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A guide to Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriends

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  • Prince Harry has long been one of the UK’s most eligible bachelors before settling down with fiancee Meghan Markle.
  • Before Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s most high-profile romantic relationships were with Chelsy Davy and Cressida Bonas — who may have copped an invite to the royal wedding.
  • Prince Harry’s rumored relationships include flings with high-profile actresses, singers, and models like Ellie Goulding and Emma Watson— were just gossip.

 

Millions will tune in worldwide on May 19 to watch Prince Harry walk down the aisle to marry “Suits” actress and humanitarian Meghan Markle in a royal wedding ceremony.

Formerly one of Great Britain’s most eligible bachelors, 33-year-old Harry has kept the media on its toes for years speculating over his love life.

Rumored flings have been reported with pop singers, models, and socialites, but which romantic pairings have been the real deal and which are totally fictional?

SEE ALSO: Inside the life of Cressida Bonas, Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend

1. Chelsy Davy

Harry’s seven-year relationship with Chelsy Davy was very much the definition of young love. Davy, who was born in Zimbabwe, met Harry at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire. Harry supposedly fell hard for Davy and her bright, fun personality. His family also appeared to approve of the match, with Prince Charles greeting her with a kiss at one of Harry’s polo matches in 2005.

The relationship, however, turned out to be less of a race to the altar as it was on-and-off-again. Rumors swirled that Davy yearned for commitment from Harry and friends said that she struggled to make genuine new friends in Great Britain.

After the two permanently called it quits in 2011, Davy opened up in 2016 to The Times about her experience dating Harry. Davy revealed that the media scrutiny scared her and made her feel uncomfortable.

Davy has since founded of a jewelry line, AYA, designed to capture the beauty of Africa.



2. Cressida Bonas

Many speculated Harry would marry the blue-blooded Cressida Bonas when they were first linked together in May 2012. Bonas is a descendant of King Charles II and her mother is Lady Mary-Gaye Curzon, the daughter of Earl Howe.

She studied dance at Leeds University, pursued acting, and modeled for Mulberry. When Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie introduced the two to each other, it seemed like the aristocratic Bonas was a perfectly suitable fit for palace life.

The couple went on trips together to Switzerland, attended concerts, and were even spotted on date nights at burger joints. Despite appearing to be on the same wavelength, Bonas and Harry ended their relationship amicably in 2014.

Bonas has since continued her acting career, starring as Sonia Orwell in the play “Mrs. Orwell” in 2017.



3. Are any of Harry’s rumored flings legit?

Don’t let the headlines fool you. They may have been “spotted” together at one point or another, but Harry never seriously dated singer Natalie Imbruglia or actress Emma Watson.

He was, however, reportedly seen with pop star Ellie Goulding at the 2016 Audi Polo Challenge with eyewitnesses saying the two “spent a lot of time sitting under blankets.”  

During a 2016 interview with “The Project TV,” Goulding’s interviewers asked her if she planned on having a baby with Prince Harry anytime soon. A mortified Goulding responded “no” to the question regarding having children with anyone, Harry included, and called her interviewers out for being “naughty, naughty people.”

Harry has been actually been turned down for dates. In 2018, actress Katie Cassidy shared with “Entertainment Tonight” that she had randomly met Harry in 2014 while on vacation with friends in Miami.

Harry and his friends, who appeared to be having a bachelor party, invited Cassidy and her friends out with them. The group of women thanked them for their offer but decided not to party with Harry and his bachelor friends that night. Cassidy saw Harry the next day at the pool and recalled that he was completely understanding and respectful about the declined offer.



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Nintendo's about to re-release its $60 mini NES console — here's everything you need to know

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Over 30 years ago, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System. In 2018, it's re-releasing a miniature, digital version of the classic console: the NES Classic Edition!

NES classic edition

The adorable little box is reminiscent of the original NES from 1985, but it's far smaller — as seen above, it fits in the palm of your hand.

The NES Classic Edition originally launched in late 2016, quickly selling out and becoming a hot commodity. Nintendo discontinued the console a few months later, much to the chagrin of fans everywhere. The good news is that Nintendo is re-releasing the NES Classic Edition on June 29! 

Here's everything we know about it:

SEE ALSO: Nintendo's bringing back its outrageously popular $60 NES console this June

First thing's first: The NES Classic Edition is SMALL.



Despite the looks, you can't use classic NES cartridges with it.



Instead, it comes with a selection of 30 games, built into the hardware itself.



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One of the world's largest legal marijuana producers operates out of a once-abandoned Hershey's factory

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Canopy Growth, one of the world's largest marijuana producers by market value, has applied to list on the New York Stock Exchange and plans to begin trading shares by the end of May 2018.

It's the first Canadian pot company to list on the NYSE, though not the first marijuana company to trade on a major US stock exchange, CBC reports. (Marijuana manufacturing rival Cronos Group listed on the Nasdaq in February 2018). Canopy Growth announced on Monday that it will file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and plans to trade under the ticker symbol CGC.

Founded in 2014, Canopy Growth likens itself to the Procter & Gamble of pot. Several marijuana brands fall under its umbrella and cater to different user preferences. The company supplies the drug to about a third of the roughly 270,000 registered medical marijuana customers in Canada.

Canopy Growth grows, trims, processes, packages, and ships marijuana products out of several properties across the Great White North. Take a look inside the company's headquarters.

SEE ALSO: Legal marijuana is set to outsell liquor in Canada by 2020

Canopy Growth has greenhouses across Canada, but its headquarters are based in a once-abandoned Hershey chocolate factory in the small town of Smiths Falls, Ontario.



The company supplies the drug to about a third of Canada's roughly 270,000 registered medical marijuana customers. It's been hailed as the world's first billion-dollar marijuana "unicorn."

Source: Health Canada, CBC and Business Insider



Bruce Linton, CEO of Canopy Growth, founded the company because he thought a vertically integrated company — one that grows marijuana in addition to processing it for oils and other products and packaging it for shipment — would give him better control over quality.

Vertically integrated companies are also able to offer their products more cheaply, since they cut out the middle men in growing and distribution.

