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These are 10 of the best wildlife pictures taken in the last 20 years

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These images are the best of the best. Literally.

They were selected from more than 500,000 images submitted over 20 years by photographers from around the globe for the annual Nature’s Best Photography: Windland Smith Rice International Awards.

The 100 best-of-the-best photos will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History through October 2016, in an exhibit called "Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards Presents: The Best of the Best."

The Smithsonian shared this selection of images with us, and they are presented here with permission. 

Scroll down for the images, and a description of how they were caught from the photographers.

Megan Lorenz caught this image of an Atlantic puffin in Newfoundland, Canada. She won the 2015 Grand Prize in the competition.

"Perched precariously on the edge of a cliff trying desperately to overcome my fear of heights, I watched this Atlantic Puffin pull a Wild Iris from the ground and walk along the cliff toward me. He stopped for a moment and I had enough time to capture him with the blue sky in the background before he dropped the Iris over the side where his mate was waiting at the burrow entrance."

Megan Lorenz



Stuart Porter caught this image of an African bush elephant in Amboseli National Park in Kenya.

“We encountered a blanket of haze and through this misty curtain we could make out two bulls feeding. I focused on one that had the rising sunlight behind him. A pair of cattle egrets perched on him as he fed. Without warning, the elephant began to lie down, startling the birds and causing one to take flight. It was thrilling to witness such an event.”

Stuart Porter



Cheryl Opperman caught this image of Dall’s sheep in Denali National Park in Alaska.

“Photographing mountain sheep can be a daunting task typically starting with a long hike straight up a steep, rocky slope. This pair was found high above a valley during autumn. Rams may be best known for their horn clashing, signaling the rut. But on this day, they seemed more interested in companionship than establishing order. It is endearing moments like these that make the arduous hikes worthwhile."

Cheryl Opperman



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17 books Bill Gates thinks everyone should read

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While Bill Gates has a schedule that's planned down to the minute, the entrepreneur-turned-billionaire-humanitarian still gobbles up about a book a week.

Aside from a handful of novels, they're mostly nonfiction books covering his and his foundation's broad range of interests. A lot of them are about transforming systems: how nations can intelligently develop, how to lead an organization, and how social change can fruitfully happen.

We went through the past five years of his book criticism to find the ones that he gave glowing reviews and that changed his perspective.

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'Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2012' by Carol Loomis

Warren Buffett and Gates have a famously epic bromance, what with their recommending books to each other and spearheading philanthropic campaigns together.

So it's no surprise that Gates enjoyed "Tap Dancing to Work," a collection of articles and essays about and by Buffett, compiled by Fortune magazine journalist Carol Loomis.

Gates says that anyone who reads the book cover-to-cover will walk away with two main impressions:

First, how Warren's been incredibly consistent in applying his vision and investment principles over the duration of his career;

[S]econdly, that his analysis and understanding of business and markets remains unparalleled. I wrote in 1996 that I'd never met anyone who thought about business in such a clear way. That is certainly still the case.

Getting into the mind of Buffett is "an extremely worthwhile use of time," Gates concludes.

Buy it here >>



'Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization' by Vaclav Smil

Gates says his favorite author is Vaclav Smil, an environmental-sciences professor who writes big histories of things like energy and innovation.

His latest is "Making the Modern World." It got Gates thinking.

"It might seem mundane, but the issue of materials — how much we use and how much we need — is key to helping the world’s poorest people improve their lives,"he writes."Think of the amazing increase in quality of life that we saw in the United States and other rich countries in the past 100 years. We want most of that miracle to take place for all of humanity over the next 50 years."

To know where we're going, Gates says, we need to know where we've been — and Smil is one of his favorite sources for learning that.

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'The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History' by Elizabeth Kolbert

It can be easy to forget that our present day is a part of world history. Gates says that New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert's new book "The Sixth Extinction" helps correct that.

"Humans are putting down massive amounts of pavement, moving species around the planet, over-fishing and acidifying the oceans, changing the chemical composition of rivers, and more," Gates writes, echoing a concern that he voices in many of his reviews.

"Natural scientists posit that there have been five extinction events in the Earth's history (think of the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs)," he continues, "and Kolbert makes a compelling case that human activity is leading to the sixth."

To get a hint of Kolbert's reporting, check out the series of stories that preceded the book's publication.

Buy it here >>



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This is why the Audi RS 7 is $120,000 of pure automotive perfection

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The Audi RS 7 is unlike anything on the road. It's powerful, sleek, and oddly practical. It doesn't easily fit into a particular category.

Is it a supercar? Nope — it has four doors and a ton of storage space, two features that supercars typically lack.

Is it a supersedan? Sort of, but it has a hatchback like an old Honda CRX.

So ... it's a fun little hot hatchback? No! It's 16 feet long and costs 120 grand.

A four-door coupe? Perhaps.

