South Carolina's infamous dome-shaped home, dubbed "The Eye of the Storm," has been listed for sale for the first time ever with a $5 million price tag.

The four-level, 4,047-square-foot home at 2851 Marshall Boulevard in Sullivan's Island was built in 1991 and was designed with the proximity of Mother Nature in mind. Its features render the abode heavily resistant to hurricanes, hence the house's name.

Pareto Group realtor Michael Royal, who is also the nephew of the home's designer, told Business Insider that the home's otherworldly shape has given it another nickname among locals: "The Star Wars Home."

Take a look inside:

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The home sits on the northeastern part of Sullivan's Island, a town and island about 20 minutes away from Charleston.

A maritime forest spans out from it before eventually breaking into the sandy South Carolina sea shore.

The story behind the dome-shaped "Eye of the Storm" home started with Hurricane Hugo in 1989.

Dome-home aficionado and designer George Paul built the abode in 1991 after Hurricane Hugo took out his parents' house. They wanted a home that would be invincible to the elements so that they "would have peace of mind for the rest of their lives," according to the listing.

What resulted was the white concrete and steel shell of a home that can withstand deadly hurricanes coming in from the Atlantic.

The cosmetics store Ulta Beauty is arguably right up there with Sephora as a makeup lover's paradise.

Look one way and you see tons of high-end cosmetics calling your name. Look the other way and you're met with aisles of drugstore favorites. Walk towards the back and you'll find hair-care products and brands you never knew existed. And don't even get us started on the coupons.

It can be difficult to know exactly where to look when you're surrounded by all these options. We previously asked Sephora and Lush employees to pick out their favorites, so we decided to talk to people who work at Ulta to find out their picks for the best products in the entire store.

Here are their recommendations.

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Too Faced — Hangover Replenishing Face Primer

Cost: $32

Ulta employee Lydia thinks this coconut water-infused primer is a "must have" first step for any beauty routine. "I honestly notice a difference in my makeup application and longevity," she told INSIDER. She also thinks it's perfect for any skin type because she finds it adds just the right amount of hydration without feeling too oily.

Find out more about Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer here >

Benefit Cosmetics — The POREfessional Face Primer

Cost: $31

This oil-free primer is Allison's pick for her favorite product because of its lightweight and smooth consistency. She's not the only one who seems to love this product — it holds the title of the top-selling prestige face primer in the US.

Find out more about Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer here >

Real Techniques — Miracle Complexion Sponge

Cost: $5.99

This affordable beauty tool has developed quite a loyal following, and Ulta employee Valerie is one of its biggest fans. "I use it everyday and will never not use one again," she told us.

Find out more about Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge here >

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Dressing for the summer isn't always as easy as it seems. Lightweight dress shirts and polos are the obvious choices for tops, but picking the perfect pair of pants is where things get tricky. Your comfy mesh shorts are too casual to wear everywhere, your favorite jeans are a bit too heavy for the heat, and wool dress pants are completely out of the question. That's where chino pants come into play. 

Typically characterized by their lighter weight and dress pant-like style, chinos are a summer staple for men. The best part about them is that they go with just about anything — you can dress them up for the office with a button-up and oxfords or you can go casual with a t-shirt and boat shoes.

Chinos also come in a huge assortment of colors, which makes them more versatile than any other style of pants. You can pick up a classic khaki or navy pair for the office, a vibrant pink pair for some seasonal flare, or a white pair for all-white summer parties. With a few pairs of stylish chinos, you'll be dressed for any occasion this summer while staying cool and comfortable.

To help you find the best pairs to add to your wardrobe, we rounded up some of our favorites from brands like Bonobos, J.Crew, Everlane, Ralph Lauren, and Woodies Clothing.

Check out 15 of the best chinos to wear this summer, below:

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It's no secret that many stars are gifted with multiple talents, but you may be surprised just how many famous faces were vocalists in musical groups and bands.

Of course, most people know that Beyoncé was in the girl’s group Girls Tyme before joining Destiny's Child and that superstar Justin Timberlake famously got his start *NSYNC, but what about the others?

From famous actors to singers with well-known discographies, here are 14 celebrities that you may not have realized were in bands.

Scarlett Johansson was in a band called The Singles.

Fans may know that Scarlett Johansson has released music as a solo artist, but many people forget that she also formed a musical group in 2015. The band, named The Singles, consisted of the actress, Este Haim from the group HAIM, Holly Miranda, Kendra Morris, and Julia Haltigan.

