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Apple employee and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor is selling his Beverly Hills home for $4.5 million

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Nine Inch Nails lead singer Trent Reznor has listed his stylish Beverly Hills home for $4.495 million, Trulia reports.

Reznor, who served as Beats' chief creative officer when Apple acquired the company last year, is reportedly playing a "major role" in the relaunch of the Beats Music streaming service.

Reznor's home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms spread out over more than 4,300 square feet of space.

There's also an infinity pool and a soundproofed studio. 

The home, located in the affluent Los Angeles enclave of Beverly Hills, was originally built in 1966.



Reznor purchased the home for $4.1875 million in 2007.



Inside, the home has an airy, open feel.



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20 places you should visit before they disappear

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Earth is home to incredibly beautiful natural sites.

Unfortunately, due to climate change and human carelessness, some of them are in danger of disappearing in the next 100 years — or even sooner.

In honor of Earth day, we found 20 places all travelers should see while they still exist. From ancient Mayan ruins in Guatemala to the Swiss alps, these threatened natural wonders span the globe.

A popular destination for honeymooners or paradise-seekers, the islands of the Seychelles — located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar — are vanishing because of beach erosion. They're in danger of completely disappearing in the next 50 to 100 years.

Source: Time



The picturesque snow that tops Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania may not be there for much longer. In the years from 1912 to 2007, Kilimanjaro's ice sheet had shrunk by a whopping 85%.

Source: CNN



The Mirador Basin and Tikal National Park in Guatemala are home to the mysterious ruins of Mayan civilization. However, illegal looting and forest burning may destroy this piece of history forever.



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13 thoughtful Mother's Day gifts under $50

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Moms do so much for us. They feed us, encourage us, and shower us with love.

It's only fair to return the favor, but you don't have to break the bank to show mom you care.

We found 13 gifts under $50 that will make you the favorite child this Mother's Day.

One-up the framed photo this year.

Price: $39.95

Put mom's favorite pictures on a custom iPhone case this year. Casetify has a number of attractive layouts and designs to choose from, and you can even import photos from Facebook or Instagram.

Get it here »



Charm her with this stunning charm bracelet.

Price: Starts at $16

What do moms never tire of doing? Talking about their kids. This stainless steel charm bracelet can be personalized with the names and birthstones of each of her kids. It's also a great gift for grandmothers, who can add charms for all her children's children.

Get it here »



Give her the gift of a green thumb.

Price: $44.95

No window box? No problem. Mom can grow her own herbs in the ZeroSoil mini indoor garden — an attractive and mess-less way to display (and eat) fresh, delicious herbs at any meal. It uses a plant nutrient base instead of potting soil, and bonus: It waters itself!

Get it here »



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The Jaguar XJL is traditional English luxury with sexy catlike curves

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For nearly 50 years, the Jaguar XJ has been one of the finest luxury sedans money can buy. It's been a torchbearer for old-world British luxury and style. Unfortunately, by the early 2000s, the XJ's relentless evocation of Jag's design lineage caused the car to become staid. Which is why in 2010, Jaguar design boss Ian Callum unveiled a new XJ that broke the mold and took Jag's flagship four-door in a modern and controversial direction. 

The current generation XJ is already half a decade old, but its eye-catching looks remain as fetching as ever. So when Jaguar let Business Insider borrow a 2015 XJL Portfolio all-wheel-drive test car, we jumped at the opportunity to spend a week behind the wheel of this automotive icon.

From 1968 to 2009, the Jaguar XJ's appearance represented a steady evolution of ...



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Everything we know about the iPhone 7 so far (AAPL)

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We won't know exactly what Apple has in store for it's next iPhone until September.

Even though that's still about five months away, various leaks and notes from analysts have painted a picture of what we might be able to expect from the successor to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Based on what we've heard, it sounds like the changes will focus more on enhancing features like the camera rather than redesigning what the phone looks like. 

It will probably be called the iPhone 7.

The next iPhone may be so significantly different than the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus that Apple could call it the iPhone 7, not the iPhone 6s. At least that's what Ming Chi-Kuo of KGI Securities believes, which he wrote in a note earlier this month. 



It may come in two sizes, just like the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

Kuo also believes that Apple will stick to the sizes it introduced in September, and will offer the next iPhone in both 4.7 and 5.5-inch variants too. 



And there's a chance we'll see a new 4-inch iPhone, too.

