With 25 tracks and a run time that reaches nearly 90 minutes, Drake's latest album, "Scorpion," is a slog.

The double-sided LP has received mixed early reviews from music critics, most of whom bemoan the album's length and the filler tracks that populate it. 

For the listener who is put off by the prospect of digging into 25 songs, we've highlighted a few of the essential tracks from "Scorpion" to expedite your listening process. 

We excluded the ubiqutous singles "God's Plan" and "Nice For What," which combined to hold the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 19 consecutive weeks prior to the album's release.

Here are the 5 songs on Drake's 25-track album that are actually worth listening to:

SEE ALSO: Drake's new album 'Scorpion' is his longest yet, and this chart shows how it compares to his others

"Nonstop"

The first quality track on "Scorpion"'s rap-centric Side A, "Nonstop" interpolates an unreleased song from Memphis rapper Mack Daddy Ju over a bass-heavy beat. The track finds Drake unleashing the sharpest possible version of his uniquely corny bravado, boasting about his wealth with lines like "Bills so big I call 'em Williams, for real."

"Emotionless"

The first in a series of tracks responding to Pusha-T's ruthless diss track, "The Story of Adidon,""Emotionless" finds Drake addressing the Pusha-initiated rumors that he was "hiding a child." The song chops up a sample from Mariah Carey's 1991 song "Emotions" for a moving instrumental that backs some first-rate, introspective bars, as the 31-year-old rapper confirms the existence of his first child and ponders the consquences.

"8 Out of 10"

On the jubilant "8 Out of 10," Drake boasts of his successes while an unnamed woman's voice acts as his nonchalant hype woman, endorsing each of his stanzas with the word "true." The song serves as another response to Pusha-T's diss-track claim that he's a "deadbeat" father ("The only deadbeats is whatever I been rapping to"), and it features a comical outro from rapper Plies, who mocks Drake for seemingly being "big mad" over his latest rap beef.

From bad tips to rowdy patrons — bartending can be one of the hardest jobs in the world. You work all night, on your feet, and your clientele is drunk. Thank goodness for bartenders because only the chosen few are cut out for this line of work.

Peeing on the bar, spilling champagne on a bride, and making the worst drinks ever— the following 16 bartenders share their horror stories from the frontlines. Of course, these stories are just for fun as INSIDER cannot independently authenticate them, but we hope your job is never as intense as it was for these bartenders.

I made $42 in one 10-hour shift.

"I once worked Easter Sunday. The shift was 12-10pm, there were four bartenders on a 20 seat bar that was four deep pretty much the entire 10 hours. I rang $4,000 just on my register alone and sold more orders of buffalo wings and frozen drinks than any other shift in my life. I had to [have sold] at least 150 strawberry daiquiris and Pina Coladas. After 10 hours I was done and cut the tips. $42 … It was the last Easter Sunday I ever worked."— Redditor tripleskeet

I was almost sued in a wrongful death suit.

"The villas at the hotel I work in have private pools. [An] older couple comes in, nice people. They order drinks and head to their villa. Two hours later we get word that they found him passed out in the room and her floating facedown in the pool. I was the last person to serve them.

"The insurance company tried really hard to make me responsible for her death. For the next few weeks, I was interviewed about that night at least five times. If there hadn't been multiple open bottles of wine and liquor in their room, I'd probably be out of a job and have people coming after me for money in a wrongful death lawsuit."— Redditor gsr142

A regular tried to bite me.

"[I] had a regular who told me he wanted to bite my toes off … then he tried to actually bite me."— Redditor lindsroxx

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• If you hate checking a bag, you need a good carry-on-sized duffle bag. The Allpa 35L Travel Pack is our favorite duffle bag because its generous size lets you safely store up to 35 liters of your stuff, but it's still airline-friendly.

I’m the worst kind of packer — I save it until the last minute and am completely disorganized. At least the second part is at least partially to blame on my luggage. When your suitcase is just an empty square of space, you don’t have many options besides piling everything inside and hoping for the best.

I take a lot of weekend trips to visit family or escape the city for a few days, and I’ve often wished for a duffle bag that can fit all my stuff — I travel with a lot of stuff — and is actually comfortable to carry, unlike the collection of free tote bags I’ve collected at events that I typically use.

If this sounds familiar, well, you and I are both in luck. There are so many great duffle bags on the market, and I’ve tracked down the six best ones. They make packing for travel so much easier and a whole lot more fun. I’ve focused on duffle bags that look great and have storage features that keep your items neat and organized whether you’re traveling by plane, train, automobile, carrier pigeon, etc.

Check out our top picks for the best duffle bags you can buy:

• Best overall: Allpa 35L Travel Pack, $199.95
• Best for weekend trips: Everlane Twill Weekender, $115
• Best gym duffel: Landon Carryall, from $125
• Best foldable: bago Foldable Travel Duffle Bag, from $29.90
• Best leather: KPL Vintage Leather Duffel, $79.95
• Best 60L duffle: Patagonia Black Hole Duffle, $129

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

The best duffle bag overall

Why you'll love it: If you want a duffle bag that can do it all, look no further than the Allpa 35L Travel Pack— it holds 35 liters of stuff in durable, all-weather fabric.

I’m a carry-on only traveler as often as it’s possible. If I can fit it all in a TSA-friendly piece of luggage, I’ll do it. But that typically means making some concessions about what I bring along with me, but that's not the case if you invest in the Allpa 35L Travel Pack.

As the name suggests, it has a capacity to hold 35 liters within its carry-on friendly dimensions. The bag has so many different compartments it’s hard to imagine not fitting everything you need for a long weekend inside.