The band reportedly got a cease and desist letter from another band called The Singles, and has only released one single, "Candy."

Fergie was in a girl group called Wild Orchid.

Yes, many may know that superstar Fergie was in The Black Eyed Peas starting in 2003, but did you know she was in another group prior to that? Fergie was a main member of the '90s girl groupWild Orchid.

The band performed together from 1990 until 2002.

Zoe Kravitz has a band called Lolawolf.

Actress Zoe Kravitz has become a go-to star in the industry and with superstar parents like Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, that should be no surprise. What some may not know though is that Kravitz — just like her rockstar dad — has taken a liking to music, too.

The actress once put together a band at the age of 16 by the name of Elevator Fight, but most recently, she formed the electric pop band, Lolawolf. Lolawolf performed at Lollapalooza in 2016 and featured Miley Cyrus on the song "Teardrop."

Some long-running television shows remain great for a very long time, while others are allowed to end gracefully, or are canceled before they get terrible.

These 20 shows are not examples of that.

The much more common ending to a show is that it lasts way too long, quality declines, stars leave, and storylines become wildly unrealistic. Whether it's Fonzie literally jumping the shark on "Happy Days," or half the original characters of "Once Upon A Time" leaving the show, the following 20 shows definitely overstayed their welcome.

By the time "Friends" reached its 10th season, it became clear that the writers were running out of ideas.

"Friends" is one of the most beloved TV shows of all time, which is why it's painful to admit that it lasted at least one season too long. Granted, the show revolved around a group of six friends, so storylines were in short supply. But when Rachel and Joey started dating in season 10, after nine seasons of having no interest in each other whatsoever, it became clear that the writers had run out of material.

Additionally, the characters became loud, obnoxious caricatures of themselves. Try watching an episode from the first season of "Friends," and then one from the 10th season — the differences are startling.

"Pretty Little Liars" should have ended when they revealed the identity of "A" in season two — the show inexplicably lasted another five seasons.

If you were on Twitter during an episode of "Pretty Little Liars," you might remember how captivating this show about a group of friends getting terrorized by an anonymous stalker named "A" used to be — it was a phenomenon.

But the show's runaway success led to it promising to reveal who the real "A" was every single season. Even though the identity of "A" was revealed in season two, more "As" popped up every season.

How many "As" could there be? The show only got more confusing as it went on, and mercifully ended after season seven.

"The Vampire Diaries" probably should have called it quits after the show's star Nina Dobrev left in season six — it finally ended two years later.

"The Vampire Diaries" originally started off as a love triangle between Eleana (played by Dobrev) and two vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon, but as seasons went on, the show lost focus. However, it kept going, and doubled down on the uninspired romance between Damon and Elena. Arguably, it was never able to recreate its storytelling highs of season two. 

The show's sixth season ended with Elena in a coma, and curiously continued without her for another two unnecessary seasons. Without Elena, the main character, the show struggled, and finally came to an end after season eight — though you can still see some of your favorites on spin-off "The Originals."

Critics devote their time to watching and reviewing shows, and sometimes the reviews are scathing. 

Shows that could receive high praise for multiple seasons may fall apart at the end. Critics loved "Dexter" for years, but the series is one of the most despised in recent years. The "How I Met Your Mother" finale also disappointed critics and fans alike.  

Here are nine of the worst finales according to critics.

"Dexter"

The serial killer's end as a lumberjack with a new identity wasn't favorable to many critics. 

What critics said: "As the closing scene faded from my television screen, my reaction wasn't shock or sadness. It was anger....It's the kind of anger you feel after investing so much time into a show that you once loved, only to watch it fizzle out in the most unsatisfying of ways."—  Vulture

"It's a feat for a finale to make you regret having watched a single moment of the series, but 'Remember The Monsters' made it look easy."— AV Club 

"Seinfeld"

The polarizing "Seinfeld" finale ended with Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer in prison for being bad people. 

What critics said: "It was such a terrible letdown...Still, future scholars will be poring over this last episode like the Dead Sea Scrolls. But, for now, I'd just like to say: It goes to prove money isn't everything in the writing of comedy."— Newsday

"The hype before the 'Seinfeld' farewell was one event the country should never go through again. The sitcom had its weakest season this year and should have gone off the air a year ago."— Orlando Sentinel

"Lost"

The "Lost" finale has been panned by fans and critics who felt that the flash-sideways plot took away from the island and the importance of the entire story. 

