Losing your virginity is a big deal. It's not uncommon to have all sorts of romantic and exciting fantasies of how your first time will play out. But for most people, the reality is that their first time having sex was less than perfect.

One reason may be that the average American loses their virginity at age 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And, because this only represents heterosexual (penile/vaginal) intercourse, and the definition of "virginity" varies from individual to individual, the average age may be even younger.

It makes sense that with lack of experience, nerves, and some pretty skewed views of what sex actually looks like, that people's first times are usually not so great or not what they expected.

Reddit users shared some of their awkward, funny, and downright embarrassingstories about losing their virginity. Of course, these examples of first times are just for fun, as we can't independently authenticate the stories.

1. It took seven attempts and 16 hours.

"My boyfriend is in the Navy and I still live with my parents, so when he had a free weekend we took advantage of the situation and booked a hotel together for the night. He put about 1/4 of himself in and I felt like I was getting stabbed with a piece of wood down there. We spent almost the whole night trying to get it in. Every time he would insert himself a little more and he'd have to pull out because it hurt me so much.

It took about seven attempts and 16 hours to get him fully inside me. We both felt bad when we left because we left the room a mess. Blood on the sheets, condom wrappers everywhere, etc. but we didn't think to bring cash for tip." - Redditor xmuhhree

2. They were caught by a cop.

"I drove like four hours and did it in the back of a car. We were caught by a cop and being 16, the cop called my parents. I had stolen my dad's car to get there. I had four hours of blue balls on a snowy interstate to figure out what my dad was going to do to me." - Anonymous redditor

3. They got caught by a sibling — and reacted poorly.

"Her brother walked in, and for some reason I quickly grabbed my phone and pretended I was texting. I didn't even think to cover up or hide or anything, I was just lying on my back fiddling with my phone while my girlfriend tried to rectify the situation. I always pretend to be texting or doing something on my phone when in an awkward situation, and because I'm a moron I guess I thought it would work then as well. Eugh." - Redditor HMacyFan4Eva

Movies and TV shows provide a considerable amount of couples that fans become obsessed with, but they also leave viewers devastated when a favorite couple breaks up. After becoming emotionally invested in the fictional love lives of characters, it's heartbreaking to see the couples that you were rooting for decide to part ways. 

Here are some of the most devastating TV and movie relationships.

Ross and Rachel —"Friends"

Ross and Rachel's relationship can best be described as a roller coaster, because it had constant highs and lows. Over the course of 10 seasons, the couple dated other people, broke up, and rekindled their relationship. Their relationship took a hit on season three, when Ross started getting jealous of Rachel spending more time at work with her co-worker, Mark, than with him. Thinking they were on a break and Ross was so upset, he slept with a woman who worked at a nearby copy store, Chloe. 

The next morning, Ross got a message from Rachel where she professed her love for him and they seemingly fixed the rough patch from the previous day. However, Rachel didn't know that Ross slept with someone else, and when she did find out from Gunther, it was one of the saddest moments in the show. 

Ross begged Rachel to stay with him, but she couldn't get past what he did.

"It doesn't matter what you say or what you do, Ross. It's just changed everything forever," Rachel said. 

They did eventually end up together — because as Phoebe said, they're each other's lobsters— but that scene scarred Ross and Rachel fans forever. 

Olivia and Fitz — "Scandal"

One of the biggest storylines on "Scandal" involves Olivia's relationship with Fitz. Fans care deeply about their romance, so when they broke up, people demanded a proper reason — and they got one. 

When the cast and creator attended a panel discussion, Shonda Rhimes was asked about why she decided to break up Fitz and Olivia. 

"Olivia is on a journey," Rhimes explained. "She has been on a journey since we started. It's interesting to me that it's a romance, that her primary story is a romance — that's what you've seen. But to me, her primary story has been discovering herself."

She added: "I'm happy that you have fallen in love with Fitz because that's the journey that Olivia went on. She got the fantasy and then discovered the fantasy wasn't real. That doesn't mean she doesn't love Fitz, but it means Olivia does not know who she is yet."

