Did you know you can make over $80,000 a year as an "ethical hacker"?

There are plenty of jobs out there with high salaries that you probably haven't even heard of.

Of course, what counts as a "high" salary is subjective and depends on many factors, including where you live. The median household income in the US is $59,039, according to a 2017 report by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Looking at median income — rather than the average — is a better measure of the typical income for an occupation, according to The Balance.

INSIDER looked at little-known jobs that pay a median salary of at least $75,000.

Here are nine high-paying jobs that you probably didn't know existed, from ethical hacker to acupuncturist for dogs.

1. Hydrologist: $79,990

You can probably tell from the name that hydrologists' work has to do with water.

These scientists study how water moves across and through Earth's crust and use their knowledge to solve problems of water quality or availability, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

They make a median salary of $79,990 a year and work both in offices and out in the field.

2. Genetic counselor: $77,480

In this medical profession, counselors work with individuals and families to assess the risk of inherited diseases and conditions, such as birth defects.

Genetic counselors make a median salary of $77,480, according to BLS.

Job prospects are expected to grow by an impressive 29% between 2016 and 2026.

3. Ethical hacker: $80,230

Ethical hackers, also known as information security analysts, are trained to use their skills to help organizations identify security problems with computer networks and keep their information safe.

The median salary for ethical hackers is $80,230, according to PayScale.

The job prospects for this field are expected to grow by 28% by 2026, according to BLS.

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• Fresh, clean air. You need it, but the environment doesn’t always provide it. If you’ve suffered long enough with sinus problems, allergies, or headaches due to pollutants in the air, it’s time for an air purifier. Our top choice is the Coway Mighty Air Purifier.

You can go up to three weeks without eating. You’ll survive three to four days, on average, without fluids. But it only takes six minutes without air to damage your delicate brain, and survival beyond that is unlikely. The air you breathe is the most pressing life necessity, so why not take as many breaths as possible of pure, clean air?

To accomplish that, you’ll likely need an air purifier. Far too many of us live in areas with polluted outdoor air, and according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside our homes can be even dirtier.

Common pollutants inside your home can include molds and fungi spores, bacteria and viruses, pollen, cigarette smoke, volatile organic compounds (VOCs emitted from carpeting, paint, and other construction materials), dust and pet dander, and fumes from air fresheners and other cleaning supplies.

Air purifiers remove some or most of those pollutants from your indoor air. They work by drawing room air in and through a filter or combination of filters, then blowing out fresh, clean air.

A good air purifier removes allergens, dust, gases, and other pollutants from the room air, leaving behind clean air for your lung’s benefit. There are a lot of air purifiers on the market, though, and that’s why we did the hard work for you. We’ve done our research, and gathered up the eight air purifiers we think do the best job of cleaning your air.

• Best overall: Coway Mighty Air Purifier 
• Best for germs: GermGuardian 3-in-1 Air Purifier 
• Best for allergies: Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier Fan
• Best for pets: Winix WAC9500 Ultimate Pet True Air Purifier
• Best for small rooms: Holmes Small Room Air Purifier 
• Best for larger rooms: Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier 
• Best for travel: AirTamer Portable Air Purifier 
• Best for chemical sensitivities: Austin Air Healthmate 
• Best for your desk: WSTA Desktop Air Purifier

Updated on 06/25/2018 by Lulu Chang: Added the Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier Fan and the Winix Ultimate Pet True Air Purifier. Updated prices and formatting.

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks. 

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The best air purifier overall

Why you'll love it: Highly effective against indoor air pollution and reasonably attractive to boot, the Coway Mighty Air Purifier knows when your air is in serious need of cleaning.

The Coway Mighty Air Purifier doesn’t fool around. It has four levels of filtration: a pre-filter that captures the largest particles, an activated carbon filter that grabs onto smoke, gases, odors, and other air pollutants, a HEPA filter that catches up to 99.97% of tiny particles, and an ionizing function to increase the air purifier’s ability to freshen the air.

Its ionizing function is approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which means it’s certified to release less than 0.050 parts per million of ozone, making it safe for use even if you have respiratory sensitivities.  It's best for rooms up to 350 square feet.

But that’s not the best part. The air purifier has particle sensor technology to check your room air’s quality. The device will automatically kick into high gear when excessive indoor pollution is detected, and once 30 minutes pass with air in the acceptable level, it will shut off the fan to conserve energy.

The Wirecutter named it the best air purifier, praising not only its superior performance but also its reasonable price both at initial purchase and over the years as filters need replacement.

Pros: Four types of filtration for superior performance, air quality sensor technology, three speed settings, filter replacement indicator, timer

Cons: None to speak of

Buy the Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier on Amazon for $229.99

The best air purifier if you’re concerned about germs

Why you'll love it: The GermGuardian 3-in-1 Air Purifier uses UV-C light technology to kill most viruses, bacteria, and mold spores.

If you are highly concerned about bacteria and viruses — perhaps you or a family member have a compromised immune system or respiratory illness — the GermGuardian 3-in-1 Air Purifier might set your mind a bit more at ease. This device has an activated charcoal filter to catch and remove smoke, smells, and gases from your room air. It also uses a HEPA filter to filter out up to 99.97% of small particles.

Best of all, this purifier has an ultraviolet light function that combines with titanium dioxide to kill most bacteria and viruses, including those that cause colds, flu, and staph infections.