Source: Business Insider



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The best flats for women

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The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

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The Insider Pick:

  • It’s surprisingly hard to find comfortable flats that actually look good with most outfits, but the Everlane Day Glove flats are the answer. They won’t give you blisters or create an awkward leg line when you wear dresses — what more could you want?

One of the most cliché but true pieces of fashion advice that every woman comes across at one point or another is this: Buy at least one good pair of flats. Heels are great and all, but flats are the shoes that you can really live your life in. They don’t hold you back — unless they give you massive blisters, of course.

To use another cliché, comfort is key here. Otherwise, what’s the point? Just wear those heeled booties that everyone pretends are comfortable but actually make your back ache by midday. Your flats should be cozy enough to wear morning and night, cute enough to elevate a basic outfit, but simple enough to go with most of the items in your closet.

But for shoes that profess to be comfortable, flats have given me some of the worst foot pain of my life. Even the pointiest stilettos can’t hurt me the way a stiff pair of leather ballet flats can. We’ve rounded up five pairs of flats with the best reviews to help you break the cycle of hope and bleeding ankles that so often comes with shopping for the perfect pair of everyday shoes.

Here are our top picks for the best ballet flats for women:

Read on in the slides below to check out our favorite flats. 

SEE ALSO: The best strapless bras you can buy

The best flats overall

Why you'll love them: The hardest part of shopping for flats is finding a pair that combines comfort, style, and versatility. Enter: The Day Glove flats by Everlane.

This is it — the wear-with-anything shoe you’ve been waiting for all your life. Everlane’s leather Day Glove flat is an almost (but not quite) ballet slipper guaranteed to go with just about all your clothing, even workwear. It’s like the perfect “nothing” shoe. It's cute enough not to ruin your outfit but plain enough not to make a huge statement.

Everlane’s product description boasts “a snug, glove-like fit” that “will give with time and mold to the shape of your foot.” Not only will the flats last, they’ll get more comfortable over time! The shoes also feature pull tabs, ventilation holes, and comfy insoles to eliminate some of the most common comfort-related issues flats pose.

The Day Glove flats come in six colors, including classics like black and white as well as some fun shades like Rose and Light Blue, and they cost $110. While not inexpensive, this is a great deal for shoes that will last you more than one season. Since the Day Glove flat is brand-new, there aren’t too many buyer reviews online. But the Insider Picks team wrote up a full review after test-driving these flats and loved them.

Everlane's Day Glove Flats are much more comfortable than any other flats I've tried,” writes Insider Picks guides editor Malarie Gokey, “They actually fit my foot and move with me — not against me.”

The shoes also garnered several rave reviews on The Cut, and Bustle editor Olivia Muenter reported that 100 Everlane customers who tried the shoes before the official launch had overwhelmingly positive feedback: “While the 100 reviewers all had slightly different takeaways from the shoes overall, there was one description that came up again and again: that they actually fit like gloves.”

Pros: Molds to your foot shape over time cushioned insoles for support, ventilated, pull tab for easy slip-on

Cons: On the pricey side, reviewers noted that snug fit means you may want to size up, Everlane only has two retail locations so you’ll likely need to order online

Buy the Day Glove flats from Everlane for $110



The best ballet flats

Why you'll love them: The Sam Edelman ‘Felicia’ Flats are the perfect ballet flats because they're not too prim and proper, but not particularly edgy, either. 

You’re either a ballet flat person or you’re so not a ballet flat person. While any rounded toe shoe could technically be included in this category, I only count the ones with ballet-esque detailing as true ballet flats. It’s the former dancer in me — She’s bored and has nothing better to do than critique Natalie Portman’s technique in "Black Swan" and judge your footwear.

Sam Edelman ‘Felicia’ Flat really does look like a ballet slipper I used to buy at my local dance supply store, with its softly rounded upper and elastic bows on the toes. It comes in a ton of different materials and colors, from your classic black leather to mulberry suede. There are even a few patterned options if that’s more your speed.

These shoes have a 4.6 out of 5-star rating on Nordstrom's website, based on 1,600 reviews. Additionally, Best Products included the ‘Felicia’ flat in its list of best ballet flats for women.

“[T]hese flats felt like slippers from the moment I took them out of the box,” writes one buyer. “I'm so happy with them I am donating all my other ballerina flats that hurt but are cute. These were definitely worth every penny.”

Several reviewers said they loved these flats so much they bought them in multiple colors. The main con people mentioned had to do with sizing. The shoes run a little small, so consider sizing up.

Pros: Tons of color and fabric options, reasonably priced, comfortable

Cons: May not run true to size

Buy the Sam Edelman ‘Felicia’ Flats from Nordstrom for $52.46 to $119.95



The best flats that double as loafers

Why you'll love them: The only thing better than a slip-on shoe is a slip-on shoe that can become a loafer at a moment’s notice like The Modern Babo flats by Everlane.

I love mules, but sometimes I don’t want to worry about kicking my shoe off mid-step while getting on the subway, which is a very genuine fear that flashes through my mind every time I wear them. Everlane’s Modern Babo gives you the best of both worlds, thanks to a “unique, collapsible heel can be worn down like a slide or up like a loafer.”

The Modern Babo has sort of an ugly-cool appeal — It’s kind of shaped like a water shoe made of Italian leather, and yet I can’t stop staring at it. Something about the fold-down back just screams nonchalance. It almost makes you wonder if you could turn any loafer into a mule by just improperly jamming your foot inside. Only this is even better, because it’s made to be worn that way.

Everlane shoppers give this shoe an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 443 reviews. “These are incredibly comfortable and stylish shoes that go with everything!” says one fan. “The leather is perfectly soft and there was no uncomfortable breaking in period like with some stiffer leather shoes, just comfort from day 1!”

Who What Wear editor Aemelia Madden also listed the Modern Babo among her top picks for work-appropriate flats.