There’s also a wrap-around zipper, so the bag flips open completely and allows you to see what you’re doing as you reach inside. Zippered mesh compartments protect your clothing, while a cushioned laptop sleeve keeps your important devices safe. It also comes with mesh bags to store dirty laundry, a shoe bag, and a water bottle sleeve.

My favorite part? You can wear it as a backpack or use the handles to carry it as a duffle. A rain cover protects the bag and your belongings from unexpected bad weather.

All these features combine to earn the Allpa 35L Travel Pack 4.7 out of 5 stars on the Cotopaxi website and glowing reviews from Insider Picks commerce reporter Mara Leighton and Wired.

“It's so good at fitting a never-ending amount of things that it has pretty much negated my tendency to overpack, simply because it fits surplus for a carry-on-sized weekend incredibly well,” writes Leighton.

Pros: Holds a ton of items within carry-on measurements, comes with extra accessories and rain cover, pockets for organization, can be carried as backpack or duffle

Cons: Very sporty design might not appeal to everyone

Buy the Allpa 35L Travel Pack on Cotopaxi for $199.95

The best weekend duffle bag

Why you'll love it: Everlane’s Twill Weekender holds everything you need for a quick getaway and doesn’t skimp on style.

I’m a little bit obsessed with Everlane lately. I don’t consider myself a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination, but the brand’s thoughtful basics speak to me. Finding the perfect pair of flats or everyday bag that goes with everything frees me up to be creative with the rest of my outfit.

All of is to say that of course the Everlane Twill Weekender is one of the best duffle bags available for the style-conscious. The simple oval silhouette will ensure you look great in transit — even if you’re wearing decade-old sweatpants and a college logo hoodie. It comes in several classic color combos, like army green with black straps or two-toned grey twill and black leather.

Designed to fit in overhead compartments on trains, airplanes, and more, you can use this as a carry-on or as your only source of luggage for shorter trips. Two pockets — one on the outside and one inside — give you easy access to essentials like cell phones and boarding passes. You won’t be able to pack your entire wardrobe in the bag, but it’s the ideal size for shorter trips.

The Everlane Twill Weekender is well-reviewed, earning a 4.6-star rating based on 248 responses. Refinery 29, Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and Apartment Therapy have all recommended the bag, and we reviewed it here at Insider Picks.

“The bag's cotton-twill body is spacious enough for a three- or four-day weekend's worth of stuff,” writes our senior editor Ellen Hoffman, “It's also, crucially, water-resistant, capable of protecting your stuff from wet grass, dirty floors, and sudden summer showers.”

Pros: Stylish, roomy enough for several days of travel, water-resistant, made of quality materials, long leather straps

Cons: Only has two pockets

Buy the Twill Weekender on Everlane for $98+

The best gym-friendly duffle

Why you'll love it: Searching for a gym-appropriate duffle that doesn’t necessarily look like a gym bag? Check out the Landon Carryall from Dagne Dover.

Carrying everything you need to trek from the office to the gym (or vice versa) can really weigh you down. Many gym duffle bags are clunky, unattractive, and not exactly style-friendly. The Landon Carryall by Dagne Dover is the exception. I don’t even go to the gym and I want one.

Made of “performance neoprene,” it’s durable enough to withstand even the most annoying commute, but the shape is chic and wearable: In short, it won’t ruin your outfit. Though the Landon Carryall is marketed as an office-to-gym bag, the larger sizes (it comes in small, medium, large, and extra large) would be sizeable enough to pack for a short vacation.

Each size comes with a laptop sleeve, two mesh pockets, exterior pockets, and detachable crossbody strap. The three larger sizes include a separate shoe bag (ideal for sweaty gym sneaks!). The Landon Carryall is a popular choice among industry insiders: It’s been featured on Racked, Forbes, Bustle, and twice here at Insider Picks.

“Perfect size, fabric is great. Love the extra shoe bag,” writes on 5-star Nordstrom reviewer. “Plenty of extra compartments for keeping things organized. Fits a normal sized laptop. Great for everyday wear.”

Pros: Made of sturdy neoprene, features like shoe bag and laptop sleeve for additional storage, comes in 4 sizes and multiple fun colors

Cons: Small size still might be a bit small for daily use

Buy the Landon Carryall on Dagne Dover for $125 to $215 (depending on size)

The question of if there's life on other planets is hotly debated across the globe. A series of inexplicable UFO sightings and occurrences has led many to believe that aliens have existed among us.

Cynics continually try to explain away these events, while eyewitnesses couldn't be more certain of what they've seen. The most notorious UFO sightings in the world give backing to that when wondering if aliens are real, the answer may just be yes.

1. A civilian pilot’s Washington flight

In 1947, a civilian pilot was flying past Washington's Mount Rainier when he reported that nine blue, glowing objects flew past him in a V formation, traveling at a speed of 1700 mph, according to History.

While he first believed the flying objects to be military-owned, the government stated that no one had been near Mount Rainier that day. Following his description of the blue, glowing objects as"a saucer if you skip it across water," the phrase flying saucer was popularized.

2. Lights in the Rendlesham forest

The Telegraph reported that on December 26, 1980, sections of the United States Air Force were stationed at a Royal Air Force military base near Suffolk, England. That day two members went into the forest where they claim to seen a craft of sorts that was covered in letters that resembled hieroglyphs. Floor markings and tree damage were also present in the area.

Then, two days later, other military personnel said they experienced the same thing, this time armed with a recording device. On December 28, it was reported that a bright red light occurred, followed by a craft crashing into the forest. An Air Force commander then went up to the craft and supposedly encountered an alien of sorts. The Ministry of Defense completely denies these occurrences.

