Going on safari can be a thrilling and remarkable experience. But in the midst of all the excitement, guides are quick to point out that safaris are not vacations in which you can safely sit idly by.

The purpose of many wildlife preserves and safaris is to raise awareness for the receding natural habitat of some of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating plants and animals. But sometimes, as we encroach too much on these natural predators' homes, the results can quickly turn tragic.

Read on for 10 safari horror stories.

In 2018, a 22-year-old woman was mauled to death by a lion.

While on vacation in a game reserve outside Pretoria in South Africa, a 22-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a lion as she took photos outside the fenced area of a camp. A lioness was charging after an Impala (an antelope), but encountered the young woman instead.

The victim was not staying at the camp, and instead was a guest of a friend and was intending to interview the camp’s manager before tragedy struck.

A gorilla pushed a woman to the ground as it charged past in Rwanda.

In video footage captured in March 2016, a new husband happened to film his wife as a gorilla ran past her, pushing her to the ground.

Gemma Cosgriff was on her honeymoon in Rwanda when the incident took place, and together with her husband, had been observing animals at Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, according to The Mirror. And although the fall seemed to be quite terrifying, Cosgriff was not seriously injured.

A former "Game of Thrones" editor was mauled to death by a lion in South Africa.

In 2015, 29-year-old Katherine Chappell was being driven through a lion park in South Africa when a lioness took hold of the graphic effects creator. Witnesses noted that Chappell had her windows down and was taking photographs of her surroundings just moments before the lioness attacked, according to Express.

Chappell was not in Johannesburg simply to see the sights — rather, the film editor was on a volunteer mission with the aim of protecting wildlife throughout the country.

Bed bugs are the stuff of nightmares for many people. Unfortunately, there are plenty of other household pests that are just as unpleasant. Some home infestations can even put your life at risk.

Here are a few household pests that are even worse than bed bugs.

False widows have a shockingly painful bite.

False widow spiders are a widespread pest in the UK but have recently made their way over to the US. In 2011, this venomous arachnidwas found in Ventura County, California, which marked its first appearance in the Western Hemisphere.

False widows are named for their resemblance to the dangerous black widow spider.

The Independent reports that their bites areabout as painful as wasp stings, though some people do suffer allergic reactions leading to serious symptoms such as chest pains and limb stiffness.

A kissing bug can kill you 30 years after biting you.

Kissing bugs are dark-colored insects with cone-shaped heads and flat bodies. They feed on humans and can carry a terrifying illness.

Kissing bugs can also carry the potentially lethal protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi, also known as Chagas disease. Orkin cautions that a person can become infected with the Chagas parasites if they rub the bug’s feces into a break in their skin, such as a bite or scratch.

According to the World Health Organization, Chagas disease can cause swelling in the lymph nodes, fever, headaches, and difficulty breathing. For most, the symptoms end after 8 to 12 weeks. For up to 30% of people, however, the disease can cause cardiac and digestive problems 10 to 30 years after the initial bite. This sometimes leads a sufferer to experience fatal heart failure decades after a kissing bug bite.

Orkin notes thatChagas disease is extremely rare in the United States, but kissing bug infestations are possible.

Woodworms are incredible destructive pests.

Woodworms are the larval stage of various wood-devouring beetles, such as the furniture beetle and the deathwatch beetle.

According to Rentokil, they love toeat their way through hours timbers and wooden furniture. These pests don’t bite humans, but they can seriously compromise the structural integrity of a building. Woodworm-infested homes have the potential to collapse.

To keep these pesky larvae at bay,make sure your home is well-heated and dry to discourage woodworms from eating their way through damp timber. You can recognize the presence of woodworms by the distinctive “exit holes” they leave in beams and furniture.

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• Alpha Industries, the company behind the Internet's most popular bomber jackets, just released a new collection for fall.
• The collection proves the company can do more than just the style they're most known for. It includes parkas, coats, and reimagined bombers for fall. 
• We rounded up the best new pieces to help you get a head start on the soon-to-be chilly weather.

As the company behind arguably the most popular bomber jackets on the internet, you've probably seen Alpha Industries styles everywhere. Even if you aren't up to date on the latest in fashion, the brand's signature red "Remove Before Flight" tag should stand out to you. 

Although Alpha Industries is more popular than ever these days, the brand is far from a startup or a new phenomenon. Founded in 1957 as Dobbs Industries, the Knoxville-based brand got its start as a subcontractor making outwear for the U.S. Department of Defense. Two years later, the company re-branded as Alpha Industries and landed its first official contract as an apparel supplier in the U.S. 