There’s a filter change indicator light, and conveniently enough, the filter for this device combines the HEPA and carbon portions in one filter, so you only have one piece to change.

It works best for rooms up to 155 square feet.

Pros: UV-C light function for killing germs, only one filter to change, three speeds, relatively quiet performance

Cons: Some owners complain that the device is noisy, the combo filters are rather expensive

Buy the GermGuardian 3-in-1 Air Purifier on Amazon for $84.99 (originally $149.99)

The best air purifier for allergies

Why you'll love it: With the smarts to analyze your air before it gets to work, the Dyson Pure Cool will make your allergies disappear. 

If allergy season has you living your worst life, then fear not: Dyson's Pure Cool Air Purifier is here to save the day. It’s capable of actually calculating the amount of pollutants in your home, and then automatically adjusting itself to filter them out. Because let’s be honest — you literally can’t do that yourself.

While other air purifiers try to capture most allergens and pollutants, the Dyson Pure Cool ups the ante by removing up to 99.97% of the stuff that’s making you sneeze and your eyes water. As a result, you’ll likely notice considerably fewer symptoms after letting this purifier do its job for awhile — I certainly did, and so did my colleague Mara Leighton.

Thanks to the 350-degree oscillation of the Pure Cool, purified air won’t be relegated to a single corner of your room. Rather, you’ll get practically comprehensive filtration, which likely contributes to its 99.97% cleansing rate. For easier control, the purifier connects to both the Dyson Link app as well as Amazon Alexa, so you can tell the machine what to do either with the tap of an app or with the sound of your voice.

When it’s time for you to go to sleep, the night-time mode ensures that the purifier is quieter, and its LCD screen is dimmed.

Not only is the Pure Cool particularly effective, but it’s also extremely well-designed. This is certainly one air purifier that you won’t be inclined to hide from your guests. — Lulu Chang

Pros: Automatically adjusts to the level of pollutants in your home, great design, 10 fan speeds for variable volume

Cons: At $450, it’s quite expensive

Buy the Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier on Amazon for $450

Warning: Spoilers for "Westworld" season two episode 10, "The Passenger."

The season two finale of "Westworld" left many things up in the air, but set things up for a very different (yet promising) third season. 

The finale put a few hosts out into the real world, which we're still unfamiliar with on this show. It also implied that some characters we assumed were humans are actually hosts, and in typical "Westworld" fashion, it didn't exactly explain the timeline.

While we did get some vague answers to some of our questions throughout the season, we still have plenty of questions that will no doubt inspire many fan theories until season three, which doesn't have a premiere date yet.

SEE ALSO: 'Westworld' season 2 started strong, but then fell back on its same old frustrating tricks

We've never actually seen the real world outside of the park on "Westworld." What is it like? Can the hosts survive it?

We've never really gotten an idea about what the world the show exists in, outside of Delos, is like: we don't know how far into the future it is, or what technology outside of the hosts exists. The context of the world outside of the parks will have to make itself known in the third season so we can see how the hosts (Dolores, Bernard, and Host Charlotte) adjust to it. In The Forge, Logan said that Bernard had Dolores prepare herself to exist among humans, but is she really prepared? And is he? These questions will likely be the center of the third season. 

Where is the Valley?

In the finale, Dolores tells Bernard that she changed the coordinates for the Valley Beyond now that some of the hosts are there so no one can find it. If she did change it, where did she put it? Would she risk telling anyone such as Bernard where it is now? Delos might make an effort next season to find it. 

If Delos recovers the bodies of the hosts that made it into the Valley, will it affect them?

The Forge flooded with the hosts that entered the Valley, free of human control. But can the humans at Delos recover the host bodies and use them? If so, will that affect the minds of the hosts in the Valley? The Valley apparently means they're completely free, but it almost seemed too easy, so we think there's something more complex going on here. 

It can be easy to assume that hasty engagements are reserved for the rich and famous, but some real-life people have done it too — and lived to tell the tale.  In a Reddit thread, people discussed what happened when they decided to get married after six months (or less) of dating, and how it ended up working out for them. 

INSIDER was unable to independently verify each of these stories, but they'll still make you believe in love again.

1. They "just knew."

"We met in July and were engaged by November. I don't know how to explain it, honestly. We just knew? We had a lot in common and could talk for ages. We were inseparable, and I would miss him on long shifts. He went home for a week and it was like torture, as ridiculously sappy as that sounds. It was like something was missing and it was like a physical ache.

I was 19 and he was 23 and we ended up eloping because our families were not all that supportive. We're celebrating our 12th anniversary this month." - Reddit user aerith_cutestory

2. They just hated being apart.

"Met in September, engaged December. We found that we really disliked being apart. So I moved in at the end of December. My family liked him but some of them disapproved of him not being a member of their religion. I expected as much but was surprised by the amount of support we got from both families.

I was 19 and he was 24. I still feel lucky that both families could see that while we were young we treated each other very well and were happier together than we ever had been before. I'm 24 now and pregnant with our first." - Reddit user 

3. They decided to get married after 90 minutes.

"Met on a night out when she was out with a friend, I was out with my friends and we randomly got introduced to each other by a mutual friend. We instantly clicked. 90 minutes later we had decided to get married.