Pros: Versatile style can be worn two ways, made of soft Italian leather, comes in four colors

Cons: Price is a little steep (but not when you consider it’s a 2-in-1 design)

Buy The Modern Babo from Everlane for $145



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We got Gilfoyle's entire PowerPoint presentation explaining cryptocurrency from HBO's 'Silicon Valley,' and it's both useful and hilarious

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  • In episode seven of "Silicon Valley's" fifth season, Gilfoyle convinces Pied Piper CEO Richard Hendricks that the company should get into cryptocurrency.
  • Gilfoyle gives a presentation to argue that the startup should raise money using an initial coin offering instead of a series B round from a venture-capital firm.
  • HBO gave Business Insider Gilfoyle's whole PowerPoint presentation, which is both useful and hilarious.

HBO's "Silicon Valley" is a biting satire of the tech industry, and the show's writers use tech trends and real-life events to inform the storylines.

Since the show's fourth season aired last year, cryptocurrency has gotten much bigger and become something a lot of people are talking about (or getting into) in Silicon Valley — including the characters on "Silicon Valley," especially Gilfoyle.

"There are very few things that I will defend with true passion," Gilfoyle says in the show. "Medical marijuana, the biblical Satan as a metaphor for rebellion against tyranny, and mother f---ing God d--- cryptocurrency."

In the seventh episode of the comedy's excellent fifth season, Gilfoyle convinces Pied Piper CEO Richard Hendricks to use an initial coin offering to raise more money instead of a series B round of financing with the venture-capital firm Raviga.

In the episode, called "Initial Coin Offering," Gilfoyle gives Richard a PowerPoint presentation supporting his vision for PiedPiperCoin, but we didn't get to see the whole thing — until now.

HBO sent Business Insider the entirety of Gilfoyle's presentation. The slideshow is not only incredibly funny, with hilarious references to the fact that Gilfoyle worships Satan — it's also informative, outlining the rise of currency and cryptocurrency dating all the way back to Aristotle.

A representative for HBO said the season-five writers were inspired to make the presentation after a talk they received from Henry Berg, an engineer and bitcoin guru credited at the end of Gilfoyle's slideshow. He also happens to be the brother of the "Silicon Valley" showrunner Alec Berg.

Here's Gilfoyle's entire slideshow about cryptocurrency.

SEE ALSO: HBO's 'Silicon Valley' is better without TJ Miller — and the show weaves in his absence in a clever way







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7 celebrity pairs who have feuded and then made up

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Don't we all love a little bit of celebrity drama? As public fascination with celebrity and its main players' machinations has grown as the twentieth century went on, with the advent of social media, following these feuds is a tennis match of who-said, who-said.

We watch the delicious drama unfold before our eyes – from Grammys acceptance speeches to snarky paparazzi zingers – these celebrity arguments often take place in very public forums. But, sometimes good things must come to an end, and even our favorite and most salacious gossip stories close out when the duos decide to act their age and apologize.

Read on for some of the best celebrity feuds that have come to an end in very public ways.

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry had some bad blood, but Perry sent Swift an olive branch – a sign of peace – right before Swift's "Reputation" tour began.

This one is known to most who pay attention to celebrity gossip but it can be hard to decipher exactly what happened from talks to magazines and talk show hosts from both stars. According to one of the dancers in an interview with The Examiner, three dancers worked for Perry for nearly three years, then joined Swift's Red tour for six months, then were invited back to tour with Perry. So they did.

The incident caused an all-out war between the two pop stars, allegedly leading to songs about the incident: "Bad Blood" by Swift and "Swish Swish" by Perry.

But, after years of back-and-forth, Perry has extended a peace offering: an olive branch. Swift posted an Instagram Story on May 8 of a literal olive branch and what appears to be an apology letter. Maybe we'll get a duet sometime in the future of these two?



Bethenny Frankel and Jill Zarin had a very real "real Housewives" feud.

For all you "Real Housewives" fans out there, this one's a feud for the ages. Back in the early seasons of "New York," Frankel and Zarin were inseparable. Frankel even stayed with Zarin one summer in the Hamptons. But, when Zarin's husband Bobby had a surgery and Zarin apparently didn't detail to Frankel that Bobby actually had cancer. Frankel, according to Zrin, didn't make as much of an effort to be there for Zarin like she would've wanted, so Zarin cut Frankel out of her life.

Throughout season three, Frankel and Zarin both separately tried to make amends, but by the end of the season, there was too much damage already done.

Fast forward to January 2018, and Zarin's husband Bobby passed away. Prior to his death, he reportedly told Zarin she was wrong about how she handled her fight with Frankel. Frankel attended Bobby's funeral. She told PeopleNow, "We used to be friends, some things happened, her husband passed away. I went, I paid my respects. We are what we are."



Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik's bromance came to an end, but then rose again. Sort of.

In 2015, after Malik left One Direction, he was hanging out a lot with producer Naughty Boy. The producer shared a picture of himself and the former boy-bander, which caused Tomlinson to retort (indirectly) in a characteristically sassy remark: "Remember when you were 12 and you used to think those Mac filters for your pictures were cool haha! Some people still do HA!" Tomlinson later directly replied to Naughty Boy asking how it felt to "be riding on the back of someone's else's career?"

Malik famously replied to Tomlinson, "Remember when you had a life and stopped making b----- comments about mine?"

Well, two years after it all went down, Tomlinson cleared the air about the two's fight. "We've got to a point now where, you know, we can just be really happy for each other," Tomlinson told Sirius XM. "Things have happened in the past, of course." Tomlinson then praised Malik's first single, "Pillow Talk."



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All the clues we've gotten about the 'Infinity War' characters whose fates were left up in the air

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jeremy renner hawkeye avengers age of ultronWARNING: This post is filled with major spoilers for “Avengers: Infinity War.” If you have not seen the movie, read at your own risk. You've been warned.

"Avengers: Infinity War" is a lot to take in. We're still processing what happened because we honestly can't believe what we watched. 

By the end of "Infinity War," a lot of heroes die, or disappear when Thanos snaps his fingers and gets rid of half the universe's population. While so many are gone, there are also characters whose fates were left up in the air.

Since the movie came out, directors Anthony and Joe Russo have confirmed (or refused to confirm) the fates of several characters like Valkyrie and Aunt May, and Gwyneth Paltrow may have accidentally revealed what happens to her character, Pepper Potts. 

