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We can thank FDR for the word 'iffy' and Trump for 'fake news' — here are 11 words US presidents brought into everyday English

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  • US presidents have had a major impact on the English language.
  • Presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump have helped introduce words into our speech.
  • Some of the words presidents helped popularize include "mulligan,""sugarcoat," and even "OK."


For as long as the United States has existed, Americans have played close attention to what the president says.

So it's no surprise that presidents have had a huge impact on the English language itself.

Presidents are responsible for introducing millions of Americans to words that we now consider ordinary. Thomas Jefferson, for example, is responsible for bringing the word "pedicure" over from France, while Abraham Lincoln gifted us with "sugarcoat."

Meanwhile, the ubiquitous word "OK" has a lengthy history closely intertwined with our eighth president, Martin Van Buren.

Read on to discover the presidential origins of 11 common words we use today.

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Iffy — Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt began using the word "iffy" early in his presidency, and by virtually all accounts, he was the first known person to have used it.

That's according to Paul Dickson, the author of "Words from the White House," which tracked the influence US presidents have had on the English language.

Defined as "having many uncertain or unknown qualities or conditions," iffy was apparently a go-to word for Roosevelt when dismissing hypothetical questions from the press, like when he'd say, "that's an iffy question."



Mulligan — Dwight Eisenhower

Before Dwight Eisenhower came around, the word "mulligan" was rarely heard outside the golf course.

But according to Dickson, Eisenhower — an avid golfer — introduced the word to the masses in 1947 when he requested a mulligan in a round of golf that was being covered by reporters.

A mulligan is an extra stroke awarded after a bad shot, and it wouldn't be the last time Eisenhower was awarded one. In 1963, the former president was granted a mulligan as he was dedicating a golf course at the Air Force Academy, after his ceremonial first drive went straight up into the air.



Founding fathers — Warren G. Harding

Warren G. Harding is usually ranked among the worst American presidents, but he succeeded in popularizing a phrase that has become a staple of our political discourse.

The most famous instance came in 1918 when Harding, then an Ohio senator, said in a speech that "It is good to meet and drink at the fountains of wisdom inherited from the founding fathers of the Republic."

Before Harding, America's pioneers were typically known as the "framers." But Harding's punchy alliteration soon became the standard for decades to come.



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The most disproportionately high-paying job in every state

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  • Some jobs are paid better in one part of the US than in other parts.
  • Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we found the job in each state that pays the highest relative to the typical national median salary for that job.
  • For instance, bartenders earn more in Hawaii than they do in most other states.

Some careers are more lucrative in one part of the US than another.

Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics program, Business Insider found the job in each state that pays the highest relative to the typical annual salary nationwide for that job. That is, we found the job with the highest percent difference between the median annual salary in a particular state and the national median salary.

Here's the most disproportionately high-paying job in every state, along with a brief description of what the job entails according to the Department of Labor's O*NET careers database where those descriptions are available:

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Alabama: Driver/sales workers

Driver/sales workers drive a truck or other vehicle to sell or deliver goods.

Median income in-state: $31,710

Median income nationally: $24,040

Percent difference: 32%



Alaska: Security guards

Security guards patrol or monitor premises to prevent theft or violence.

Median income in-state: $43,260

Median income nationally: $26,900

Percent difference: 61%



Arizona: Motor vehicle operators, all other

They drive various types of motor vehicles.

Median income in-state: $37,340

Median income nationally: $26,640

Percent difference: 40%



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The most and least expensive places to live in America

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  • America's cities tend to be more expensive than other parts of the country.
  • Using recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, we looked at the most and least expensive places to live in the US. 

America's big coastal cities are really expensive.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently released data on personal income and the cost of living in 2016 for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan parts of states, including the relative cost of living in different parts of the country.

Regional price parity is an index that sets the national average cost of goods and services at 100, with a particular region's RPP showing how the cost of living in that region compares with that average.

For example, the New York metropolitan area had an RPP of 122 in 2016, meaning the city and its suburbs are about 22% more expensive than the national average.