What critics said: "So the sound you heard 'round about 10 Sunday night was thousands of non-romantics wishing for a time slip that would give them those two and a half hours and possibly six seasons back."— Los Angeles Times

"The ending felt contrived and disappointing, which was probably inevitable. After years of insane complication of plot and character, no ending could have 'explained' the show in a wholly satisfying way, and it might have been better not to try."— New York Times

It's important to know when someone is lying to you, especially in relationships. 

Unfortunately, there isn't a magic trick you can use to figure out when a person is lying. But if you pay attention to certain body language clues, you can come pretty close.

To find out what those clues are, INSIDER spoke to body language experts Tonya Reiman and Patti Wood.

Although no one tip will work in every instance — as Wood put it, "body language just isn't as simple as some people would like it to be"— there are some consistent clues that indicate someone is lying. 

Here are 10 signs someone could be lying based solely on their body language. 

1. A departure from their normal body language.

If you're trying to analyze a person's body language, you first need to acquaint yourself with their typical mannerisms. This is called "baselining," and it's essential to determining if someone is lying.

"Everything from the handshake to the way someone stands reveals who he is. In other words, when you baseline someone, you detect their deceit signals by first detecting their truth signals," Reiman told INSIDER. 

"Everyone has a baseline of what their norm is," Wood told INSIDER. "Some people are constantly adjusting their clothing, and fidgeting, and for them, that's their normal. So what you're looking for is switches from somebody's normal behavior."

Obviously, there are a few reasons why someone might be acting slightly different than usual, and they don't all necessarily indicate that a person is lying. Still, it can't hurt to unleash your inner Sherlock and pay close attention to how someone's behavior might differ from their "baseline." 

2. Use of the non-dominant hand to emphasize statements.

If you know a person well, you should know if they are right or left-handed. And, if they start gesticulating or trying to punctuate strong statements with their non-dominant hand, they may be lying to you. 

"Our bodies want to be honest, however, our words are what others hear. To challenge that, our bodies will try to leak the deception out. Look for the signals of strong words with the non-dominant hand," Reiman told INSIDER. "Bill Clinton is quite famous for this. When discussing his affair with Monica Lewinsky, he emphatically lifted his right hand and arm, stating, 'I did not have sexual relations with that woman.' This might have been believable, but he used his non-dominant hand when attempting to be emphatic."   

2. Shifty eye movements.

One way to tell if someone is lying is to pay attention to their eyes — specifically if they move their eyes around a lot during your conversation.

"If you have been talking to someone and notice that they tend to look to their right when they are remembering something, chances are, if you ask them a 'hot' question, and they are planning on being deceptive, they will look to their left to 'create' an answer," Reiman told INSIDER. "This doesn't mean they are being deceptive, and there is also the possibility that they truly don't remember and their mind is attempting to fill in the blank. It is, however, an excellent tool to use."

• On June 21, 2018, Demi Lovato seemed to reveal in her new song "Sober" that she may have relapsed after six years of sobriety.
• Relapsing is not uncommon — 40 to 60% of all drug addicts in recovery will eventually relapse, and that number goes up depending on the type of drugs being used.
• "Sober" is in line with Lovato's tendency to be very open with her fans and the world about her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, which is an important conversation to be having on the national stage.
• Here are 6 times other celebrities have been brutally honest about their struggles in their own recovery journeys, including relapsing.
  
  

Ever since Demi Lovato revealed that she had been struggling with cocaine and alcohol addiction, she's been extremely candid and open with her fans, and the world, about her own personal journey in sobriety. Through autobiographical songs like "Skyscraper," and in documentaries "Demi Lovato: Stay Strong" and "Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated," Lovato has shed some light on the taboo subjects of addiction and mental health.

Which is why it was heartbreaking when she released the newest single from her upcoming seventh album on June 21, entitled "Sober," where she appeared to reveal that she had relapsed.

But she wouldn't be alone in relapsing. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 40 to 60% of all drug addicts will relapse at some point, and Dr. Scott Krakower, assistant unit chief of psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital told the New York Daily News that that number goes up to 80% when dealing with opioid addiction.

Hopefully, Lovato's candor about the ups and downs of her own recovery journey will continue to increase awareness about this disease. And she is not alone — here are six other celebrities who have been open about their struggles with addiction, recovery, and relapsing.

Editor's Note: A warning that this article contains language describing suicide and descriptive language that could be triggering for anyone struggling with or recovering from substance abuse.

Kelly Osbourne attended rehab three times before getting clean for good.

By the time Osbourne was 24 years old, she had attended rehab three times for an addiction to painkillers.