We collected a list of 16 MCU characters whose fates we're unsure about after "Infinity War":

SEE ALSO: Critics say 'Avengers: Infinity War' lives up to the hype and has a worthy villain in Thanos

Clint Barton (Hawkeye)

Last seen:"Captain America: Civil War"

Hawkeye opposed the superhuman registration introduced in "Captain America: Civil War," which essentially made him a fugitive. In "Infinity War," Black Widow mentions that Hawkeye and Scott Lang/Ant-Man took a deal with the government to be on "house arrest" because being on the run from the law was too hard on their families (in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," it's revealed that Hawkeye has a family that he's kept secret). Will we see poor Hawkeye again, the most forgotten member of the original Avengers team? All the other original members survived the Thanos snap, so we're guessing he did. 



Scott Lang (Ant-Man)

Last seen:"Captain America: Civil War" (2016)

Lang helped out Team Cap in "Civil War," and was in underwater prison for a bit. As mentioned, he and Hawkeye took a deal to be on "house arrest." Like Hawkeye, he isn't in "Infinity War" in any capacity, so we don't know if he's dust or not. Our instinct is pointing to "no," because at least a few more people need to be around to help everyone who's left.  



Hope van Dyne (The Wasp)

Last seen:"Ant-Man" (2015)

"Ant-Man and The Wasp" apparently takes place after "Civil War" but before "Infinity War," so it won't give us any insight into if she survives the massacre or not. 



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Here are all the companies that Michael Cohen approached about providing access to Trump, and how they reacted

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  • President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen approached a slew of companies following the election, offering access to the president.
  • A handful of them made payments to Cohen through a firm called Essential Consulting.
  • Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing the adult-film star Stormy Daniels in her court cases against Trump and Cohen, revealed the first companies in a report.
  • Here's a rundown of the companies Cohen talked to, whether they paid the lawyer, and their explanations of the contacts.

President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen approached a series of businesses in the aftermath of the 2016 election, offering corporations access to the new president, who happened to be his longtime client.

Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical firm; Korea Aerospace Industries, a South Korean defense contractor; and AT&T, the massive US telecom, all paid a Cohen-linked LLC named Essential Consulting more than $150,000 for services.

Reasons they gave for the payments varied from insight into the Trump administration to help with US accounting rules.

Other firms, including Ford and Uber, turned down Cohen's offer to provide insight into the nascent Trump administration.

Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing the adult-film star Stormy Daniels, revealed the initial wave of connections on Tuesday in a report that detailed Cohen's finances. The Wall Street Journal reported Uber and Ford.

In addition to the payments from the companies, the report alleged that a $500,000 payment from Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg to a separate LLC shortly after the 2016 election helped pay alleged hush money to Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.

We've run down the full list of companies that Cohen contacted, whether they paid Cohen, and what they said about the Trump lawyer below.

SEE ALSO: Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen called Novartis's CEO promising access to the president — then they made a $1.2 million deal

DON'T MISS: Stormy Daniels' lawyer makes bombshell allegation that Russians reimbursed Trump lawyer Michael Cohen after $130,000 hush payment

Healthcare giant Novartis paid Cohen $1.2 million in a year.

Novartis, one of the largest pharmaceutical firms in the world, confirmed the payment on Wednesday.

In a series of statements, the Swiss drugmaker clarified that the company had a year-long contract with Essential that paid $100,000 a month and "focused on US healthcare policy matters."

An employee told STAT News that Cohen reached out to Novartis's then-CEO Joe Jimenez promising help gaining access to Trump.

The company determined after meeting with Cohen that the lawyer's assistance was not helpful.

"Following this initial meeting, Novartis determined that Michael Cohen and Essential Consultants would be unable to provide the services that Novartis had anticipated related to US healthcare policy matters and the decision was taken not to engage further,"Novartis said in a statement.



South Korean defense company Korea Aerospace Industries paid Cohen $150,000 in November 2017.

The company, which is partly owned by the South Korean government's Export-Import bank, confirmed the payment and claimed the money was for "legal consulting concerning accounting standards on production costs."

It was a one-time payment that came at the end of contact with Essential, the firm said.

Korea Aerospace is currently partnered with Lockheed Martin on a bid to win a US Air Force contract. The contract winner would supply the Air Force with training aircraft and receive up to $16.3 billion.



AT&T paid Cohen at least $200,000 in four installments from late 2017 to early 2018.

The telecom giant confirmed the payment and said Cohen was paid to help AT&T better understand the Trump administration.

"Essential Consulting was one of several firms we engaged in early 2017 to provide insights into understanding the new administration," AT&T said in a statement Tuesday evening. "They did no legal or lobbying work for us, and the contract ended in December 2017."

AT&T is currently in the midst of a legal battle with the Trump administration over a proposed merger with Time Warner.

A source told CNBC on Wednesday that AT&T may have paid Cohen up to $600,000, but said it "wasn't to pay for access to the president."



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Hawaii could see acid rain and boulders falling from the sky, warnings suggest — and fear is mounting as more cracks appear

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A volcanic eruption in Hawaii has destroyed more than 36 structures and forced thousands of people to evacuate.

But things could get worse, according to the United States Geological Survey. There's potential for Hawaii's Kilauea volcano to propel gigantic boulders into the sky, spew noxious gases like sulfur dioxide, and cause acid rain to fall over Hawaii's Big Island if its eruption intensifies.

A new fissure opened on Sunday, spraying magma chunks over 100 feet in the air and spewing lava into surrounding forests and residential neighborhoods. 

USGS geologists are closely monitoring the volcano. Forceful eruptions occur when magma (or underground lava) sinks to the water table. When the water and magma mix, it creates steam, which builds pressure below the Earth. All that pressure can blow, flinging massive boulders, ash, and lava into the air. 

While eruptions are difficult to predict, the lava lake on top of Kilauea's main summit is quickly sinking — a sign that a big eruption may be coming, according to the USGS. 

Kilauea has been continuously erupting for years, but the action got significantly more disastrous in recent weeks. New fissures and flowing lava have caused severe damage in residential communities located near the crater. The lava first flowed into residential neighborhoods last week, but geologists have been sounding the alarm that the eruption may get worse. 