Taiwanese publication Digitimes reports that Apple is planning to release three iPhones: a 4.7-inch phone, a 5.5-inch model, and a new 4-inch iPhone. It's unclear how this 4-inch phone would fit into Apple's current iPhone lineup, and how it would be branded. Digitimes also has a mixed track record, so this report may be bogus.



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The incredible rags-to-riches story of British lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone

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British lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone, 43, is the poster child for entrepreneurship and inspirational women in business.

Her life may look glamorous now, but it hasn't been plain sailing.

The Scottish founder of the British brand Ultimo, launched in 1996, grew up in an impoverished part of Glasgow, left school at 15 with no qualifications, and got pregnant at 18.

Troubles followed Mone into her later life. She was mugged and assaulted outside her office, her husband left her on Christmas Day 2011, and her messy divorce cost her nearly half her wealth.

Mone has charted her journey from jobless teen to creating one of the world's most iconic lingerie brands in her new book, "My Fight to the Top." The entrepreneur now has an estimated net worth of £20 million ($30 million).

Here is her story, sourced from her book, her interview with Business Insider, as well as official pictures from her website, and several social media accounts.

Michelle Georgina Mone (née Allan) was born on October 8, 1971, in the East End of Glasgow.



Mone was bullied at school because she was "terrible" academically, according to her new book, "Michelle Mone: My Fight to The Top."



Mone left school at age 15 with no qualifications. She became a model to help out her parents financially after her father was left in a wheelchair after a rare degenerative spinal disorder, which left him unable to work.



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The 16 most socially advanced countries in the world

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The Social Progress Index is a metric that measures progress through fulfillment of basic human needs (rather than traditional indicators of economic growth).

SPIFirst released in 2013, the Social Progress Index (SPI) measures a comprehensive array of components of social and environmental performance, aggregating them into an overall framework. 

The index, which covers about 99% of the world’s population, was designed by a team led by Michael Green, a Harvard Business School professor, and ranks these social and environmental measures that underline well-being and opportunity.

“The Social Progress Index shows that countries with similar levels of GDP can have very different levels of social progress,” Green said.

One example: Costa Rica and Thailand rank 59th and 58th in the world in GDP, respectively. However, Thailand ranks 57th in the world on the SPI whereas Costa Rica ranks 29th due in large part to significantly higher ratings in personal safety, personal rights, and tolerance and inclusion. 

SEE ALSO: New Zealand Tops New Ranking Of The World's Most Socially Progressive Countries

#16 The United States

2014 ranking: #16

GDP ranking: 6th

In terms of meeting basic human needs, the US ranked 21st overall, including 6th in Shelter. In nutrition and basic medical care, however, the US lagged behind at 39th.

The country ranked 8th overall in Opportunity and 1st in Access to Higher Education. But in terms of personal freedom and personal rights, the US ranked only 15th and 24th, respectively.

The US ranked particularly poorly in overall well-being: 68th in Health and Wellness and 74th in Ecosystem Sustainability. 



#15 Japan

2014 ranking: #14

GDP ranking: 20th

Japan ranked 1st in Access to Basic Education and 4th in Shelter, but lagged in Air, Water, and Sanitation (21st), Nutrition (17th), and Health and Wellness (19th). It also ranked 67th in Ecosystem Sustainability.

The country performs well in Personal Rights, where it ranked 5th, but ranked 21st in Personal Freedom and Choice, 42nd in Tolerance and Inclusion, and 19th in Access to Advanced Education.



#14 Germany

2014 ranking: #12

GDP ranking: 11th

Germany ranked 1st in Water and Sanitation, 10th in Shelter, and 12th overall in meeting Basic Human Needs. The economic giant ranked 50th in Heath and Wellness, however, and 24th in Ecosystem Sustainability. 

The country underperformed in Opportunity, where it ranked 16th overall; it was 28th in Personal Rights and 18th in Equity and Inclusion. The country ranked better (13th) in both Access to Higher Education and Personal Freedom and Choice.



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What caffeine does to your body and brain

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Many of us depend on caffeine. Some of us can't even start our day without it.

Whether you get your daily caffeine fix from coffee, tea, or a canned energy drink doesn't make much of a difference. It's still a stimulant with some positive and negative effects. 

For starters, caffeine makes most of us feel more alert and awake. But while it can keep us focused, too much can also backfire. And it also affects everything in our bodies from our digestion to our metabolism and vision. 

It makes us feel alert.

