This Saturday 20 horses will enter the gate at the 2018 Kentucky Derby, looking to win the first leg of the Triple Crown.

Often called "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports," the Kentucky Derby is one of the most compelling events of the year, for both casual viewers and even more so for bettors.

Betting on horse racing can be intimidating — filled with insider language and with so many ways to bet, it's not surprising that some might be hesitant to head to the betting window. But you shouldn't be!

Gambling on horses is surprisingly easy, extremely fun, and offers bettors the rare option of winning a lot of money with a minimal bet, should they be lucky enough to have an eye for the right horses on a given day.

Below, we'll go through everything you need to know so you can head to the betting window with confidence and hopefully make some money on the "Run for the Roses" this Saturday.

Betting to Win, Place, and Show

The easiest way to bet a horse race is, unsurprisingly, merely picking a horse to win. Like I said, easy! You can do this on a whim wherever you happen to be watching the race as long as you have another person who's game to put something on the line.

You can bet on a horse to Win at the track and off-track betting parlors, but there are plenty of other ways to bet your favorite horse in the race while still keeping things simple. For instance, you can bet on a horse to Place, which is to come in first or second place, but your return on a winning bet will be a bit lower than on a bet to win. Similarly, you can bet on a horse to Show, meaning it finishes in the top three, with an even lower return.

Finally, you can elect to bet Across the Board on a horse, which is technically three different bets on the horse to win, place, and show. So, betting $2 Across the Board on a horse would cost you $6 — this is what is known as a "combo straight wager."

Depending on how much faith you have in your horse and how much return you're willing on your bet, picking a win, place, or show bet is a simple way to dip your toe in the waters of horse racing.

Exactas, Trifectas, and Superfectas

While these bets are harder to hit, they're where bettors can start to make big money on smaller investments.

An Exacta is a bet on two horses to come in first and second in the race in exact order. If you're confident in two horses racing, but aren't as sure on the order they'll come in, you can place an Exacta Box, which is essentially placing two bets — one exacta with one of your horses finishing first and the other second, and a second bet with their order reversed. Because both of these bets have multiple horses in play, they'll net you much more, but are also tougher to hit.

Taking this thinking to another level, gamblers can bet a Trifecta, picking three horses to finish first, second, and third (Win, Place, and Show) in order. These can deliver huge payouts to bettors, especially if a longshot that you have on your ticket sneaks into the top three — at the 2017 Kentucky Derby, a $2 winning trifecta bet on Always Dreaming, Looking at Lee, and Battle of Midway won bettors a whopping $8,207.20.

Since these bets are tough to hit, and worth so much money that you as a gambler would be extremely disappointed to have picked the correct top three horses in the incorrect order, many gamblers choose to bet a Trifecta Box. Like the exacta box, you're betting three horses as a trifecta in every possible order, technically resulting in six different bets. Thus, a $2 box trifecta will cost you $12 at the betting window.

And for the truly brave of heart, there is the Superfecta, which follows the same logic as the trifecta, but with the top four horses to finish. These feel all but impossible to hit, but if you have a vision on race-day morning, there's plenty of profit to be made.

How to place your bet

Placing your bet at the betting window is not as complicated as the insider language of horse racing makes it sound. Follow a simple formula, and you'll be set to go. Lead with the racetrack you are betting and the race number you are betting on — in the case of the Kentucky Derby, you can say that, but when off-track betting parlors are showing numerous races on days other than Kentucky Derby Saturday, you would have to clarify.

Then, state the amount you want to bet, the type of bet you want to make, and the numbers of the horses you're picking.

Example: "Churchill Downs, Race 12. $1 trifecta box — 6-7-14."

You would then hand the person behind the counter $6 for your bet — remember, a trifecta box is actually six bets — and take your ticket once it was printed out.

Also, always remember to tip your ticket-taker — in the world of picking ponies you can use all of the good karma you can get.

We're almost halfway through 2018, and there's already been some great TV — with more to come.

So we started thinking about the new and returning shows we've loved the most over the past few months.

There hasn't been an overwhelming amount of compelling TV, which is good news for you: You don't have much to catch up on.

But there are some gems.

With stellar writing and captivating performances that rival what you see on the big screen, these are the best new and returning shows of 2018 (so far).

We'll update this list with other great shows from 2018 as the year goes on. 

Here are the best TV shows of 2018, (along with their Rotten Tomatoes scores):

SEE ALSO: If you miss 'Game of Thrones,' you should watch AMC's 'The Terror' — a historical horror series critics are calling a '10-episode nightmare'

Returning shows:

"The Americans"— FX

Critic Score: 99%

Audience Score: 92%

The final season of "The Americans" intensifies the thrilling action and espionage as it pulls characters apart just as we thought they would come together in the end. Things are building up quickly, and it's setting up something completely unpredictable and probably cruel — but thrilling either way. 