President Donald Trump declared a major disaster on the Big Island, making federal financial assistance available to state and local governments as they repair roads, public parks, schools, and water pipes damaged by the eruption.

Here's what the area looks like.

SEE ALSO: A volcano eruption in Hawaii has caused lava to pour into a residential neighborhood — here's what it looks like on the ground

Geologists have been closely monitoring the crater on Kilauea's summit in the hope of predicting when more intense outbursts will occur.



When the level of the lava in the crater plummets, as geologists are seeing on Kilauea, that can be a sign that explosions of ash and steam could follow.

The level of the lava lake in Kilauea's summit crater has fallen over 220 meters in recent days, indicating an explosion is likely. 



Residential neighborhoods near Kilauea's crater have been hit particularly hard.

The volcanic activity causes rifts, or fissures, to open in the ground around the crater, leading lava to spew out into residential neighborhoods. 



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These are the 30 games you can play on Nintendo's $60 mini NES console that's coming back this June

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The original Nintendo Entertainment System introduced an entire generation to video games. Classic franchises like "Super Mario Bros.,""The Legend of Zelda," and "Metroid" came to life on the NES.

In 2018, the NES is making a big comeback. Technically speaking, it's a tiny comeback:NES classic edition

With the re-release of Nintendo's miniature, $60 NES Classic Edition this June, you can relive the classic games of your childhood in an adorable little package.

The NES Classic Edition comes with 30 classic games you can play — no additional purchases needed. The games list is an impressive collection of classics, from "Final Fantasy" to "Castlevania."

Here's the full list:

SEE ALSO: Nintendo's about to re-release its $60 mini NES console — here's everything you need to know

1. "Balloon Fight"



2. "Bubble Bobble"



3. "Castlevania"



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Unbelievable photos show how chaotic the scene is on the ground where Israeli forces are killing Palestinians protesting the US embassy move

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The opening of the new US embassy in Jerusalem sparked violent protests in both Gaza and the West Bank on Monday, leaving dozens of Palestinians dead and wounding thousands.

Estimates Monday afternoon indicate Israeli forces have killed at least 52 Palestinians and injured more than 1,600.

President Donald Trump announced his decision to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in late 2017, effectively recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Most of the international community condemned the move, and there was widespread concern that his decision would spark violence in the region. Those fears were realized on Monday as Palestinian demonstrators angry over the opening of the US embassy clashed with Israeli forces.

These images capture the chaos surrounding the controversial opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem.

Editor's Note: Some of the photos are graphic or disturbing.

SEE ALSO: Jared Kushner makes rare remarks at Jerusalem embassy opening, condemns 'those provoking violence'

DON'T MISS: Jared Kushner hypes peace deal as Israel kills scores of Palestinian protesters during US embassy move to Jerusalem

The day the new US embassy opened in Jerusalem, thousands of Palestinian protesters demonstrated in Gaza and the West Bank, and Israeli forces were there to contain them.



Men, women, and children joined the demonstrations.



By Monday afternoon, Israeli forces had killed at least 52 Palestinians and wounded thousands more.



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19 people who lost more than 100 pounds share their secret to success

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As times change, one thing remains consistent: people want to lose weight. They put their body through fad diets and trendy exercises in the hopes of lowering the number on the scale. And, more often than not, those programs work — but only temporarily. More often than not, people tend to gain the weight back as soon as they return to their old habits. 

But there are the success stories: the people who've lost — and kept off — a large percentage of weight. The key to their success is making lifestyle changes instead of depending on a trendy diet or exercise. Whether motivated by a favorite piece of clothing or a health scare, these people put in the work to lose weight. And their transformations are incredible. 

Here are 19 people's remarkable weight loss stories, and their tips for keeping the pounds away. 

Alicia Briggs: 100+ pounds lost

At 10 years old, Alicia Briggs weighed almost 200 pounds. Now the 24-year-old weighs 38 pounds less than she did as a child.

After being diagnosed with pre-diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and being told she might not be able to have children, Briggs decided to undergo a vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

"The thought of possibly not being able to have children shook me to the core,"Briggs previously told INSIDER. "I think that it was the moment that I realized that my health and choices weren't only affecting me, but my future family as well."

Following the procedure, Briggs adopted some new habits, including exercising regularly, quitting smoking, and eliminating soda and pork from her diet. Despite criticism for her approach to weight loss, Briggs wouldn’t change a thing.

"People often say that surgery is the easy way out, but I will never regret it," she said. "This beautiful tool has helped me reach my goals and believe in myself enough to go further in life than I ever would have without it."



Margaret Hewitson: 115 pounds lost

After her mother died, Margaret Hewitson sought comfort in food. According to SWNS, the 61-year-old would snack throughout the day and order takeout at night. These habits caused the weight to pile on, and Hewitson was soon 269 pounds. The excess weight made it difficult for her to perform everyday tasks like climbing stairs and tying her shoes. 

"I had to ask my husband or my son to do it for me," Hewitson told SWNS. "I couldn't put my socks on either because I was so big I couldn't bend over.

But the scariest part of her weight gain was the development of type 2 diabetes. At her heaviest, Hewitson was taking up to six insulin injections a day to help control the illness. 

Knowing her health was in jeopardy, Hewitson joined Slimmingworld (the UK version of Weight Watchers) and swapped takeout for home cooked meals. Now weighing 154 pounds, Hewitson says she still enjoys treats but in moderation.

"If I want chocolate I will have it," she said. "If I can lose weight anyone can." 



Paul Garland: 100 pounds lost

Unable to find a Christmas sweater that fit his frame, Paul Garland vowed to lose weight in 2017 — a resolution that he had tried and failed at many times before. This time, however, the 64-year-old enlisted the help of a new age method: hypnotism.

"I thought 'I've tried all sort of diets, I'll try hypnotism,'" Garland told South West News Service (SWNS).

Caroline Apovian, a professor of medicine and pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine and director of the Center for Nutrition and Weight Management, has seen several patients use and benefit from the technique, specifically those with psychological conditions.

"There are many patients who complain of anxiety which makes them overeat, and this is certainly ameliorated by a hypnotic state,"Apovian previously told INSIDER.