3. Green lights over a reunifying Germany

In 1990, six weeks before Germany was set to become a united nation, a mysterious incident took place over the Greifswald power plant. According to The Local, seven green lights appeared in a line, hovering above the area. Staying visible for about 30 minutes, some believed this to be a protest against the upcoming reunification. However, there was no proof of anyone taking such actions and many viewers believe it was due to extraterrestrials. This incident has become known as "the Greifswald Lights."

At Alibaba's Shanghai restaurant, forget everything you were taught about having your phone out at the table — you'll need it to call the robots that serve you. 

Fresh seafood restaurant Robot.He is located in Alibaba's Hema Supermarket, and a combination of conveyor belts, a robotic arm, and mobile carts on waist-high counters handle almost all of the waitstaff 'legwork.' They're guided by a software system that uses customer-submitted QR codes to figure out seating, ordering, and payment, via the Hema app. 

But it isn't as anti-social as it sounds: As the customer walks around the supermarket choosing their fresh seafood meal, humans are there to do what they do best — interact, assist, and of course, cook. By taking out the labor cost of food runners and waiters and keeping some crucial human employees, Alibaba hopes to make its restaurant more cost-efficient. The result is a fascinating and interactive dining experience. 

Here's a look at the way an order is placed at Robot.He — the restaurant where diners are served almost entirely by robots:

When a customer arrives, they're still greeted by a host or hostess.

The customer uses a check-in kiosk to find a table.

Staff is available to walk them through the steps the first time around. 

A QR code on the customer's app is then scanned to the kiosk to inform the software system where they'll be sitting.

• The keto diet calls for eating mostly fat.
• INSIDER asked dietitian Andy Bellatti to explain how the keto diet affects the human body.
• He said that the diet can make you feel fuller faster, lower blood sugar levels, and make you lose water weight. 
• On the flip side, it could also leave you with bad breath and a cause suite of unpleasant symptoms known as the "keto flu."
• There's still not much research on the long-term effects of the diet. 

The high-fat, low-carb ketogenic (or just "keto") diet is all the rage these days — but it's not new. 

The diet was originally developed back in the 1920s as a way to treat the seizure disorder epilepsy, and it's still sometimes used for that purpose. More recent adopters claim that the diet provides other benefits, like weight loss and lower blood sugar.

The keto diet calls for eating primarily fat — think red meat, avocados, coconut oil, butter, nuts, and seeds — with some protein and very few carbs. Generally, keto dieters limit carbs to less than 50 grams per day, and sometimes as low as 20. (For reference, a single slice of white bread has 14 grams of carbs; a large apple has 30.) 

That's a major shift, considering the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating 225 to 325 grams of carbs per day if you're on a 2,000-calorie diet.

What does that radical dietary change actually do to your body — and does it make you as healthy as all those keto believers claim? INSIDER spoke with registered dietitian Andy Bellatti to find out. Here are six things that happen when you're on the keto diet. 

1. Your body starts burning fat instead of carbs.

To understand the keto diet, you first need to know how your body works on a more "normal" diet.

"When you're not on a keto diet, you consume a fair amount of carbohydrates," Bellatti said. "And I always like to remind people that carbohydrates aren't just bread and donuts. You get them in beans, brown rice, broccoli, fruit — even milk. There's a lot of healthy foods that have carbohydrates."

Your body breaks down carbs into a sugar called glucose, which is then used for energy.

But if you're not consuming carbs, your body has a nifty way of keeping you alive. In the absence of glucose, the liver starts converting fat into substances called ketones, which the body can also use for energy, Bellatti said. This state is called ketosis.

It's a built-in survival mechanism. If you were starving — in the literal sense, not the figurative one — your body would go into ketosis and burn the fat stored on your body to keep itself going, Bellatti explained. But on the keto diet, you still get to eat.

"[The keto diet] is a way of triggering ketosis without depriving yourself of calories," Bellatti said.

2. You might experience the "keto flu."

Some dieters complain of "keto flu" — a collection of unpleasant symptoms associated with the body's transition into ketosis. 

Symptoms include constipation, diarrhea, headache, muscle cramps, rashes, and weakness, according to a 2018 paper published in the journal PeerJ.

3. You lose water weight.

There's a lot of hype surrounding keto's supposed weight loss powers. There is evidence that going keto can help people lose weight in the short term, the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) reports. Unfortunately, there's also evidence that, after a year, keto doesn't drastically outperform other weight-loss diets, according to HSPH.

But Bellatti said the keto diet can make you lose water weight.

First, a quick primer on water weight: Whenever you eat more carbohydrates than you need, your body stores some of the excess in your muscles and liver as a backup source of energy. This stored formed of carbs is called glycogen, and in your body, each gram of glycogen is bound to up to four times its weight in water, nutrition professor Dr. Marion Nestle explains in her book "Why Calories Count."

After you start a carb-restricted diet like keto, your body uses up all its glycogen, and all of that bound-up water is released via your urine, making you lighter. This is what it means to lose water weight. (It can also happen when you restrict calories in general, not just carbs.)

"When you go on a keto diet one of the things that happens quite quickly is that, because your glycogen stores are depleted, you do lose water weight," Bellatti said. 

But he added that, if you ever go back to non-keto diet, you'll regain any water weight that was lost. And there is a decent likelihood that you'll stop the diet. One review looked at adults using keto to treat epilepsy and found that just over half quit keto because of its restrictiveness.

Whether you've been at a job for a week or a year, it's never too early to think about ways to advance your career.

"Your career is always a work in progress," Terri Wein, co-founder of career coaching firm Weil & Wein and Jobtreks, told INSIDER. "Even when you are happy with your job, it's helpful to think about next steps, namely a promotion."

Being direct with your boss about your goals and taking initiative to hone new skills and go beyond your job description will help you get on the radar of whoever makes advancement decisions. 

Here are some other tips to help you get a promotion.