"One Day at a Time"— Netflix

Critic Score: 100%

Audience Score: 95%

"One Day at a Time" was a critic favorite in 2017, and it exceeded expectations with its second season, which debuted on Netflix in January. The show depicts a Cuban-American family as they adjust to their new life. It's positive, funny, smart, culturally relevant, and has great performances. The show isn't afraid to take on dramatic material or to get political. 

Four months into the year, the fight for the Podcast Throne of 2018 remains very much up for grabs. We were spoiled last year with the early introduction of S-Town, which dropped in March and pretty much owned the industry narrative for the rest of the calendar.

No such instant coronations this time around. Instead, we have a steady stream of really interesting projects that promise to take podcasting into wildly different directions.

A few quick notes on methodology: Craft is a bit more important to me than the stories themselves. I tend to put more stock into podcasts that function well as stand-alone experiences, though I’m aware that puts comedy, conversational, and “after-show” series at a disadvantage. And, as always, more established shows have the added burden of being ranked against prior seasons.

Oh, and of course, this list is definitive and all-encompassing and in no way is defined by the subjective limitations of myself, a human being with his own tastes and preferences. Let’s go!

SEE ALSO: The 5 most anticipated TV shows returning in May

"Caliphate" (The New York Times)

Gripping, bold, and unsettling, the New York Times’ first serialized audio documentary is essential listening, full stop. Driven by a dynamic duo, Times foreign correspondent Rukmini Callimachi and Radiolab alum Andy Mills, Caliphate grapples with some fundamental questions about the withering, persistent conflict against terrorism that still consumes the western world: How does a person become radicalized? What is the dark appeal of the Islamic State? Who are we fighting, truly? Caliphate is immaculately produced, grounded with a vivid cinematic sensibility that melds well with the mind’s eye and an exceptionally strong opening sequence that pulls you into its world from the get-go. Above all, it’s a severe muscle flex from an audio team that’s only beginning to figure out what it’s capable of doing.

"West Cork" (Audible)

West Cork gets mad points for expanding the palate of the true crime podcast. Produced by documentarian Jennifer Ford and investigative journalist Sam Bungey, the podcast focuses on the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, a French film producer who was found near her Irish vacation home around the West Cork town of Schull; a cold case that’s fairly well-known in the region. The documentary turns on a major twist that you might spot from a million miles away (or through a rudimentary Google search), but it’s one of those stories where the revelation isn’t the point. Instead, what begins as a textbook performance of a cold case quickly turns into a rich and unsettling character study of a prime suspect that’s living, breathing, and actively participating in the analysis itself. Mind games abound, and listeners are made to reckon with the limitations of discerning truth from a moving target.

"Personal Best" (CBC)

If Nathan For You had a baby and left it in the Canadian woods to fend for itself, that baby would grow up to look a lot like Personal Best. Pitched as a “self-improvement show for people who don’t like self-improvement,” this comedy podcast is so much more than that. Every episode begins with someone’s simple request to fix or achieve something, but they all inevitably end up in the same place: a moment of realization, facilitated by a zany and wildly impractical solution, that reveals a deeper truth about being a human person. A funny and life-affirming romp through a world of hidden wants and quiet dreams, I love this show not just for its crazy adventures, but for the simple fact that it’s generous and gentle.

• New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but you don't have to break the bank when you visit.
• Many tourist attractions, local hangouts, and not-to-be missed experiences are completely free.
• Free activities you can do in New York City this summer range from outdoor concerts to special museum visits to Shakespeare performances.

New York City isn't cheap — in fact, it's one of the most expensive cities in the world for travelers.

But that doesn't mean it's impossible to get by on a shoestring budget. There are plenty of activities you can do in the Big Apple that won't cost you a dime this summer, from outdoor concerts and Shakespeare performances to trips to world-famous museums and peaceful botanical gardens.

Here are 21 of the best activities you can do in New York City this summer for free.

SEE ALSO: 13 places to visit in May for every type of traveler

DON'T MISS: A video filmed in 1911 shows everyday life in New York City 100 years ago — see how it compares to Manhattan today

View the Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry

A proper tour of the Statue of Liberty will cost you $30 or more, but the wallet-conscious traveler can save money by taking the Staten Island Ferry.

The commuter ferry, which is always free, travels between Manhattan and Staten Island every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. It won't stop at the Statue of Liberty, but you'll get plenty of photo opportunities of the iconic monument and the New York skyline in the distance.

Check out the Brooklyn Botanical Garden

The peaceful Brooklyn Botanical Garden is free during the summer on Friday mornings before noon.

Take a leisurely kayak ride

Several boathouses around New York City offer up kayaks for free public use in the summer, giving visitors a chance to see the city from spectacular vantage points.