She first attended the Promises Treatment Center in Malibu, California, in 2004 after being caught with prescription drugs, but Osbourne called it "too comfortable" and likened it to "vacation without a bar."

Osbourne was back in rehab again by 2005, but was unable to stay clean — when she moved to Los Angeles in 2009, it triggered a relapse. "I couldn't see into tomorrow. I was using anything to make me sleep through the day. I got really into smoking pot," she told People, "It's so embarrassing, the number of times I've thrown myself down the stairs to try and hurt myself to get pills."

But her third stay in rehab is what stuck. "This is a disease. I was born with it. I'll die with it," said Osbourne, "I just want to be happy. Anything is better than the way it was."

Kelly Osbourne's famous father Ozzy Osbourne has also dealt with addiction and relapsing, sharing on Facebook in 2013 that he was "44 days sober."

In 2013, the rock star revealed on Facebook that he had begun drinking and using drugs again after an unspecified stretch of sobriety. He wrote, "For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs. I was in a very dark place and was an a--hole to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober."

Five years later, Osbourne is still clean and sober, though he has been open about the daily struggle. He told Goldmine Magazine, "I am not really happy being sober, but I don't want to get drunk."

"The Hills" and "Laguna Beach" star Jason Wahler admitted to relapsing in April 2018 after four years of sobriety on Instagram, writing "At first I was full of shame and guilt, but I am learning to forgive and move forward."

Wahler has been very open with the public about his struggles with substance abuse — much of it was recorded on "The Hills" during his relationship with Lauren Conrad. The reality star even founded his own sober living facility, called Widespread Recovery.

He admitted in April 2018 on Instagram that he had relapsed, writing "My name is Jason and I’m an alcoholic-addict. I have 39 days of sobriety after being active in my addiction for the past three + years; before that, I had four years of sobriety."

"However, I became complacent and I was blindsided," he continued. "I am beyond embarrassed. At first, I was full of shame and guilt, but I am learning to forgive and move forward. I can only hope my pain will be someone else’s gain and I will continue to live one day at a time. The truth is this: I relapsed, I surrendered and I am getting help. We are each a link in a chain and together we are stronger. Surrender. Don’t be afraid to start over. You are worth it."

When you think of the keto diet, typical foods that come to mind probably include steak, chicken, fatty fish such as salmon, and even bacon. 

Buying these foods can quickly get expensive. But if you've decided that the keto diet is right for you, there are ways to do it without breaking the bank.

"The keto diet can definitely be done on a budget, although it's always best to keep in mind that from a nutritional perspective you should always favor quality over quantity," Angela Mavridis, holistic nutritionist and founder of keto brand TRIBALÍ Foods, told INSIDER. 

She added that if you're not mindful of quality and give in to eating processed cheese, low-quality meats, or foods full of additives and preservatives, it could counterbalance the ketones in your bloodstream and sabotage your diet

Here are nine ways to save money while doing the ketogenic diet, from shopping locally to buying whole chickens rather than individual parts. 

1. Shop locally.

"Buy direct from the farmer, either by visiting local farms or farmers' markets,"nutritionist Sandra Greenbank told INSIDER.

Local farmers' markets tend to be the best place to find produce, and local farms are your best bet for your meat, eggs, and dairy, Mavridis said.

"Many of these farms will sell you lard and tallow to cook with," she added. 

2. Buy in bulk.

Buying in bulk is key to doing the keto diet on a budget, Mavridis told INSIDER, especially when it comes to meat.

"You can always partner with other family or friends to do a cow share and maybe invest in an additional freezer in your garage," she said.

Greenbank added that you can save money by getting your nuts, seeds, and coconut oil in bulk from health food stores online.

3. Stock up on eggs.

"Eggs are a great value protein food which can be added to so many recipes," Greenbank said.

Making hard-boiled eggs to eat in the morning or throw in salad is a great way to get your protein for less money.

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is off to a great start, and the tournament has already produced incredible moments and photos.

Russia is a gorgeous background for some amazing sports photography.

From goal celebrations to great saves, gut-wrenching own goals, and crazy fans, here are the most mesmerizing photos from the World Cup so far.

Victor Moses of Nigeria celebrates a goal with teammates.

Russia's keeper looks as the ball reaches the back of the neck while Luis Suarez celebrates in the background.

Denmark players salute their supporters.