Meanwhile, Beckley, West Virginia, had an RPP of 78.8, meaning goods and services cost about four-fifths as much as the national average.

Here's a map illustrating the RPP of the country's metropolitan areas and of the parts of states that fall outside of them. Regions in blue are less expensive than the national average, with darker areas indicating the lowest relative cost of living. Those in red are more expensive than average, with darker red showing a higher cost of living.

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And here are the 10 most expensive (in red) and least expensive (in blue) metro areas in the US:

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Here are the 40 largest metro areas by 2016 population, ranked from most to least expensive, along with their overall regional price parities and RPPs for goods, rent, and non-rent services. Much, but not all, of the disparity in prices among cities comes from rent, rather than other goods and services:

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San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Overall regional price parity: 127.1

Goods RPP: 110.4

Rent RPP: 213.3

Non-rent services RPP: 110.7



San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA

Overall regional price parity: 124.7

Goods RPP: 110.7

Rent RPP: 190.9

Non-rent services RPP: 111.0



New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA

Overall regional price parity: 122.0

Goods RPP: 109.9

Rent RPP: 154.9

Non-rent services RPP: 115.9



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7 reasons you should buy these $180 wireless earbuds instead of Apple's AirPods (AAPL)

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To me, AirPods are the best Apple invention since the iPhone.

But they're not for everyone.

My fiancée, for instance, says AirPods don't fit her ears well. I know this is the case for many people, where Apple's one-size-fits-all earbud solution doesn't quite "fit all."

Also, if you have an Android phone, you won't get some of the AirPods' best features, like how they automatically play or pause when you take them in and out of your ears.

So, what's the best alternative to AirPods? While no other product right now has the same level of polish, one pair of wireless earbuds come mighty close: The Jaybird Run earbuds cost $179 — just $10 more than AirPods — but actually top Apple's offering in a few notable ways.

Here are 7 reasons to consider the Jaybird Run instead of Apple AirPods:

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First, a quick list of similarities between Jaybird Run and AirPods:

— Both Jaybird Run and AirPods last about 4 hours on a single charge.

— Both come with cases that hold and charge the earbuds when not in use. AirPods get an additional 20 hours of battery life from the case; Jaybird Run get an extra eight hours.

— Once you pair the earbuds to your phone the first time, the headphones will automatically connect every time you take them out.

— AirPods and Jaybird Run have buttons for summoning personal voice assistants and controlling volume and playback. 

— Both products work with iOS and Android devices, though the AirPods are more limited on Android, and the Jaybird Run loses some features on an iPhone.

Now, onto the perks of the Jaybird Run versus the AirPods:



1. There's a better chance the JayBird Run will fit your ears, thanks to the flexible custom tips included with the earbuds. Apple AirPods are a one-size-fits-all proposition, for better or worse.

If Apple AirPods fit your ears, great, but that won't be the case for everyone.

JayBird Run, thankfully, comes with two sets of oval ear tips, two sets of round ear tips, and four pairs of different sized ear "fins" to help people with all kinds of ears find a snug but comfortable fit.

You can combine different tips and fins to create a better seal for your ear, which is ideal if you're moving around or working out.



2. Speaking of working out, JayBird Run earbuds are sweat-proof and water-resistant. Apple AirPods are neither of these, so exercise with them at your own risk.

Note: Getting Apple to fix your sweat- or water-damaged AirPods will cost you $69 per AirPod, as Apple's Limited Warranty doesn't cover any kind of accidental damage.



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What a $1 million home looks like in 25 major American cities

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  • Million-dollar listings have become commonplace in the US real estate market.
  • But when you compare the cost-per-square-foot for million-dollar listings across the country, you'll find very different results.
  • In Tampa, Florida, $1 million will fetch more than 5,000 square feet, while the same priced home in New York City buys less than 900 square feet.

 

Million-dollar listings once heralded true luxury for Americans who could afford it, but now more than 4% of all homes across the 100 largest US metros are worth at least $1 million.

Still, how much space seven figures will buy in different parts of the country ranges drastically. A million dollars could fetch buyers as little as 846 square feet in New York City and as much as 5,392 in Tampa, Florida. 