More than 60 years later, Alpha Industries is still making jackets. While the brand isn't a current supplier for the armed forces, it still brings military-grade quality to its new designs. And just in time for the upcoming fall and winter seasons, the brand has launched a new collection of jackets. If you thought the typical black or olive bombers were the only things the brand really made, this collection is here to prove you wrong. 

The collection includes parkas, coaches' jackets, field coats, reimagined bomber jackets, and more. With modern military-inspired designs for men, women, and kids, the collection has something for everyone. Plus, students can save 15% and get free shipping by verifying enrollment here. 

Shop the Alpha Industries Fall Winter 2018 Collection here.

Shop all Alpha Industries outerwear here.

Check out some of the best pieces from the collection, below:

Men's Alpha Industries B-15 Coalition Forces Flight Jacket

Alpha Industries B-15 Coalition Forces Flight Jacket, $250

Women's Alpha Industries Meri Fishtail Field Coat

Alpha Industries Meri Fishtail Field Coat, available in two colors, $180

Women's Alpha Industries L-2B Jacquard Flight Jacket

Alpha Industries L-2B Jacquard Flight Jacket, $180

• Cannabis stocks are among the most popular with millennials, according to data gathered by Markets Insider from the free-trading app Robinhood. 
• Some stocks have more than doubled in popularity over the past month as their prices have soared.
• Canadian cannabis company Cronos is more popular than Amazon, Netflix, and Twitter on Robinhood.

Weed stocks are exploding in popularity among young investors — in a wave that’s reminiscent of cryptocurrencies. 

The news cycle in the industry has been coming at a fast and furious pace. Earlier this week, another Canadian cannabis company Tilray received approval to ship medical cannabis to the US for a study in California. Its shares have soared more than 800% since going public in July.

And then there is Aurora Cannabis, which this week announced it had held talks with Coca-Cola to make a CBD-infused drink but was unable to reach a deal. A report out Wednesday said the cannabis producer is planning to list its shares on a major US stock exchange next month.

These stocks have become so popular that the brokerage firm Robinhood suspended new buying of Aurora Cannabis on its platform due to large orders and volatility.

According to Robinhood's website, Cronos has averaged 10,335 new investors per week and its ownership has grown by 95.9% over the last six weeks. Meanwhile, the online streaming giant Netflix has lost an average of 1,635 investors per week, or 6.1% of its total investors, in the same time period. Cronos is now the 11th most popular stock on the list with 122,122 total investors, just above Twitter (117,365), Netflix (108,475 ), and Amazon (99,674).

Keep reading to see how popular some of the high-flying cannabis stocks are on the free-trading app Robinhood, and how they stack up against some of the most popular names in tech. 

Cronos Group (CRON)

Market capitalization: $2.07 billion

Number of owners on Robinhood: 122,122

Ownership growth over the last six weeks: 95.9%

In the week of March 22nd, 23,263 people owned the stock and Cronos was ranked 43rd on the list. Now it is the 11th most popular stock on the list, just above Twitter, Netflix, and Amazon.

Data gathered by Markets Insider from public Robinhood data.

Aurora Cannabis (ACBFF)

Market capitalization: $8.35 billion

Current Owners on Robinhood: 77,248

Ownership growth over the last six weeks: N/A. The stock did not appear on the list until the week of September 6.

Over the past two weeks, users have more than doubled from 34,471 to 77,248, and the stock has jumped 16 positions on the list to 20th position.

Data gathered by Markets Insider from public Robinhood data.

Canopy Growth (CGC)

Market Capitalization: $11.86 billion

Current Owners on Robinhood: 69,521

Ownership growth over the last six weeks: 144%

The stock has jumped from the 96th position to 23rd position, just below payment company Square, led by Jack Dorsey, who also serves as CEO of Twitter.

Data gathered by Markets Insider from public Robinhood data.

Working out at home is pretty popular because it's oftentimes cheaper and more convenient than joining a gym or attending classes.

Plus you can work out whenever you feel like it without having to worry about sharing equipment. Finding the right at-home workouts can be a bit of trial and error, but with a bit of research, you might be able to find something that works well for you.

1. Bodyweight exercises will never go out of style.

Bodyweight exercises don't require equipment, which means you can do them anywhere without having to invest in or bring anything with you. They're also a good place to start if you're not sure about what you should do, but want to do something outside of the gym.

