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13 weird job interview questions the best companies in America are asking

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With excellent perks, great pay and benefits, and high job satisfaction, employees at the 50 best companies to work for in America seem to have a pretty good deal going for them.

But before you start seething with envy, you should see some of the questions they had to answer to get there.

To find these odd queries, we sifted through hundreds of reviews on Glassdoor submitted by people who interviewed at these companies in the past year. 

If you're thinking of tossing your own hat into the ring, be sure to prepare for some of the most ridiculous interview questions you've ever heard.

"Choose a city and estimate how many piano tuners operate a business there."

Asked by Google for a project manager position.

Source: Glassdoor



"How much do you charge to wash every window in Seattle?"

Asked by Facebook for an online sales operations position.

Source: Glassdoor



"What do you think of lava lamps? And Dilbert?"

Asked by Boeing for an engineer position.

Source: Glassdoor



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Before NASA destroyed a $446 million spacecraft it took the most detailed photos we have of the fastest planet in our solar system

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Mercury is the smallest and fastest planet in the solar system, racing through space at 105,000 miles per hour, circling the sun every 88 days.

But besides small size and swift speed, little was known about this mysterious planet until NASA's MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) spacecraft became the first man-made instrument to orbit Mercury in 2011.

On Thursday April 30, NASA will crash land the spacecraft into the planet, leaving a 50-foot-wide crater. But before meeting its violent end, the spacecraft and its seven scientific instruments have uncovered many of the alluring planet's secrets —some, however, continue to defy understanding.

Here's a collection of some of the most incredible photos the spacecraft took that helped scientists better understand this small world. Some of these images have false coloring to highlight different minerals and features on the surface.

Mercury has a thin atmosphere that does little to protect it from asteroid impacts, which slam into its surface on a regular basis. Some craters on Mercury are billions of years old, but you can spot the more recent impact sites in light blue and white in this false-color image.



Here's a remarkable close-up of Mena crater. The white rays tracing across the surface are debris that an asteroid kicked up when it hit. Notice how the rays overlay some of the older impact sites. That's how scientists know that this 15.5-mile-wide crater was made relatively recently.



On the other side of Mercury is one of its most famous features: the giant Caloris basin, outlined here in tan in the upper right. The basin is 960 miles wide and relatively smooth. In fact, the tan regions in this false-color image mark some of the smoothest places on the planet where past lava flows have glossed the surface.

 



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Meet the funniest guy in every state, according to scores of women who rated them anonymously

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With the slogan "do your research," the controversialapp Lulu lets millions of women anonymously rate men on their looks, personality, and sense of humor. 

Men are rated overall on a scale of 1 to 10, but women can also pick hashtags to describe them, like #DoesHisOwnLaundry or #JustFriends (free form answers could put Lulu's users in libelous territory).

The app recently started letting women send anonymous messages to guys — the men can't initiate conversation themselves. The company says it has generated billions of profile views, and registrations have grown 3X in the last month. 

Business Insider worked with Lulu to find the funniest guy in every state based on the"humor score" they had been given by women who know them. 

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Alabama: John Lex Kenerly

Humor score: 9.8

College/Occupation: University of Alabama

Women say: #MakesMeLaugh #CaptainFun #WillActSilly

 



Alaska: Josh Smith

Humor score: 9.4

College/Occupation: University of Alaska

Top humor-related hashtags#CaptainFun #LifeOfTheParty #AlwaysHappy

 

 



Arizona: JT Boulanger

Humor score: 9.8

College/Occupation: Arizona State University 

Top humor-related hashtags: #AlwaysHappy #MakesMeLaugh #LocalCeleb

 



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11 common tech myths you should stop believing today

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Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? What about charging an iPhone with an iPad adapter?

Despite how often we use devices like smartphones and laptops, we have plenty of questions about how they work. And with so much information out there — not all of it true — it's hard to know if we're treating our electronics properly. 

We're here to debunk some of the biggest misconceptions out there. 

Mac computers can’t get viruses

Yes, Apple computers are susceptible to malware, too. Apple used to brag its computers aren't as vulnerable as Windows PCs to viruses, but the company quickly changed its marketing page after a Trojan affected thousands of Mac computers in 2012.