1. Imagine you have your manager's job.

You should start by imagining you have your boss's job and then, "think about what skills you need to hone to be good at that position," Wein said.

"Make a list of those skills and explore how to improve those skills," she told INSIDER. "For example, take a class on public speaking or read articles on how to manage a team. Look and dress the part of your boss's job."

2. Engage with your manager.

It's also a good idea to directly ask what you can do to improve your chances for advancement.

Cynthia Pong, career coach and founder of Embrace Change, suggests finding out which performance metrics are most important to your supervisor or whoever is in charge of promotion decisions.

"To start the conversation, simply say something like, 'I wanted to check in on how I'm doing and come up with a plan for me to keep striving to do better at _________[organization]. What would you say are the most important things to _________[organization] in terms of someone working here? Is productivity the top priority? Or quality of work? Or something else?'" Pong told INSIDER.

Talking to your supervisor about your ambitions can bring them on board as your advocate, Wein added.

"Tell her directly that you would like to be promoted in the upcoming cycle, but don't appear to be competing with her," Wein said. Remember you're on the same team, she added.

3. Ask to set up periodic check-ins with your boss.

If your supervisor is open to it, see if they will meet with you weekly to reassess your goals and your progress in meeting those goals, Pong said. 

"It may seem like a lot, but if you are accomplishing a lot each week, then this will make it super clear to them how important you are to the organization and you will also be 'top of mind,' which increases the likelihood of them passing along opportunities to you and recommending you for opportunities and/or awards," she said.

Just make sure the meetings are structured and not overly long, Pong said, adding that the focus should be on reviewing what you accomplished in the past week, looking at how it measures up to your goals, talk about what you want to do contribute more, and set new goals for the upcoming week.

You might think certain bills, such as your cell phone plan and utilities, aren't really changeable. 

But there are ways to lower these household expenses.

Getting an energy audit to find out how to make your home more energy efficient and doing full loads of laundry and dishes are relatively easy tweaks that will save you money on these household bills.

Here are 11 unexpected ways you can lower all your monthly bills. 

1. Cut overall energy costs: get an energy audit.

Ask your utility company for a free energy audit. A representative will come to your house and explain what you need to do to make your home more energy efficient. You can save $100 per year by sealing leaks in windows and doors and insulating ducts—all of which your energy audit will highlight. Here are more easy tricks to cut your energy bill.

2. Save water: look to your toilet.

Keep a pitcher or bottle of water in the refrigerator so you'll always have cold water on hand. No more running the tap to get water that's cold enough to drink—and no more money down the drain. Additionally, inspect appliances such as toilets, faucets, and dishwashers for leaks and drips on a regular basis. To be even more water-conscious, add aerators to your faucets. These frugal attachments reduce the amount of water that comes through the faucet head and increase water pressure. You increase performance and save money. Good news: Here are plenty of reasons you should shower less often.

3. Cut your water bill: fix toilet leaks.

A leaky toilet could cost you up to 200 gallons of water a day. To see if yours is a problem, try this: Add a drop of food coloring to the toilet tank. Wait a few minutes, then check to see if the color has shown up in the toilet bowl. If it has, you have a leak. To save even more on water in the bathroom, put a plastic bottle filled with water on the floor of the tank. Because the tank will require less water to fill, you'll save money on your bill every time you flush. (Don't do this is you have a high-efficiency toilet.)

• 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:

SEE ALSO: From spending 7 years in prison to battling a yellow fever epidemic, here's what the Founding Fathers were doing before their act of rebellion made them famous

DON'T MISS: The 9 weirdest jobs of America's Founding Fathers

SEE ALSO: 5 famous 'facts' about the Fourth of July that aren't true

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."

Just because you weren’t born with a green thumb, doesn’t mean you have to settle for a home without the beauty that houseplants can bring.

If you're a beginner looking to cultivate a garden, nurturing houseplants is a great way to dip your toes in the water.

There are a wide variety of plants that are easy to grow and can handle varying temperatures, sporadic watering and a range of lighting situations.

Here are 14 foolproof houseplants that you can test your luck with.

1. Mother-in-law's tongue

When you go out of town, this is one plant you will not need to worry about.

Mother-in-law’s tongue is an evergreen with long, vertical dark green leaves and light green stripes. This plant doesn't require significant upkeep and grows relatively fast. It’s tolerant to low light levels and also lots of sunlight. And the best news yet, it doesn’t need to be watered frequently, according to the blog DenGarden.  

2. Spider plant

This unruly houseplant consists of long stems with flowers at the ends. Depending on how warm and bright your house is, the plant will only need water every 10-14 days.  While it may prefer bright light, the plant also grows just fine in lower light conditions, according to the blog Joy Us Garden.

3. Kalanchoe

This popular succulent grows long-lasting red, pink, yellow, or white bell-shaped flowers. It prefers bright, sunny locations and only needs to be watered moderately, so let the soil dry out between waterings.

When the plant’s bloom is finished, don’t throw it away. Instead, cut off the flowering head, let it rest and then resume regular care. According to The Spruce, it should flower again in the Spring.

Movies have a tendency to make everything look more beautiful than it actually is — and locations are no different.

A movie can turn the Eiffel Tower, one of the most-visited attractions on the planet, into a quiet, romantic date spot. In real life, you'd be sharing a romantic rendezvous with thousands of other people.

From the unappetizing shores of  Maya Bay in Thailand, famous for being the untouched beach in "The Beach," to the cheesy tourist traps in Forks, Washington, home of the "Twilight" films, these 10 movie locations are nothing like they are on the big screen.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, is one of the most iconic structures in the world, which is why it has played a part in so many movies, including "Moulin Rouge!."

Paris is a must-see city, and the Eiffel Tower is truly breathtaking.