Saw each other almost every day after that night. Bought a flat together three months later. Got married the following year. This was back in the mid-90s. Still happily married after over 20 years together with some kids." - Reddit user Cuddlemycat

Back in 2013, a little reality show about the waitstaff at a West Hollywood restaurant hit the airwaves. Five years later and it is one of the most iconic series on Bravo. The show follows the lives of the servers, bartenders, and bussers who work at SUR, which is owned by "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Vanderpump.

While the cast members have become full-fledged reality stars in their own right and the show has some of the most authentic drama of any reality series, the stuff that happens off-camera might be the juiciest. 

We rounded up some secrets you may not know about the series. 

The full cast doesn't actually work there very much.

Jax Taylor once revealed in a Reddit AMA that they only work at SUR if they have time. "The show is taking up a lot of my time right now, my businesses are taking a ton of time," he said. "When I have a chance to go in, I do."

Scheana Shay has been living in Las Vegas full time to perform in the show "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man," so there's no pretending she's still a frequent server. Though in 2015, she said the cast has to work occasionally.

"Production can't force us to work if we don't want to,"she told "Juicy Scoop" Podcast. "But if there is a couple weeks that go by and people aren't working, we get a phone call from Ken [Todd] and Lisa."

If you go to SUR on a busy weekend night, you'll likely run into at least one member of the cast. Plus, newer cast member Brittany Cartwright is always Instagramming from the restaurant.

Tom Tom is still not open.

Despite all the fanfare about Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz's new bar with Lisa Vanderpump, Tom Tom is still not open for business. A fan drove by the space on May 5 and found it was still under construction. This is quite the head scratcher seeing as the bar was first announced during the season five finale back in March 2017.

Tom Sandoval went on "Watch What Happens Live" in April 2018 and said the bar will open late-May or early June 2018, and well, it's already June and it's still not open. Maybe season seven will provide some clues?

Lala Kent’s mysterious boyfriend is actually movie producer Randall Emmett.

Lala Kent went to great lengths to hide the identity of her boyfriend during her first season on the show. There were a lot of rumors about his identity but it turns out his name is Randall Emmett and he's a movie producer and financier. He's perhaps best known for producing the Starz series "Power" and the recent John Gotti biopic "Gotti" starring John Travolta.

He and Lala have been more public about their relationship since his divorce in 2017 and he is sometimes referenced on the show by his first name. 

There's no better way to see a new place than to see it from above.

That's why so many tourists travel far and wide to sites that are often considered tourist traps, but boast beautiful vistas.

Depending on things like weather and angles though, sometimes a view might not be as spectacular as you might expect.

We've rounded up photos of 11 iconic views around the world in order to show the disparity between what you think you'll be seeing and what you might actually be seeing.

Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower offers visitors four different floors that provide 360-degree views of the city and the Huangpu River.

The 1,535-foot tower features a glass-floor observation deck and a revolving restaurant. 

Just hope that your trip up the tower doesn't fall on a foggy day.

Fog in Shanghai is not that uncommon.

The Empire State building is arguably the the most iconic skyscraper in New York City.

The building's two observatories — one on the 86th floor and one on the 102nd — welcome more than four million visitors a year.

Once wedding season comes around, love songs like "At Last" and "God Only Knows" become less classic and more predictable. Many couples want their first dances to be memorable — but struggle to find original, unexpected songs that set them apart from the masses. We're here to help.

Keep reading to see INSIDER's favorite unique songs to pick for your first dance as newlyweds.

"All My Mistakes" by The Avett Brothers (2007)

Few sentiments are as heartwarmingly realistic as this: that in spite of regrets and sadness in the past, the person you've ended up with has been worth it all. The profoundly personal lyrics in "All My Mistakes" are emblematic of the folksy band's beloved sincerity.

Listen to "All My Mistakes" here.

"Pink + White" by Frank Ocean (2016)

Although it's possible to read this song as a lament about loss, its warmth and dreamy production gives it an irresistibly romantic vibe. Frank Ocean has a rare ability to vocalize emotion in both surreal and immediate ways — in this case, penning a moving tribute to someone who showed him how to love.

Listen to "Pink + White" here.

"Baby I'm Yours" by Arctic Monkeys feat. 747s (2006)

Barbara Lewis' 1965 hit breathes new life in this cover — thanks in large part to the magic of Alex Turner's impossibly smooth vocals. While the Arctic Monkeys are more widely known for gritty, swaggering rock 'n' roll, this stripped-down B-side radiates an infectious starry-eyed energy.

Listen to "Baby I'm Yours" here.

• Sears is struggling. Sears Holdings reported that same-store sales fell by 13.4% at Sears stores and by 9.5% at Kmart in the first quarter of 2018. In early June, it announced it would be closing 68 more stores.
• In an effort to turn its business around, Sears is experimenting with a number of new concept stores, CNBC reported.
• One of those concepts is a new Kmart-Sears hybrid store in Brooklyn, New York.
• The idea is to make Sears a one-stop shop by bringing in a Kmart store that sells everyday items like groceries and cosmetics. 

Sears is struggling to stay afloat.

In the first quarter of 2018, same-store sales fell by 13.4% at Sears stores and by 9.5% at Kmart. Earlier in June, Sears Holdings announced it would be closing 68 more stores by September. 

But Sears is still trying to turn things around. According to CNBC, Sears is trying out a variety of new concepts to see what works, including a small store focused on appliances and mattresses and a new Kmart-within-a-Sears format.