 

 

 



Private/Incognito browsing keeps you anonymous

There’s a misconception that “incognito” and “private” are synonymous with anonymous. If you’re using Incognito Mode in Google Chrome or Private browsing in Safari, it simply means the browser won’t keep track of your history, import your bookmarks, or automatically log into any of your accounts. Basically, it's good for keeping other people who use your computer from seeing what you've been doing. But it won’t keep your identity hidden from the sites you visit or your ISP — so keep that in mind if you’re visiting sites you shouldn’t be.

 

 



Leaving your phone plugged in destroys the battery

If you’re like most people, you probably leave your phone plugged in overnight long after the battery is fully charged. Some used to say this would hurt your phone's battery life, but in fact, there's no proof that this damages your phone’s battery in any way. Modern smartphones run on lithium-ion batteries, which are smart enough to stop charging when they’ve reached capacity.

 



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What highly successful people teach their kids about money

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Celebrities are incredibly influential people who know a lot about success — especially achieving wealth and then managing it.

So what can we learn from them about the tricky subject of teaching children about money?

From knowing how to simplify financial concepts or explain money at an appropriate age level, to teaching your children practical lessons in managing money, here are some tips on teaching money lessons from the people your children see in magazines, watch on TV and will surely know about as they grow up.

SEE ALSO: What 9 Successful People Wish They'd Known About Money In Their 20s

Warren Buffett: Learn important lessons early.

The Oracle of Omaha claimed a stake in the mission to promote financial literacy among children when he launched an animated series in 2013 to commemorate Financial Literacy Month called "Secret Millionaires Club."

With his voice featured alongside Jay-Z and Shaquille O'Neal, his aim was to promote financial lessons among children and parents alike.

"All the lessons in Secret Millionaires Club are lessons I taught my own children," Buffett said, reports Yahoo Finance. "We produced this series to try and teach other kids, and in some cases, their parents! They are simple lessons that can help you in business and in life, no matter what age you are."

Financial philosophies instilled included the following lessons: "the more you learn, the more you will earn,""learn from your mistakes, and the mistakes of others" and "fail to plan, plan to fail," reports Examiner.com.

Related: 5 Best Children's Books on Money



Kourtney Kardashian: Work is a part of life.

Us Weekly reports that the entrepreneur and eldest daughter of the Kardashian clan, Kourtney Kardashian, is a supporter of chores to teach children the value of work, time and money.

"I think if [kids] do chores, it's a great thing," Kardashian reportedly said. Us Weekly wrote that Kardashian reportedly admitted that her children are a bit too young to be earning from the "family payroll" just yet.

Even if your child is too young to be paid money, he might be old enough to take part in basic chores like picking up toys or putting trash in the bin. Consider having your child work toward things he might want like a trip to the ice cream shop or playtime.



David Beckham: Chores or no allowance.

Like Kardashian, former major league soccer player and model David Beckham has a strict policy about chores for his children.

"They have their chores," Beckham said, reports British site ParentDish. "Putting their plates in the dishwasher, making their beds in the morning. If they don't do it, they don't get their pocket money!"

Considering the fact that children under the age of 16 can't work without specific authorization to do so in the United States, you're likely the one source of income for your children.

Having them work to earn an allowance can teach them to value money more, making them more likely to spend it carefully rather than on impulsive or low-value purchases.

Read: How You Can Help Turn Your Kid's Summer Paychecks Into $300K



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VC money is pouring into this quiet neighborhood in San Francisco

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IMG_6640.JPGSouth Park, built in 1854, is the oldest public park in San Francisco.

It’s had its ups and downs through the years, but lately it’s become the new hub of venture capital firms formerly located down in Silicon Valley. In the last two years or so, 9 VC firms have set up within a couple blocks of the park.

It’s why some people call it the new Sand Hill Road, the iconic street in Menlo Park where all the top VC firms are located.

South Park is located in the SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. This is the 2nd street entrance of the park between Brannan St. and Bryant St.



It's a beautiful park with a tree line and open grass area. It's easy to find people enjoying the sun.



In fact, South Park is the oldest public park in San Francisco. It was originally built as a gated area for the city's wealthy class.



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21 signs you have a terrible boss

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A terrible boss doesn't just impact the way you work in the office — they affect your entire life.

According to a survey commissioned by Lynn Taylor Consulting, a whopping 19.2 hours are wasted each week worrying about what a boss says or does — 13 of which occur during workweek, and 6.2 over the weekend.