But that means you won't be the only one trying to appreciate the view.

But it is also one of the most-visited attractions in the world, so expect long lines, vendors hawking selfie sticks, souvenirs, and other touristy tchotchkes, and pick-pockets. 

If you're really committed to going, get ready to cough up almost $30 per person to reach the top.

The town of Forks, Washington, is the moody backdrop for all four of "The Twilight Saga" films.

Legend has it that author Stephenie Meyer had never even been to Forks, she just Googled "rainiest place in the US" and chose the small town due to its heavy rainfall.

With the mania that surrounded the story of Bella, Edward, and Jacob, it's not surprising that "Twihards" immediately flocked to the small town.

I love premium, high-end smartphones, but I don't like their massive price tags. 

So when the $250 Moto G6 came across my desk, I thought I'd give it a shot to see whether or not it could replace the expensive smartphones that usually populate my hands and pockets. 

I was surprised with my experience with the Moto G6. I barely noticed a difference during my day-to-day usage, and I began to question whether high-end smartphones were worth the $450-plus premium they demand for slightly better performance and looks.

Check out the $250 Moto G6 and how it fared in the hands of someone who's used to $800-plus smartphones:

SEE ALSO: 4 reasons you should buy the LG G7 instead of the Galaxy S9

Design-wise, the Moto G6 is a surprisingly nice phone for $250.

This thing has a nice, curved glass back, and it doesn't feel much different than a lot of the expensive high-end smartphones out there. It's light, too, which I like. But light weight can sometimes lead to a cheaper feel. 

It has large bezels, but they didn't really bother me, despite having used phones with ultra-narrow bezels ever since they came out.

I truly barely noticed the bezels on the Moto G6. Plus, having a comparatively large bottom bezel meant that Motorola could give the Moto G6 a front-facing fingerprint scanner. The front is still the best place to have a fingerprint scanner, in my opinion. Here's to hoping that more of next year's crop of premium devices come with invisible fingerprint scanners embedded underneath their displays. 

The Moto G6 was handling everything I was throwing at it surprisingly well.

I looked around the subway one day and noticed people with expensive smartphones, like the $1,000 iPhone X and $800-plus Galaxy S9, and I questioned whether those people getting more out of their expensive smartphones for their day-to-day apps than I was with this $250 device.

I was streaming my music via Bluetooth, streaming videos, browsing the internet and social media, sending emails and messages, video calling with family abroad, and using all the apps I usually use without a hitch on the Moto G6. 

Sure, the Moto G6's Snapdragon 450 chip wasn't quite as snappy as the Google Pixel 2, Samsung Galaxy S9, or LG G7 with high-end chips like the Snapdragon 835 and 845. But it wasn't slow, either. I was rarely, if ever, frustrated by the Moto G6's performance when comparing it to my experience with expensive high-end devices. 

One thing that surprised me about the Moto G6 is how well it handled a minimized YouTube video while I was running another app, as shown in the photo above. 

We don't all have the time or the money for extravagant skin care treatments — and many products don't really work anyway. 

But science suggests you can make your skin happier, healthier, and smoother if you know what to put on it. 

"A good skin care regimen is so important to overall skin health and maintaining a youthful appearance to your skin," dermatologist Kathleen Suozzi from the Yale School of Medicine told Business Insider.

Suozzi suggested three simple tricks you can perform at home that will lead to noticeably better-looking skin by the end of one month.

That said, she advised that to accurately determine whether an approach works, you have to try a skin care regimen out for at least three to six months. 

"It's really a marathon and not a sprint," Suozzi said.

Here's the low-hanging fruit to start with.

SEE ALSO: How to look and feel healthier in one month, according to science

First, use alpha hydroxy acids to exfoliate, make your skin feel softer, and minimize wrinkles.

Alpha hydroxy acids are chemical compounds that are naturally present in fermented milk, citrus fruits, and sugar cane.

They're a key ingredient in many chemical peels and skin products because they can help make your skin brighter and softer, and also help improve the appearance of thin wrinkles.

"What alpha hydroxy acids do is they shed off the top layer of dull skin," Suozzi said. "By helping that turnover and shedding the excess dead skin cells that can collect on your skin, it gives the skin a more bright appearance, softer feel, and can also help even out pigmentation." 

To try a peel out at home, choose a pad that includes an alpha hydroxy acid. Some of the most common ingredients to look for include glycolic acid, lactic acid, and citric acid.

Dermatologists like Suozzi often perform alpha hydroxy acid peels in the office, but she said you can use an alpha hydroxy acid peel pad at home once a week. Many of the products will say something like "at-home peel treatment" or "facial peel pads," but look for one that includes some kind of alpha hydroxy acid. Most work like a facial cleanser pad and tingle a bit when you rub them on your face. 

Suozzi recommends that you start slowly to see how your skin reacts to this treatment. And be careful if you go out in the sun afterwards, because the new skin will be especially sensitive.

Then depending on your tolerance, you can increase the frequency of your peels to two or three times a week.

The second tip might sound obvious: remember to moisturize.

Suozzi said this skin problem comes up again and again.

"Moisturized skin appears plumper and healthier than dry skin," she said, adding, "you don't have to spend a lot of money on these expensive night creams."

Suozzi said that although people often comment how much better their skin looks after a facial, a lot of that improvement is simply because their skin has been adequately moisturized.

• James Madison was the fourth president of the US and one of the primary thinkers behind the US Constitution.
• In his personal life, Madison was extremely introverted and a voracious reader.
• Here's a look at his daily routine, which involved reading, writing, and occasionally racing his wife Dolley around the porch of Montpelier.

James Madison accomplished a lot.

Over the course of his long political career, he served as a member of the Continental Congress, US representative, and Secretary of State in the administration of his close friend Thomas Jefferson.