That's according to our friends at Trulia, who rounded listings in the $1 million range for the 25 largest metros in the US by population to find out how home sizes compare. 

Below, check out what a million-dollar listing looks like around the US, ordered from lowest to highest cost per square foot.

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Tampa, Florida

Listing price: $999,000

Square feet: 5,392

Price per square foot: $185



Newark, New Jersey

Listing price: $979,000

Square feet: 4,885

Price per square foot: $200



Baltimore, Maryland

Listing price: $989,900

Square feet: 4,570

Price per square foot: $217



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Here are 17 of the highest-paying jobs at Google (GOOG, GOOGL)

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Google loves its engineers.

So it's not much of a surprise that at Google, engineers make 

But there's a lot more to running Google than just programming. And Google is willing to pay top dollar for the best candidates, regardless of the field, according to annual salary data we pulled from Glassdoor.

The way the salary data on Glassdoor is aggregated involves both current and recent employees voluntarily sharing anonymous reports.

Using this data, we pulled together Google's 17 highest-paying jobs, from marketing director to senior product manager to director of engineering. And to avoid redundancy, we only included entries that had at least five reviews.

Take a look below at what some of the highest-earning Google employees make at the company.

Karyne Levy, Matt Lynley, and Matt Weinberger contributed reporting to an earlier version of this story.

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17. Senior online sales and operations manager

Salary: $165,596

This role involves overseeing Google’s online sales strategies and revenue growth. And, at a company like Google where all of its services are based online, it’s certainly an important role.



16. Senior finance manager

Salary: $166,647

This position would entail handling the considerable accounting needs of a huge internet company like Google, from purchasing to budgeting to payroll. 

 



15. Senior software development engineer

Salary: $171,285

Coding is a big part of a software engineer's day. This more experienced engineer has more responsibilities than an entry-level coder, reflective of their greater depth of experience.

 

 



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3 great TV shows you should watch on Netflix this month

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There's a ton of television and, thankfully, an outrageous amount of it is available to stream on Netflix without ads.

But with so many options available on Netflix, from its originals to the classics, we thought you might need help figuring out your next binge-watch.

Every month, we'll select three TV shows that you should fit into your free time, to save you some time.

This month, we selected two Netflix originals that have second seasons making their debut in June, and one AMC critical darling that completed its run in 2017.

From the critically acclaimed tech drama "Halt and Catch Fire" to the reality series "Queer Eye," these are wonderful TV series on Netflix that you can watch this month (along with why you should watch, and their scores on Rotten Tomatoes):

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"Halt and Catch Fire"— AMC, four seasons

Netflix description: Re-creating the dawn of the personal computer era, this digital drama tracks the fates of an industry visionary and his brilliant colleagues. 

Critic score: 91%

Audience score: 93%

"Halt and Catch Fire," a show I could go on about for days, ended its fourth and final season in 2017. The entire series is available to stream right now on Netflix.

When the show premiered on AMC in 2014, it was somewhat unfairly compared to the AMC greats: "Breaking Bad" had just ended, and "Mad Men" was still on the air. The show, which dramatizes the computer boom in the 1980s and eventually moves forward to the early days of the internet, was initially dismissed as a knock-off prestige drama.

But it grows into its own with its characters (especially the women) who you will honestly love more than your friends, and it integrates seamless but stark time jumps that other shows have never been able to pull off quite as well.  



"Glow"— Netflix original, one season (season two available June 29)

Netflix description: In 1980s LA, struggling actress Ruth and a scrappy group of women set out to conquer the airwaves as the all-female Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.

Critic score: 95%

Audience score: 88%

"Glow," based on the 1980s show "Gorgeous Female Ladies of Wrestling," is a fictionalized story of the casting and making of that show starring Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, and Marc Maron.

"Glow" debuted on Netflix in 2017, and debuts its excellent second season June 29. Set in 1980s LA without being to in-your-face about it, "Glow" is hilarious, heartfelt (but not in a cheesy way), and filled with complicated women from many backgrounds. It's charming, emotional, and works so well because its cast has incredible chemistry.

You can stream season one now, and catch season two at the end of the month. 