Even though the breakup was hard for fans to deal with, this seems like a great explanation as to why "Olitz" had to end. 

Stefan and Elena — "The Vampire Diaries"

Fans of "The Vampire Diaries" are all too familiar with the love triangle that played out over the course of several seasons. In the heated debate over who Elena should end up with, viewers took sides, choosing to be on "team Damon" or "team Stefan." 

On season one, Elena and Stefan started dating and it was a sweet relationship that you couldn't help but root for. Stefan was a gentleman who swept Elena off her feet, while Damon was the bad boy who caused unnecessary drama. Even though "Stelena" stuck together when things got complicated, Elena decided to break up with Stefan because she thought she was becoming too focused on their relationship and neglecting others. 

When she told him "it's over" and they both started crying, all the "Stelena" shippers of the world also cried. 

Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, is one of the five worst carriers in the world, according to The National Interest. 

In October 2016, the Kuznetsov was sailing to Syria through the English Channel on a combat deployment when it was spotted belching thick clouds of black smoke throughout its entire journey.

"The main problem with the ship is that is has a very problematic propulsion system," Dmitry Gorenburg, a senior research scientist at the Center for Naval Analyses, previously told Business Insider. "It's just unreliable."

Before it was sent back to the yards for repairs, the Kuznetsov was always accompanied by a special tugboat in case of breakdowns, and the plumbing was reportedly so bad that the majority of its toilets didn't work.

It's currently being refitted at Russia's 35th Ship Repairing Yard in Murmansk, and won't be ready until 2021. 

Check it out below:

SEE ALSO: Russia says it has deployed its Uran-9 robotic tank to Syria — here's what it can do

The Kuzentsov was laid down in 1983, but not commissioned until 1990.

Source: The National Interest

Kuznetsov-class carriers are about 932 feet long, 237 feet wide and 212 feet high. They also have a maximum displacement of about 58,000 tons.

Source: naval-technology.com, TASS

Kuznetsov-class carriers are powered by eight turbo-pressurized boilers, four steam turbines, and six diesel generators, bringing the carrier to a maximum speed of about 33 mph.

It also has a sea endurance of 45 days, and an operating range of 3,850 miles to 8,417 miles depending on the speed.

The shot above is of the Kuznetsov belching black smoke through the English Channel in October 2016. 

Source: naval-technology.com

Now that OnePlus has announced its latest and best smartphone to date, you might be wondering if it's time to upgrade if you have an older OnePlus model like the OnePlus 5 or OnePlus 5T. 

The short answer is "probably not."

The OnePlus 6 does bring 2018 specs and an improved camera, but your OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T is still a top performer, even compared to the OnePlus 6. 

Check out why you don't need to upgrade to the OnePlus 6 if you already have the OnePlus 5 or OnePlus 5T:

SEE ALSO: Why the OnePlus 6 doesn't have wireless charging even though almost every other high-end smartphones does

All three phones look nearly identical.

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T have nearly identical metal backs. The 8GB RAM model of the OnePlus 6 has a glass back with a matte texture that looks nearly identical to the metal finish from previous OnePlus devices. 

The 6GB RAM model of the OnePlus 6, meanwhile, has a glossy glass back that clearly looks different from the metal backs on previous OnePlus smartphones.  

On the front, the only major difference is the bezel sizes.

It's true that the OnePlus 5 has significantly larger bezels than the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 6. But you'd have to ask yourself if your ready to spend a minimum of $530 for slightly better performance and narrower bezels.

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are still top performers.

The OnePlus 5 and 5T run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 processor, which was the top mobile chip turning the wheels inside the top smartphones of 2017. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 6 runs on the newer Snapdragon 845 chip from Qualcomm. 

On paper, the Snapdragon 845 is a faster chip than the 835, but I don't feel a significant difference in speed when using the OnePlus 5/5T compared to the OnePlus 6. 