He was also elected president in 1808.

Madison's legacy as commander in chief was decidedly mixed. He's considered one of the worst presidents of all time when it comes to his foreign policy. Also, there's the small fact that the British swooped in and burned DC during his tenure.

But primarily, he is remembered as the "Father of the Constitution," thanks to his crucial contributions to the supreme law of the US.

Here's a look at the Founding Father's daily routine:

SEE ALSO: A look at the daily routine of Thomas Jefferson, who rose early, drank coffee, and wrote a lot

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SEE ALSO: A look at the daily routine of Alexander Hamilton, who loved coffee and worked for marathon stretches of time

Madison would rise early. When he wasn't traveling or living in DC, his primary residence was Montpelier, a plantation house in Orange, Virginia. Paul Jennings, Madison's enslaved valet, would help him dress every morning.

Source: "James Madison: A Biography"

At the age of 15, Jennings helped save Gilbert Stuart's famous portrait of George Washington before the British burned the White House. Later in life, Jennings was purchased and freed by Daniel Webster. He also published an autobiography detailing his experiences as a slave.

Source: "A Colored Man's Reminiscences of James Madison"

Madison enslaved over 100 men, women, and children during his lifetime. Upon his death, he did not emancipate his slaves in his will.

Source: Montpelier, Hauenstein Center

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• Good swim trunks must keep certain areas of a man's body covered and protected, they should dry quickly once he's out of the water, and they need to look as good as possible.

• The Speedo Marina Core Basic Watershorts are our top pick for the best swim trunks because they're lightweight and comfortable with a mid-length design that's suitable for all sorts of aquatic activities.

The evolution of the men's swimsuit is a surprisingly recent and rapid phenomenon. In America, up until the Depression Era, it was not only uncommon but also illegal for men to be shirtless on most beaches, thus the prevalence of those awesome one-piece romper style suits that were often striped and ideally accompanied by a sublime mustache. A few decades into the 1900s, men's swimsuits shed their sleeves and instead featured tank-style shirts, but swimmers were still wearing significantly more fabric than they do today.

The most precipitous change in the style of popular men's swimwear came during the 1930s. Not only were men finally free to be shirtless at the beach, but in fact, the most popular swim trunks of the day were small and snug. Suddenly, men's bodies were on almost full display during a day at the beach. Short, tight men's swimsuits would remain in vogue for the next four decades. In the 1980s, men's swim trunks began to grow longer and looser again, and by the 1990s, baggie trunks were in style.

Today, a moderately snug, mid-thigh men's swimsuit is the standard pool and beach apparel for many men, though short and tight suits aren't going to get you any cross-eyed stares, nor will the longer, baggier board short. So what's the best swim trunk for you? The one that feels, fits, and looks the best based on your own preference, really.

You're living in a golden age of open mindedness when it comes to swim trunks, so dress for your activity and your own sense of style and then get out there and have some fun this summer, sir.

Here are the best swim trunks you can buy:

• Best swim trunks overall: Speedo Marina Core Basic Watershorts
• Best board shorts: Columbia PFG Offshore II Board Short
• Best low-cost swim trunks: Neleus Dry Fit Performance Short
• Best performance swim trunks: Ekouaer Jammer Swimsuit
• Best vintage swim trunks: Patagonia Baggies 5-Inch Swim Trunks
• Read our full guide to the best board shorts

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

The best swim trunks overall

Why you'll love them: Speedo's Marina Core Basic Watershorts were designed to stand up to heavy use in the surf, on the sand, and in the pool. 

The Speedo Marina Core Basic Watershorts don't exactly excel at any specific activity. They're not snug enough for competitive racing in the water nor are they short or flexible enough to double as true running shorts on land.

They are stylish enough to wear on the boardwalk or in the clubhouse, but you wouldn't wear them to a restaurant or bar far inland from the sea. So why are they the top pick? Because while perhaps not perfect for any single use case, these men's swim trunks are perfectly adequate for just about every aquatic activity out there.

Made from quick-drying brushed polyester microfiber, the Marina Core trunks will be dry and comfortable within minutes after you exit the water and towel off, and the faster a fabric dries, the longer it lasts.

The trunks are lightweight and fit securely thanks to a drawstring and elastic waistband, so you're not going to lose your swimsuit while surfing, swimming, or diving to make a play on the volleyball court. Three pockets can be used to stash keys, a phone, and other small sundries, while a full mesh lining will keep you supported and comfortable while you're on the go.

With nearly 1,500 reviews posted on Amazon at the time of this writing, the Speedo Marina Core Basic Watershorts have a 4.5-star average rating. One owner calls his trunks "well made" with "good material" and describes the fit as "not too tight and not too baggy." Another loves that their demure design makes them "stylish for any age" of swimmer.

Pros: Built to last, versatile, very fast drying, available in multiple colors

Cons: Sizing runs too small

Buy a pair of Speedo Marina Core Basic Watershorts on Amazon for $$24.95 to $77.06 (prices vary by size)

The best board shorts

Why you'll love them: Columbia's PFG Offshore II Board Shorts were designed primarily for performance, so if you're a serious paddler, fisherman, or boater, these are for you.

I've put my trust in gear and apparel from Columbia Sportswear in some pretty harrowing conditions, including South American jungles and the snowy summits of the High Sierra. When it comes to most warm weather maritime hobbies, the Columbia PFG Offshore II Board Shorts are a fine choice indeed.

For the record, the PFG stands for "Performance Fishing Gear," and these comfortable shorts are certainly well-suited to fishing, whether you're trolling off a boat, wading in the shallows, or doing some long line deep sea fishing. But as a kayak and canoe enthusiast, I find them at their best when used for some paddling.