Although it's unclear if that was the case for Garland, the method worked. In a year, he lost about 100 pounds and was finally able to wear the festive sweater of his dreams.



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16 animals that beat the odds and bounced back from near-extinction

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With the rise of deforestation, climate change, and hunting, many creatures that walk the Earth with us are in danger. There are 41,415 species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, which classifies animals that are threatened. Of those, 16,306 are endangered and nearing extinction.

But the following 16 animals prove that not all hope is lost: All 16 were close to extinction, or already believed to be extinct, but rebounded — often thanks to the hard work of conservationists.

From the Australian night parrot that was missing for 100 years to the giant panda that went from being the face of wildlife conservation to a thriving species, keep scrolling to read more animal conservation success stories.

The San Quintin kangaroo rat was thought to be extinct — until it resurfaced in Mexico after over 30 years.

The San Quintin kangaroo rat was declared critically endangered, possibly extinct in 1994 — it hadn't been spotted for 30 years when scientists came across the little rodent in the Valle Tranquilo Nature Preserve in Baja California, Mexico.

 



The giant panda is a global symbol for wildlife conservation: it is the face of the World Wildlife Fund. In 2016, it was removed from the global endangered species list.

Pandas were downgraded from endangered to vulnerable in 2016, after years of concentrated efforts to preserve their habitat. There are now 67 habitats in China dedicated to providing pandas with a safe place to live.

The Worldwide Wildlife Fund (WWF) director said that "The recovery of the panda shows that when science, political will, and engagement of local communities come together, we can save wildlife and also improve biodiversity."



Manatees were taken off the endangered list in 2017, but not all activists are happy with this decision.

When manatees were added to the endangered species list in the '70s, their population in Florida was in just the hundreds. At the time of their removal in 2017, there were over 6,000 wild manatees in Floridian waters.

But not everyone is happy about this "upgrade." Some people are worried that if manatees are "just" threatened animals, the government will stop protecting them.

"We believe this is a devastating blow to manatees," said Save the Manatee Club executive director Patrick Rose.



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15 bizarre sleep habits of the most successful people

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  • If you want to sleep like an Olympian such as Michael Phelps, you'll need a chamber that mimics the altitude of between 8,500 and 9,000 feet.
  • Mariah Carey insists on keeping her singing voice in shape by sleeping 15 hours every night.
  • Oprah Winfrey's bedtime ritual requires a bath using different salts, beads, and oils.

 

A novel idea

Literary historians note that classic author Charles Dickens was a reported insomniac, even as he crafted his timeless stories. But they also allege that he was quite superstitious in the way that he did sleep, insisting he must face north while he rested (and wrote) as he felt this had an impact on his creativity. Try these little changes today to sleep better tonight.



Four is enough

According to Martha Stewart, she can get by on just four hours of sleep per night. She claims she is so busy tending to business and life, that's generally what she clocks. "It's an exhausting lifestyle, and I always say sleep can go. It's not important to me right now," she told Web MD. "I never stay in bed late — I can't! In my house, the first people arrive at about 6:30, and I have to be up well before that."



Gold medal guide

Strenuous workouts and constant competitions mean Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps needs to make sure his sleep is not only plentiful, but solid. In an interview with "60 Minutes," he admitted he sleeps in a chamber filled with air that mimics sleeping at an altitude of between 8,500 and 9,000 feet to prepare for the 2012 Olympics. This reportedly makes his body produce an increased amount of red blood cells, delivering oxygen to his muscles. Phelps describes the setup as "a giant box." Now that's dedication.



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I said 'no' to every non-essential request in my life for a week — here's what happened

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  • On any given day, I’m juggling a full-time job, freelance deadlines, and an active social life.
  • I’m also a giver and like to make people happy, but over the years I've learned that my time is valuable and sometimes I have to say no.
  • I said no to every non-essential request in my life for a week, and this is what happened.

 

It’s a fact of life – we’re all busy. On any given day, I’m juggling a full-time job, freelance deadlines, plus an active dating and social life. It’s not uncommon for me to have plans seven nights a week — my schedule books up weeks in advance.

I’m also a giver, and I like making people happy, which can make saying "no" more difficult.

As someone who metes out every hour of her time, the conscious experiment of saying “no” more often intrigued me. 

Over the years, I’ve learned to say no to things that trigger my anxiety, like holiday parties and events that involve large crowds. Ditto for doing what other people think I “should” do. Decisions made from a place of guilt rarely end well for anyone.

Warren Buffett once said, “The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say 'no' to almost everything.”

I started saying “no” to everything that was nonessential, didn’t excite me, or could distract me. Time is the most valuable resource I have, and I reveled in employing stricter boundaries.

Here are a few things, I said “no” to:

SEE ALSO: 9 times you should always say no to your kid if you want them to be happy and successful adults

1. Unsolicited Facebook messages

People contact me via three different email addresses, text messages, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The only separate app is Facebook Messenger, so I removed it from my phone. There’s absolutely no reason for me to be so readily accessible via so many different platforms.



2. I only checked social media DMs twice a day

I scaled back on how often I checked my social media DMs. I also didn’t feel obligated to reply to anyone in a timely manner — or at all.



3. I didn’t reply to every text or dating app message

Unless an immediate reply was needed, I took my time to reply to general messages like, “How are you?” and, “What are you up to?” Such questions are thoughtful, but in no way imperative.



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17 secrets that McDonald's employees won't tell you

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  • McDonald's employees don't wear gloves, but they are required to wash their hands at least once an hour.
  • You can save yourself money by ordering a sundae with a McFlurry topping.
  • Not all the employees are familiar with the secret menu items, so just be very specific about what kind of meal you want.

 

You can pay less for your favorite meal

Saving big on your favorite Mickey D’s order isn’t rocket science — and we know the best deals. Try ordering a sausage muffin ($1.29) and a side of round egg ($1) to make a cheaper version of the Sausage Egg Mc Muffin ($3.29). Other menu hacks: A sundae with a McFlurry topping is cheaper than a McFlurry, and ordering any sauce on the side is free of charge. Don’t miss 75 more mind-blowing facts about McDonald’s.