It’s natural to grow increasingly tired throughout the day — our brains naturally produce more and more of a molecule called adenosine from the time we wake up until the time we go to sleep. Scientists think this helps us get to bed at night.

Caffeine hijacks this natural process by mimicking adenosine in the brain. It latches onto the receptors designed for adenosine, pushing them out of the way. As a result, we’re left feeling more alert and awake.



At least until it doesn't.

Eventually, adenosine wisens up to caffeine’s act, though, and makes new receptors for the sleep-inducing molecule to start latching on again.

This is why your morning cup of coffee can suddenly turn into two — the more receptors you have, the more caffeine you need to plug them up.



It boosts our mood.

As a central nervous system stimulant, caffeine doesn’t just boost alertness, it can also improve your mood and is even associated with a reduced risk of depression — especially when consumed in the form of coffee.

Even though too much of any stimulant can make people anxious and irritable, a mild dose has been shown to boost mood. This is due to the same adenosine-blocking effect that makes you feel alert. By blocking adenosine’s relaxing effects, caffeine lets dopamine and glutamine, another natural stimulant produced by your brain, run wild, making you more alert, less bored, and providing a mood boost.

Interestingly, a number of studies have found a connection between caffeine consumption and a reduced risk of depression (and even a lower risk of suicide). However, at least one of these studies specifically found this connection with caffeinated coffee but not tea, though others found the same effect for tea as well.



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The absurd life of Boris Johnson — the man that could be Britain's next Conservative Prime Minister

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Mayor of London Boris Johnson is likely to soon be a Conservative MP once again, and if things go his way, he could be the Conservative party's next Prime Minister.

Johnson is a clownish character, but he's got enviable popularity levels and is known by his first name across the UK. He's even affectionately referred to as BoJo over social media.

This week he admitted that he'd like to be in the running in any Tory leadership race, and if David Cameron loses the election on May 7, a battle for control of the party is very likely.

That would put him in a position to become Prime Minister at the following election.

While at Oxford University, Boris was President of the Oxford Union — a position held by former Conservative leader William Hague and ex-Prime Minister Edward Heath.



Johnson went to both school (Eton College) and university with Prime Minister David Cameron, but Boris was much more obviously political at the time.



Johnson was sacked after a brief career at the Times, and then worked for the Telegraph as the paper's Brussels correspondent, gaining a name for himself in the centre-right press.



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2015 is going to be the best year ever for action movies

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The biggest year for action movies is about to begin, starting with next week's release of "Avengers: Age of Ultron."

Though Marvel will kick off the blockbuster movie season, a ton of incredible-looking action and adventure movies are coming this year, according to "coming soon" lists from IMDB and Metacritic.

1. Avengers: Age of Ultron

Summary: "When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure."

Release date: May 1



2. Mad Max: Fury Road

Summary: "In the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and everyone is fighting for the necessities of life, there are two rebels who just might be able to restore order — Max (Tom Hardy), a man of action and few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos, and Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a woman of action who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland."

Release date: May 15



3. "Tomorrowland"

Summary: "Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen (Britt Robertson) bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor (George Clooney) jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as 'Tomorrowland.'"

Release date: May 22



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I spent only $4 a day on food for a week — and it was grueling

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Last week, Gwyneth Paltrow accepted Mario Batali's Food Stamp Challenge, designed to raise awareness about obstacles that low-income families face. For a week, participants live off of roughly $31 worth of food — $1.48 per meal.

Paltrow dropped out after four days when she realized her seven limes and bundle of greens was unsustainable for an entire week.

I decided to craft a more realistic grocery list and give the challenge a go.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients receive a daily average of $4.17, so I decided to limit myself to a budget of $29.19. 

Since this challenge is an extreme version of the realities that low-income families face (the SNAP program is meant to be supplemental), I know that this week will not authentically replicate food insecurity. I do hope that it will help me better understand the day-to-day struggles that millions of people living off SNAP benefits face.   

Day 0 — A trip to Trader Joe's

On Monday night I headed to the most affordable grocery store I could think of: Trader Joe's.

Shopping at TJ's in Manhattan is no ordinary grocery store experience with its chaos and weaving lines — add a calculator into the mix and things get exponentially more hectic.

It took me a little over an hour to select an assortment of high-calorie, low-cost groceries for $29.



Day 0 — Yellow onions are Trader Joe's 'biggest value!'

I was super conscious of sales and steals as I wove through TJs. This sign sold me on the yellow onions, a versatile ingredient that will be one of my only "flavor enhancers" for the week. 