They must learn how to greet people in multiple languages

They pack supplies of their own blood

They take extremely short trips

Mom's chicken soup, a glass of orange juice, and a sleeve of saltine crackers may sound pretty appetizing when you're under the weather, but you'd actually be shocked to know that some of our favorite sick day foods can actually do more harm than good. This is true, especially since some of these classic items can only make dehydration and inflammation in the body even worse.

To determine which go-to "comfort foods" are really worth ditching when you're ill, INSIDER spoke to a handful of dietitians to set the record straight on 10 foods they would never eat themselves while sick. Here are some of the items they recommend avoiding next time your temperature spikes.

1. Ditch the refined sugar.

Registered dietitian Sharon Palmer recommends passing on any foods with refined sugar when you aren't feeling 100%, as sugar can potentially increase inflammation in the body and reduce the ability for white blood cells to function effectively. This means while sucking on popsicles and eating ice cream may feel good, it might not actually be making you feel better.

She suggests sticking with nutrient-rich foods (think fresh fruits and vegetables) to help supply valuable nutrients to your diet in order to boost up your immune system.

2. Avoid alcohol at all costs.

A hot toddy may be appealing when you're plagued with the chills, but Brooke Alpert, registered dietitian and author of "The Diet Detox"recommends avoiding alcohol whenever you're feeling run down. She told INSIDER that alcohol can cause dehydration which can be harmful, especially when you're sick.

She also noted that alcohol can also interfere with any antibiotics you may be taking, which can cause damage to your stomach and liver. To avoid unwanted dehydration, make sure you are consuming clear and hydrating liquids while sick.

3. Scale back on the caffeine.

Caffeine may help ward away any morning grogginess if you were up coughing all night, but it's another thing Alpert avoids when she's sick, as she explained that caffeinated beverages tend to be very dehydrating to the body.

"I allow myself that one cup in the morning, but aside from that, caffeine is off limits for the rest of the day when I'm under the weather," Alpert told INSIDER. "Not only are caffeinated beverages very dehydrating to the body, but drinking these beverages as a replacement for hydrating drinks puts you even further behind on your overall hydration status."

• Parenting looks different in every culture around the world.
• There is no perfect, fool-proof way to raise children, but there are certain parenting strategies that other cultures implement that the US can adopt, like teaching children about optimism.
• Here are 7 things people do to raise their kids in other countries that the US could learn from.

There really is no perfect, fool-proof way to raise children, according to Mei-Ling Hopgood, author of “How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm: And Other Adventures in Parenting.”

Parents do the best they can, which is different for everyone based on culture, values, and beliefs, but there's no "best" way to do X, Y, or Z in parenting, Hopgood told Business Insider.

What matters most is choosing parenting strategies and advice that work for you and your family. You can certainly adopt different ideas from different cultures, said Hopgood, who is a mother herself. She spent lots of time researching parenting strategies across the world for her book. “I took what I wanted and left what didn’t seem to fit me,” she said.

Here are a few unique strategies used to raise children across the world that you might want to adopt as part of your parenting routine.

SEE ALSO: There are 4 styles of parenting, but one raises more successful kids than the rest, according to a psychotherapist

1. In Denmark, parents reframe negative situations into positive ones

Danish parents often reframe negative emotions or events more positively in order to teach their children about optimism, according to “The Danish Way of Parenting.” Instead of telling children where they need to improve, they focus on fostering positivity in their children by showing them how they can improve upon what they’re already good at.

2. In the Polynesian islands, older children take care of younger children

In Polynesia, the burden of parenting doesn’t just fall to the parents, but to the older siblings as well. Even kids as young as pre-school age help out, NPR reports.

3. In Argentina, bedtime isn’t strict

In the US, many parents always ensure their little ones are tucked in by a certain time. Parents in Argentina, however, tend to have a more laid-back view of bedtime, Hopgood said. “Kids need to be part of evening family [activities], even if they go late, because the meals are later there,” she said. This parenting practice happens in Spain, too.

• Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, Victoria's Secret, and other companies are tracking shoppers' returns dating back several years and, in some cases, punishing people who are suspected of abusing their return policies.
• Many shoppers are unaware their returns are being tracked.
• Home Depot engages in the practice to combat return fraud, which "is believed to be feeding the opioid epidemic," a Home Depot spokesman told Business Insider.
• Sephora says only customers with "excessive returns" are targeted.

At least a dozen major retailers are discreetly tracking shoppers' returns and punishing people who are suspected of abusing their return policies. 

Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Victoria's Secret are among the many retailers engaging in this practice.

Many of these companies have hired a third-party firm, called The Retail Equation, to mine their sales data and keep a database of customers' returns to flag potentially problematic shoppers. Customers who are flagged are often barred from making future returns. 

Retailers say they use the service to combat return fraud. Some critics say its raises privacy concerns, however, and dozens of shoppers have complained online about being unfairly punished by the system.

Business Insider compiled a list of the companies that track returns, based on information from the companies as well as customer complaints on social media. 

Here's the full list: 

SEE ALSO: Kroger is charging at Amazon with a company that uses 'swarms' of robots to get shoppers hooked on a 'powerful new drug'

Amazon

Amazon is banning customers who make too many returns, The Wall Street Journal reports. In some cases, Amazon failed to alert customers that they had returned too many items before closing their accounts.

"We want everyone to be able to use Amazon, but there are rare occasions where someone abuses our service over an extended period of time," an Amazon spokesman told The Journal. "We never take these decisions lightly, but with over 300 million customers around the world, we take action when appropriate to protect the experience for all our customers."

Home Depot

Home Depot spokesman Stephen Holmes said the company uses The Retail Equation to combat return fraud, which he said is "believed to be feeding the opioid epidemic."

"And returns fraud is also often the work of organized retail crime rings, thus funding serious crimes," he added. "These efforts not only protect the retailer’s bottom line, but they also help protect the communities where we do business. "

Unlike many other retailers, Home Depot only tracks returns that are not accompanied by a receipt, he said.

"The good news is that it’s pretty easy to avoid a non-receipted return these days because we can look up any card transaction or customers can opt to receive an email receipt rather than try to keep up with paper," he said.

CVS Pharmacy

CVS said it partnered with The Retail Equation (or TRE) last year.

"TRE's return management services are utilized by several major retailers representing more than 34,000 retail locations in the US," CVS said. "Since implementing TRE’s solution last year, approximately .003% (or one-third of 1%) of returns have been declined at our stores."

A customer whose return has been declined can dispute the decision through TRE, which will then initiate a review process with CVS, the company added.

• Airplane tickets can be extremely costly depending on your travel destination — and that’s before baggage fees, seating costs, and food on some airlines.
• Upgrading your flight can be a good move if you want to accumulate miles, want to book a last-minute vacations, and the flexibility to depart at an unusual time.
• If you’re looking to upgrade your flight without burning a hole through your wallet, here’s when your upgrade is worth the money.

I take dozens of international flights every year, which lends to the necessity of choosing upgrades for comfort. Between wanting more leg room to stretch out and ample seat space to get work done on my laptop, upgrades come in handy.

According to the United States Department of Transportation, the average domestic airfare was $352 in the first quarter of 2017. The high cost of airplane tickets, coupled with additional baggage and seating fees, can keep many people from clicking the “upgrade” option.

However, there are some variables that can make upgrading a more economical choice.

SEE ALSO: A seasoned traveler shares 6 things she never does at the airport

1. Upgrading your seat may give you access to premium lounges

When I was flying from Istanbul to Malé, Maldives on Turkish airlines, I decided to upgrade from economy to business class.

Instead of having to pay a couple hundred dollars for a hotel room during my 8-hour layover, I was able to use my business class ticket to enter the Turkish Airlines 20,000 square-foot lounge at Istanbul Airport— which included a marble shower with towels and luxury soap, food served 24/7 at several buffets, and comfortable couches to rest until my next flight.