A new Kmart opened inside a Sears store in Brooklyn, New York, last week. The merger allows the two stores to benefit from each other's strengths. 

"There are common things that everyday customers came into the Sears store looking for and unfortunately we had to turn them away," Pearl Thompson, manager of the new Kmart store in Brooklyn, told CNBC.

Kmart has more to offer in terms of basic health and beauty products, household cleaning supplies, and groceries, whereas Sears focuses on products like major appliances and electronics, clothing, and bedding. The idea behind opening a Kmart within a Sears was to turn it into a one-stop shop and add convenience and — hopefully — profitability.

One aspect that detracts from the convenience factor is that the Sears and Kmart stores have separate check-outs. And from what we saw when we visited the Kmart-Sears store, the Kmart section seemed to be in much better shape than Sears. 

Here's what it was like: 

SEE ALSO: We went to a Kmart store and saw why the company is in danger of shutting down

A 10,000-square-foot Kmart just opened up inside of an existing Sears store in Brooklyn, New York.

It's located on the lower level of the massive three-floor department store.

Immediately upon walking in, I noticed little displays in Sears that advertised the new Kmart store.

We all have those old wives’ tales that we practically swear by, especially all the age-old beauty remedies that promise fewer breakouts, even skin texture, and no more dark circles. However, it’s safe to say that DIY acne remedies, in particular, can manage to be a little tricky, as there are so many out there (we’re looking at you toothpaste!) that we really don’t know which ones are actually legitimate.

To help us navigate the DIY skin-care realm carefully, we spoke to some expert dermatologists about all those DIY acne remedies that actually work.  Here are some they say are worth writing down.

1. Green tea can be very anti-inflammatory.

"Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and inflammation caused by acne,"board-certified surgeon Dr. Joseph Cruise told INSIDER. The antioxidants in green tea can help refine pores and heal acne scars, he says. To incorporate the ingredient into your everyday routine, Dr. Cruise recommends using a cold cup of green tea as a face wash daily.

2. Honey has antibiotic properties.

"Honey has antibiotic properties that can help reduce the size and appearance of a blemish," Dr. Cruise suggested. To use the ingredient properly, he recommends applying a teaspoon of honey on to affected areas.

3. Aspirin can reduce inflammation.

Dr. Cruise explained that aspirin has salicylic acid, which can reduce inflammation and help dry out acne. To use aspirin for your pimples, he recommends making a paste with some mashed aspirin and some water. Be sure to apply your aspirin and water mixture to affected areas only for best results, he said.  

The Volvo Ocean Race, one of the toughest sailing races on the planet, has come to a thrilling conclusion.

The DongFeng Race Team sailed to victory on Sunday evening, finishing the around-the-world race just 16 minutes ahead of the pack.

It was the closest the race has ever been, and also the first time that a team that included women took the trophy. 

Held every three years, the nine-month, 40,000-mile race is a grueling test of will and ability for some of the world's best sailors. Along the way, the teams visit six continents, cross the equator, and experience temperatures ranging from below freezing to burning hot — all with as little gear as possible to keep weight down on the boats.

The race has been called the 'Everest of sailing' because of the difficult conditions teams face.

But the payoff is worth it, the competitors say.

"When you think about that sense of achievement when you get to another country, it's incredible," Brian Carlin, an onboard reporter that Volvo Ocean Race pays to sail with the competitors, told Business Insider. "It's a pretty unique event and certainly very, very unique experience."

The winner of the race is determined by a points system. Teams earn points by pulling into ports first, second, or third at the end of each of the race's 11 legs. Double points get awarded for the most difficult legs, and the team with the fastest overall time receives bonus points. In the end, the group with the highest overall total wins the trophy. 

Here's what it's like to sail thousands of miles through the open ocean with the fleet.

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Only the toughest, most experienced sailors are capable of participating in the race. On the longest legs, competitors spend close to a month at sea, running the boat 24 hours a day.

The boats are designed for speed — not comfort — so it can be a wet, bumpy ride when the weather isn't cooperating. Each boat is 65 feet long and built to withstand punishing ocean conditions.

"It's an experience," Carlin said. "It can be pretty bleak and if you're on deck, you're getting hosed by waves and the salt water gets into your skin and you get calluses and you get rashes and it's... Yeah, it's actually not that appealing when you think about it."

Since the early days of middle school, I’ve walked around with at least one zit on my face. Everyone told me my skin would clear up the older I got, but nearly 10 years later, I’m still waiting for clear skin to make an appearance.

While blackheads and whiteheads were my main issues growing up, my early 20s has been defined by large, super sensitive bumps deep beneath my skin. After visiting a dermatologist, I found out these annoying bumps are called cystic acne.

With guidance from my dermatologist and a slew of half-used acne products, I’ve managed to find the best products to cover up cystic acne, lighten dark marks, and practically eliminate cystic acne from my life altogether.

Before testing any of these products, check with a dermatologist to make sure it won’t irritate your skin or make your cystic acne much worse.

With that being said, please enjoy my personal treasure trove of anti-cystic acne products.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

Unlike other facial cleansers, this CeraVe product is gentle and doesn’t irritate or further damage skin. This was one of the products my dermatologist recommended for me and after just a few weeks I saw a marked improvement in the health of my skin. I was having fewer cystic bumps popping up across my face.