"Queer Eye"— Netflix original, one season (season two available June 15)

Netflix description:  It's the "Queer Eye" you know, but with five fresh new faces on a mission to make over Atlanta -- and challenge notions of what it means to "be a man."

Critic score: 96%

Audience score: 87%

In a world filled with reboot after reboot, Netflix's adorable, moving "Queer Eye" proved that this one was necessary. The new fab five represent a different era than the first cast, represent the diversity of our country, and in each episode they show so much care to the men they're making over. Set in Atlanta and small towns surrounding it, the fab five also aren't shy about confronting stereotypes and some contestants (called "heroes" on this show) who aren't exactly comfortable with homosexuality. 

You can watch season one now, and season two is available on June 15. 



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6 reasons why you should start your company in New York instead of Silicon Valley

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When it comes to building a company, choosing the appropriate location to launch is an important decision, but also a daunting one. While entrepreneurs have traditionally swarmed to Silicon Valley to kick off their companies, more and more founders are thinking beyond California's borders .

Among their top choices is New York, where the city is leading the way when in terms of both venture capital spending and female entrepreneurship.

If you're considering launching a company, here are the top 6 reasons why you should consider launching in the Big Apple:

1. You'll have access to top talent.

In a recent interview with The Verge's Casey NewtonZola co-founder and CEO Shan-Lyn Ma said that she chose to build her company in New York because of its talented workforce.

"New York is now at a point where we’ve had multiple rounds of successful startups exit," said Ma. "We’ve built up a critical mass of tech startup talent across engineering, product design, et cetera," she said. 

There's a compelling financial incentive in building a company in New York as well: It's often cheaper to employ tech talent in the Big Apple. Employers in Silicon Valley typically pay more for the average engineering position than in New York. Glassdoor estimates that entry-level software engineering jobs in Silicon Valley typically command around $10,000 more than their New York City counterparts. 



2. If you're building a company that has anything to do with finance or fashion, starting up in New York just makes sense.

New York isn't considered the world capital of finance and fashion for nothing.

In the past few years, several finance and fashion-focused companies have taken root in the city. Among them are health insurance company Oscar Health, Shan-Lyn Ma's own wedding-centered startup Zola, and popular low-cost online glasses store Warby Parker.

According to Ma: "If you’re in fashion, if you’re in the financial services, or you need access to financial services partners, or any industry that happens to thrive in New York, then you want to be here, because it’s a 10-minute ride to anyone you would ever want to meet, and you could set up a meeting that morning and meet them that afternoon."



3. There's lots of venture capital.

While Silicon Valley might be renowned for blue-chip firms like Andreessen-Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, and Sequoia Capital, there's a number of New York-based firms that are equally important. 

Firms like Union Square Ventures, Lux Capital, and Greycroft are all known for their smart investments and high-profile portfolio companies. 

Additionally, New York is quickly becoming a top contender when it comes to investing in new companies: Last year, the city beat out the San Francisco Bay Area for the amount of venture capital deployed by around $50 million. 



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Every amazing, strange, and delicious food I tried during an epic 6-week trip to China

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  • With 1.3 billion people and 56 ethnic groups, China has one of the most complex and diverse cuisines in the world.
  • Dozens of different regional cuisines are drastically different from one another with different flavor profiles, ingredients, and cooking methods.
  • On a recent six-week trip to China, I tried to eat as many different dishes in the country as possible, tasting everything from Peking Duck to Shaanxi fried squid.

I'm not ashamed to call myself a foodie. The term has become wildly overused, abused, and then derided in recent years, but I take it to mean someone who is genuinely interested in the world's multivarious cuisines.

Think less latest brunch spot for avocado toast — though there's nothing wrong with that — and more hole-in-the-wall family-run joint.

You can imagine, as I was planning a six-week trip to China to report on the tech industry and travel for Business Insider, the thing I was most excited for was the food.

Chinese food is considered to be one of the most complex and diverse cuisines in the world by chefs, food critics, and travelers. Americans, and the rest of the West, tend to think of China as one monolithic place, but the opposite is true. China is comprised of over 1.3 billion people, 23 provinces, 56 ethnic groups, and at least as many different cuisines. Libraries-worth of books have been written simply on China's food.