"Add some walking to this routine and you have a low stress, powerful workout you can do anywhere," fitness expert Evie Fatz told INSIDER.

2. High-intensity workouts can mean great results with minimal equipment or investments needed.

Whether you're looking for programs and methods that let you do more with less or just want to take your body weight exercises up a notch, high-intensity workouts are something that you can do at home, but that will really work all parts of your body.

"Taking bodyweight strength moves from programs like CrossFit and high-intensity cardio modalities that require minimal space, like jump rope, can be a really potent combination," Josh Rogers, the co-founder of RPM Training Co., told INSIDER.

"They may want to have a trainer review a program they are considering to see what it may be lacking so they can supplement it such as by doing additional stretching for flexibility,"Robert S. Herbst, a personal trainer, weight loss and wellness coach, told INSIDER. "They may also want to run through the program with the trainer to make sure they are using proper form to get the most out of the exercises and not get injured."

3. BBG by Kayla Itsines lays everything out for you, so that you can plan ahead.

Kayla Itsines's BBG program is super popular— and for good reason. It provides detailed workout plans and instructions. 

Ashley Pitt, NASM personal trainer and the creator of the healthy lifestyle blog, A Lady Goes West, told INSIDER that she likes that BBG tells you what sorts of things you should be doing each week, which can help you ensure that you're doing what needs to be done and can plan ahead.

When doing at-home workouts like these, it's important to keep an eye on your form, Pitt tells INSIDER.

"... There isn't a trainer around to correct issues," Pitt said.  "It would also be beneficial for people who work out at home to record themselves doing the workout to watch back and check their form, or use a mirror as well. When you're working out at home, you should set the app or monitor up to eye level as well, so you aren't straining to see the next moves or demos of what you're following along."

As the year flies by, the list of canceled TV shows piles up.

While there's been somewhat of a quiet period since May, some networks are still cutting shows throughout the summer.

The most recent cancellations come from AMC, which just confirmed to Vulture that "Dietland" will end after only one season, and HBO, which renewed "The Deuce" for a third and final season to air in 2019.

ABC canceled the previously renewed "Roseanne" revival in late May, after Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. However, ABC announced a spin-off called "The Conners" without Barr coming this fall.

In other notable cancellations, USA's critically acclaimed "Mr. Robot" will end with its upcoming fourth season, and CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" is ending after 12 seasons. 

We'll update this list as more are announced.

Here are all the shows that have been canceled this year, including those from networks and Netflix:

SEE ALSO: The worst TV show of every year since 2000, according to critics

Amazon

"Jean-Claude Van Johnson"— Amazon, one season

"I Love Dick"— Amazon, one season

After the summer cookout season dies down, a lot of us find ourselves stuck with half-empty jars of dill pickles wedged at the back of our fridges. Now that we're not flipping burgers over a charcoal grill while sipping a cold beer or lemonade, it can be hard to find a productive use for these briny, crunchy cucumber chips and spears. But with a bit of creative thinking, you can give these BBQ sidekicks a second shot at glory.

Try these 10 less-obvious uses for your pickles (and the jars they come in).

Come full-circle by using an empty pickle jar to make your very own batch.

Store-bought dill pickles have a place in the pantheon of traditional BBQ accents, but if you make the effort to pickle your own cucumbers, you’ll be rewarded with richer flavor and more flexibility to customize.

It can be tricky to find a second use for old pickle jars, largely because the pickling liquid imparts a strong scent and flavor with a tendency to linger. But if you use a discarded pickle jar to make your own batch, the abiding pickliness won’t be a problem. Plus, you can repurpose any leftover brine from the store-bought pickles to add an extra dimension to your own pickling liquid. For a full look at the process, check out this Lifehacker piece.

Try a pickleback shot.

Pickle brine isn't just good on a cucumber spear or in a savory relish. With its vinegar-based acidity and salt content, this liquid makes an unlikely but completely perfect partner for a shot of whiskey.

Invented in a Brooklyn dive bar, the "pickleback shot" involves taking a shot of whiskey (preferably, of bourbon), then chasing it with a shot of pickle juice. The flavors play off each other beautifully, giving you a robust one-and-done drink packed with enough electrolytes to make it an equally-excellent choice as a "hair of the dog" libation in the morning.

Stay in the homemade-condiments game by using dill pickles in your own Thousand Island dressing.