Two of the more popular locations are by Brooklyn Bridge Park and along the Hudson River in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. You can check out more options here.

The 2018 NFL Draft is now over, with 256 young athletes welcomed to the league.

As always, some teams drafted better than others, with every pick sparking a new round of expert analysis and critiquing.

Below, we've put together a consensus draft grade for every team in the NFL, based on the grading and analysis of five experts: NFL.com's Chad Reuter, CBS Sports' Pete Prisco, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., Sports Illustrated's Andy Benoit, and Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports.

Take a look below and see how the experts think your team fared as they gear up for the 2018 season.

Arizona Cardinals

Consensus grade: B+

High grade/Low grade: A (NFL) / C+ (ESPN)

Players drafted: QB Josh Rosen (1); WR Christian Kirk (2); C Mason Cole (3); RB Chase Edmonds (4); CB Chris Campbell (6); OT Korey Cunningham (7)

One thing to know: Josh Rosen made headlines after the draft with some sharp words after dropping to the 10th pick, saying "There were nine mistakes in front of me." If he lives up to his word, the Cardinals might have gotten a steal on their quarterback of the future.

Atlanta Falcons

Consensus grade: B

High grade/Low grade: B+ (NFL) / C+ (SI)

Players drafted: WR Calvin Ridley (1); CB Isaiah Oliver (2); DT Deadrin Senat (3); RB Ito Smith (4); WR Russell Gage (6); LB Foye Oluokun (6)

One thing to know: In Calvin Ridley, Matt Ryan will have yet another formidable receiver to throw too — someone capable of both easing the load on Julio Jones and taking advantage of weak coverage when defenses choose to key in on the Falcons' star player.

Baltimore Ravens

Consensus grade: B+

High grade/Low grade: A (CBS) / C (Yahoo)

Players drafted: TE Hayden Hurst (1); QB Lamar Jackson (1); OT Orlando Brown (3); TE Mark Andrews (3); CB Anthony Averett (4); ILB Kenny Young (4); WR Jaleel Scott (4); WR Jordan Lasley (5); S Deshon Elliott (6); OT Greg Senat (6); C Bradley Bozeman (6); DE Zach Sieler (7)

One thing to know: The Ravens chose to trade back into the first round and take Lamar Jackson with the final pick on Thursday night — a move that could pay off exponentially for the team should Jackson develop into their starter.

• Business advice from entrepreneurs, startup founders, and CEOs comes in handy.
• We asked 16 entrepreneurs to share some words of wisdom, based on lessons they've learned and mistakes they've made along the way.
• That wisdom includes: Let other people help you, know your customer, and make decisions with data.

Every business will face some unique challenges as it grows. But there are certain roadblocks in startup life that are common among entrepreneurs.

So it helps to get advice from those who have been in your shoes.

To that end, we asked 16 founders and CEOs to share their best business advice for other entrepreneurs (or aspiring entrepreneurs). Here's the wisdom they want to pass on, based on lessons they've learned the hard way.

SEE ALSO: 15 small businesses that are making people healthier, wealthier, smarter, and happier

Jacquelyn Ward and Ana Maes: 'Test, test, test'

Our Story Bridal is New York City's only bridal consignment boutique. They sell designer wedding dresses at steep discounts.

"Don't wait for perfect! When starting a new business, we have learned that there is only so much you can predict with the information you have. The only way to really know if something is going to work is by testing it in a quick and scrappy way.

"We started our business by gathering 40 dresses from around the city and hosting a pop-up at a friend's showroom. During the very first pop-up, we only had a few brides stop by and we learned from that and quickly adapted our marketing and processes. By our fourth pop-up, we had a waiting list of over 300 brides. Our business needs have evolved as we grow, so test things with the information you have available but rest assure, it will not be perfect, but you will be one step closer to achieving your goal."

Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis: 'Develop your story'

Cousins Maine Lobster runs food trucks and restaurants across the globe, where they sell lobster that is sustainably sourced directly from Maine.

"It took us a long time to understand that. The first week prior to opening, I started sending out tweets to our 200 followers, and it would be a photo of Jim and I and my grandfather on the rocks in Maine eating lobster. I didn't know at the time that this was our story; I just did it because I said, 'Hey, We're from Maine. We're cousins. Let me paint you a picture.'

"But after a couple years, we really understood that we are a family, that this is a family business, that these are family recipes. And that should be shared and highlighted more."

Naa-Sakle Akuete: 'Never turn down free assistance'

Eu'Genia Shea is a mother-daughter-run business that sells high-quality shea-butter products while supporting fair wages for the female workers in Ghana who make those products.

"When I first started, if someone offered to help me — whether it was to make an introduction or join my production line to meet tight deadlines — I would assume they were just being polite and say 'no thanks' because I was afraid of inconveniencing them. I've realized though, that most people don't offer to help you unless they mean it."