I felt the upgrade to business was worth it to be able to lay flat and sleep on my 7+ hour flight. I ended up paying $999 at the gate (compared to $2,420 business class roundtrip).

2. Some airlines offer last-minute upgrade deals

Some airlines, such as Emirates and Malaysian Airlines, offer last-minute upgrades that are markedly cheaper at the gate than if you book the business class ticket ahead of time. The downside is that you usually don’t earn miles on the transaction and may not have access to the business lounge.

On my Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Istanbul, I opted to upgrade the red-eye leg so I could sleep better, but kept my economy seat for the daytime flight on the return trip.

This would not have been possible if I had booked the flight outright round trip, as my whole itinerary would be designated business class rather than split between economy and business. In the end, my total flight expense was less than if I had booked a roundtrip business class ticket upfront.

3. If you’re bringing kids on a long flight, consider an upgrade for better seating

When traveling with kids on a long, overnight flight, families may want to upgrade so everyone can sleep peacefully and arrive at the destination energized and ready to explore.

In the six short months since announcing her engagement to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle has already become a major fashion icon. She's given us several moments of fashion inspiration, so expectations for her wedding gown were understandably high.

After months of speculation, Markle ultimately wore a stunning gown designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. The off-the-shoulder neckline and 16-foot foot veil made the dress just as breathtaking as Kate Middleton's memorable Alexander McQueen gown. 

Middleton's dress became inspiration for countless brides after her, and it looks like Markle's will end up doing the same. For brides who don't have a royal wedding-sized budget to spend on a custom Givenchy design, there are some cheaper options available that can give you the Markle Sparkle for less. 

Missguided is selling a similar dress for a surprisingly affordable $60.

Though the neckline of this design is not quite as open as Markle's, the maxi dress does feature a similar silhouette and long sleeves.

Find out more about the Missguided Bridal White Long Sleeve Open Back Fishtail Dress here >
 

This $450 Sherri Hill design is incredibly reminiscent to Markle's.

It features an off-the-shoulder neckline that's slightly more open than Markle's and has a small train at the bottom.

Find out more about the Sherri Hill Dress Style 52511 here >

Kleinfeld offers this lace and tulle wedding dress for $1,900.

The fabric belt at the waist gives it an extra touch that differentiates it from Markle's design.

Find out more about the Mikaella Sexy Fit and Flare Wedding Dress here >

This year has proven to be one filled with weddings and breakups, but there are plenty of stars that have reached other milestones in their lives — like welcoming babies. 

Some celebrities have become parents for the first time, while others have added to their growing families.

From Kylie Jenner's daughter to Kate Middleton and Prince William's third child, these are the celebrity babies whose births were revealed this year. 

Actress Brooklyn Decker and former tennis star Andy Roddick welcomed daughter Stevie, and the news was revealed in early January.

According to Us Weekly, Decker gave birth to their second child in November. But she didn't publicly reveal the news until early January. 

"A newborn, a toddler, a dog in a cone, a dog with a tumor but I'm having a good hair day so it's fine we're fine I'm fine,"Decker wrote on Instagram, along with a photo showing the baby and dog. 

The couple welcomed their first child, son Hank, in September 2015. 

"Atlanta" star Donald Glover revealed that he and girlfriend Michelle welcomed a baby boy.

It's unclear when Glover and his partner welcomed their son, but he confirmed the news in early January.

"She's [Michelle] great," Glover told "Entertainment Tonight." "She's good. Baby's born, so she's happier now."

In 2016, the couple became parents for the first time with the birth of their son (whose name still remains unknown). 

In early January, rapper Fetty Wap welcomed daughter Alaiya.

"Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood" star Alexis Skyy gave birth to their one-pound child, who arrived three months before the expected due date.  

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After moving to a new apartment without AC recently, I opted to sleep with the screened window slightly open instead of being baked alive. After the first night, I woke up covered in large, unsightly welts left from what looked like a mosquito feast.