Cetaphil PRO Oil Removing Foam Wash

Because I have skin that’s more oily than a slice of pizza, my dermatologist recommended I use this heaven-sent Cetaphil product a few times a week to help control my breakouts. When I first started using this product, it was extremely drying, but after continued use (and a new moisturizing routine), I was able to use this as a daily face wash and now I hardly ever have to deal with a sore under-skin zit.

Because this product does dry out my skin, I use this face wash in the mornings and the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser at night.

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich

Because the Cetaphil Foam Wash dries out my skin, I opt for a think moisturizer to help nourish my skin throughout the day. I favor Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich, but CeraVe Daily Moisturizer and Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer are also great options for keeping your skin hydrated.

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Hiding products around the store

We've all picked up a product on impulse, only to decide against purchasing it before heading to the registers.

But that doesn't mean we should just leave those items wherever.

One Walmart associate of nine years told Business Insider that they often encounter customers "hiding" items around the store.

"Put it back where you got it from," an associate who's worked at the chain for three years told Business Insider.

Another Walmart associate of 12 years told Business Insider that customers should "... stop stashing items in other areas of the store."

"Finding melted ice cream or rancid meat under bath towels isn't pleasant," the associate said.

"We're not your maid. The store isn't so huge that you can't find where to return the item," they added.

Complaining excessively about things that aren't a big deal

One Walmart employee of 12 years said they were sick of customers "getting upset" over being carded for certain items like alcohol.

The associate added that they also were annoyed when people complained about not receiving assistance from an associate "when you've only been waiting two minutes."

Making the same old joke

Like their counterparts at Costco, Walmart cashiers are sure to get annoyed when customers make one particular joke.

"Stop asking if the item is free when it won't scan," one associate with 12 years of experience at the chain told Business Insider.

Only six of Google's earliest employees still work at the internet giant — and that includes founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

Some early Google employees have gone on to become entrepreneurs, while others are now angel investors, and a lucky few have gone on to become top executives at other tech companies. A few are happily retired.

In 2015, a Quora user compiled a list of all the original Googlers and where there careers have taken them. Only six of the original 21 are still at the company, which reorganized to become Alphabet almost three years ago.

Here is what's become of the first 21 employees since launching their careers at Google.

Jillian D'Onfro and Alyson Shontell contributed to previous versions of this article.

SEE ALSO: 17 incredibly useful Google products and services you didn't know existed

21. Marissa Mayer joined Google as a software engineer, then became CEO of Yahoo.

Employed by Google: June 1999 to July 2012

Most recent position at Google:VP of local, maps, and location services

Current company/position: Mayer served as CEO of Yahoo from July 2012 until June 2017, leaving the company after the completion of Yahoo's sale to Verizon. These days, Mayer is keeping a low profile, although she recently said she's started working on her next tech venture and has rented out Google's old office, the place she started her career in 1999.

20. Kendra DiGirolamo joined Google as an ad sales coordinator and left three years before the company went public. Now she's at Driscoll's.

Employed by Google: June 1999 to May 2001

Most recent position at Google:Advertising sales coordinator

Current company/position: DiGirolamo currently works as a senior business systems analyst at Driscoll's, a family-owned berry farming company.

19. Larry Schwimmer was an early software engineer at Google. He introduced Snippets, a productivity system, to help Google manage employees during the company's explosive growth period. He also drove the launch of Google Moon, a Google Earth-like service that shows satellite photos of the moon.

Employed by Google: 1999 to at least 2005 (unknown)

Most recent position at Google:Software engineer

Current company/position: Unknown.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for the season two finale of HBO's "Westworld."

The second season finale of HBO's "Westworld" introduced new mind-bending turns to an already complex story (and timeline). From the violent revelation of Dolores disguised as Charlotte Hale to a significant end-credits scene you might have missed, the 90-minute episode was packed with major moments.

Keep reading for a look at nine of the smaller details in the finale you might have missed.

When Dolores and Bernard entered the Forge, we learned about a new data copying system.

Each guests data code was transcribed into a book by a robotic arm. The first book we see belongs to the code for James Delos, and it was stationed on an old-fashioned music stand. 

This is a callback to a quote from Dr. Robert Ford on the first season finale. 

"An old friend once told me something that gave me great comfort," Ford said. "Something he had read. He said that Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin never died. They simply became music."

When Dolores flipped through one of the books, you can see how the markings of data look just like sheets of music on a player piano.

Just as Ford became music, the guests who visited the park have become music. This little detail was shared on the "Westworld" subreddit by user Kotn3l.

For comparison, here's the player piano sheet music shown in the weekly opening credits on "Westworld."

Forge-Logan says "the truth is that a human is just a brief algorithm — 10,247 lines. They are deceptively simple. Once you know them, their behavior is quite predictable."

Dolores was able to quickly scan and memorize the humans' algorithms in order to give herself an advantage over the species (aka the weapon she had been seeking).

 Would you wait 30 minutes in line for a two-bite cheese tart in a cute yellow package? The residents of San Francisco would — and do.

Popular Japanese pastry franchise Bake Cheese Tart debuted its fluffy, cream cheese-filled tarts at its new San Francisco location in downtown's Westfield shopping mall on May 4. It's the first American location for the Hokkaido, Japan-based chain, which counts 47 locations across Asia.

After being open for less than two months, the San Francisco Chronicle reporting that some were waiting north of 30 minutes in line one day just to get their hands on the treats. It's better now even than when it launched, with 7x7 reporting that some people waited for 90 minutes to get their tart.