The ice cream machine really does break down

No, we’re not lying — there is a reason why it seems the ice cream machines are always broken. If the mixes for McFlurries and milkshakes are poured in the wrong sections, the entire machine could be out of commission for the day. You might be better off ordering a soda, instead.



There is no "secret menu"

If you ask for an off-the-menu item, we might not know how to make it. Just tell us exactly what you want; we will whip up almost anything we have the ingredients for. Looking to shake up your usual order? This McDonald's has the best menu in the world.



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The 9 biggest differences between Chinese and American Diets

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Americans may be surprised to learn they don't know the Chinese diet nearly as well as they think they do. American Chinese food is notoriously inauthentic, and the culture is one that Americans aren't as always well-versed in. From the food they eat to the way it's prepared to the way it's consumed — the Chinese diet and eating customs are very different from those of America. We decided to dig into some of those differences to understand them more.

It's should be said that, just like America, China is a huge country made up of dozens of regions with their own sub-cultures, traditions, ingredients, and dishes. So, while different groups may enjoy foods in different ways, these are generalizations based on more widespread traditions.

In China, nearly all meals are shared.

As much as Americans love eating meals with friends and family, it's not that unusual to be on your own for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In fact, a 2006 survey notes that 60% of Americans regularly eat alone.

In China, however, eating alone is such a cultural taboo that it drove one Chinese millennial to create a series of videos and book on "Eating Alone." Yanni Cai's work is not only helping people in China learn to eat and cook for themselves, but it's also breaking the tradition of all meals needing to have "three main dishes plus a soup."



Using chopsticks requires food to be in bite-size portions.

The use of chopsticks in China rather than a knife and fork in America requires dishes to be prepared in more bite-size portions. Chopsticks are ingrained in the culture of China, in part due to the influence of Confucius. Practically, cooking food in smaller bites required cooks to use less cooking fuel, which was a plus.

Additionally, Confucius was a vegetarian who associated knives and forks with the violence of slaughterhouses and thought removing them from meals would encourage a more positive experience.



Meat comes from different animals and is prepared differently in China.

Americans tend to go for the boneless and skinless option when buying meat, but bones are welcomes in China. From basting an entire fish to enjoying a rabbit that's more bones than meat (sorry, Confucius), there's clearly a difference in meat preference between the two cultures.

It's also clear American Chinese restaurants have been catering to their audience with menus full of beef, chicken, and shrimp. In China, dark meat is preferred over white meat, and it's not fried nearly as often.



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The best electric fans you can buy

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  • When you're trying to beat the summer heat outdoors, a glass of lemonade at the pool works great, but beating the heat indoors works best with an electric fan. The best electric fan is the Vornado 660 Large Whole Room Air Circulator fan, as it provides a great mix of versatility, airflow, and quiet operation. 

Most people love summer, but there are three little things that make it rough: Excessive heat, the stinky sweat that heat causes, and nasty tan lines. You wear high socks one time while mowing the lawn, and you have to live down the bad tan line all summer.

Fortunately, the best electric fans can help you with the first two problems. Electric fans move a volume of air around your body, allowing you to feel cooler and sweat less. When a larger fan moves air, it circulates the air throughout a room, eliminating hot spots and cold spots.

Electric fans have been around for decades, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stood still, just spinning their wheels … or blades. Even a simple home appliance like an electric fan has seen impressive gains in function and performance over recent years. With all of the available designs, finding a fan that can meet your specific needs has never been easier.

We've rounded up the best electric fans you can buy for any room or need. We've included highly rated normal fans, tower styles, personal ones, and other special fan designs. 

Here are our picks for the best electric fans you can buy:

If you're in the market for an air conditioner, too, you should check out our guide to the best window ACs on Insider Picks.

Updated on 05/14/2018 by Malarie Gokey: Added the Rowenta Fresh 180 Tower Fan, updated older fans to new versions, checked prices, and updated formatting.

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks for the best electric fans.

SEE ALSO: The best window air conditioners you can buy

The best electric fan overall

Why you'll love it: The Vornado 660 Large Whole Room Air Circulator fan sets itself apart from the crowd with multiple air flow settings and a small footprint.

For a versatile electric fan, the Vornado 660 Large Whole Room Air Circulator earns high marks. It works in a number of different situations and locations, so it should fit almost everyone's needs. The fan is small enough to set on a desk and keep you cool as a personal fan, but the Vornado 660 has enough power at the highest setting to circulate the air properly in a large room, too.

It only measures about 15 x 13.5 x 12 inches, so it can fit just about anywhere. Don't let its small size fool you, though. This fan is small but mighty. It can cool just about any room quickly with its blades. 

Expert reviewers echo that point. Gizmodo's review says the Vornado fan delivers a high level of air circulation power for its small size. The Boing Boing review praises the power of the 660 fan and points out that it offers four air speed settings. The fan's 6-foot-long power cord also frees you up to place the fan in multiple locations.

One Amazon reviewer loves the fact that the Vornado 660 runs silently on the lowest power setting, while delivering an impressive level of air flow at the highest power setting, if you don’t mind a bit of noise. Noise is really the only downside here, as it is noisier than some of our other picks. It also comes with a 5-year warranty.

Most buyers seem to agree that the Vornado fan is more than powerful enough to cool large or small spaces, and expert reviewers consistently praise this fan. It is pricey, but it's a worthwhile investment for a powerful fan that's built to work in a variety of situations.

Pros: Four power settings to precisely adjust airflow, small footprint versus some fans of equal power, 6-foot power cord, available in black or white colors, silent operation on low setting

Cons: High price point, some noise on high setting

Buy the Vornado 660 Large Whole Room Air Circulator Fan on Amazon for $99.99 (originally $139.99)



The best quiet tower fan

Why you'll love it: The Rowenta Fresh 180 Tower Fan is quiet and it has a timer, remote control, and an auto-shutoff feature so you don't waste electricity while you stay cool.

It can be hard to get to sleep when your fan is whirring away in the corner. If you've ever wanted to chuck your pillow at the fan and silence it forever, you need Rowenta's Fresh 180 Tower Fan. Not only is it super quiet and slim enough to tuck away in a corner, but it also oscillates 180 degrees, as 3 airspeed settings, and a bunch of energy-saving features like auto-shutoff, a timer, and a remote control.