A "salad dressing" that’s more famous as a sandwich spread (especially on Reubens), Thousand Island dressing comes with an air of mystery. In fact, it was for years the suspected key ingredient to the "secret sauce" used on Big Macs. 

As it turns out, Thousand Island dressing includes mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, horseradish, hot sauce, mustard, paprika ... and, very importantly, dill pickle relish. If you follow the relish recipe above, you’ll be well on your way to whipping up your own Thousand Island dressing, and you can find a full recipe from HuffPost.

First dates can be exciting, a little bit nerve-wracking, and unpredictable. But, there's a lot that you can learn about a person on the first date.

Even though it's only the first date, there could already be some signs that your date has the potential to be a good long-term partner. While it's pretty much impossible to know if you and your date will be a great fit, these signs can help you figure out if your date may be a good partner in the future.

1. You feel like you can be your honest self.

Being comfortable around someone you don't know very well can be tough. So, if you can be yourself on that first date, it's a really good indication that things might go well if you continue to date or start something more serious, Amica Graber, a relationship and dating expert and blogger for Dialed In, told INSIDER.

2. You know what you're looking for, and they meet those standards.

If you don't know what you want out of a partner, it can be more difficult for you to decide if the person you're dating could be a good one. It's important to ask yourself why you're dating— and if you're dating with the hopes of meeting a long-term partner, 

"So it's really doing the inner work and looking at like where are you with you and in that regard, all of the things that you want for your life now, you'll be able to ascertain whether or not that person sitting across from you from a coffee or cocktail or whatever is 'it'," Lisa Concepcion, dating and relationship expert, and founder of LoveQuest coaching, told INSIDER.

3. You get the impression that they're really happy with their life.

"This is not to be confused with uninterested in a relationship, but there is a balance between having a rich life already and wanting to create something great with you,"Melissa Hudson, Ph.D. (c), LMFT, a licensed marriage, and family therapist, told INSIDER. "The best relationships are two people who choose each other, and want each other, not who need each other."

If your date seems happy with their life, your future relationship won't be pressured to be the sole source of their happiness, which can make things difficult and potentially lead to an unhealthy relationship.

Perks are important, and when job seekers are looking toward retailers offering minimum wage, they want to know what sets them apart from other brands. Dealing with customer demands and questions isn't the easiest job, but for those working in retail, some companies have really stepped it up with huge employee benefits.

If you're looking for a change, here are some companies offering up amazing perks including help with school, healthcare, and massive discounts.

Starbucks employees can get tuition reimbursement.

Starbucks' biggest platform is that every employee, including part-time, is eligible for full tuition coverage through Arizona State University. The program, which allows employees to take 10 freshman-level online courses as many times as they want, also comes with 24/7 tutoring and a choice of over 80 undergraduate majors.

Employee discounts are offered at companies such as Gap Inc. and Men's Warehouse.

Clothing can get expensive, especially when the seasons change, but employees at companies such as Gap Inc. and Men's Warehouse receive some great employee discounts to help them out.

Gap Inc., which also owns Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, offers employees a 50% discount off of everything in the store, and Men's Warehouse takes it a step further, with 55% off. With most retail companies offering 15-30% off their products for employees, Gap Inc. and Men's Warehouse aim for half off, if not greater.

Language classes are offered for Whole Food's employees.

For those living in New York and working at Whole Foods, the company has partnered with The National Immigration Forum, as well as both LaGuardia and Westchester Community College, to offer their employees free language classes for those who speak English as a second language.

While the curriculum centers around being able to understand the lingo and specifics of their customer base in produce and groceries, the program also helps those gain the ESOL training they need.

• The automotive search engine iSeeCars.com recently commissioned a study to look at the used car industry. 
• They studied a pool of four million used-cars and trucks that were one to three years old and had been sold between January and July 2018. 
• iSeeCars.com found that the used light-duty pickup truck that sold the quickest is the Honda Ridgeline, with an average of only 39.3 days on the market. 
• "The Honda Ridgeline differs from traditional trucks because it is built on a car platform, which appeals to people who want a smooth-riding truck for cargo purposes but don’t require heavy hauling capability," said iSeeCars.com CEP Phong Ly in a statement.
• General Motors and Nissan are the dominant players on the list, taking seven of the 12 spots.

The automotive search engine iSeeCars.com recently commissioned a study to look at the used car industry, where they found the best used car deals out there. But the study also took a more specific measurement of which are the slowest and fastest selling used cars on the market today.