Summer has earned its spot as the preferred season for the majority of people with increased outdoor time, sunlight and more relaxed people. But one thing that pretty much everyone agrees on is that the insects thriving off the warm weather can be terrible to contend with.

Fruit flies will appear and multiply at an unbelievable rate seemingly out of nowhere. Mosquitoes will find your backyard like every time their eyes close they see a map leading directly there. If you want to limit the number of times you have to cut a backyard barbecue, cabin fire pit, or dinner out on the patio short this summer, buying insect repellents that work is about as foolproof as you can get.

Before the summer gets into full swing and you’re covered in bug bites like me, why not fix the problem before it even starts?

Below are 16 of the best insect repellents on Amazon to help you get started. I took into account customer reviews, authenticity ratings, and best-selling products.

SEE ALSO: 8 essentials everyone needs to start a garden from scratch

A rechargeable mosquito and fly racket

Zap-It! Rechargeable Mosquito, Fly Killer and Bug Zapper Racket, 3000 Volt, $23.99

An insect killer for your lawn

Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Lawns, Granule Net WT. 10 lb, $24.05

The best-selling natural insect repellent

Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Natural Insect Repellent, 4 oz. Pump Spray, $4.99 - $45.78

Aries (March 21–April 19)

Taurus (April 20–May 20)

Gemini (May 21–June 20)

The key to a perfect vacation for a Gemini is to cater to mind, body, and spirit. Gemini love to roam from place to place, so there is really no destination they won't circle on their map. But the best way for a Gemini to enjoy whatever city they're in is to get their brain involved. "Gemini is a natural explorer," Dr. Perrakis says. "The most important thing for a Gemini is to feel intellectually engaged, so trips that include sightseeing excursions with guided tours would be a big hit! A surprise trip to Italy to tour the Uffizi Gallery and view all of Botticelli's original art? Gemini would say yes, please!"

Did you know that Gemini will be the healthiest zodiac sign of 2018?

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is still gushing lava, weeks after violent eruptions first began.

On Tuesday, Kilauea sent an ash plume thousands of feet into the sky, creating more havoc on the Big Island. 

The volcanic eruptions have been escalating for about two weeks, severely damaging nearby residential neighborhoods. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from their homes. 

Beyond the immediate fire danger from the lava, high levels of sulfur dioxide spewing from the volcano pose a serious threat to children, elderly people, and people with respiratory issues, the United States Geological Survey said.

The ongoing eruptions have severely impacted Hawaii's tourism-driven economy, and have forced over 2,000 people to evacuate their homes. 

Here's what it looks like on the ground: 

SEE ALSO: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted, sending ash clouds 30,000 feet into the sky — here's what it looks like on the ground

Kilauea erupted again early Tuesday morning, spewing more ash and lava on Hawaii's Big Island.

The eruption has been escalating for weeks as lava from the volcano has destroyed homes and properties near the volcano.

The flows release toxic gases like sulfur dioxide, which can pose respiratory problems — especially for children and the elderly.

Many fast food chains have come to be defined by their most timeless menu items — McDonald's has the Big Mac, Taco Bell the Crunch Wrap Supreme, and Wendy's its Frostys.

But there are probably some dishes you had no idea existed — and no longer do.

We took a trip down memory lane and unearthed 19 delicious fast food menu items that have unfortunately been discontinued.

Keep scrolling to see what was being served at your favorite chains in the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s. 

McDonald's McSalad Shakers

Fast food salads have never sounded like a great idea, but we stand by the fact that the McSalad Shakers were the best iteration of the meal we've seen. Still, diners weren't enthused enough about the three options — chef, garden, and grilled chicken Caesar — for the cup-o-salads to stay on the menu for longer than three years.

However, a Facebook page now exists with the goal of bringing the shakers back.

Burger King's Cini-Minis

Back in 1998, Burger King teamed up with Pillsbury to make magic that came in the form of Cini-Minis. These miniature cinnamon rolls were meant to be just the heart of the bun — ie the best part — and were served hot with a packet of icing that you could either use for pouring on top or dipping in.