"A bad boss will likely jeopardize your career growth and impact your personal life," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job." "A good manager will help you thrive and bring out the best in you. While it's rarely top of mind, you can empower yourself with a terrible boss, especially if you watch for red flags."

It's important to identify these signs early on, before you get too involved, especially if you spot them during the job interview. This way, you can decide if it's something you actually want to deal with (or you can figure out if you'll need to start looking for a new job).

Using the book "Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots" by Vicky Oliver and an interview with Lynn Taylor, we've compiled 21 signs your boss will eventually crush all happiness you're clinging to — and steps you can take along the way.

Vivian Giang contributed to an earlier version of this article. 

Your boss is never, ever wrong.

Learning to admit that you're wrong is one of the best things you can do for your colleagues. If your boss refuses to admit that they're wrong, this means they're not willing to go out of their comfort zone for you.

A national independent study by Lynn Taylor Consulting found that 91% of employees said that owning up to one's mistakes as a manager was an important factor in employee job satisfaction.

"Admitting to mistakes sends a message to your employees that it's a safe environment to take smart risks — and without that, you're sapping innovation," Taylor says.



Your boss over-promises.

An over-promising boss is an untrustworthy boss. "You might have been promised a series of promotions, increased responsibility, or a raise, but all you get is silence," says Taylor. "It's often helpful to get to the truth through emails, if one-on-one discussions are getting you nowhere. If the responses aren't coming via email, or at all, be wary." 



Your boss expects you to be just like them.

Most people like others who are similar to them. But good bosses know that different types of personalities can improve their team. If your boss is constantly trying to cast their image onto everything you do, try following one or two of their suggestions and thank them for the rest. Stay true to your colors, but also show that you value your boss' suggestions.



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12 dramatic changes McDonald's made this year

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McDonald's has been making huge changes in the past year to revive lagging sales and improve its public image.

The company hired a new CEO, removed some items from the menu while adding new ones, and launched a massive marketing campaign to answer customer concerns about its food.

Here's a round-up of everything that has changed in the last year, as well as some of the recently announced changes to come.

The company hired a new CEO.

McDonald's CEO Don Thompson resigned in March and Steve Easterbrook, formerly the chief brand officer, took his place.

Easterbrook, 47, is the fast food chain's first British CEO. Before McDonald's, he was briefly the CEO of British restaurant brands PizzaExpress and Wagamama.

Easterbrook revealed his turnaround strategy for McDonald's earlier this month, saying he planned to strip away layers of management, focus more on listening to customers, and act faster to adapt to consumers' changing tastes.



It also cut a bunch of sandwiches from the menu.

McDonald's axed the Deluxe Quarter Pounder burger, six chicken sandwiches, and the honey mustard and chipotle barbecue snack wraps, Bloomberg reported.

Critics say McDonald's bloated menu has dramatically slowed down customer service.

The menu has grown 42.4% in the past seven years, to 121 items from 85 items in 2007, according to The Wall Street Journal.



While axing some items, the chain has also added premium sirloin burgers to the menu.

McDonald's added a Sirloin Third Pounder to the menu, with patties that weigh about 1.3 ounces more than the Quarter Pounder. 

The limited-time sandwich costs $4.99 in most markets, the AP reports.

The burgers come with lettuce and tomato, bacon, and cheese, or Steakhouse style, which has grilled mushrooms, onions, white cheddar cheese, and peppercorn sauce.

The new sandwich is the biggest burger on McDonald's menu since 2013, when the chain retired the Angus Third Pounders following a four-year run.



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14 surprising jobs that robots are doing

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Toyota RobotThere are machines cranking out articles for The Associated Press and robots slicing the perfectly shaped noodle in restaurants across China — and that's just the start of it.

Historically, experts believed that robots would only threaten blue-collar jobs, but they're beginning to challenge white-collar professions, as well. 

While some economists believe this "Second Machine Age" will ultimately create more jobs, others predict that several unlucky employees will be pushed out of work in the near future.

Can a robot do your job? 

Actors

Engineered Arts, a British company, has created a fully interactive and multilingual robot called the RoboThespian. Controlled by a tablet, it can hold eye contact, guess a person's mood and age, break into song, and will soon be able to walk, hop, and jump. 