The long length of the shorts provides ample thigh coverage while their UPF 50 sun protection keeps your legs from burning even during long outings. Columbia's proprietary "Omni-Shield" repellent fabric helps the board shorts shed water, keeping them dry and resisting stains. As the Offshore IIs are made from a blend of polyester and elastane, they have plenty of give as your body twists for paddling, casting, or for surfing and swimming, too.

One Columbia shopper calls these board shorts ideal "for the active guy" as they work well "for swimming and fishing." Another seconds that notion, noting their "nice stretch material" that offers "plenty of give." A few folks did question the inclusion of a built-in bottle opener, which adds a bit of weight and is subject to rust, but you can always just cut it out.

Pros: Excellent sun protection, flexible material, well-suited to myriad activities

Cons: Expensive

Buy a pair of PFG Offshore II Board Shorts at Columbia for $44.90 to $60

The best low-cost swim trunks

Why you'll love them: The Neleus Dry Fit Performance Shorts come in multiple colors, are suitable for multiple activities, and they cost less than the price of a cocktail at a fancy beachfront bar.

There's a lot to love about the Neleus Dry Fit Performance Shorts, but the thing you will almost undoubtedly love the most is their rock bottom price. Depending on the size you choose, these trunks will cost you about $16, with the smaller sizes priced even less.

At that price point, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that this is actually a decent swimsuit. The Dry Performance Shorts feature a shorter cut and relatively snug fit that would have been quite at home on beaches in the 1950s and 60s and that is by in large back in style today.

There are nearly two dozen colors available, so you will surely find a pair that matches your own sense of style, and thanks to the lightweight, pliant fabric, you can wear these trunks while swimming, jogging, playing a game of beach football, or paddling an SUP. A mesh liner keeps things comfortable while vented hems keep things cool, and side pockets and a single rear pocket offer a bit of storage space for a few small items.

Nearly 500 shoppers have chimed in about these shorts via Amazon review, and they have garnered a collective four-star average. One gentleman was greatly impressed by their "ultralight" design, noting that they "weigh in at just over four ounces." He went on to praise how they "ventilate so well" that they are great no only for swimming but also for jogging, hiking, and more.

And in a write up from LifestyleUpdated, a writer called these swim shorts "excellent quality and comfortable" and quite "price friendly" as well.

Pros: Great low price, available in multiple colors, great ventilation

Cons: Too snug for some body shapes

Buy a pair of Neleus Dry Fit Performance Shorts on Amazon for $$14.38 to $17.39

The most critically acclaimed TV shows in history have earned their praise by repeatedly producing innovative and memorable seasons.

Shows like "The Wire,""Breaking Bad," and "The Larry Sanders Show" consistently won over critics, and their best seasons have set a standard for what great television should look like.

To find out which series have been the most influential, we turned to the review aggregator Metacritic for its list of the all-time best TV seasons, which ranks shows by their composite critical reception. We used audience scores to break any ties.

Check out the 50 best TV-show seasons of all time, according to critics:

SEE ALSO: The 20 most-watched TV episodes ever, ranked

50. "The Handmaid's Tale" (Season 1)

Metacritic score: 92/100

User score: 7.8/10

Notable episodes: ""Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum,""Jezebels"

49. "Homeland" (Season 1)

Metacritic score: 92/100

User score: 8.3/10

Notable episodes: "The Weekend,""Crossfire," "Marine One"

48. "Rectify" (Season 2)

Metacritic score: 92/100

User score: 9.1/10

Notable episodes: "Mazel Tov,""The Great Destroyer," "Unhinged"

If you live in the US, you've likely stuck to some of the more common fruits like bananas, apples, and strawberries. But around the world, there are a wealth of delicious fruits that may not be as commonly-stocked in the states. These fruits may even become a new favorite and can add some health benefits to your diet. 

Here are 12 fruits that are not common in the US, but that you should try immediately.

Pomelo

A citrus fruit native to South and Southeast Asia, the pomelo is thought of as a much larger version of a grapefruit. The outer layer of the fruit is extremely thick but, once peeled, reveals juicy slices ready to eat.

Jabuticaba

Commonly referred to as the Brazilian Grapetree, jabuticabas are small, purple balls of similar appearance to grapes. They grow directly on trees and blossom from the bark. Found in South America, natives use the fruit to treat sore throats, asthma, and inflammation, according to Healthy Focus.

Ackee

Originally from West Africa, the ackee fruit was brought over to Jamaica and is now the country’s national fruit. Made up of a series of pods, the only edible portion of the fruit is a yellow area that looks like a brain. Be careful when enjoying — the rest of the fruit can cause serious sickness.

• Liz, the Chief Mom Officer, is a 38-year-old MBA and IT program manager at a large company. Her husband, Todd, stays at home with their three boys — ages 14, 10, and 3.
• She's been the primary breadwinner since shortly after they were first married over 16 years ago.
• She's spent over a year interviewing dozens of other successful women in her Breadwinning, Six Figure, Millionaire Women series.
• A few of the biggest things she wishes people understood: Dads who stay at home aren't babysitting, her situation isn't "lucky," and there are more female breadwinners than you may think.

Being a breadwinning mom with a husband who stays at home with your three boys can be amazing.

When I need to travel for work, I don't need to worry about who will watch the kids. When I stay late and have dinner with the executives, I don't need to rush home to relieve the sitter. I'm able to go to conferences across the country, and Skype with the boys without worrying about them. I come home from a 12-hour workday to dinner already made, kids shuttled to and from their activities, a clean house, and laundry already put away. When someone needs to get the car fixed, run to the bank, or take care of a sick kid — the "someone" isn't me.

That doesn't mean it's all sunshine and roses, though.