The study sampled a pool of four million used-cars and trucks that were one to three years old and had been sold between January and July 2018. 

But by going more granular, the study found that the fastest-selling used pickup truck on the market is the Honda Ridgeline. 

"The Honda Ridgeline differs from traditional trucks because it is built on a car platform, which appeals to people who want a smooth-riding truck for cargo purposes but don’t require heavy hauling capability," said iSeeCars CEO Phong Ly in a statement.

On the slowest-selling end, the Nissan Titan pickup truck lagged considerably behind its competitors in terms of average days on the market. It was 4.6 days behind the next-to-last fastest selling pickup truck, the GMC Canyon, and a full 19 days behind the Honda Ridgeline. 

"The Titan’s reliability record lags behind its competitors, and its sales figures reflect that as well," said Ly in the statement.

All in all, Nissan and General Motors dominate the list, taking seven of the 12 spots. GM had four trucks ranked and Nissan had three. 

Take a look at the top 12 trucks that sold the quickest below. 

SEE ALSO: Here are the 13 best cars of 2018

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12. Nissan Titan: 58.3 days on the market (average)

11. GMC Canyon: 53.7 days on the market

10. GMC Sierra 1500: 52.7 days on the market

• It's no secret that San Francisco's housing crisis is in full swing.
• It's caused parts of the city to turn inside out in recent years to accommodate the influx of wealthy tech workers seeking housing in the Bay Area.
• The neighborhood of Bayview is one of the more recent parts to be ensnarled in the drastic shifts demanded by the region's real estate plight.
• Here's what the neighborhood is like and how it's changing.

At San Francisco's southeast corner sits the suburban-like district of Bayview. 

The once predominantly African-American neighborhood largely consists of mom-and-pop shops and is defined by its deep sense of community identity, one that was partly born out of the area's rich history in the city's maritime and butcher industries.

But the neighborhood is in the midst of an on-going transformation since being tugged into San Francisco's housing crisis. Housing developers are constantly clamoring for more space as the booming tech industry continues to create a high demand for living quarters.

But Bayview residents are determined to stand their ground and fend off the negative effects of gentrification snaking its way through other parts of the city.

I spent a day meandering through Bayview to see what it's all about — and to witness how the most competitive real estate market in the world is affecting the fabric of the community.

Check it out:

SEE ALSO: San Francisco's new $2.2 billion transit center, the 'Grand Central Station of the West,' is officially open to the public — take a look around

Welcome to the neighborhood of Bayview.

It sits on the southeast side of the city, right on the waterfront.

I was constantly catching whiffs of seawater while walking around the neighborhood.

To quote the great philosopher Liz Lemon of “30 Rock”: “I believe that all anyone really wants in this life is to sit in peace and eat a sandwich.” She is definitely on to something with this theory.

The sandwich crosses geographical and cultural borders, it’s conveniently handheld, and it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. The only real non-negotiable aspect of a sandwich is the thing that holds it all together: the bread.

A great sandwich needs a great bread to make its base and topper, but a creative sandwich maker can take plenty of liberties with the specific type. To prove this point, INSIDER asked 18 chefs from across the country to share the bread varieties they like to use for 6 classic sandwiches, and here’s what they told us.

Beer bread gives your PB&J some extra dimension.

If you want a PB&J vessel with personality, beer bread will do you right. Corporate chef Charles Schlienger of Sway Thai in Austin, Texas said he loves the way the flavor profile of beer bread plays off of the sweet and nutty notes of peanut butter and jelly: “The malted caramel flavors of the beer bread enhance the peanut butter flavor, while the sweetness of the jelly rounds it all out. Don’t forget to pan fry it with some butter and finish it off with a little sea salt!”

Peanut butter & jelly taste amazing on a toasted English muffin.

It’s hard to think of a more fundamental member of the American Sandwich Canon than the schoolyard standard of peanut butter and jelly. But while the PB&J traditionally comes on pre-sliced white bread, there are plenty of other possibilities.

Executive chef Christopher Zabita of Society Cafe in New York City likes to spread his peanut butter and jam on a toasted English muffin. “There's nothing more delicious than PB&J on a toasted English muffin.  The way the jelly melts with the warm peanut butter and finds its way into all the nooks and crannies brings back memories from my childhood. It's my go-to snack when I get home from a late shift at the restaurant!” he told INSIDER.

Go big or go home by putting your PB&J on Pop-Tarts.