Each cuisine has different flavor profiles, hallmark ingredients, and cooking methods. Sweet and sour is a common taste in Shanghainese cuisine, while Szechuan food is known for its extensive use of the numbing peppercorn of the same name. Steaming is extremely popular in Cantonese cuisine, while a number of western and northern regions boil dishes in a "hot pot." As you can probably guess, none of those hot pots taste remotely similar.

The cuisine is so diverse and specific that it is not uncommon for a particular county or town to be famous for a single dish that is not made anywhere else in the country.

During my time in China, I tried to eat as widely as possible, eating the same dish twice only if absolutely necessary. Still, I found that I had barely scratched the surface.

Needless to say you, can forget about Americanized dishes like lo mein, General Tso's chicken, and egg rolls, because those items have only a tangential relationship to actual Chinese food.

Here is everything I ate in six weeks in China:

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I flew into Hong Kong in southeastern China. Hong Kong is known for having a robust street food scene. I started with a beef skewer cooked in chili-garlic sauce. The vendor also sold more adventurous skewers like squid and pork intestines, but I was just getting warmed up.



Cantonese food (i.e. Hong Kong and neighboring Guangdong province) is typically associated with siu mei, or rotisserie roast meats. This roast goose is marinated in soy-garlic sauce and served with peanuts. Its skin is crispy and the meat is juicy.



On the second day of my trip, I headed to Macau for the opening of the MGM Cotai, a swanky new casino-resort. At Five-Foot Road, I ate Szechuan cuisine, known for its spicy, garlicky flavors and the use of the numbing Szechuan peppercorn.

You can read all about my adventure at the MGM Cotai — which is trying to change the perception of Macau as a city for the super-rich — here »



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What a $1 million vacation looks like in Mykonos, Greece, where you'll fly in on a private jet, sleep in an ocean-view villa, and cruise the seas in a yacht

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  • Billionaires' vacations don't exactly look like your everyday vacation.
  • Amir Benesh, CEO of luxury home rental service LVH Global, provided a glimpse of what a 7-day, $1 million vacation for 14 people looks like in Mykonos, Greece.
  • It involves a private jet, helicopter ride, and charter yacht, plus gourmet food and VIP treatment at clubs.
  • It's equal parts luxurious and adventurous.

Billionaires know how to upgrade their bucket lists

To get a better idea of what the endless luxury afforded to a billionaire looks like, Business Insider spoke with Amir Benesh, CEO of LVH Global, a luxury home-rental service that rents mansions, villas, and yachts to the world's wealthiest travelers. From the most exclusive restaurants around the globe to access to VIP sporting activities, Benesh has received many over-the-top accommodation requests from clients.

Benesh gave Business Insider a glimpse into a $1 million vacation in Mykonos, Greece, that accommodates up to 14 people. Included? A private jet, yacht, and luxury ocean-view villa.

Scroll through below for a look at the sample itinerary of a seven-figure vacation in this Grecian paradise.

The costs included are approximate. They are based on a weeklong trip of seven nights and eight days for 14 guests during the month of July and reflect the typical spend for guests, according to Benesh. All club prices are based on the number of tables needed to accommodate a group of 14.

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Day 1: Travelers arrive in Mykonos via an Alerion Aviation private jet from New York City ($287,920, round trip). They can check into Villa Cheyenne, Villa Ariana, or Villa Sara, pictured below ($213,500 for seven nights).



Villa Sara features an ocean view, helipad, fitness center, eight bars, jacuzzi, and 12 Aegan cocooning areas. With extras, such as a villa staff, VIP concierge, security, villa DJ, food, alcohol, and staff tip, the cost of stay can increase to $345,016.



Day 2: Soak up some Mediterranean sun and food at the beach club Scorpios, which serves organic eats with seaside views ($146,400 for six tables).



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Here are all the standard issue weapons given to US Marines

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The US Marine Corps started issuing the Glock 19M pistol to marines, which they call the M007, in May 2017.