Apple announced three new iPhones last year: the iPhone 8, the iPhone 8 Plus, and the high-end iPhone X.

Those three phones start at $700, $800, and $1,000, respectively.

The most expensive iPhone model, the iPhone X, in many ways represents the future of the iPhone. But it's not for everyone.

Here are 9 reasons it's worth considering an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus instead of the iPhone X:

SEE ALSO: 7 reasons you should buy an iPhone X instead of an iPhone 8

DON'T MISS: Forget the iPhone X — the iPhone 7 is an incredible deal right now

1. The iPhone X is more expensive than the iPhone 8.

This might be the most important factor for many people.

The iPhone 8 starts at $700, while the larger iPhone 8 Plus starts at $800.

The iPhone X, on the other hand, starts at $1,000.

Simply, you can save at least $200 by going with an iPhone 8, which, keep in mind, is still a brand-new phone from Apple, with most of the same features as the iPhone X.

2. The iPhone 8 and the 8 Plus are powered by the same brains as the iPhone X.

From a functional standpoint, the iPhone 8 and the 8 Plus are identical to the iPhone X.

Each phone is powered by Apple's new A11 Bionic chip, a neural engine, and the M11 motion coprocessor. The only difference is how the phones use these features: The iPhone X uses the A11 chip and neural engine for its new face-detection system, Face ID, which the iPhone 8 does not have.

And all are also running iOS 11, which means you're getting the same great apps and ecosystem in the iPhone 8 as the iPhone X.

3. Touch ID is faster than Face ID, and superior in some notable ways.

Touch ID, which is used to unlock the device and pay for goods via Apple Pay, is a known, proven entity. I own an iPhone X, and Face ID works well most of the time — but as my colleague Tony points out, Face ID is less reliable than Touch ID, and not as fast.

Face ID is very good. Apple says it's less prone to being tricked than Touch ID, and can work in most situations where you think it wouldn't: in the dark, if you add hats or glasses, or if you make actual changes to your face. Still, Touch ID is comfortable to use, works almost instantaneously, and doesn't require you physically look at the phone.

Face ID has a ton of potential, but Touch ID is still the gold standard.

Most people know three things about Bill Gates:

1. He is one of the richest men in the world.
2. He cofounded one of the most successful tech companies of all time in Microsoft.
3. He's an extremely generous philanthropist through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

But despite his philanthropic efforts and online presence, there are a lot of things about Gates that many are unaware of.

Here are 17 facts you probably didn't know about Bill Gates:

1. As a teen at Lakeside Prep School, Gates wrote his first computer program on a General Electric computer. It was a version of tic-tac-toe where you could play against the machine.

Source: Science Museum

2. Once his school discovered Gates' coding abilities, they let him write the school's computer program for scheduling students in classes. Gates slyly altered the code so he was placed in classes with a "disproportionate number of interesting girls."

Source: Science Museum

3. Gates also read the entire "World Book Encyclopedia" series during his teenage years.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Over the course of five years, Brad Stevens has helped transform the Boston Celtics from a lottery team to a title contender.

Stevens' rise, along with the Celtics, has been stunning. He began his career as a volunteer at Butler University, became an assistant coach, then head coach, and teams from around the world tried to poach with him million-dollar offers.

Stevens eventually took an offer from the Celtics. He has installed a motion offense and stingy defense that's helped make them one of the best teams in the NBA.

The NBA world has taken notice, as a former college assistant is beating NBA coaches at a level nobody expected.

Here's how Stevens has risen from an assistant making $18,000 a year collecting film to one of the best coaches in the pros.

Stevens was a high-school basketball star in Indiana, but received only one Division I offer after high school. He chose instead to play DIII basketball at DePauw University.

Source: ESPN

Stevens was hardly a star in college. He averaged just five points per game his senior year and struggled to accept a role off the bench, playing behind underclassmen.

Source: ESPN

When Stevens graduated, he had accepted a high-paying job at pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.

Source: New York Times

Pet fitness classes seem to have become all the rage.

You can work out with your dog, cat, bunny and hamster. Ok, maybe not your hamster. But you can definitely do yoga with some baby goats.

I got the chance to try goat yoga or "goga" on a recent trip to Austin, Texas, where I attempted to do some sun salutations and other asanas with a baby goat plonked on my back.

Contorting your body in awkward poses isn't easy in the first place, so doing it with little goats on your back can get interesting — to say the least. But thankfully, the Pygymy baby goats at "GogaGoatYoga" were not just adorable, but also well behaved.

Goat yoga isn't all fun and games either. While this may be the latest fitness fad, turns out hanging out with pet animals has tons of health benefits.

It can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels as well as feelings of loneliness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — all of which make them the perfect fitness companions.

While I didn't exactly get to check my blood pressure and cholesterol levels afterwards, I left the studio feeling pretty damn happy.  