Other steals of the night included: sweet potatoes ($0.49 each), bananas ($0.19 each), and a 16-ounce bag of bowtie pasta ($0.99). 



Day 0 — The goods

I kept tally of exactly how much each item cost to ensure I was remaining within the allotted budget.

I found myself scrutinizing prices much more than I normally would, constantly reevaluating my choices, and indecisively swapping things in and out of my basket.

While I would normally grab a bag of popcorn or a carton of ice cream to satisfy my sweet tooth, I steered clear of those luxuries and focused on the essentials.



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21 mouthwatering pictures of dumplings from around the world

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Dumplings are a comfort food featured in cuisines around the world.

Some are sweet and some are savory, but they all strive to achieve that perfect dough-to-filling ratio.

From Chinese potstickers to Argentinian empanadas to Italian gnocchi, chances are, no matter what country you're in, you'll be able to find a dumpling that suits your tastebuds.

 

A well-known dumpling, the Chinese potsticker is pan-fried on one side and steamed in water or broth on the other side. The filling is commonly made from pork, shrimp, and cabbage.



Like other Polish food, pierogis make for a hearty meal. The dumplings can be filled with anything from mashed potatoes, cheese, fried onions, mushrooms, meat, sauerkraut, or spinach.



Empanada is Spanish for "wrapped in bread," a fitting name for this fried Argentinian dumpling. Bite through the crust and you'll find a filling of ground beef, hard boiled eggs, olives, onions, paprika, and cumin. But they also come in plenty of other varieties.



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Inside the 'McBarge,' a floating McDonald's that has been abandoned for over 20 years

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23 years ago, McDonald’s built a store location on a huge ship in Canada.

Designed by Robert Allan Ltd. for $12 million— over $26 million today — and constructed for the 1986 World Fair Expo in Vancouver, the boat was called the Friendship 500.

McBarge GIFThough it was not the first McDonald’s to be built on a boat (that title belongs to a store location in St. Louis, Missouri), it was a huge hit with its classy interior and workers wearing nautical uniforms. 

A nod to the Fair’s theme of technology and architecture, it ended up becoming a popular icon at the six-month event — they nicknamed it the McBarge.

the mcbarge friendship 500 mcdonald's shipBut only two years later, locals were ready to see it moved from the False Creek waterfront in Vancouver and float to a different location. McDonald’s finally allowed the new owners to move it to Vancouver's less-populated Burrard Inlet in 1991.

mcbarge mcdonald's rusting friendship 500Since then, the boat has sat neglected and allowed to slowly rust over the decades.

mcbarge mcdonald's rusting friendship 500But it wasn’t completely abandoned. In 2009, developer and owner Howard Meakin proposed the idea of remaking the ship into a restaurant complex called Sturgeon’s on the River. The 8,500-square-foot structure would include multiple restaurants, a marina, as well as have a seaplane terminal.

the mcbarge friendship 500 mcdonald's ship planThen in 2010, Adam Lewis started a Save the McBarge Facebook group. 530 people joined the group, with people still commenting on the page today about the McBarge's status.

mcbarge mcdonald's rusting friendship 500"There's all the history behind it and it's just such a cool barge. People have tried and tried to make it into something, and finally we've got a plan that makes sense,"Lewis told the Vancouver Sun in 2010, referencing Meakin’s earlier plan.

mcbarge mcdonald's rusting friendship 500Yet despite popular local support, it lacked council approval and the McBarge was never resuscitated. The site remains a popular spot with ruin hunters, and though it’s disused it has not been forgotten.

Keep scrolling to see what it looks like inside.

The McBarge is a ruin of its former glory from the '80s.

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"White Power" graffiti can now be found inside.

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The kitchen is in rough shape but the grill still looks okay.

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And the grand dining hall has been stripped of its tables.

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SEE ALSO: Here's How McDonald's Fries Are Made

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The happiest countries in the world, according to neuroscientists, statisticians, and economists

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An international team of economists, neuroscientists, and statisticians just released their third World Happiness Report, which measures well-being in countries around the world to help guide public policy.

Switzerland topped the list of the happiest nations, and all of the top eight countries were in the global north. Switzerland was followed by Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Canada, Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden.

The United States ranked 15th, behind Mexico and Austria. Still, that's a slight improvement from the last report, in which the US ranked 17th.

The World Happiness Report isn't without a scientific basis.