We had to try these flaky pastries that are taking the city by storm, so we made the trip. But here's the thing: Not everybody agreed that they were worth the wait.

Here's the deal with these in-demand cheese tarts.

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I got to Bake Cheese Tart at about 1:20pm on a Monday afternoon. Local reports said that the line could get so long, it would stretch out into the nearby underground train entrance, so I came prepared to wait 30 minutes or more with my fellow hungry people...

...only to find that there was no line whatsoever. The entire ordering process from start to finish took maybe three minutes. The shop included of a wall of bright yello boxes for packaging the tarts, and an oven.

There was a limited-edition chocolate version of the cheese tart when Bake opened up in May. Now, though, you can only get the original recipe — and a strawberry flavor will be added to the menu in mid July, my cashier told me.

Source: Eater

Your waiter is there for you to have a satisfying dining experience. When you do certain things like tip poorly or act rudely, you're making their jobs a lot more difficult. INSIDER asked several waiters and waitresses what some of their biggest pet peeves are and these are just a few things they would greatly appreciate if you stopped doing.

You're seating yourself.

"We literally have a hostess to do that for you. And there are usually signs that say please see the hostess to be seated."

You're letting your children run amok.

"Letting your kids cause havoc and get in the way is a recipe for disaster."

"Working at a restaurant is actually the best form of birth control."

"I would much rather prefer your child be glued to their iPad rather than running around and risk getting hurt by a server walking into them."

You're leaving a small tip.

"We have to claim our tips, and our paychecks are usually below $20. Please try to tip in cash if possible, too."

If you're leaving a small tip because your food took forever, you should keep in mind that it's not usually your server's fault (which leads us to #4).

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• All of the travel mugs we recommend should keep your coffee hot during and after the morning rush, but the Contigo Autoseal West Loop is the most versatile, easy-to-use choice for commuters.

A travel mug seems like it should be an easy purchase, but hold off on buying the first one to catch your eye in a big-box store. Any decent travel mug will keep your drink hot or cold for a few hours without leaking, but consider your habits before buying. Are you a car commuter who needs something that can fit securely in a cup holder? Do you want a mug that can be used one-handed while you scroll through Twitter on your phone? Will you be tossing the mug in your bag so you can savor it later at the office?

We combed through expert tests and roundups of travel mugs and read hundreds of owners’ reviews to find five of the best options in this crowded category. Our picks include a great all-around option for commuters, a mug that can keep your coffee hot enough to drink for an entire day, and a more rugged option for weekend play. We also include travel mugs with more appeal for design lovers and tea drinkers.

• Best overall: Contigo Autoseal West Loop 
• Best for hot drinks: Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug 
• Best for aventures: Camelbak Forge 
• Best for design lovers: Ello Cole 
• Best mug that's easy to use: OXO Good Grips Travel Mug
• Best rugged mug: YETI 20-ounce tumbler with the lid 
• Best affordable mug: Copco Acadia Travel Mug

Updated on 06/26/2018 by Lulu Chang and Malarie Gokey: Added the OXO, Yeti, and Copco travel mugs. Updated prices and formatting.

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.

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The best travel mug overall

Why you'll love it: The Contigo Autoseal West Loop fits in your cup holders without rattling, its push-button spout won’t leak all over your clothes, and you can nab one for cheap.

Most people have a short list of must-haves when it comes to a travel mug: It has to keep a drink hot or cold for at least a few hours. It has to be comfortable to drink from. It can’t leak. And it has to be easy to grip or stow in a cup holder. The 20-ounce Contigo Autoseal West Loop ticks all those boxes for a very fair price — less than $15 in some cases.

The Autoseal’s name hints at the mug's best feature. Press a button to take a sip, then let go when you’re done. The lid reseals automatically, keeping dribbles off that fresh-from-the-cleaners shirt. According to Bloomberg, this clever system makes the Autoseal“best for klutzes,” because it locks liquid away even if the mug takes a tumble.

One-hand operation means your other hand stays free, whether you need to text, hang onto a steering wheel or brace yourself in a crowded subway car. Amazon reviewers say the lid lock is reliable, so if you want to toss the mug in a bag and enjoy your drink later in the day, you can do it without obsessively checking for spills.

The Autoseal’s double-walled stainless-steel body fits securely in most cup holders, and the lid is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. Contigo recommends hand-washing the body of the mug. The lid is all one piece, so there are no small parts to lose in a crowded drawer or dish drainer. You can also get the Autoseal in at least a dozen colors and three sizes. As Lifehacker points out, tea drinkers can add a compatible infuser for steeping on the go.  

Is the Autoseal perfect? Not quite. The Wirecutter says it’s a great budget choice, but Zojirushi’s travel mugs are best when it comes to heat retention. Testers there also warn that plastic in the lid may wear down after a year or two of frequent use. Good Housekeeping likes the Autoseal, but says it can dent if you drop it.

Contigo's West Loop Travel Mug is a great option all on its own, but the addition of a special tea infusing basket to its classic design makes it even better for tea drinkers. The infuser is made out of stainless steel with etched holes for steeping, and it measures 4.4 high and 2.3 inches wide, which is pretty decent for a travel mug infuser.