Here's how I spent a spring afternoon doing yoga with baby goats:

I headed to the Goga studio close to the Alamo Drafthouse movie theater near downtown Austin at noon. There were a few people already there, with three baby goats roaming about.

Here they are...

Rachael Phillips started Goga back in September 2017 with her boyfriend Trey Kitchen. It started as a fun activity to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims but has become a flourishing business since.

• Walt Disney World cast members know what it takes to have a good time at the theme park.
• Business Insider reached out to a number of former cast members to get their best tips on making the most of your Disney vacation.
• From avoiding unnecessary stress to embracing Florida's unpredictable weather, here's what they had to say.

SEE ALSO: Disney World cast members share the 7 annoying things they wish park-goers would stop doing

DON'T MISS: 15 insider facts about working at Walt Disney World only cast members know

SEE ALSO: Disneyland is home to a squad of feral cats who have free rein in the park — and you can adopt one if you work there

Stay hydrated

Orlando is a hot place. Average temperatures can spike into the 90s in the summer.

So it's important to stay hydrated as you're maneuvering around Walt Disney World.

Devin Melendy, a former cast member who wrote "Devin Earns Her Ears: My Secret Walt Disney World Cast Member Diary," told Business Insider that she often saw "a lot of dehydrated-looking people walking around." She noted that guests are welcome to bring their own water into the park.

But don't worry if you somehow forget your water bottle.

"Every quick-service location will give you tap water, free of charge," a former cast member who used to work in the Magic Kingdom told Business Insider.

Chantelle Judd, a former cast member who worked in Frontierland, added that "you can go to a restaurant and ask for cold water — they will give this to you in a cup and this saves you money."

Judd also recommended, wearing "light clothing," bringing sunscreen, and drinking water throughout the day.

Don't get too upset about the rain

Don't be surprise if a little April shower dampens your trip. Rain in Florida isn't exactly an unheard of phenomenon.

Missy Farni, a former Disney cast member who worked at Epcot and Animal Kingdom, recommended always checking the weather before heading out.

"Florida rain is unpredictable, but being able to know when you need a poncho or an umbrella before you go to the park would probably be really beneficial to you as well," she told Business Insider. "Just so you're not taken off guard when it rains."

That being said, she said sporadic, five minute bouts of "torrential rain" are always a possibility, "because Orlando."

But a rainy day at Disney doesn't have to be a complete washout.

"Honestly, if you come on a rainy day you'll have a great time," Meghan O'Neill, a former Disney cast member who worked in Future World in Epcot, told Business Insider. "There are a few rides that go down due to weather, but there will be significantly less people at the parks."

So, to paraphrase Disney's "Winnie the Pooh," if you're adverse to crowds, you're better off hoping that the rain, rain, rain comes down, down, down in rushing, rising rivlets.

Bring in your own food and drinks to save money

The food at Walt Disney World is often tasty, and some of the park's restaurants serve up delicious meals.

But it's also incredibly expensive. If you're looking to save money, you're better off bringing in your own food.

That's right. You're free to lug a cooler loaded with snacks and drinks into the park.

"Most people don't realize that and, of course, the company doesn't advertise it," former Walt Disney World cast member John Quagliano, who worked in the Magic Kingdom, told Business Insider. "You can physically bring in an entire cooler full of snacks, water, whatever you want."

He used to work near the storage area where cast members would store guests' items. Once you check in your cooler, cast members will put a tag on it and store it in the back.

"You can come back at any time of the day and pick up your water and your food and save yourself a crap ton of money throughout the day," Quagliano added.

Judd also recommended bringing your own food and drinks.

For the past few weeks, I've immersed myself in "Fortnite Battle Royale," the most popular game in the world right now.

I've been playing relentlessly, and when I'm not playing, I've been watching and studying the best "Fortnite" streamers, like Ninja.

Still, after dozens of hours of playing and watching "Fortnite," I felt like I wasn't actually improving in the game. I was dying early and often. And while I may have been getting the hang of the various controls, building and shooting — the two most essential functions in "Fortnite" for defense and offense, respectively — were still not intuitive to me. I was getting easily overwhelmed in firefights. And this was frustrating to me, since I play a lot of video games.

Recently, though, I made a breakthrough. I'm nowhere near the level of pro streamers like Ninja, but I'm consistently finishing in the top 10 to 25 players, and usually with at least one or two kills under my belt.

Here's what I'd suggest to anyone who's struggling to get better at "Fortnite":

SEE ALSO: 15 tips and tricks to play and win at Fortnite Battle Royale, the most popular game in the world right now

1. Try playing on a different device.

Personally, my biggest breakthrough with "Fortnite" was simply playing the game on a different device.