On Tuesday, HSBC unveiled its newest branch banker. This time, it's not another human with ambitions to be the next Jamie Dimon, but Pepper, a robot built by SoftBank Robotics to imitate human characteristics. The investment is intended to bring foot traffic and new business to the firm's flagship New York location on Fifth Avenue, and improve the branch experience for customers.

The brainchild of HSBC's US retail banking and wealth management chief, Pablo Sanchez, and his head of innovation, Jeremy Balkin, Pepper is the first robot to be used in a US bank branch.

HSBC's flagship branch sits on Fifth Avenue, just south of the New York Public Library's main building in one of the America's most iconic shopping districts.

When Sanchez joined HSBC from JPMorgan in 2015, he went looking for something to make the branch stand apart. 

Sanchez and Balkin considered many options before settling on Pepper, after Balkin learned about the robot at a fintech- industry conference.

 The expense of the investment, which HSBC declined to disclose, has already been recouped by new business coming into the bank, Balkin said. 

SoftBank developed Pepper to replace human-to-human interactions where the same information is shared repeatedly.

At HSBC, the robot will provide details about credit-card offerings, direct customers to ATMs or summon human bankers to answer more complex questions. It can answer questions about the weather, give directions to the nearest pizza shop, and even crack jokes.

"What do you call a fish without eyes? An F-S-H. Get it, no I's."

Bank executives hope it will reduce wait times and improve customer experience. 

• Your Fourth of July celebration may require some planning ahead if you want to catch some free fireworks in or near New York City.
• Check out these hotspots this Independence Day.

Celebrating the Fourth of July around New York City can't be beat.

On Tuesday, the annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will mark its 42nd celebration. The event is set to start at about 9:25 p.m. ET, according to Time Out.

The seven barges launching the fireworks will be positioned on the East River off Manhattan between 24th and 41st streets.

Here are some great, free places where you can catch the fireworks this Fourth of July:

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Macy's lists the intersection of 42nd Street and FDR Drive as an official viewing spot.

It's a convenient location if you want to stay in midtown.

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The folks at 34th Street and FDR Drive may have the best seat in the house. According to Macy's, onlookers here will be positioned "almost directly in front of the barges."

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

The second season of HBO's "Westworld" came to an end with the 90-minute whirlwind episode "The Passenger." Between the revelation that Charlotte had actually been Dolores hiding inside a copied body of the Delos boss for part of the timeline, plus a mind-bending post-credits scene with a version of William and host-Emily, there was a lot to unpack. 

You can read our explanation of the finale's Charlotte/Dolores twist here, along with a breakdown of what the post-credits scene means here, but now let's turn to the unknown.

Keep reading to see the 13 biggest unanswered questions we had after the season two finale of "Westworld."

Who are the five hosts Dolores smuggled out of the park?

Dolores (disguised as Charlotte Hale) took five hosts' control unit pearls with her when she left Westworld and entered the real world. But which five? 

We know at least one of the pearls was Bernard, since she reprinted his body in Arnold's house and awoke him there.

But what about the other four? One could have been her father, Peter Abernathy. We know she spent much of her time inside Charlotte's body trying to find the Abernathy pearl again.

As for the rest, there are many possibilities that will hopefully be narrowed down on the third season.

Of those pearls, which is the host now inside of Charlotte Hale's body copy?

As the finale revealed, Dolores arrived at Arnold's house and discovered that Ford had made sure a new body-printer and Westworld style lab were there. Dolores printed herself a new regular Dolores body, and then likely printed bodies for the other host pearls, too.

But on the finale we only saw the Charlotte body, presumably with a different host pearl inside. Who is it? Someone we know? 

At least this means Tessa Thompson will likely be back on the third season, this time playing a new Charlotte Hale hybrid character.

Is Stubbs really a host? Turns out the answer is a clear yes.

As the director of the episode, Frederick E.O. Toye, revealed to Joanna Robinson at Vanity Fair, Stubbs is definitely a host. 

He helped Dolores escape by waving her through security, though it's unclear what he'll do in the park with regards to the remaining hosts. We also don't know exactly when Stubbs became self-aware, or how "awake" he is. 

The little monologue he gave Charlotte/Dolores made his host status pretty clear, but here it is one more time in case you forgot:

"You know the old man himself hired me, so many years ago I can barely remember it," Stubbs said, referring to Ford. "But he was very clear about my role here. About who I was supposed to be loyal to. Guess you could call it my core drive. And this project the company started blurs the lines. I'm just not sure who you're supposed to be loyal to in a world like that. But what do I know? Guess I just stick to the role Ford gave me. I'm responsible for every host inside the park."