“The M007 has a smaller frame and is easier to conceal, making it a natural selection to meet the Marine Corps' conceal carry weapon requirement,” Gunnery Sgt. Brian Nelson said in a November 2017 Marines Corps Systems Command press release. 

And since the Corps continually upgrades and adds new weapons to its arsenal, we reached out to the Marines Corps Systems Command, which is in charge of all acquisitions for the Corps, to find out which standard issue weapons it currently gives to Marines. 

Check them out below:

SEE ALSO: Here's every weapon the US Army gives to its soldiers

1. Beretta M9 pistol

The Beretta M9 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol.



2. Beretta M9A1 pistol

Specifically designed for the Corps, the Beretta M9A1 is an upgrade to the M9.

The M9A1 a little heavier than the M9, and has extra features, such as a sand-resistant magazine and a Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail under the barrel for accessories and more. 



3. Colt M45A1 close quarters battle pistol

The Colt M45A1 is .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol that the Corps started purchasing in 2012. 



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See inside the 15 most expensive penthouses for sale in America

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  • Penthouses evoke luxury, particularly thanks to the stunning panoramic views their high-in-the-sky location affords.
  • With the help of Trulia, we compiled the 15 most expensive penthouses for sale in the US with amazing views.
  • Most of the penthouses overlook the beach or a city, with New York City penthouses being among the most expensive.

What more fitting place for the top 1% to live than, quite literally, at the top?

Perched in the sky, penthouses offer everything from exclusive amenities and lavish architecture to rooftop gardens and pools, with views as stunning as their interiors.

We teamed up with Trulia to compile a list of the top 15 most expensive penthouses with the most amazing views for sale in the US as of May 23.

It may come as no surprise that these palaces in the sky boast either beach or city views. Even less surprising, still, is the fact that New York City dominated this list — there must be something about panoramic views of the concrete jungle that rich people can't get enough of.

From a $35 million coastal pad in Honolulu, Hawaii, to an $82 million contemporary penthouse overlooking New York's Central Park, here are the priciest penthouses in the country, ranked from least to most expensive.

SEE ALSO: Stunning photos show what it's like to live at the top of New York City

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15. $35 million

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Size: 10,515 sq. ft.

Cost per square foot: $3,329

Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 6 beds/7 baths



14. $35 million

Location: Sunny Isles, Florida

Size: 10,750 sq. ft.

Cost per square foot: $3,256

Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 6 beds/baths



13. $36 million

Location: Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Size: 10,755 sq. ft.

Cost per square foot: $3,347

Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 6 beds/8 baths



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The 10 funniest moments from Sports and Fitness Day at the White House

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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump welcomed hoards of student athletes and members of the Presidential Council on Health, Fitness, and Nutrition to the South lawn for White House Sports and Fitness Day.

The goal of the event was to highlight the council's work encouraging American kids to play sports and making fitness more accessible to economically disadvantaged youth.

Lots of White House officials, including senior adviser Ivanka Trump and the press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, got in on the fun, and looked like they had a great time.

Here are 10 of the most amusing moments from the event:

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Several professional athletes attended the event. Earlier this year, Trump issued an executive order refocusing the council's efforts on youth sports.

Source: White House



"Many of life's most valuable lessons are learned on the field of competition," Trump said in his remarks, before joking: "There, young Americans will discover — that’s what they do, they discover, they're learning all the time — the importance of teamwork, social skills — do I have social skills? I don’t know. I have social media, that's for sure. I don't know about skill, but I have a lot of media."

Source: White House



The president's comfort zone is golf, and he took a few swings, but he also took a turn in the batting cage later on.

Source: CNN



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9 reasons you should buy an iPhone 8 instead of an iPhone X (AAPL)

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

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

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

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

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

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

This might be the most important factor for many people.

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

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

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



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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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



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Google built a tiny Street View car to map out one of the world's largest model cities, and the results are incredible (GOOG)

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The "Miniatur Wunderland" exhibition, located in Hamburg, Germany, is the world's largest model railway.

If you've never seen it before, it's one of the cutest, most detailed miniature models you'll ever see in your life.