In addition to performing on stage — including taking the lead role in new a production of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis — the RoboThespian gives guided tours to the public at museums, science centers, and other visitor attractions.

 



Anesthesiologists

White collar jobs are not immune to the Second Machine Age. Anesthesiologists, who are the highest-paying professionals in America, could be pushed out of the room now that Johnson & Johnson has developed a system called Sedasys, which delivers low-level anesthesia at a much cheaper price.

The FDA approved Sedasys for patients 18 and older, but several anesthesiologists are sounding the alarm and challenging the safety of the technology.

 



Bellhops

Aloft Hotel in Cupertino, California, is enhancing customer service thanks to their newest employee: a robotic bellhop named Botlr. 

Designed by the Silicon Valley startup Savioke, Botlr, which has a camera and other sensors, independently delivers items from the hotel lobby to guest rooms. It makes its way to the elevator, sends a command for the door to open, travels to its destination to make the delivery, and plugs itself into a recharging station after completing the errand.

 



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Everything you ever wanted to know about how McDonald's food is made

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McDonald's has been shedding new light on its heavily-criticized food sourcing and processing practices, as it seeks to revive lagging sales.

In the face of growing consumer demand for transparency, the Big Mac chain has launched marketing campaigns in the USCanada, and Australia to answer consumer- submitted questions such as, "Are McDonald's eggs organic or free-range?" and "Does McDonald's import beef from other countries?"

McDonald's has also addressed the rumored existence of "pink slime" in its meat and information about which egg dishes are cooked in the restaurant and which ones are pre-made and frozen.

We have selected some of the most commonly asked questions and provided summaries of the company's responses. 

Are McDonald's eggs organic or free-range?

"Our eggs are not organic, nor are they free-range; they are from caged hens," McDonald's Australia writes on its website.

Caged hens produce the cheapest eggs, which helps keeps McDonald's prices low, the company says.

"Our goal is to provide customers with great quality food at great value," the company's answer reads. "The cost of organic or free range eggs would raise the price of our food to a point that our customers may not feel they are receiving the value they've come to expect from us."

In the U.S., however, McDonald's buys a "small amount" of cage-free eggs "as part of a scientific research project McDonald's is part of to better understand different hen housing systems,"the company writes.

"In the U.S., there is no consensus or firm scientific research on whether one type of housing system is better than the other, which leads to a lot of confusion," McDonald's USA adds. 

 



Why do McDonald's chicken nuggets contain an "anti-foaming" agent?

"McDonald’s frying oil contains a small amount of an additive called dimethlypolysiloxane, which helps prevent oil from foaming and spattering in our restaurants," McDonald's USA explains. 

Dimethylpolysiloxane is also used in some non-food products, such as putty, caulks, and cosmetics.

For that reason, "there have been individuals who have erroneously claimed that these items are also in our food," the company explains.

The company added that scientific names for ingredients can "sound scary" even if they are safe and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

"For example, the salt you use to de-ice a driveway is a variation of the salt you use in the kitchen, however they are both sodium chloride," the company writes. 



Does McDonald's USA import beef from other countries?

Most of the beef that McDonald's uses in its U.S. restaurants is raised domestically, "although we import a small percentage of our 100% beef from suppliers in Australia and New Zealand to supplement our U.S. purchases,"the company says.

All of the chicken served in McDonald's U.S. restaurants is raised domestically.



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These two photos show the disturbing change in a child’s face before and after a bombing

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Photographer Bassam Khabieh was recently in Damascus, Syria, to document the relief efforts of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent.

When he arrived, the atmosphere around the relief convoy was one of joy and laughter. Children were gathered around, smiling as they obtained much-needed medical aid and supplies.

It took only a split second for everything to change. 

A shell landed near the convoy and the scene turned to terror. A volunteer was killed and numerous children were injured. Many started to scream and cry. 

Khablieh captured two photos — both of 4-year-old Ghazal – before and after the bombing. The difference is haunting.

Before the shell lands:ghazal syria bombing kids

And after:ghazal syria bombing kids

Here’s how Khablieh described it to Reuters:

In this particular photograph, it was the first time I had seen how children's innocent laughter could turn into screams, fear and tears. Seconds before the strike, the children were looking at me happily, getting ready for a picture. It was a very sad moment when I put my eye to the viewfinder to take pictures of laughing children; then when I looked back after taking the picture, I saw the same children crying, distraught.

