics



But the 125mm gun's incredible range might not always prove that handy.

"In real-world war situations, though, there are rarely situations where two objects at ground level are visible to one another at seven and a half miles," Popular Mechanics previously reported. "Outside of the plains of Kansas, the Russian steppes, and the Sinai desert, there are seldom places where two objects are visible at even three or four miles."



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We drove a $58,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and a $65,000 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury to see which SUV we liked better — here's the verdict

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  • Jeep and Land Rover are two of the most experienced brands in the world when it comes to building SUVs.
  • With the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Land Rover Discovery, car buyers can get a dose of rugged off-road capability with everyday luxury.
  • At the end of the day, the Land Rover Discovery came out on top. 

Jeep and Land Rover. Few can rival the duo when it comes to building rugged SUVs. But with the SUV market surging, everyone is jumping into the pond. As a result, that pond is quickly filling with posers — passenger car-based crossovers masquerading as the "real deal." Let's just say you might not want to take one of these vehicles down a rocky trail.

Fortunately for the off-roading faithful, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Land Rover Discovery aren't just surviving. They are thriving.

The current fourth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee has been a critical and sales success since it debuted in 2011. It's widely considered to be the best and most complete vehicle to ever carry the vaunted Jeep badge. On the other hand, Land Rover's fifth-generation Discovery arrived new for the 2017 model year. It's been a solid hit for Jaguar Land Rover's burgeoning lineup of premium SUVs.

With the Disco and the Grand Cherokee, off-road ruggedness is also complemented by a healthy dose of luxury, which is becoming more and more prevalent these days. After all, the vast majority of these SUVs will never see anything more rugged than an unpaved driveway.

Over the past year, we were able to experience both the Grand Cherokee Summit and the Discovery HSE Luxury on the roads in and around New York City. So which one is better? The grizzled veteran or Britain's newest hot shot? Let's take a look:

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Up first is the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Our test car was a posh Summit edition. It's one of the 10 trim levels offered by Jeep. The base Grand Cherokee starts at $30,695, while our luxurious Hemi-powered Summit edition with four-wheel-drive starts at $57,790.

In case you're wondering, the top-of-the-line 707-horsepower Trackhawk starts at an eye-watering $86,000. 



Aesthetically, the Grand Cherokee is quite the looker.



Seven years in, the styling remains fresh and modern.



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EPA chief Scott Pruitt is quickly becoming one of the most scandal-plagued members of the Trump administration

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Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is now embroiled in a number of controversies that could be putting his job in jeopardy.

According to reports by both ABC News and Bloomberg, Pruitt paid a below market rate to live in a Washington, D.C. condo owned by the wife of energy industry lobbyist J. Steven Hart. 

And on Tuesday, The Atlantic reported that Pruitt gave significant raises to two longtime aides without approval from the White House after the President's Personnel Office rejected the proposal. 

This isn't the first time that Pruitt has drawn the ire of taxpayers and some lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Here are eight times Pruitt and the EPA have come under fire from the public. 

SEE ALSO: $139,000 doors and private planes — 6 Trump Cabinet members under scrutiny for their lavish spending of taxpayer money

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Pruitt limited employee access to his office

Upon assuming his position as the head of the EPA, Pruitt reportedly locked the doors to the floor where his office is located and implemented a new rule that requires agency employees to have an escort to gain entrance.

Some employees, according to a New York Times report last August, said they weren't allowed to bring their cellphones with them to meetings with Pruitt. Sometimes, the Times said, they sometimes weren't allowed to take notes either.

"There's a feeling of paranoia in the agency — employees feel like there's been a hostile takeover, and the guy in charge is treating them like enemies," Christopher Sellers, a professor at Stony Brook University, told the Times.

An EPA spokeswoman called the allegations "rumors."



The EPA approved a 24-hour security detail to protect Pruitt

Pruitt is the first EPA chief to have round-the-clock security.

Last year, as the agency planned to hire a dozen more agents to protect Pruitt, the EPA's inspector general announced he would look into whether the excess security was a necessity or a waste of taxpayer money, CNN reported at the time.

But Pruitt's office argues the security is needed.