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a comfort-food icon, so if you’re looking for an upgrade, you want to stick with items that feature harmonious flavors. For PB&J, there’s a simple yet indulgent solution: Pop-Tarts.

Executive chef Stuart Reb Donald of Bella Sera Gardens in Loxley, Alabama believes that “Pop-Tarts make the most luxurious PB&J ever. I like to match the jelly to the fruit filling. Strawberry Pop-Tarts, strawberry jam. I don't usually toast the pastries either.”

In September 2005, "How I Met Your Mother" premiered on CBS. The show went on to last for nine seasons before ending in 2014. Not all fans were pleased with the way the series concluded — but one thing that can be agreed on is that there were plenty of notable guest stars. 

Pop singers like Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Katy Perry all made appearances on the show, while well-known TV actors such as Bryan Cranston to Laura Prepon also paid Ted and his friends a visit in New York City.

Here are 50 celebrities you may have forgotten once guest-starred on "HIMYM."

Joe Manganiello had a recurring role as Brad, one of Marshall's friends from law school.

Brad and Marshall became closer after their girlfriends broke up with them. In season two, they went to brunch together and Marshall was teased by Ted and Robin for his newfound bromance. 

In 2007, model Heidi Klum made an appearance as herself.

Klum met Barney at a Victoria's Secret after party, and gave him some love life advice. 

Enrique Iglesias serenaded Robin as Gael, a man that she met in Argentina.

All the women at MacLaren's were drooling over him. 

The world’s love of (and perhaps obsession with) dogs doesn’t need to be explained — we follow them on Instagram by the millions, stop to gawk at them on the street, and spend hours happily watching the same puppy videos over and over again. Prior to uploading our most beloved photos online, though, owners must often shell out thousands of dollars to bring home their new pal.

Wondering much that doggie in the window could be? You might be surprised to find out that some fetch prices close to $8,000. Before you start baking up those homemade treats, check out ten of the world’s most expensive dog breeds and see if your next furry best friend makes the list.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are pricey puppies.

The famously floppy ears on Cavalier King Charles Spaniels often come at a price — the breed costs from $1,800 to $3,500to adopt, according to the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club.

The Pharaoh Hound has a royal price tag.

Named so for its royal and commanding appearance, according to Dog Breeds List the average Pharaoh Hound costs around $1,800 to $2,000 — a dog fit for a king.

Akita puppies hail from Japan.

Often confused with the internet-famous Shiba Inu, the average price for an Akita can range anywhere from $800 to $1,000 since owners must often import them from Japan, according to Akita-dog.com.

I was 13 years old when I first realized I had acne. My mom and I were on vacation at Disney World when she took one look at me and said, "we have to get you a face wash. You have pimples."

Almost 10 years have passed since that day, and I still haven't found a face wash — or any skin-care product, for that matter — that can permanently rid me of zits.

So when Glossier launched a new acne treatment pen on September 6, I wasn't immediately sold.

As someone who's developed a healthy skepticism of products that supposedly zap blemishes overnight, I didn't know what to think about the new Zit Stick, which the beauty brand claims can reduce pimple size in just three hours.

Still, I found myself visiting Glossier's showroom in New York City so I could give the product a shot.

Find out more about what it was like to use the Zit Stick below.

Upon picking up the Zit Stick, I found myself distracted by Glossier's packaging.

On my way home from the Glossier showroom, I spent most of the train ride wondering why so much plastic was used to deliver such a small product.

The spot treatment pen came in a plastic bag that was wrapped inside another plastic bag — this one pink and filled with bubble wrap — which was itself housed in a clear plastic bag big enough to fit 20 Zit Sticks.

Granted, I still liked the packaging of the product. Its aesthetic reminded me of a medical product my dermatologist would prescribe. That said, I'm always turned off by products that waste plastic for the sake of "pretty packaging." 

The warning labels on this product are similar to those commonly found on acne treatments.

Glossier's Zit Stick is made with 5% benzoyl peroxide, along with tea tree oil and capryloyl salicylic acid. Although benzoyl peroxide is commonly used to fight acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation, it can also irritate and dry out skin if you overdo it.

As a result, the label warns consumers against using other acne treatments in tandem with the product or if you have sensitive skin. Having tried everything from drugstore face scrubs to doctor-prescribed acne medications, I was already familiar with the common side effects of the ingredient, so I wasn't too worried.

Still, I was happy to see the label included directly on the product rather than in an instruction sheet placed in the bag.