To bring new perspective to the massive model railway, Google in 2016 built a miniature version of its Street View car to capture footage within the Miniatur Wunderland with an array of tiny mounted cameras. You can actually see all the various worlds within the Miniatur Wunderland on Google Street View.

The results are stunning. Take a look:

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Google worked with mapping software company Ubilabs to capture the sprawling model world.



The tiny Street View car couldn't actually film anything, which is why Google and Ubilabs built a fleet of mini camera-mounted devices to cruise the streets ...



... and railways of Miniatur Wunderland. Keep in mind, this model railway features over 8 miles of track.



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Everything you need to know about Discord, the new "Skype for gamers"

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Among gamers, the hip way to chat with friends is not via Skype, Slack or TeamSpeak, but Discord, a relatively new messaging app that's starting to surge in popularity.

Discord was specifically designed to serve the gaming community. The app, which offers text messaging and voice and video calling, allows gamers to communicate and strategize with friends mid-game. But it's lightweight and streamlined, so it won't fill up their computers' hard drives or bog down their processors.

The app has benefitted from the boom in online, team-based video games such as Fortnite Battle Royale, Overwatch, and League of Legends. But it now now hosts hundreds of thousands of online communities. While many are focused on gaming, you'll find ones dedicated to other interests as well.

Here's everything you need to know about Discord:

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Discord has started to take off with gamers.

Discord was launched in 2015, but its popularity exploded in the last year, particularly among gamers and other communities that primarily meet online. It now has 19 million daily users, up from 8.9 million at this time last year, according to the company's blog

 



Just about anyone can sign up and use it — and it's free.

Anyone over the age of 13 can download and use Discord. It's available for PCs, Macs and mobile devices. Its developers have made clear the core features of Discord will always be available for free.

However, the company also offers a $4.99 a month subscription version of the app that includes features such as animated avatars, custom emoji, and higher quality screen sharing. It also allows you to upload larger files.



Developers have focused on making the app safe — and weeding out hate groups.

The messaging app got some bad publicity last year, when it was reported that many alt-right; "incel," or male supremacist; and other hate groups were using it to meet, talk, and plan real-life gatherings, particularly ahead of the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last August. The app allows users to chat anonymously and privately, which helped attract the groups.

Discord's developers have since banned many of those hate groups. But identifying and ousting them can be like playing a game of whack-a-mole; even after they're banned, many come back in other places.

Still, in general, Discord is safe. No one can join a channel except by invitation, and users have to choose to join them. So no one can make you view or post content you're not interested in.

Discord also offers you the ability to block content that's unsuitable for work and to disconnect from servers at any time. You can easily mute or block individual users and prevent anyone you don't know from adding you as a friend.

Even so, such features won't necessarily prevent all harassment or bullying within particular text or voice channels.

For parents who are concerned about their teens using Discord to chat with friends, I recommend the same amount of caution you would have with social-media sites such as Twitter or Reddit. I suggest you read Discord's Community Guidelines and the Parent's Guide to Discord, written by one of the service's developers.



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Step aboard the Admiral Kuznetsov, Russia's aircraft carrier that's considered one of the worst in the world

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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.

"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 it broke down, and the plumbing was said to be so bad that most of its toilets didn't work.

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

Check it out below.

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

Source: The National Interest



Kuznetsov-class carriers are about 930 feet long, 235 feet wide, and 210 feet high. They also have a maximum displacement of about 59,000 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 to 8,500 miles, depending on the speed.

Source: Naval-Technology.com



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We tried all the Oreo flavors and ranked them

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  • Oreo has released dozens of different flavors over the years in various parts of the world.
  • Many limited edition flavors are only available for a couple months, while others get brought back or even made permanent flavors.
  • From Hot and Spicy Cinnamon Oreos to Peanut Butter Oreos, there are flavors for every palette.
  • We did a taste test of every Oreo flavor we could get our hands on, and ranked them from what we liked the least to the most.

Oreo has been an American staple for over a hundred years. In that time, it's perfected its recipe, and branched out into different flavors.