Bottom line: For the average commuter, the Autoseal should more than suffice. It will keep your coffee drinkable all morning, and if it does eventually wear out, replacing it won’t break the bank.

Pros: Inexpensive, large capacity, one-hand design, resists leaks and spills, fits in cup holders, available in a range of colors and sizes

Cons: Won’t keep drinks as hot as some other mugs, plastic lid may wear out, prone to dents

Buy the 20-ounce Contigo Autoseal West Loop on Amazon for $13 to $30 (depending on size and color)

Buy the tea infuser on Amazon for $9.99

The best travel mug for temperature fanatics

Why you'll love it: The Zojirushi SM-SA48 Stainless Steel Mug is hard to beat for keeping coffee, tea, or other beverages hot or cold for hours, and it has a durable design that can withstand daily use.

When it comes down to it, one of the most important functions of a travel mug is keeping your drink at a consistent temperature. Whether you’re a stickler for a piping hot cup of joe or an ice-cold drink of water, this 16-ounce Zojirushi travel mug has your back.  

The Zojirushi nails temperature tests by The Wirecutter. Fresh-brewed coffee is still a very drinkable 151 degrees after eight hours in this mug, the testers found. In fact, the mug does such a good job keeping heat in that testers recommend letting a hot drink cool down for a bit before sealing the mug — unless, of course, a burnt tongue is on your morning agenda. The mug also aced cold-drink tests, allowing ice water to warm a measly 4 degrees in eight hours.

Fortunately, thousands of Amazon reviewers say the Zojirushi is more than a one-trick pony. Many report that its stainless-steel body is surprisingly resistant to dents and dings, even when it’s dropped on concrete, and they say the lid lock is reliable enough for this mug to roll around in a bag without spilling. The spout is also designed to regulate the amount of liquid as you drink, and reviewers like that they don’t have to worry about excess liquid dribbling onto their clothes. It’s also available in three sizes and enough colors to satisfy most buyers.

The spout is also designed to regulate the amount of liquid as you drink, and reviewers like that they don’t have to worry about excess liquid dribbling onto their clothes. It’s available in three sizes and enough colors to satisfy most buyers, too.

Where does the Zojirushi falter? Owners have only minor quibbles: It’s narrow, so it may rattle around in cup holders, and some say the flip-top lid feels like it’s in the way when they’re drinking. You’ll also have to close the lid manually after you drink, which means it’s not really a mug you can always use with one hand. And none of it is dishwasher-safe, though Wirecutter testers say it’s easy enough to clean with a bottle brush.

Pros: Unbeatable at keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold, durable, leak-proof, available in a range of colors and sizes

Cons: Pricier for a travel mug, too narrow for some cup holders, flip-top lid bugs some while drinking, not dishwasher-safe

Buy the 16-ounce Zojirushi SM-SA48 Stainless Steel Mug on Amazon for $24.95

The best travel mug for adventures

Why you'll love it: The Camelbak Forge will do just fine on a morning commute, but it’s even more at home when you’re off the beaten path.

Sometimes you just need to get away, and the 16-ounce Camelbak Forge wants to be the mug you grab for your next adventure.

One of its most unique features is a built-in finger-carry loop that means you can still keep two hands free and the loop can also be hooked to a carabiner and attached to a backpack. It’s also made of impact-resistant stainless steel that reviewers say can resist a tumble or two. Testers at Your Best Digs say it even survived a 10-foot drop onto concrete without spilling.

Despite its ruggedness, the Forge still shines when it comes to ease of use. Men’s Journal loves being able to lock open the spout for those times when you don’t want to be jamming a button all the time just to take a drink. Testers there also claim it's simple to clean for a travel mug, with a design that doesn’t require users to jam tiny brushes into nooks and crannies to ward off gunk and grime.

It’s also available in a smaller 12-ounce size and a good range of colors. Camelbak says the cap is dishwasher-safe, but not the body of the mug.

For all its convenience, the Forge doesn’t retain heat quite as well as some competing mugs. Your Best Digs says it can still keep your coffee hot for a couple of hours, but it’s not the best pick for buyers who want a hot drink after an entire day. Some Amazon reviewers say the plastic lid isn’t as sturdy as the body, and a few complain that the spout won’t let them take more than a sip at a time.

Pros: Convenient carry loop, resists cracks even from big drops, spout can be locked open for more convenient drinking, easy to clean  

Cons: Plastic lid isn’t as durable as the rest of the mug, doesn’t keep heat in as well as some competitors, flow too regulated for some

Buy the 16-ounce Camelbak Forge on Amazon for $22.95

Has someone ever told you to put toothpaste on a zit? Or crushed aspirin tablets on a pimple? What about using baking soda as a face wash? From apple cider vinegar to aloe vera, many people reach for kitchen-based skin care remedies because they're wary of the "chemicals" in over-the-counter skin care products. Plus, DIY acne remedies are typically inexpensive and already in your house.

INSIDER consulted with Dr. Julia Tzu, Founder and medical director of Wall Street Dermatology on common home remedies for pimples to find out which ones are totally bogus. Spoiler alert: They all were.

Dr. Tzu gave us her honest assessment on 16 at-home remedies for acne and revealed why they are useless at best and harmful at worst. Needless to say, Dr. Tzu isn't prescribing toothpaste as a spot treatment to her clients when there are many FDA approved formulations readily available at any drug store.