I had spent probably a few dozen hours playing "Fortnite" on my PlayStation 4, unsuccessfully, until I finally tried downloading the game to my iPhone X. I noticed an instant and immediate improvement.

For some reference: Prior to playing "Fortnite" on my iPhone, I was never able to successfully hit anyone with a sniper rifle while playing on my PS4. But I got two sniper kills — not just hits, but kills — in one of my first matches when I switched to my iPhone. In general, I've found it's much easier to move, build, aim, and shoot on the iPhone compared to the PlayStation 4. And I bet it's even easier if you play the game on PC.

If you're interested, here are the controls for "Fortnite" if you're playing on an iPhone. As you can see, it's very simple.

The game is coming soon to Android, says Epic Games, the creator of "Fortnite." But it's unclear when, and which devices will be supported.

2. Lower the sensitivity settings for your controls.

I overheard Tyler "Ninja" Blevins mention this tip on his Twitch stream, so I tried it for myself. And sure enough, lowering the sensitivity settings of your controls — whether you're using a console controller or a keyboard and mouse — can sometimes help you steady your aim.

To visit your settings, click the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen while you're playing the game or waiting in the lobby. There, you'll see your controller sensitivities. While you're there, though, be sure to revisit your other controls and settings. You may want to tweak some of those, apply the changes, and see how the game plays. You never know: Sometimes, a simple tweak is all you need.

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration conducted an expedition to explore uncharted waters in the deepest parts of the Gulf of Mexico — and the images they're bringing back are astonishing.

During the mission, scientists spent three weeks aboard NOAA's Okeanos Explorer exploring and documenting some of the little-understood species who call the seafloor home. 

Using a mix of remote-operated submersibles (ROVs), and shore-based instruments, the team brought back stunning images of these previously unexplored areas.  

Check out what they brought back from the inky depths below: 

SEE ALSO: Submarine drones are exploring shipwrecks thousands of feet below the Gulf of Mexico — and what they've found is astonishing

SEE ALSO: Scientists spent a month exploring the Gulf of Mexico's deep sea habitats — and the images they brought back are astonishing

Here's the Okeanos Explorer in port. On this expedition, the scientists spent three weeks exploring the Gulf of Mexico, trying to understand the rarely visited depths.

This trip follows an expedition NOAA conducted last year to explore the Gulf of Mexico. On this most recent trip, the scientists sought to explore deep coral and sponge communities, bottom fish habitats, undersea canyons, shipwrecks, and a rich variety of ecosystems on the seafloor.

See images from the previous expedition in December 2017. 

The scientists used remotely -operated submersibles, like the Deep Discoverer pictured here, to access the deepest parts of the Gulf and to film and photograph rarely seen species.

With "Avengers: Infinity War" in theaters, many are likely reflecting on their favorite movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"Infinity War" is impressive, but how does it stack up against the other 18 movies in the MCU?

Business Insider's Carrie Wittmer and Travis Clark have thought (a lot) about it, and compiled a ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, including "Infinity War."

To reach a consensus, Wittmer and Clark made their own personal rankings of the 19 movies, and assigned scores to them. The best movie would have 19 points, and descend from there so the worst movie on their list had 1 point. 

They then took the average score of each movie. In the case of ties, they discussed which movie should come out on top.

It would appear that the MCU has only gotten better with age, as many of the first movies are toward the bottom of the list. These rankings will also need to be updated soon, since "Ant-Man and the Wasp" comes out in July and "Captain Marvel," the first female led MCU film, comes out in March 2019. 

Below is the Business Insider ranking of all 19 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

SEE ALSO: 'Avengers: Infinity War' director has a theory about why people love Netflix shows: They are less predictable than movies

19. "Iron Man 2" (2010)

Carrie's ranking: 19

Travis' ranking: 19

Combined score: 1

"Iron Man 2" is the worst of the bunch, which is sad when taking into consideration just how great the first movie was two years prior. But "Iron Man 2" came at a time when Marvel still didn't have this whole cinematic universe thing running like a well-oiled machine (hard to imagine now), and "Iron Man 2" was more of an overstuffed suitcase full of pre-"Avengers" subplots than an actual movie. — Travis

18. "The Incredible Hulk" (2008)

Carrie's ranking: 18

Travis' ranking: 18

Combined score: 2

As evidenced by the bottom two movies on this list, it's a wonder that the MCU even survived after "Iron Man.""The Incredible Hulk" and "Iron Man 2" both followed it, and they weren't exactly promising. Mark Ruffalo is our Bruce Banner/Hulk now, but back in 2008, Edward Norton was in the role. Imagine Norton trading jokes with Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: Ragnarok." I can't. — Travis

17. "Thor" (2011)

Carrie's ranking: 16

Travis' ranking: 16

Combined score: 4

Remember when very serious British man Kenneth Branagh made a “Thor” movie? What a gas! The first “Thor” movie is not bad by any means, and it’s actually quite fun but mostly because Loki is in it. But it’s a lot more formulaic than what the MCU movies have become. It set up the wrong tone for Thor being taken way too seriously. But Hawkeye is in this more than he is in “Infinity War,” which is nice. — Carrie

If you enjoyed Spider-Man's role in the new blockbuster film "Avengers Infinity War," there's good news: Spider-Man has a new video game coming out later this year for the PlayStation 4, and you can even unlock Spidey's "Infinity War" costume in the game.