My husband, our boys and I are all happy with how we run our family — but other people often aren't. Sometimes they're confused, other times they're defensive, and they often make assumptions about us that just aren't true. I've gotten so many different comments over the years, that it's pretty obvious there's a lot of things other people don't understand about families like mine.

So today, I'm going to dispel the myths and talk about some of the things I've noticed other people just don't understand.

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I'm happy and proud to be the breadwinner

In the mainstream media, I see a steady stream of negative articles about families like mine. Millennial women are "worried" and "ashamed" about being the breadwinner. Stay-at-home dads suffer from "stigma and isolation." Let's not forget all the articles telling us that our marriages are unhappy.

If you're the family breadwinner, and a woman, you could be forgiven for thinking that you're supposed to be unhappy about the situation. And trust me, other people read these kinds of articles and think that I must feel that way too.

No, I'm not unhappy. In fact, I'm proud of all my accomplishments. I'm not at all worried about out earning my husband — I wouldn't want to be married to someone who's bothered by that anyway. I'm not ashamed that I work and he stays at home. To be honest, I'm extremely happy that I can be successful at work, pursue my passions, and have things taken care of at home so I still have plenty of time to be an awesome mom.

My husband is proud of me

The other side of the stereotype coin is that men are supposed to be embarrassed by their successful wives.

I've heard so many stories about men being ashamed of their wives paying for everything, resentful of having to take care of the kids, or generally unhappy about the career success of their wife outstripping theirs. So, people assume my husband must feel that way too, right?

Not here. My husband is extremely proud of my accomplishments, and he's never been embarrassed about my success.

When we were first married, we both made the same amount of money. Then I got a job in IT about a year later, and that all began to change forever. I started pursuing my MBA when our older boys were 6 and 2 and finished when they were 10 and 6. Guess who baked and decorated a cake to celebrate my graduation? And who watched the boys so I could go off to class after a full day of work? Who took care of things at home while I studied abroad in France and China?

The only thing I've ever heard from him is excitement about my success.

Dads don't babysit

One of the most annoying comments a stay-at-home dad can get out in public is "So, you're babysitting today?"

My husband has heard this one more than once while out with our three boys. Can you imagine the reverse — someone commenting to a mom out and about with her kids that she was babysitting? No, you can't. I've literally never had anyone say that to me, and yet more than one person has said it to him.

This one is particularly frustrating because of the assumptions behind the statement. People assume that a dad out and about with his kids is a once-in-a-blue-moon type of scenario. His wife, their mother, must be having a rare busy time. So Dad is out with the kids, struggling to manage them, and probably feeding them junk food.

Dads don't babysit their own children. It's called parenting.

There’s nothing like a vacation to help you clear your head and forget about the daily grind. But if you have children, it can be tough to find an opportunity to take a trip without them. Cruise lines are taking the hint, and have designed excursions at sea with the youngest travelers in mind. They’ve curated kid-friendly experiences with the video games and animated characters they love. But while your kids may be looking forward to their chance to get up close and personal with their favorite characters, you may be trying to figure out how to get through it all without getting frustrated.

The idea of a kid-centric cruise might not sound like a lot of fun to you. But just because the cruise is geared towards tiny tots doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself as well. There are lots of ways for parents to have a little fun of their own on kids’ cruises.

Pamper yourself.

Vacations are supposed to be a time to relax, but when you’re traveling with children, it’s easy to let things like sibling squabbles and temper tantrums stress you out. Luckily, most kids’ cruises have ways for parents to let off some steam.Take advantage of the ship’s spa and book a massage, manicure, or any other service that will help you unwind.

Have a good meal.

Use your time at sea to sample the variety of foods on board, especially since you don’t have to cook anything yourself. Often you can treat yourself to menu items you won’t find at home. For example, Princess Cruises feature the food of celebrity chef, Curtis Stone.

And while you’re at it, don’t stress yourself out by having food fights with your kids. Let them have a little fun with their meals as well (within reason). You’ll have plenty of time to bug them about eating their broccoli when you get back home.

Go on a date.

After a long day of play, you may want to get out and experience the nightlife on your ship. Check with your cruise line for available childcare options that will allow you and your partner to enjoy a romantic evening alone.

• A $100,000 salary sounds like enough money to afford a comfortable lifestyle, but that depends on where you live.
• MagnifyMoney recently found the top 10 most expensive metro areas where a family of three can still be financially strapped on a six-figure salary.
• Based on the study, six-figure earners in six metro areas spend more money than they earn every month.

Earning $100,000 isn't all it's cracked up to be if you live in an expensive city.

In a recent study, MagnifyMoney found the top 10 metro areas where you can feel broke — even if you make six figures. They determined the monthly disposable income of a hypothetical family with one child in 100 metro areas by subtracting monthly expenses, savings, debt, and taxes from an $8,333 monthly paycheck (equivalent to a $100,000 yearly pre-tax salary).

Tax estimations were based on the couple filing jointly for 2018 with a standard federal deduction, earning a federal $2,000 credit for the child. Debt was assumed to be $222 — the median monthly student loan payment. Other debt, such as housing and auto, were calculated into monthly expenses, which were determined based on location from a range of sources.

Based on this analysis, six metro areas have to spend more than they earn in a month. 

Below, see how far six figures will get you in the most expensive metro areas in the US, ranked from least expensive to most expensive.

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10. New York, New York

Monthly after-tax income: $6,934

Estimated monthly expenses and debt: $6,429

Remaining income: $505

9. Hartford, Connecticut

Monthly after-tax income: $6,934

Estimated monthly expenses and debt: $6,455

Remaining income: $479

8. Honolulu, Hawaii

Monthly after-tax income: $6,805

Estimated monthly expenses and debt: $6,665

Remaining income: $140