The pen didn't work exactly the way Glossier advertised.

According to Glossier's website, you need to give the bottom of the pen — the bright red piece at the end — at least 16 "full turns" to "get the formula flowing."

After that, you're supposed to twist the pen three to six times until liquid appears on the rollerball, which you then glide over a pimple.

The instructions seemed simple enough, but when I first tried to use the Zit Stick, I couldn't get any product to come out. 

Frustrated, I twisted the pen for what felt like an eternity until I finally saw the tiniest bit of liquid ooze from it. I haven't had a problem getting the formula out since, but I almost gave up on the Zit Stick before I got to use it.

• RH, formerly Restoration Hardware, just opened a stunning new flagship store in New York City.
• The store has fine art installations, a café, rooftop restaurant, in-house design consultants, and more.
• We visited the store to see just how over-the-top it is for ourselves. 

RH, formerly Restoration Hardware, just opened its six-story flagship store in New York City's Meatpacking District — and it is absolutely stunning. 

The store, which RH describes as a gallery, sells everything you'd need to furnish a home in a very high-end setting. It isn't anything like stores like Ikea or Pottery Barn.

The gallery's opening party had more than 1,500 people in attendance, according to Architectural Digest. In addition to the high-end furniture showrooms, RH New York has a coffee bar and a rooftop restaurant. It also has a team of in-house interior designers, art installations, marble sculptures, and a glass elevator at the center.

RH CEO Gary Friedman has emphasized the company's commitment to physical retail.

"While most in our industry are closing or downsizing stores, we remain committed to our quest of revolutionizing physical retailing," Friedman wrote in a letter to shareholders in September.

He continued: "With three of our four restaurants trending to generate $5 million to $6 million annually, and our fourth at approximately $4 million, we believe RH Hospitality is now a proven scalable business, and we plan to increase the number of new Galleries with integrated restaurants, wine vaults, and barista bars going forward.” 

Take a look inside the gorgeous new RH New York gallery: 

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RH New York, formerly Restoration Hardware, opened its flagship gallery earlier this month in Manhattan's Meatpacking District.

In the entryway were gold mirrors and recreations of marble sculptures. Most of the first floor was lit with natural light. Everything was very elegant.

Each showroom was very similar. Everything in the store had a very elegant, high-end feel to it, thanks in part to the sculptures and fine art on display and giant chandeliers hanging in each room.

In 2018, there will be about 1.7 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in the US, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society (ACS.)

And although cancer can occur anywhere in the body, there are certain cancers that are more common among the US population. 

Below, INSIDER used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to rank the most common cancers in the US, from least to most common. Specifically, the data shows which cancers had the highest number of new cases in 2015, the most recent year for which data is available. 

Thyroid cancer: 48,761 cases

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that a plays a role in heart rate, metabolism, skin maintenance, growth, body temperature, digestion, and fertility, and more.

The ACS website describes thyroid cancer as "the most rapidly increasing cancer" in the US. This is partly because we're just catching it more often.

"Often the [cancerous] thyroid nodules are found when people are getting imaging for other disorders,"endocrinologist Dr. Elizabeth Pearce previously told INSIDER. "Just the fact that we're doing so much more imaging today than we were doing a couple of decades ago probably is the largest driver of why the cancer prevalence has increased."

But thyroid cancer has a low mortality rate, meaning it's not very deadly. 

"This is not a cancer that really kills people," endocrinologist  Dr. Betul Hatipoglu previously told INSIDER. "We are able to catch them, treat them, and cure them most of the time."

It causes symptoms like swelling, or pain, or a lump in the neck, hoarseness and voice changes, constant cough, and trouble breathing or swallowing. 

Read more: 17 things you need to know about your thyroid

Uterine corpus cancer: 54,644 cases

Uterine corpus cancer is often called endometrial cancer because 92% of cases occur in the endometrium, or uterine lining, according to the ACS.

The most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding— but women shouldn't panic if they have one menstrual cycle that seems abnormal. 

Gynecologist Dr. Mary Rosser previously explained to INSIDER that most irregular bleeding happens for "very benign reasons." If you have three irregular cycles in a row, she said, then it's time to call your doctor. 

Read more: 9 reasons your period might be irregular that have nothing to do with being pregnant

Kidney and renal pelvis cancer: 61,816 cases

This category covers cancers in the body of the kidney as well as the renal pelvis— an area at the center of the kidney where urine collects. 