It takes only a few seconds for life to turn to ashes and blood.

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The ten cheapest countries in the world to visit

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Travelers on a budget who don't mind going off the beaten path and taking some risks can find plenty of bargains, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum. 

In its 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report, the group ranked 141 nations from cheapest to most expensive based on the cost of traveling to that country and being a tourist there. 

Among the items considered in its tally: the average cost of roundtrip flights, hotel accommodations, cost of living, fuel prices, and purchasing power parity (PPP).* 

One major drawback: some of these countries are mired in poverty, war, or harbor anti-American views. However, each also offers a unique tourism experience that is sure to fascinate.

Note: Hotel and gas conversions are based on the US dollar and information from the World Bank and are subject to change. PPP is relative to the country's home currency. Airfares are averages for 2014, room rates are based on averages determined from 2013-2014, PPP is the most recent available as of November 2014, and some gas prices are more current than others. Travel suggestions are based on tourism website The Lonely Planet.

*An example of PPP: If the PPP in the United States is 1 and the PPP in Poland is .6, then a cup of coffee in Poland is 40% cheaper than it is in the US, relative to the Polish zloty. PPP is based on the GDP of each economy.
 

SEE ALSO: The 16 most socially advanced countries in the world

#10 Algeria

The north African country of Algeria features the 44th cheapest airfare in the world of 141 countries surveyed. However, the average cost per day of staying in a first-class hotel is $185.70, which ranks 81st of 102 countries.

PPP in Algeria is .4, which means that the average cost of goods and services is about 60 percent less than that of the United States (i.e. the same cup of coffee would be much cheaper in Algeria than in the United States). Plus, gas is a meager $1.09 per gallon on average, equivalent to the 6th cheapest gas price in the world. 

What to do while you're there: Go on safari, check out Algiers, go to the beach, and see the Notre Dame d'Afrique. 



#9 Pakistan

This Mideast country features the 36th cheapest airfares in the world. A first-class hotel in Pakistan will run you an average of $94.30 per night, which is the 18th cheapest in the world.

Even better, the PPP in Pakistan is .3, which is tied with several other nations for the lowest PPP in the world, meaning that goods and services in Pakistan are 70 percent cheaper than they are in America. Pakistan also ranks 38th in the world for the cheapest gas at a rate of $4.30 per gallon on average.

What to do while you're there: See the Karakoram Mountains, visit the city of Lahore, go to the Taxila Museum, and see the Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, one of the largest mosques in Asia. 



#8 India

Flights to and from India are the 16th cheapest in the world and hotel accommodations will run you an average of $93.00 a night, good for 14th cheapest in the survey.

In addition, India is tied with Pakistan and several other nations with a PPP of .3, meaning goods and services will be 70 percent cheaper in India than in the US. Gas is slightly more expensive, at $4.72 per gallon on average (48th).

What to do while you're there: Visit Bombay and New Delhi, see the Golden Temple of Amirstar, explore the Buddhist caves of Ajanta, go on camel safari in Bikaner, and visit the Taj Mahal



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8 little-known security tricks that will make you harder to hack

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While it's generally true that hackers and identity thieves work hard to be one step ahead of everyone else, they usually get the goods because of a victim's dumb action.

There are some well-known tricks to stay safe online, but there are also easy ones that many people may not know about. In times when hotel Wi-Fi networks are being hacked and hackers can be easily hired, it's important to be as cautious as possible.

Here are a few ways to even better protect yourself from unwanted hacking.

Use a VPN

Virtualized private networks (VPNs) serve many functions. Put simply, a VPN is a group of computers digitally connected together making a secure private sub-network within another larger one (usually the internet). They are often used in businesses and universities to create secure networks. They are also frequently used by people in censored countries because VPNs mask countries' IP addresses. 

This tool is very useful to protect against hacking because they make all web traffic end-to-end encrypted. This means that any data you enter while using a VPN is protected from external intrusion. VPNs are also great for surfing the web on public Wi-Fi networks, because they ensure end-to-end encryption for all traffic. This means that all the data transferred is protected. Hotspot Shield is one of the more popular VPNs on the market.



Avoid the cloud

This may sound counterintuitive as the cloud is one of the biggest digital products around. But there's a good argument to be made that anything can be hacked.