One of its key findings, based on decades of neuroscientific and psychological research, suggests that keeping the brain happy relies on four main factors: 1) staying positive, 2) recovering from negative feelings, like a bout of sadness or anger, 3) caring about and spending time with family and friends, and 4) being mindful and allowing ourselves to feel "captured" by emotions like awe or joy.

Here are the 30 happiest countries from the study. Each color represents one of the six key factors (key below):

happiest countries top 30 2015

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Happiness helps us live longer, healthier, and more productive lives, and cultivating that emotion early in life is key, according the 2015 report.

But not to worry: it's never too late to start. 

Research shows that people who participate in meditation and mindfulness training programs (some as short as two weeks) tend to display changes in key areas of the brain connected to memory, perspective, and self-awarenessAnd a handful of recent studies have found a link between experiencing a sense of awe and feeling happier and more satisfied.

"These findings highlight the view that happiness and well-being are best regarded as skills that can be enhanced through training," the researchers write in their report.

With that in mind, here are the 10 least-happy countries, with Togo topping the list:

1. Togo

2. Burundi

3. Syria

4. Benin

5. Rwanda

6. Afghanistan

7. Burkina Faso

8. Ivory Coast

9. Guinea

10. Chad

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19 dazzling images of space like you've never seen it before

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Friday, April 24 marks the 25th anniversary of when the world-famous Hubble Space Telescope was first launched into space.

This revolutionary telescope, which uses a series of high-resolution cameras to observe the visible universe, has sparked the awe of the public with its stunning images and captured the hearts of the scientific community with its wealth of data.

From the mysterious nature of dark matter to the birth of stars and the atmospheric composition of exoplanets, Hubble has taught us about the many dazzling wonders of our universe during its 25 years in space. 

To commemorate Hubble's 25th anniversary, NASA released this jaw-dropping shot of some of our galaxy's hottest, brightest, most massive stars contained in the giant cluster at the center of this image. The powerful winds the stars in this cluster generate have hurricane-like force that pushes the surrounding gas away, which is the beautiful cloud of purple, blue and orange you see to the left and bottom.

 

 



In 2006, Hubble set its sites on the mesmerizing Orion Nebula and discovered 16 planets nuzzled within its beautiful confines. Before the Kepler Spacecraft launched in 2009 and began searching the galaxy for exoplanets, the number of known planets outside of our solar system was limited. This Hubble discovery was a momentous find that strongly hinted at the prevalence of planets throughout our universe.



What you're seeing at the center of this Hubble image is a very important type of luminous star called a Cepheid variable. Before Hubble, astronomers had only a vague idea of the age of the universe. But by using the patterns by which these stars brighten and dim over short periods of time, astronomers obtained extremely accurate distances to these objects, which helped them pin down the 14-billion-year age of the universe.



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23 children's books you need to read again as an adult

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Thursday is World Book Day, so what better way to celebrate than to check out some of the greatest classics from your childhood?

It just so happens that there are a lot of important life lessons, conspiracy theories, and hidden messages in the books we loved as children — we just probably didn't pick up on them back then.

With help from The New York Public Library'sYouth Materials Specialist, Betsy Bird, we put together a list of 23 books worth giving a second read.

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst

Illustrated by Ray Cruz, this book tells kids that even after the worst day imaginable, tomorrow will be better — a lesson even adults need to remind themselves of once in a while.

Recently released as a movie featuring Jennifer Garner and Steve Carell, it's worth giving this book another read even if you've seen the film.

Buy the book here »



"All-of-a Kind Family" by Sydney Taylor

Many kids' books with Jewish characters are about the Holocaust. It can be difficult to find kids' books that portray Jewish families in the everyday, but that's exactly what Taylor's book does.

Starring five young sisters in early 20th century New York City, young and old readers alike will learn about classic Jewish traditions as well as some interesting New York history from the perspective of a charming family.

Buy the book here »



"The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss

An entertaining read for kids about a talking cat who causes mayhem for a couple of kids while their parents are out, "The Cat in the Hat" is an interesting intellectual challenge for adults, says Bird.

After Seuss' publisher commissioned him to write a book using just 225 young reader vocabulary words, "The Cat in the Hat" was born. Try counting them all, if you can.

Buy the book here »



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35 books everyone should read at least once in their lifetime

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Books have the profound capacity to stay with us for the rest of our lives.

Whether they're written for children, sci-fi lovers, mathematicians, or fiction aficionados, certain stories transcend their genre and should be read by everyone.