We tested this Rowenta Fresh 180 Tower Fan in a New York City apartment during a brief spell of 90-degree weather. It was the perfect size to cool our bedroom, but it was equally adept at cooling our large living and dining room area. In comparison with other fans we've tested, Rowenta's Tower fan was much quieter and we liked all the energy-saving features.

On the top of the fan, you'll see a LED screen that shows you the ambient room temperature, so you can see the impact the fan's air circulation has on the room's temperature if you're curious. You can also adjust the airspeed, set the timer, and turn on Auto mode or the oscillation feature.

If you're using this fan in your bedroom to lull you to sleep when it's hot out, you can set a timer so it will turn off after 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours when you've finally fallen asleep (hopefully). The Rowenta fan also has a 12-hour auto-shutoff feature to save you energy and worry if you forget to turn the fan off before you leave home.

It also comes with a remote control, which makes it easy to turn the fan on and off without leaving your bed or couch. Since it's powered by a watch battery, the remote should last a good amount of time. The fan itself has a cord in the base that plugs into an outlet. It's fairly long and it retracts into the fan's base when you're done.

Although it's a bit expensive, we think this Rowenta Tower Fan is worth it for the extra features and it's incredibly quiet operation — even on high-speed settings. — Malarie Gokey

Pros: Quiet, slim, easy to store, auto shutoff, oscillation, remote control, timer mode, shows ambient temperature, multiple speeds

Cons: Expensive

Buy the Rowenta Fresh 180 Tower Fan on Amazon for $130.81 (originally $139.95)



The best affordable electric tower fan

Why you'll love it: The Seville Classics Ultra Slimline Tower Fan offers great airflow and an attractive tower fan design for an affordable price.

One of the most common complaints we all have about electric fans is noise. Sure, almost any electric fan can move a lot of air. However, it may sound like a fleet of airplanes have invaded your home when your old box fan gets going on the high setting.

If you need a quiet fan that also moves a decent amount of air, the Seville Classics Ultra Slimline Tower Fan is a terrific option. It may not be quite as quiet as some of Rowenta's fans, but it's much more affordable. The fan oscillates 75 degrees, has a timer, and features four speed settings, one of which is the eco setting for energy savings.

The Wirecutter recommends the Seville Classics' tower fan because it runs far quieter than most blade style fans and it's more affordable than other tower fans.

It's not the quietest fan you can buy period, but it is much quieter than your average box fan. Your Best Digs says that although the Seville tower fan runs a little noisier than other tower fans, its noise is not a deal breaker because of its strong airflow performance. If you do need a quieter fan, you should consider one of Rowenta's super quiet fans (see the next slide).

Another plus is the helpful remote control unit that comes with the Ultra Slimline fan. You can adjust the fan speed without having to leave your perch on the couch. The remote is powered by two AAA batteries. Additionally, this Seville fan is available in either 17- or 40-inch models, as well as in black or white shells. It should look decent in any room, and it's less ostentatious than a big box fan.

One Amazon reviewer praises the Seville Classics Ultra Slimline for its quiet performance and good air movement. The most common complaint among Amazon customers regarding these Seville tower fans is a lack of longevity. However, if you take good care of it, it should last at least a few years.

Pros: Nice looking tower design, outperforms other tower fans in terms of air flow, runs much quieter than most blade style fans, offers a reasonably good price point, available in black or white shell colors

Cons: Longevity is a question mark with these fans, runs a little louder than other tower style fans

Buy the Seville Classics Ultra Slimline Oscillating Tower Fan on Amazon for $25.99 (17-inch) or $59.99 (40-inch)



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Take a tour of Chicago's most expensive neighborhood, which is home to a 120-year-old restaurant and a street full of diamond shops

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  • Chicago boasts some of America's best restaurants, theaters, and public art.
  • The city's downtown financial district is known as The Loop, and includes one of the most expensive real estate markets in the city.
  • The Loop's zipcode 60603 had an average home sale price of $577,500 in 2017.

Chicago's financial district in the downtown area isn't just filled with skyscrapers and office buildings such as the Chicago Stock Exchange — the area known as The Loop is also one of the more bustling and lively areas of the city.

With easy access to Millennium and Grant Park, plenty of theaters, and incredible restaurants, The Loop boasts the city's most expensive residential real estate. For the months of May through August of 2017 Trulia reported that the average sales price of a home in the 60603 zip code was $577,500 — the highest average in the city.

We recently toured the neighborhood to see what 60603 has to offer. Between its rich history — including a 120 year old restaurant and easy access to public works of art — we can see why it's so popular.  

SEE ALSO: I tried one of the most famous hot dogs in Chicago and it was delicious — but I made one huge mistake while ordering

Chicago's first elevated train car was built in 1892 — and a loop of elevated train cars were built and completed in the downtown area by 1897. This line of transportation gave the neighborhood its nickname: The Loop.



One of the driving factors of the higher average sale price of homes in the neighborhood is the The Legacy at Millennium Park tower. The luxury condo tower is 72-stories and is located at 60 East Monroe St.

Source: Property Shark



The 60603 zip code extends from The Art Institute of Chicago down six blocks to Wells St. The Institute boasts works from Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Claude Monet, and Pablo Picasso.



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32 simple words that 5th graders can spell, but you probably get wrong all the time

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Let's face it — spelling is hard. Without spell check and autocorrect, our texts and emails would likely include a handful of typos. 

From homophones such as "soar" and "sore" to words with doubled letters like "parallel" and "committee," the English language is as unpredictable as it is colorful. 

To find common words that are deceptively hard to spell, INSIDER searched online for 5th grade  spelling lists. Keep reading to learn about 32 words that a 10-year-old can spell, but you probably get wrong a lot. 

Achieve

The "i before e" rule may have exceptions, but in this case it will help you "achieve" spelling success. 



Receive

When you "receive" a "c," you put "e" before "i." 



Disappear

At first glance, "disappear" appears to have a tricky spelling. If you keep in mind that "dis-" is a Latin prefix, you'll remember not to double the "s." 



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