The Snowden leaks have shown that even the most secure networks have probably been infiltrated. So if you have private data you don't want exposed, it's probably best to back it up locally instead of on a big company's cloud.



Don't link your accounts

While linking accounts is a great way to streamline all of your digital information, it also gives hackers a way to connect the dots.

For example, if someone gets your Twitter password and you have your company's Twitter account also linked, then your company may also get hacked in some capacity.

So while linking may make your life easier, it also makes a hacker's life easier.



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The 25 best skylines in the world (ranked!)

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Every city in the world has a unique skyline. But is it possible to say which is the best?

The international building database Emporis attempts to quantify skylines by looking at the number and height of buildings in the world's major cities. The result is an ever-changing ranking of the world's most impressive cityscapes.

To rank skylines, Emporis looks at completed skyscrapers (40 floors or more) and high-rises (12 to 39 floors), and assigns each building a point value based on its floor count. Taller buildings receive significantly higher values (see Emporis' complete methodology here). TV towers, masts, bridges, and other structures are excluded.

Moscow jumped from 11th place to fourth place year-over-year, and Shanghai (No. 8) overtook São Paulo (No. 9).

No. 25: Rio de Janeiro has 2,595 tall buildings in 1,182 square kilometers.

Methodology: Each building over 11 floors was assigned a point value based on number of floors. Measurements exclude TV towers, masts, bridges, or other structures.

Source: Emporis



No. 24: Osaka, Japan, has 1,490 tall buildings in 220 square kilometers.

Methodology: Each building over 11 floors was assigned a point value based on number of floors. Measurements exclude TV towers, masts, bridges, or other structures.

Source: Emporis



No. 23: Jakarta, Indonesia, has 443 tall buildings in 661 square kilometers.

Methodology: Each building over 11 floors was assigned a point value based on number of floors. Measurements exclude TV towers, masts, bridges, or other structures.

Source: Emporis



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The 25 best tech companies to work for in America

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Sacrificing great pay for a job you love — or vice versa — is a thing of the past, especially in the tech industry.

Business Insider teamed up with employer-information website PayScale to find US companies that stand out in pay, happiness, and more for our list of the 50 best companies to work for in America. We broke out the tech companies from the list and have presented them here.

Facebook and Google, our No. 1 and 2 companies, respectively, on the main list, rank first and second here, with Cisco coming in third.

To create the list, companies in the 2014 Fortune 500 list were ranked using PayScale's salary and survey database. Final scores were determined by multiplying six criteria: high job satisfaction, low job stress, ability to telecommute, high job meaning, experienced median pay, and salary delta. Because we think pay is a very important factor, it had double the weight in our calculations. Read the full methodology here.

Here are the 25 best tech companies to work for:

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The 20 most prestigious business schools in Europe

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Business schools and their applicants are fiercely competitive — but which ones deserve the prestige of being known as Europe's best?

QS has released their rankings of the best universities in the world by subject and region, including Europe's 20 best schools for business and management courses. The schools number among the best in the world and have produced a raft of CEOs of the world's biggest companies.

The rankings are built through the number of research citations the school gets per paper released, its reputation among academics, and its reputation among employers — covering both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

20. BI Norwegian Business School (no relation to Business Insider) is the fourth-best ranked in Scandinavia.



19. Aston University in Birmingham is a surprising entry, coming much further down on most UK university rankings, but the business school has gone from strength to strength and has broken into the top 20.



18. Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, is the country's best business school. Alumni include Jorma Ollila, former Nokia chairman and current Royal Dutch Shell chairman.



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The 10 deadliest jobs in America

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logger cutting treeAlthough the national rate of workplace fatalities is on the decline, some jobs remain incredibly dangerous. 

According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, a total of 4,585 fatal work injuries were recorded in the US in 2013 — the second-lowest number recorded since the BLS began collecting this data in 1992.  

10. Construction laborers

Total fatalities for 2013: 220

Fatality rate (per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers): 18.1

According to the BLS, these workers perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. They may operate hand and power tools of all types, and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials.



9. Electrical power-line installers and repairers

Total fatalities for 2013: 27

Fatality rate (per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers): 21.5

According to the BLS, these workers install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.



8. Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

Total fatalities for 2013: 231

Fatality rate (per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers): 22.9

According to the BLS, farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers run establishments that produce crops, livestock, and dairy products.



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