It's a great little tie-in across Marvel's films, comic books, and video games, of a kind that fans would love to see more of. Of course, there have been plenty of Marvel games before, but only the upcoming "Spider-Man" game looks like a suitably modern and fitting tribute to the character as we know and love him today.

This got us thinking: What if Marvel Games, currently a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, could do for video games what Marvel Studios did for film?

Here are 14 other Marvel Cinematic Universe characters besides Spider-Man that deserve their own modern video game treatments:

Thor, Iron Man and Captain America

Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America all got video game treatments when their first Marvel movies came out. But those games were made at a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn't as mature, or big, or important as it is today. And given how all three of these fan-favorite characters have been in several movies at this point, it's time they each get games that do them justice.

1. Thor

The new "God of War" game for PlayStation 4 introduces one of the best new weapons in a video game: the Leviathan Axe, which can be thrown at enemies and recalled to your hand like a magnet. It's highly reminiscent of a certain Marvel superhero demigod and his trusty hammer.

A Thor video game could copy this incredibly clever mechanic — offering a weapon that can hit enemies up close, but also be thrown and hits even more enemies on the way back to your hand — but to be fair, the Thor comics and films introduced this weapon concept came way before "God of War" came out.

2. Iron Man

Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, is the hero who started it all for the Marvel Cinematic Universe — but he deserves a better video game than the ones he got. Yes,  the first two "Iron Man" movies got games for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii, but those games are largely forgettable.

What a modern Iron Man game could do is explore the fun part of the character, which we really got to see in "Iron Man 3": all the different suits. A game that lets you explore an open world as Iron Man, but let you also build and upgrade Iron Man suits to take on different tasks and targets, could be incredibly fun, especially if it has a crafting system similar to "Monster Hunter World" where you must gather materials from increasingly difficult targets to build newer and stronger suits.

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Though an Amazon Prime membership includes a long list of benefits, nearly everyone is initially drawn to it for its convenient two-day shipping policy. If you're like me, you often fall behind on gift shopping and by the time you figure out the perfect gift, you've already missed the shipping deadline and your gift won't arrive in time.

Instead of biting your nails as you shop for Mother's Day this year, consider Amazon a solid backup plan — because chances are your gift is going to be one of the millions of products that's Prime-eligible. 

From simple and affordable treats and accessories to fancy home and kitchen gadgets, we found 17 thoughtful Mother's Day gifts that also just happen to be Prime-eligible, so you have the peace of mind that they'll arrive in time for the special day. 

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A pair of stylish sunglasses

Gift the Privé Revaux Warhol Sunglasses, $29.95

Privé Revaux's sunglasses are trendy, polarized, and affordable. A new pair of sunglasses is the perfect accessory to gift Mom for upcoming sunny days. 

A Kindle e-reader

Gift the Kindle Paperwhite, $119

Amazon's most popular e-reader makes reading much more convenient and enjoyable — it's light and portable, lets you download books wherever you have Wi-Fi, has an adjustable light, and boasts a long battery life. 

A portable photo printer

Gift the HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, $129.95

This top-rated printer is only the size of a smartphone, but can print out small photos to paste in scrapbooks or share with friends and family in seconds. The accompanying app lets her customize and add flair to her phone and social media photos before printing them out. 

Throughout the 20th century, highways were key generators of economic growth for American cities. They allowed commuters to quickly travel between urban centers and the suburbs, unclogged traffic-ridden streets, and created infrastructure jobs.

But these days, investing in highways is a bad business decision for many cities.

An increasing number of cities around the US are choosing to tear down or transform parts of their dilapidated interstates, rather than repair them. These redevelopments are largely happening because old highways are costly to rebuild, according to Rob Steuteville from a DC-based nonprofit called the Congress for New Urbanism.

For the past decade, Steuteville's team has documented cities that have or are considering highway removals. He expects the trend to continue to grow.

Take a look below:

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When cities tear down parts of highways, they often transform them into boulevards, parks, and housing.

Rochester, New York demolished nearly a mile of I-490, locally dubbed the Inner Loop, in late 2017.

The highway used to sever downtown Rochester on all sides, as seen in these aerial photos which show the city before and after the Inner Loop's construction:

The Met Gala has become one of the biggest nights in the fashion world, and for good reason.