We're not sure why they were discontinued, but we're definitely here for this Twitter account dedicated to bringing them back. 

Wendy's Chicken Caesar Pita

If you ate at Wendy's with any regularity during the late '90s, chances are you tried — and loved — the chain's Chicken Caesar Pita. Boasting low-fat Caesar dressing and warm bread, this dish (and the two others versions the chain introduced) was supposedly Wendy's answer to the "wrap craze" that was taking over fast food restaurants at the time.

This dinner favorite made it about three years before it was discontinued. But its legacy lives on on sites like Pinterest and Top Secret Recipes where many try to recreate it.

You've probably walked out of a movie theater before to hear someone say, "The book was better," or "It wasn't as good as the book." And although you really shouldn't compare the vastly different medium, there are also probably a great deal of movies you've watched and walked away from, not knowing it was based on a book you could read as well.

Some of the original texts were created years — if not decades or centuries— before its movie counterpart. Authors like Shakespeare unfortunately don't get to see their creation take shape in various ways, but at least the rest of us get to enjoy the initial work in new ways.

Comparing the book to the movie is natural, and it's interesting to note what narrative creative liberties some filmmakers took when adapting the original work to film. Below you'll find movies that you had no clue were originally books.

1. André Aciman's 2007 novel "Call Me By Your Name" became a critically-acclaimed, Oscar-nominated mega-hit in 2017.

The movie delves into a short period of time between Elio and Oliver during their summer in Italy, and shortly after during Hanukkah in the winter time. In the book, Aciman writes about the male leads both 15 and 20 years after the pair's initial summer.

2. "Forrest Gump" was originally a novel, written by Winston Groom, released in 1986. It became a film in 1994.

The film went on to receive multiple Academy Awards in 1995. Its depiction of the main character Forrest departed from the novel in that the movie "took the rough edges off the character," according to an interview Groom did with The New York Timesin 1994, noting his protagonist used more profanities in the novel.

3. Cult classic "Clueless," released in 1995, is loosely based off Jane Austen's 1815 novel "Emma."

Main character Cher is based off the titular role of the novel it's based off, and the supporting characters also parallel Austen's novel.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Westworld" season two.

Who did Ford have Bernard print onto a control unit? What is the "weapon" William showed Dolores? Who was Dolores speaking to in the second season's opening scene?

From the best posts on the "Westworld" subreddit community to popular YouTube videos, we're here to bring you all the biggest fan theories about what's in store on the second season of HBO's hit series.

Keep reading for a look at nine major "Westworld" fan theories you should know.

The Bernard we saw wake up on the beach is being manipulated by the Delos team in a looped narrative.

There's something off with Bernard in the "two week later" time frame we're seeing this season. He's disoriented, but was able to finish Karl Strand's sentence and saw different versions of the hosts being executed on the beach. 

Many on the /r/westworld community, as well as YouTuber HaxDogma, have speculated that the Delos team knows Bernard is a host and they're putting him through a looped narrative in order to make him reveal what happened. 

Now that we know "The Cradle" is a simulation technology, it's possible the version of Bernard we saw wake up on the beach is really just undergoing a simulation so the Delos team can extract information from him.

The secret Delos experiment is making human-host clones of important guests who have visited the park.

As Bernard witnessed in the secret lab Charlotte brought him to on the first episode this season, Delos has been logging video footage of guests' experiences along with their DNA. Then we saw a second hidden lab on the fourth episode, where the host-human hybrid of James Delos was being kept. 

The Host-James was a failed experiment, but what if Charlotte and Delos were able to crack the coding? Are they trying to create more host-human hybrids of other important people? Or are the guest logs being used to blackmail powerful people in society who visit the park and indulge? 

Dolores made a new Arnold host, and that's who she was talking to during the very first scene of this season.