The most expensive listed Bay Area home within the last decade is currently for sale for nearly $100 million, with extensive and plentiful amenities to match.

Originally reported by The Wall Street Journal, the 32,000-square-foot home at 610 Los Trancos Rd in Palo Alto, Calif., belongs to Scott McNealy, who co-founded the computer company Sun Microsystems before Oracle bought it in 2010 for $7.4 billion. 

He purchased the first part of the home's 13-acre lot in the mid-1980s before having the gargantuan home built in 2008. He, his wife and their four sons have lived there ever since, but now that the parents are empty nesters, “the house deserves more activity," McNealy told The Wall Street Journal.

Take a look inside the 20-room, four-story house.

SEE ALSO: This $30 million San Francisco mansion, once owned by Vanessa Getty, is one of the city's most expensive homes — take a look inside

The monumental home is nothing short of extravagant, as reflected in its $96.8 million price tag.

At nearly $100 million, it's the most expensive home listed in the Bay Area in the last ten years, according to a spokesperson for the realtor. If it sells for above $47.5 million, the price of a Belvedere, Calif., mansion sold in August of 2015, it will officially be the most expensive Bay Area home sold in the last decade.

The home boasts 20 rooms, two fireplaces and a pool — and that's just scratching the surface.

Homeowners and guests enter the home through an entryway.

Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court on Wednesday after serving on the bench for 30 years.

"It has been the greatest honor and privilege to serve our nation in the federal judiciary for 43 years, 30 of those years on the Supreme Court," Kennedy wrote in a statement announcing his retirement.

The 81-year-old Justice was appointed to the nation's highest court in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. 

A conservative who leaned moderate in cases that concern individual freedoms, Kennedy often provided the deciding fifth vote on cases without a clear majority. As someone who frequently voted to support women's and LGBT rights, Kennedy's absence could definitively swing the Supreme Court to the right.

Here is a look at the Supreme Court justice who often shifted the balance on some of the court's most controversial cases — so much so that many have even called it "Kennedy's Court."

SEE ALSO: Justice Anthony Kennedy announces retirement, meaning Trump could reshape the Supreme Court for years to come

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Anthony McLeod Kennedy was born in Sacramento, California in 1936. Kennedy grew up with parents who were politically active, and often met well known lawmakers as a young boy.

Source: Biography.com

After finishing college at Stanford, Kennedy graduated from Harvard Law School, spent a year in the army, and then went on to teach constitutional law at the University of the Pacific in California.

Sources: SCOTUS, Biography.com

A devout Roman Catholic, Kennedy has often been described as a "goody-goody" in his early years. While on a summer trip to Europe, Kennedy once kept a bottle of whisky given to him by his father intact throughout the trip.

Source: U.S. News

• Certain jobs are much more prone to stress than others.
• Careers in medicine and law enforcement tend to be high-stress, along with customer service roles like telephone operator or event planner.
• Roles that deal in mental health, like social work and psychiatry, are also high-stress.

SEE ALSO: 43 high-paying jobs for people who don't like stress

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Umpires, referees, and other sports officials

They officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. 

Stress tolerance: 93

Average annual salary (2017): $26,800

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor

They counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. 

Stress tolerance: 93

Average annual salary (2017): $46,740

Respiratory therapist

They assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. 

Stress tolerance: 93

Average annual salary (2017): $59,710

• This Fourth of July, the US celebrates the 242nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
• Most Americans know all about the big-name Founding Fathers, like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.
• Business Insider dug deeper into the backgrounds of the rest of the signers.

The Fourth of July means summer fun, fireworks, and lots of red, white, and blue decorations, for most of us.

It also marks the day that the Second Continental Congress approved a resolution to declare independence from Britain 242 years ago.

Historians believe that most of the founders didn't actually sign the document until about a month later. But July 4 was the date on the copies that got circulated around the colonies, so that's what the US went with.

Many Americans learn about famous founders like Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson in school.

But many of the guys who showed up in sweltering Philadelphia during the summer of 1776 were relatively obscure. And a good number of Founding Fathers, like Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, James Madison, and John Jay, didn't even sign the Declaration.

So let's take a look at the lives and careers of some of these lesser known founders. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of the signers were prominent members of their communities. They worked as lawyers, physicians, merchants, and planters before being elected to the Continental Congress. A vast majority of them also owned slaves.

Here's a breakdown of the career paths of all 56 signers and what brought them to Philadelphia in the sweltering summer of 1776:

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John Hancock was a wealthy smuggler

The man with the most famous signature in American history led an allegedly illicit career before he entered the political realm.