In a Reddit thread, users were asked what is a book that everyone needs to read at least once in their life?

So in honor of World Book Day, here are the top 35 books based on Reddit responses.

"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert M. Pirsig

The story of a father and son's summer motorcycle trip across America from Minnesota to California, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" is at its heart a philosophical journey.

The travel narrative is filled with fundamental questions on how to live your life and conversations between the father and his son: “The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there.”

Buy the book here >

Submitted by Reddit user Exit_Smiling.



"Watership Down" by Richard Adams

First told to his daughters as a bedtime story, Richard Adams weaves the tale of a band of rabbits who abandon their comfy holes in the English downs after one of the rabbits has a vision of it being destroyed by tractors.

"Watership Down" follows them as they encounter evil rabbits, crows, a fox, rivers, and countless other dangers as they journey to find a new home.

Buy the book here >

Submitted by Reddit user joeallenrealty.



"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow

An American professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University, Pausch became famous after giving an upbeat lecture titled "The Last Lecture: Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" after learning he had pancreatic cancer and had three to six months of good health left.

After the success of his lecture, he co-authored the book "The Last Lecture" on the same theme of enjoying every moment in your life. 

Buy the book here >

Submitted by Reddit user kkup.



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The 25 best new hotels in the world

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Ham Yard HotelOur staff and contributors vetted more than a hundred recently opened hotels and resorts, from West Africa to Miami, and found that what stands out are the properties that combine old-school extravagance and service with just the right measure of modernity.

Here are the 25 best new hotels in the world.

More from Condé Nast Traveler: 

21 Broad, Nantucket, MA

A restored 27-room Victorian mansion in the center of town with a cheery aqua and yellow palette and mod furnishings, it’s made for weekend visitors. 

Category: Best Bargains (Under $200 a Night)



Alila Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman

Alila Jabal Akhdar, Nizwa, Oman

At this remote 78-room resort 90 miles southwest of Muscat, guests spend their days hiking through ancient villages blissfully absent of any sign of modern life.

 Category: Remote and Wild



Alma Histórica Boutique Hotel, Montevideo, Uruguay

A much-needed addition to the city, the 15-room 1920s townhouse is in the center of one of South America’s most underrated capitals. 

Category: Best Bargains (Under $200 a Night)



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The 10 best restaurants to eat uni in Manhattan

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New York City is at the cusp of global trends, especially when it comes to food. 

The latest food trend to hit the Big Apple is uni, or sea urchin, which is popping up in restaurants across the city. Chefs are incorporating uni into Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Mediterranean-style cuisine. 

Foursquare helped us find the best restaurants to grab uni in Manhattan. From upscale dining to casual hole-in-the-wall joints, here are the 10 best restaurants to try New York's latest food trend.

10. Toro

85 10th Avenue

Chelsea's Toro combines Spanish influences with local market-fresh ingredients in its tapas dishes. 

Try the sea urchin pressed panini sandwich and the Suquet De Mariscos, a traditional Catalan stew with lobster and sea urchin. For a burst of flavor all in one bite, order the erizos con caviar which is caviar, sea urchin, quail egg, and ham all served on a spoon. 



9. Basta Pasta

37 W 17th Street

Basta Pasta is an Italian restaurant located in NYC's Flatiron District.

Savor the delicious Spaghetti ai Ricci di Mare, which is topped with fresh sea urchin, tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic oil, basil.



8. Naka-Naka

458 W 17th Street

Chelsea's Naka-Naka offers an authentic Japanese dining experience, from the origami-inspired decorative accents to the waiters dressed in traditional Japanese garb.

The sea urchin sashimi is so fresh it melts in your mouth. 



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The 15 Apple Watch apps you need to download first, according to Apple (AAPL)

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The Apple Watch hits stores on Friday, and Apple is already telling us which apps it thinks we should download first.

The Apple Watch App Store houses more than 3,000 apps, but Apple has narrowed it down to a few apps that it views as top-notch. BuzzFeed News published the list just as the Apple Watch App Store opened for the first time. 

Many of the apps are popular social media apps we already use on our phones, while others are fitness-focused apps that take advantage of the watch's health-tracking capabilities. 

Target's app for the Apple Watch lets you build a shopping list on your wrist.



Instagram's Apple Watch app will send notifications right to your wrist. You can browse your feed and favorite photos, too.



The Twitter app sounds basic and easy to use — you can dictate tweets, view your feed, favorite, and re-tweet from the watch.



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