The very first scene of this season is a big mystery. It's shown in a different aspect ratio than the rest of the episode, and at first it appears to be a flashback of Arnold talking to Dolores.

But if you rewatch the scene, it can be interpreted as current, fully conscious Dolores waking up a host-version of Arnold and questioning him. 

The clothes and mannerisms match with what we've seen of Arnold in the past, but so far it's a a toss-up for who the person is sitting across from Dolores. 

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Effective home organization is not a one-and-done weekend job — as you've probably personally experienced, it's only a matter of time before your rooms devolve into messes once again.

People have so much difficulty organizing their stuff and keeping it tidy that a whole industry has arisen to solve their problems. Since we're no pros ourselves, we asked the founders of Henry & Higby, a professional organizing company in New York City that offers services including home and office organizing, closet and space design, and home staging, for some help.

They shared their favorite multi-use organization products and showed us that we've been limiting ourselves when it comes to how we're using our file bins, drawer organizers, and more. 

These products, most of which can be found at The Container Store, are typically used for one specific purpose, but are actually quite versatile. You can get more creative and organize your things more efficiently by making the following products pull double-duty. 

If you're looking for more home organization ideas, we have you covered:

File bins

Multi-Purpose Bins, $3.99-$6.99, available at The Container Store

Recommended Usage: Storing files in an office

Alternative Usage: Storing craft paper, workbooks, small notebooks, craft projects, and cleaning supplies

Glass canisters

Anchor Hocking Glass Canisters with Glass Lids, $9.99-$19.99, available at The Container Store

Recommended Usage: Storing dry goods, cookies, and other pantry essentials in the kitchen

Alternative Usage: Storing detergent in a laundry room and dishwashing pods in the kitchen

A file sorter

5-Section Premium Acrylic Collator, $34.99, available at The Container Store

Recommended Usage: Storing files in an office

Alternative Usage: Storing clutches and small bags in a closet

Tucked into the bottom corner of a 110-year-old Victorian house in San Francisco is a 385-square foot apartment that has one bathroom and no bedroom. It's selling for almost $500,000.

It's nestled in San Francisco's tony Presidio Heights neighborhood, where the median home price is almost $5 million according to Redfin. So consider this half-a-million-dollar chateau a steal.

The home is being marketed as the perfect pied-à-terre, a French phrase to describe an abode that's for occasional use. And given its tight footprint, unless you've got a thing for very small spaces, the home seems best suited for popping in periodically to lay your head.

Take a look inside the studio:

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The one-story unit at 333B Cherry St. is one of three in the Victorian house. It sits about three minutes away from the opulent homes in the gated loopty-loop of Presidio Terrace.

It was built in 1908 but has been renovated in recent years.

The property is 385 square feet and includes a kitchen and a bathroom.

During her 66 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth has met plenty of famous people. She's probably used to shaking hands with Hollywood stars by now, but even the most talented performers can barely contain their excitement upon meeting the world's longest-reigning monarch.

Here are 14 photos of celebrities meeting the queen that show how even stars can get starstruck in the presence of royalty.

Queen Elizabeth has met many famous people throughout her 66-year reign, like Frank Sinatra in 1958.

Singer and actor Frank Sinatra is presented to Queen Elizabeth in the foyer of the Odeon Theater in London at premiere of the Danny Kaye film, "Me and the Colonel," on October 30, 1958. At Sinatra's left is French actress Nicole Maurey.

Barbra Streisand made her acquaintance at the Royal Film performance in 1975.

American actress Barbra Streisand, left, shakes hands with Queen Elizabeth in London in 1975 at the Royal Film performance. After the presentations the queen saw the musical "Funny Lady" in which Streisand is the star.

Angelina Jolie was visibly moved when the queen presented her with an honorary damehood for her work to end sexual violence.

Actress Angelina Jolie is presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Elizabeth in the 1844 Room on October 10, 2014, at Buckingham Palace, London. Jolie received an honorary damehood (DCMG) for services to UK foreign policy and the campaign to end war zone sexual violence.