On the surface, the president of the Second Continental Congress was a prominent New England merchant and a major financial backer of the revolutionary cause in Boston.

However, Hancock's mercantile fortune was allegedly bolstered through the illegal smuggling of products like Dutch tea, glass, lead, paper, and French molasses, according to the Boston Tea Party Historical Society.

He was charged with smuggling, but was acquitted thanks to his savvy lawyer — John Adams.

Samuel Adams was an incompetent tax collector

The founding father — and inspiration behind the modern day beer company— had a rocky start to his career after graduating from Harvard in 1740.

His first few business ventures ended poorly, and he dropped out of studying law. Even worse, he was an incompetent tax collector, neglecting "to collect the public levies and to keep proper accounts,"according to Encyclopedia Britannica.

He later achieved great influence in local politics, founding the Sons of Liberty, Boston's revolutionary group. This activity allowed Adams to become a driving force in the growing movement against Britain's series of new taxes, which ultimately snowballed into the Revolution.

John Adams was an unfulfilled teacher before becoming a lawyer

John Adams established a reputation as a talented lawyer that would launch him on the path to the presidency. However, his first job mostly involved keeping order in the classroom.

After graduating Harvard, Adams took his first job as as a schoolmaster in Worcester, Massachusetts, according to the University of Groningen's biography of the second US president.

The career was not fulfilling for Adams and he was often filled with self doubt, as evidenced by the personal entries in his famous journal, which the Massachusetts Historical Society has posted online. To keep up with his own reading and writing, Adams would sometimes ask the smartest student to lead class.

When one of your friends is getting married, it can feel like an honor to be asked to be a bridesmaid.

But with great honor comes great responsibility. (That's how that saying goes, right?)

In the case of being a bridesmaid, though, that usually means financial responsibility.

And while you may think money is no object when it comes to the nuptials of your nearest and dearest friend, your bridesmaid budget might not stretch quite as far when the bride-to-be is neither a close friend, nor a particularly dear one.

So here's something you may need to hear before we head into the thick of wedding season: It's OK to say no to being a bridesmaid.

"But how?" you ask. "Won't my friend/cousin/roommate/coworker/running buddy/dog groomer hate me if I don't spend thousands of dollars to support her on her big day?!"

Well, maybe — but a true friend really shouldn't. At least not as long as you plead your case correctly.

The cost of being a bridesmaid

The typical bridesmaid's bill will vary, but it's not unheard of (and in fact, it's common,) for a bridesmaid to pay upward of $1,000 to stand beside a bride on her big day.

According to figures published by WeddingWire in 2017, the cost of being a bridesmaid averages a whopping $1,200 but can quickly rise to as much as $1,800 before all (vows) are said and done.

Wondering how in the world the experience of standing by your dear, sweet friend can cost you more than a month's rent?

Here's a breakdown of the average costs for bridesmaids.

Dress: $208 (Need it altered? Add another $70.)
Shoes and accessories: $120
Hair and makeup: $132
Travel and accommodations: $320
Bachelorette party, bridal shower, etc.: $400 to $800
Total: $1,180 to $1,650

And that's before incidentals like airport food or post-wedding brunch.

Yeah, being a bridesmaid is expensive, so it's not a financial commitment you want to enter into lightly.

What to consider before you say yes to the bridesmaid's dress

There's no black-and-white answer to the question of whether you should agree to be in the bridal party no matter what your relationship with the bride is. It's a personal choice, and it shouldn't be made without some real consideration.

Jen Glantz, founder of Bridesmaid for Hire and author of Always a Bridesmaid (For Hire), says some life situations simply have to take precedence.

"Before you say yes, have a conversation with yourself and ask, 'What's going on in my life that would make it hard for me to be an extra good friend during this time?'" Glantz advises. "If you have complications in your personal life, financial life or work life, then you might want to say no."

If you're on the fence about whether to stand with the bride on her big day, here are some things to consider that may help you make your decision.

What's your relationship to the bride?

If the person asking you to join her up front on her wedding day is a close friend or relative, it makes sense that you'd want to honor her any way you can.

But if the bride in question is an old college friend who didn't bother to keep up her end of the friendship, or a new acquaintance who just needs bodies up there next to her, you're under no obligation to pay hundreds — or thousands — of dollars for her to say "I do" in a ceremony you're not really invested in.

Also, remember that you someday may be (or already were) in the bride's position.