Unlike more traditional Hollywood events like the Oscars or Golden Globes, the Met Gala forgoes traditional red carpet gowns for avant-garde themes and innovative designs. So while you might not be able to emulate the looks, your jaw will certainly drop at the sheer grandiose glamour of it all.

Nobody embodies the spirit of the Met Gala more than Rihanna. Over the past 11 years, the singer has used the event as an opportunity to showcase her impeccable sense of style and it has resulted in some of her most memorable looks.

For her first Met Gala appearance in May 2007, the singer went with a relatively simple but pretty Georges Chakra white gown with silver embellishments on the bodice.

She paired the gown with some black mesh gloves and a red rose to fit the "Poiret: King of Fashion" theme. It was a subtle look for the then-rising star, who would soon amp up the stakes.

In May 2009 she went for a much bolder look — an over-the-top suit by Dolce & Gabbana.

The dramatics of the oversized shoulder pads worked wonderfully for the event's "The Model as Muse" theme, and it also paired perfectly with Rihanna's edgy pixie crop.

For May 2011's "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" theme, she wore a one-sleeved black lace gown by Stella McCartney.

The dress is stunning on its own, but her long bright red side-braid added a nice pop of color.

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Over the years, we've written a lot about men's watches — from affordable ones under $100 to stylish luxury options under $1,500.

With a huge selection of watches from all the top designer brands and amazing prices, Jomashop has been one of our favorite sites to shop for every style imaginable.

Now, the site is having a sale that caters to ladies — specifically mothers. For a limited time, you can save up to 75% on watches for Mother's Day. There are literally thousands of options, so picking out the right ones for the moms in your life might prove to be hard.

To help you find the perfect Mother's Day gift, we asked Jomashop's marketing director Chaim Posen what the best-selling women's watches of the spring 2018 season (so far) have been. He helped us put together a list of options under $200, as well as some luxury selections. 

Shop the Jomashop Mother's Day Sale now.

If you're considering dropping money on a luxury watch, as with any other major purchase, be sure to compare prices and do some research first. While all of the watches are guaranteed to be 100% authentic, they do not come with a manufacturers warranty. If you have any concerns at all, you can view Jomashop's full warranty policy here.

Under $200: Tissot T-Wave

$149.99 (Originally $375) [You save $225.01]

The Tissot T-Wave is great watch for moms that like a simple and subdued look. It features a stainless steel case, a white leather strap, and a white mother of pearl dial with silver tone skeleton hands.  

Under $200: Tory Burch Reva

$119 (Originally $295) [You save $176]

Named after designer Tory Burch's mother Reva, this watch is an elegant design that any mom will appreciate. It features a gold-tone case with the classic double T logo fixed in the middle of an ivory dial. The ivory color continues on the thick Italian leather strap.

Under $200: Michael Kors Petite Norie

$99.99 (Originally $195) [You save $95.01]

The Michael Kors Petite Norie is one of the most stylish watches on this list — specifically for anyone who loves pink. It features a rose gold case, fixed bezel with crystals, a pink mother of pearl dial with Roman numeral hour markers, and a pink leather strap.

Over the last few months, the world of cryptocurrency has heated up significantly: The volatile price of bitcoin, ethereum, and other digital tokens has created and wiped out millionaires and billionaires from all over the world.

Still, even for seasoned investors, there's a lot of slang you have to know if you want to sound like an expert. There's a lot of jargon and some acronyms that are very particular to cryptocurrency enthusiasts and their communities. 

We've scrounged together all the cryptocurency slang we could find into digestable explanations, with the help of Urban Dictionary and other sources, so that the next time you see or hear someone say "DYOR and hodl lest you get rekt," you might actually know what they're talking about. Or at least, you won't come off like such a nocoiner. 

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HODL

HODL, sometimes spelled out hodl or Hodl, started as a joke at a bitcoin fan's expense. 

In December 2013, a member of the official bitcoin message board made an apparently inebriated post with a typo in the subject line: "I AM HODLING." He was trying to say that he's "holding," as in, hanging on to his coins for the long term, regardless of any short-term price changes. 

The post became a meme, as bitcoin fans retroactively made it so HODL stands for "hold on for dear life." The term is used to discourage selling when bitcoin prices fall, and to ride it out until they return to growth.. It's viewed as a faux pas in the cryptocurrency community to sell instead of holding on for dear life.

To the Moon

"To the Moon" is an exclamation used when cryptocurrency prices are rising off the charts. By the same token, when a coin's price is "mooning," that means that the price has hit a peak. You might ask the grammatically-incorrect question "when moon?" if you wanted to know the opportune time to sell your cryptocurrency, before prices go back down.

When Lambo

Many Bitcoiners are all about making money quickly. "When Lambo" translates to "when will you buy a Lamborghini?" Which is to say, when will you get ridiculously rich off of bitcoin?