Some flavors, like Peanut Butter Oreos, are an obvious creation for Oreo fans. Others, like Swedish Fish Oreos, confused (but sometimes delighted) consumers. Still others, like the Double Stuf Oreo, have become more popular than the original Oreo.

With so many different flavors out there and the flavor availability changing every month, I decided to try every flavor I could get my hands on between February and May of 2018. In those four months, I tried 27 different flavors, which I've reviewed and ranked below.

#27 Ice Cream Oreos

I picked these up at a local grocery store in Bali. When I brought them into the office, one of my coworkers told me she'd grown up on these in Thailand. 

I could honestly write an entire article about this Oreo flavor alone. It advertises itself as "ice cream," specifying "blueberry ice cream" in smaller letters below the logo. I wondered why the word "blueberry" wasn't included in the name of the flavor, but after tasting it, I understood.

The cream was slightly fruity, but I quickly tasted something menthol-y that overtook my entire mouth. My theory is that this flavor is "ice cream" because it imitates the cold temperature of ice cream in your mouth. It tasted a bit like cough syrup.



#26 Lemon Oreos

I had at least two people tell me this was their favorite Oreo flavor. I was hoping for a tangy, citrusy experience. What I got was a dull, sweet lemon flavor. 



#25 Mystery Oreos (limited edition)

A while back, Oreo revealed the mystery flavor is Fruity Pebbles. The cream tasted like the milk at the bottom of a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. If you’re into that, you'll like them.



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20 stylish and affordable swimsuits for men that all cost under $75

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Memorial Day typically marks the unofficial start of summer, so if you haven't started shopping for the change of seasons, it's time to get started. One of the most important pieces to men's summer wardrobes is a stylish bathing suit. 

As a quintessential part of summer casual and vacation attire, a good swimsuit can be worn in and out of the water.

By sticking to a reasonable budget of $75, you can get just about any style of swimsuits or board shorts imaginable. If you're looking to spend even less, there are plenty of options for as low as $12.50. To save you the time and trouble of scouring the internet, we rounded up 20 of the best affordable bathing suits for men.

Brands like Patagonia, Hurley, Adidas, and Old Navy all made the list. Whether you're looking for solid-colored shorts or a tropical all over print, you'll find it here. If you're planning to hit the beach, water park, or pool this summer, you'll want to check these stylish and affordable options.

Check out our favorite swimsuit picks under $75, below:

Patagonia Baggies Shorts

$55, available in 15 colors



Old Navy 8-Inch Printed Swim Trunks

$12.50, available in 20 patterns



Adidas Originals 3-Stripes Swim

$40, available in Intense Lemon



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How much it will cost you to live in 11 popular expat cities

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  • Many people dream of packing it all in and relocating to warmer climes or simply to discover a new city, culture, or language. 
  • UBS has ranked global cities in terms of what it would cost expats to live there as a family for one month. 
  • If you can't quite afford the price tag of Geneva, then why not consider Buenos Aires or Santiago, where living costs are a fraction of the price — Spanish lessons included. 

 

Many people dream of packing it all in and relocating to warmer climes or simply to a new city to discover another culture or language. If you're curious as to how much it would cost you to move abroad, then you're in luck, as UBS recently published a ranking of the cost of living in cities around the world.

The report estimated how much a family with kids would spend over a month in each city, taking into account the average cost of local "basic expenses," such as food, household goods, and clothing, and local "expat extras," including rent for a two-bed furnished apartment, international school fees, language lessons, and — in case you're feeling flush — even household help twice a month.

So from Buenos Aires, to Sydney, Dubai, and Amsterdam scroll down to find out the average living cost for an expat in each city, ranked from cheapest to most expensive. 

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11. Buenos Aires, Argentina — $3,230.90 (£2,428.07).

Basic expenses: $1,125.16

Expat extras: $2,105.74



10. Bangkok, Thailand — $3,443.51 (£2,587.85).

Basic expenses: $1,480.25

Expat extras: $1,963.26



9. Santiago de Chile, Chile — $3,960.56 (£2,976.42).

Basic expenses: $1,232.55

Expat extras: $2,728.01

 



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