If that were the case, would you (did you) ask this bride to do the same for you? Would you ask this person to spend several hundred dollars to stand beside you on your wedding day? If not, then you probably shouldn't feel like you have to do the same for her.

Netflix has a lot of original content in store for the second half of this year.

2018 has already seen the premiere of a handful of new original shows, including the sci-fi reboot "Lost In Space" and David Letterman's talk show.

Among the shows still to come is the new series "Maniac," a dark comedy starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, along with new seasons of "Ozark" and "Orange Is The New Black."

On Wednesday, Netflix announced that it will release the fifth season of its animated comedy "BoJack Horseman" on September 14. 

Netflix has said it will spend $8 billion on shows and movies in 2018 — up from the $6 billion it spent in 2017. 

To help you sort through all of the upcoming content, we've compiled a list of original shows that Netflix has confirmed are coming out in 2018. This excludes movies, kids' shows, and series that might not come out until 2019 or later.

Here are all the shows we know Netflix is for sure putting out in 2018, along with their release date if available:

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"Lovesick" (Season 3) — Released January 1

Netflix description: "In his quest for true love, Dylan found chlamydia. Joined by friends Evie and Luke, he relives past encounters as he notifies all his former partners."

"The End of the F***ing World" (Season 1) — Released January 5

Netflix description: "A budding teen psychopath and a rebel hungry for adventure embark on a star-crossed road trip in this darkly comic series based on a graphic novel.

"Disjointed" (Season 1 - Part 2) — Released January 12

Netflix description:"Pot activist Ruth Whitefeather Feldman runs a medical marijuana dispensary while encouraging her loyal patients to chill out and enjoy the high life."

• Apple introduced the next major update to the MacOS operating system earlier this year: It's called Mojave.
• The new OS introduces a few major changes, the biggest of which is the ability for some iOS apps to work on MacOS — another blurring of lines between Apple's two main operating systems.
• Other new features include a Dark Mode and privacy-minded additions to the Safari browser.
  

Apple's next major update to its main computer operating system, MacOS, is coming this fall. The update is named Mojave, and it will cost nothing to upgrade.

Better still: You can download and use it right now, for free, in beta.

Mojave brings a slew of changes to Apple computers, but the biggest change of all is something more subtle: Some apps from the iPhone/iPad (iOS) will work on MacOS. It's the latest example of Apple blurring the lines between its two main computer ecosystems — iOS and MacOS — and it starts with Voice Memos, Apple News, Stocks, and Home, all-new apps coming to the Mac with Mojave.

Some iOS developers will be able to bring over their apps to MacOS, enabling for easier interoperability between the two versions. 

Before introducing this major change earlier this year, Apple senior VP of software engineer Craig Federighi explicitly pointed out that this shouldn't be misconstrued as the "merging" of iOS and MacOS.

"Are you merging iOS and MacOS?" he said. "I'd like to take a moment to briefly address this question."

"No, of course not. We love the Mac, and we love MacOS, because it's explicitly created for the unique characteristics of Mac hardware," Federighi said.

That said, starting in 2019, some iOS app developers will be able to move over their app to the MacOS platform using  new tools created by Apple. 

But that's not the only change coming in the next version of MacOS.

Here's a breakdown of everything we know about MacOS Mojave, from "Dark Mode" to a major new privacy push:

1. Four major apps from iOS are coming to Mojave.

It's true: Apple is bringing a quartet of iOS apps to MacOS.

They are as follows:

1. Home
2. Voice Memos
3. Stocks
4. News

The apps act very similarly to how they do on an iPhone or iPad.

Home offers the ability to control various smart devices where you live, Voice Memos enables recording and easy access to recordings from your iOS devices, Stocks shows any stocks you're following, and News is an organized way to access news stories and browse topics from one place

2. Dark Mode.

MacOS can be a bright operating system, in the literal sense. It can be a bit jarring to use a MacBook at night.

For those of us who'd prefer something a bit easier on the eyes, Apple is introducing "Dark Mode" in MacOS Mojave. As you might expect, it makes the entire MacOS experience darker. It might not be a perfect choice for mid-summer, back porch laptop use, but it's a great option for late night computer use.

3. Dynamic desktop.

In the morning, you'll get a look at the Mojave Desert with a bright blue sky in the background (seen above, left). In the afternoon, a slightly calmer version of the same Mojave. At night, you'll see the desert cloaked in darkness (seen above, right).

In so many words, dynamic desktop mode is an option in MacOS Mojave to have your desktop evolve with the hours of the day.