But first, a warning from the doctor:

"Most of these remedies have no strong scientific data to support their use over commercially available products that have been specifically formulated and FDA approved for the treatment of facial acne," Dr. Tzu told INSIDER. "Home remedies, in general, lack quality control and standardization of preparation and usage. I would stay away from home remedies because of this reason, even though some people may swear by these remedies. Some of these home remedies do have some use in dermatology, just not for acne."

1. Apple cider vinegar

Some people opt for a homemade astringent using apple cider vinegar with the claim that it "kills bacteria" and removes dirt and oil.

Dr. Tzu said: "This may be helpful as a home remedy for foot fungus in a diluted form. I wouldn't recommend a non-diluted form on the face, it could cause irritation."

2. Zinc supplements

Oral zinc supplements reportedly help reduce the inflammatory response that comes with acne and cystic acne.

Dr. Tzu said: "I don't think it will worsen the acne, but won't be a quick fix for acne by any means."

3. Honey and cinnamon

Some naturalists create a honey and cinnamon face mask because the honey reportedly kills acne-causing bacteria.

Dr. Tzu said: "Sounds delicious and appealing, but not exactly the treatment for acne. Medical grade honey (manuka) might be helpful as an antibacterial agent, but again, not a fix for acne."

With just two matches remaining before the knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup, Group D is in chaos.

After two disappointingperformances from group favorite Argentina, it looked as though Iceland's path to advancing was clear, but on Friday the tiny island nation fell to Nigeria, and now we won't know who will escape to the knockout stage until the final two matches are played on Tuesday.

Group leader Croatia has already sealed its spot in the final bracket of 16, but Argentina, Nigeria, and Iceland all still have paths to keep their World Cup dream alive.

Here is how each of the teams can advance to the knockout round:

Chances of advancing based on FiveThirtyEight's SPI ratings.

SEE ALSO: The best photo from every match of the 2018 World Cup

Argentina

Chance to advance: 48%

Scenarios to advance:

• Argentina will advance with a win over Nigeria and an Iceland loss or draw with Croatia
• If Iceland beats Croatia, Argentina can still advance if they beat Nigeria, and if they win the tiebreaker over Iceland (goal differential, goals scored, discipline). Iceland holds a one-goal advantage on goal differential.

One thing to know: Lionel Messi carries the hopes of a nation on his shoulders. Despite going scoreless through his first two matches at the World Cup, it takes only one brilliant performance against Nigeria, and a little help from Croatia, to save Argentina from a disastrous group stage exit.

Nigeria

Chance to advance: 45%

Scenarios to advance:

• Nigeria will advance with a win over Argentina
• If Nigeria draws with Argentina, they will advance if ...
  
  
  • Iceland loses, draws, or wins by just one goal over Croatia.
  • Iceland wins by two goals, and Nigeria has the advantage in the remaining tiebreakers (goals scored, discipline).

One thing to know: Nigeria has the simplest path to the knockout round — win and they're in, lose and they're out. They're also the only team that could catch Croatia to win the group, though it would take a sizable victory over the Argentines to pull it off.

Iceland

Chance to advance: 7%

Scenarios to advance:

• Iceland advances with a win over Croatia, an Argentina win over Nigeria, and an Iceland advantage over Argentina in the tiebreaker (goal differential, goals scored, discipline). Iceland holds a one-goal advantage on goal differential.
• Iceland advances if they beat Croatia by three or more goals, and Argentina draws with Nigeria.
• Iceland advances if they beat Croatia by two goals, Argentina draws with Nigeria, and Iceland wins the remaining tiebreakers (goals scored, discipline). Nigeria holds a one-goal advantage in goals scored.

One thing to know: Iceland missed its best shot at advancing by losing to Nigeria, but still have a chance to move on to the knockout stage should they pull the soccer equivalent of an inside straight. The team need to win first and foremost, by as many goals as possible. After that, it's out of their hands. While they are ahead of Argentina in the standings now, Argentina has the advantage by playing their final game against the team (Nigeria) that Argentina and Iceland are chasing.

When I first got the iPhone X, I was over the moon. Now, a little over eight months in, I'm a little less excited.

I mean, it's fine. You know? It's fine. I'm not dying to sell it, nor am I going to revisit my brief urges to go to Android. It's a pretty good phone. 

It's just that, well, for the $999 I paid for it, I was expecting... more, somehow. Every so often, I find myself wishing that I had saved myself a few hundred bucks and picked up the $700 iPhone 8 instead. I don't wish it enough that it's worth the hassle of doing something about it, but I can't seem to let go of this vague sense of disappointment. 

To my mind, that reflects poorly on Apple. The company been hyping up the iPhone X as the future of its flagship line of smartphones, to the degree that it's said to be working on releasing two new versions of the device this September. Maybe those will fix my frustrations. Just as likely, they won't. 

Here's what I like — and, more importantly, don't like — about the iPhone X. 

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Okay, let's start with the good stuff about the $999 iPhone X to prove I'm not a total hater. My favorite part is probably the screen — it's gorgeous. And because of the edge-to-edge design, the screen has more real estate than any other iPhone, including the bigger Plus models.

I'm not really bothered by the iPhone X notch either. To me, it's a worthy compromise to get that giant screen.

It's also got a pretty solid battery. I'm an, ahem, heavy user, but I usually get a full day's charge out of it, unless I'm taking a ton of videos or playing a lot of Pokémon Go.