"We have at least four times — four to five times the number of threats against Mr. Pruitt than we had against Ms. McCarthy," assistant inspector general Patrick Sullivan told CNN, referring to Gina McCarthy, who served as the EPA administrator during former President Barack Obama's second term.

 



The EPA paid for a surveillance sweep of Pruitt's office

Last March, the EPA paid $3,000 to a contractor to do a sweep of Pruitt's office to make sure there weren't any covert or illegal surveillance devices.

Pruitt's spokesman, Jahan Wilcox, defended the sweep by pointing to the "unprecedented amount of threats against [Pruitt]," according to The Hill.

Wilcox also said former Obama-era EPA chief Lisa Jackson had a similar security sweep while she was in office, but a former EPA employee who worked with Jackson told The Hill that she never personally requested it.



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The world's largest cruise ship has robot bartenders and a suite that can cost over $60,000 — here's a look inside

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  • Royal Caribbean's 228,081-ton Symphony of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship.
  • It debuted in March, and will spend the summer in Europe before coming to the US in November.
  • The ship's most expensive suite can cost over $60,000, depending on the cruise.


For Royal Caribbean, bigger is better. 

In March, the cruise line debuted the world's largest cruise ship, the 228,081-ton Symphony of the Seas. The ship follows the previous record holder, Royal Caribbean's 226,963-ton Harmony of the Seas. But according to CEO Michael Bayley, a ship's size is a function of the company's desire to pack enough dining, entertainment, and lodging options to make all of its passengers happy — not a goal in itself.

"When we set out to design ships originally in the concept phase, we don't get caught up in size. We really get caught up in concept and what we're trying to deliver," he said in an interview with Business Insider.

At 1,188 feet long and over 215 feet wide, the Symphony of the Seas has a lot to offer. The ship's 22 restaurants, 42 bars and lounges, theaters, ice rink, and zip line are just a fraction of the attractions available to passengers.

Here's what else it has in store.

SEE ALSO: Royal Caribbean's CEO reveals how the world's biggest cruise line got travelers to spend more money — and doubled its earnings

The ship can hold up to 6,680 passengers.



The ship took three years to build.



Customers can choose from 2,759 rooms.



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7 reasons why you should go on a cruise at some point in your life

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  • Cruises are one of the cheapest ways to vacation.
  • They're all-inclusive, travel to exotic locations, and give you the chance to truly unplug.
  • Here are some reasons to consider a cruise for your next vacation.


Cruise ships are a divisive subject. There are those who have sworn off them forever and those who refuse to vacation any other way. You probably know at least one person from each group.

But for every con of cruises— and there are many — there's also a positive.

Maybe you've already made up your mind, but just in case you're in on the fence, here are some reasons to give cruises a chance.

They're cheap.

Going on vacation can be an amazing experience full of lifelong memories in the making. But it can also put you in serious debt.

According to Forbes, Americans spend about 10% of their annual income on vacations. With that in mind, it's no wonder people are looking for ways to get away on the cheap.

Cruises are a great way to do that. They can run as low as $50 per person per day (base price). If you ask me, a seven day vacation for $350 per person is a pretty good deal.



They're all-inclusive.

Not only do cruises come with a shockingly low price tag, but that price includes almost everything you'll need.

When you book a trip with Carnival Cruise Line, the world's most popular line, the price will include your stateroom, all meals (including room service), entrance to the live shows and entertainment, and use of the pools and fitness center, among other amenities.

In general, the only things you'll be responsible for are any additional excursions you choose to do at the various ports, spa services, alcohol (though there are drink packages you can add on), and gratuities. That $50 a day is sounding even better, isn't it?



It's the epitome of a worry-free vacation.

Even though a vacation is supposed to be relaxing, it can also be super stressful. Immense planning and research goes into each day's itinerary — finding hotels, choosing restaurants, figuring out transportation, and more.

By the time you're finished planning, you really do need a vacation!

A cruise is different from that in every way. Once you book, all you really have to do is show up. You can choose some of those on-shore excursions, which are put together by the cruise line and typically guided, but those are optional.

When you arrive onboard, you'll get a schedule of activities that you can go to if you want, or you can lay in bed ordering room service for the whole trip. It's totally up to you.



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