Men are twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with kidney cancer, according to the ACS. Men's increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in the workplace and increased likelihood of smoking may partly explain this gap.

For all people, though, the symptoms may include blood in the urine, low back pain on one side of the body that's not linked to an injury, a lump in the lower back, fatigue, appetite loss, unexplained weight loss, and more. 

From tasty mains to sides to desserts, there are so many different options for fast food around the world.

Although chains may cross over to different countries, the food they offer isn't always the same. 

Here are 13 fast-food items we wish would come to the US. 

Singapore McDonald’s Thai Milk Tea Ice Cream is the soft-serve Thai iced tea treat of our dreams.

McDonald's seems to have soft-serve down cold — and the idea of a Thai iced tea one sounds amazing. It was offered for a limited time in March 2018.

Burger King India's Paneer King vegetarian option looks like it brings grilled cheese to a whole new level.

For those not familiar, paneer is a delicious Indian cheese that’s firm and slightly crumbly and tangy. Now imagine it crisped up and served in burger form. A good grilled cheese is an art form — and the idea of introducing a crispy element to it sounds perfect, like your favorite cheese sticks when they're fried just right.

McDonald's India's McAloo Tikki sandwich looks like the potato croquette stuffed in a bun.

Just because you're eating vegetarian doesn't mean you don't like fried things — especially when those fried things are golden brown potato and pea patties covered in a creamy tomato mayo sauce.

Do you ever have one of those moments where you're re-watching one of your favorite Disney classics and you recognize a voice? It's a familiar voice, one you've definitely heard before, outside of the film, but you just can't place it. Welp, odds are it's probably someone famous.

That's right, even A-list stars have lent their voices to Disney movies. In fact, some of your favorite characters have been voiced by the likes of Mel Gibson, Christian Bale, and even Miley Cyrus. Continue reading for some mind-bending realizations.

1. Demi Moore lent her voice to Esmeralda in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."

Even if you're a fan of the film you may not know that Esmeralda was voiced by none other than Demi Moore. But, Moore didn't record Esmeralda's singing voice. That was taken care of by Heidi Mollenhauer.

2. Jason Alexander brought Quasimodo to life in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."

Taking a break from "Seinfeld" in the mid-'90s, Jason Alexander had the opportunity to voice Quasimodo in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." But, Alexander didn't sing as Quasimodo, leaving that role to Tom Hulce. Alexander has also voiced Abis Mal in "Aladdin: The Return of Jafar."

3. "Treasure Planet"'s Jim Hopkins is voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Before he starred in "Inception" and "Looper", Joseph Gordon-Levitt lent his voice to Jim Hopkins in "Treasure Planet." Of course, he wasn't the only star to voice a character in this underrated Disney film. The voices of Laurie Metcalf, Martin Short, and Emma Thompson are all in the space-centric animated movie.

SEATTLE — Amazon held a special event on Thursday to unveil a slew of new gadgets and services. 

At the start of the event, Amazon exec Dave Limp said "We’ve got 70 things to talk about," and if he was joking, it was hard to tell. According to Limp, Thursday’s event featured the largest number of devices and features that Amazon has ever announced in a single day.

The event was held in the Amazon Spheres, which are three large glass domes located on Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle. Business Insider was in attendance, and checked out the hands-on area afterwards.

Here’s everything Amazon announced at its massive September event:

NEW ECHO DOT

The Echo Dot — Amazon's best-selling speaker ever, which is a miniature version of the original Echo — got a bunch of improvements, including a new design, and better speakers that are 70% louder than the previous version.

The new Echo Dot costs $50, like the last model, and starts shipping in October.

NEW ECHO PLUS

Amazon unveiled a new Echo Plus speaker that features stronger bass and an equalizer feature that lets you adjust the bass and treble using just your voice.

The new Echo Plus also has an integrated temperature sensor so you can create special commands that trigger actions, so you could have it turn on your fans if a room gets too hot, for example. It will also support local voice control, so you won’t need an internet connection to do some basic commands like turning on lights.

The new Echo Plus is available for pre-order, and starts shipping in October. It costs $149.99.

NEW ECHO SHOW

Amazon redesigned the Echo Show to have a bigger 10-inch HD screen — twice the display area of the original Echo Show — and better sound quality. It also has two new web browsers, including Firefox and Amazon’s Silk browser.

You can pre-order the new Echo Show now, which starts shipping in October. It costs $229.99.