When earlier this year Business Insider got the chance to spend a few days behind the wheel of a 2015 Audi RS 7 4.0T quattro Tiptronic, I was on a mission to figure out what this beast is all about.

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The Audi RS 7 is — in one word — intense.



Audi took the stylish A7 luxury cruiser and handed it over to the mad scientists at the brand's high-performance Quattro division, where they promptly pushed the envelope on everything that car can do.



Quattro replaced the A7's "reasonable" engine with a 4.0-liter V8 and then added twin-turbos for good measure. With an earth-moving 560 horsepower, the RS 7 is the most powerful Audi sold in North America.



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The 25 colleges with the best location

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With prime access to some of the country's best bars and restaurants, New York University is America's college with the best location, according to a new list from the academic-review site Niche.com.

The rankings are calculated using a number of factors including median rent; access to bars, restaurants, cafes, and outdoor activities; local weather; and percentage of residents aged 18-24.

Scroll through to find out the 25 colleges with the best location.

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25. Loyola University New Orleans — New Orleans, Louisiana



24. Colorado State University — Fort Collins, Colorado



23. University of Denver — Denver, Colorado



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25 great jobs that let you have a life outside of work

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In most jobs, the line between work and personal life is rapidly disappearing.

Thanks to 24/7 connectivity, it's easy to check email and put in extra hours on nights, weekends, and even during vacations, says Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor's community expert.

"Inevitably, there are some jobs that may require more attention during and out of normal office hours," Dobroski tells Business Insider. "Before accepting a job, job seekers should do their research to understand the hours that are expected in the role, where and how they can get their work done, and the overall nature of the job."

Think it's impossible to find a well-paid job that allows you a life outside of work? Think again. There are plenty, even in the tech sector. 

Glassdoorrecently sifted through its data to find jobs that provide the best work-life balance. Based on employee feedback and ratings on work-life balance shared on Glassdoor over the past year, the job and employer review site rated job titles on a 5-point scale, from very dissatisfied (score of 1) to very satisfied (score of 5).

Here are the jobs employees say offer the best balance between work and personal life, as well as the average annual salary and number of job openings, according to Glassdoor.

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25. Front end developer

Work-Life balance rating: 3.7

Average annual salary: $75,000

Number of job openings: 1,337

What they do: develop the part of the website that users interact with.



24. Software developer

Work-Life balance rating: 3.7

Average annual salary: $80,000

Number of job openings: 3,330

What they do: research, design, implement, and test computer software.



23. Lab assistant

Work-Life balance rating: 3.7

Average annual salary: $27,550

Number of job openings: 779

What they do: collect and process samples from various sources and use lab equipment to analyze them. 



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These 5 'Game of Thrones' characters were recast — and you probably didn't even notice

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"Game of Thrones" fans should know by now not to get too attached to their favorite characters, but they might want to keep an eye on the rotating actors as well. 

In the span of five seasons, several cast members have been replaced. Some of the characters are minor enough that fans probably missed the change, while others were slyly replaced with similar-looking actors.

From princes to mercenary soldiers, let's take a look at which "Game of Thrones" characters have reappeared with new faces. 

Princess Myrcella, sister to Joffrey, was originally played by Aimee Richardson in seasons one and two.



Actress Nell Tiger Free took over for season five, when Myrcella was a little more grown up.



Tommen Baratheon was also recast. Here's Callum Wharry as the youngest of Cersei's children in season one.



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Financial planners share the dumbest things they've ever heard from their clients

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It could happen at the coffee shop or in the produce aisle at the grocery store.

There you are, minding your own business, when you catch a snippet of someone else's money conversation — and what they say blows your mind.

That person is taking out a loan on their nest egg to buy what?!

Which got us thinking: If we're shaking our heads in disbelief at one overheard tale, can you imagine what financial pros must hear —  every day?

Well, we decided to find out.

So we tapped financial planners across the country to share some of the most head-scratching one-liners they've heard clients say about their nest egg plans.

From investing in swampland to confusion over simple math, their responses ranged from the comical to the unbelievable to the downright heartbreaking.

Some were just money misconceptions that needed to be changed. Others were mistakes that needed course correction. And more than a few involved being dissuaded — or not — from investing in the "next big thing."

One common thread? Nearly all of them provide a cautionary tale on how not to approach your golden years.

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"I'm investing my retirement money in infomercials."

"I had a client in the '90s who had $500,000 saved for retirement, in addition to her husband's Social Security and a pension. She was concerned about the amount not being enough, although I'd assured her the money was in wise, safe investments.

She asked for help divesting the entire amount so she could invest in a company that produced infomercials. I listened to the proposition, which promised the return in 60 days — and calculated the annualized return at 180%.

Obviously, I advised against this investment.

I proposed alternatives in order to dissuade her from taking part in the investment: doing further research, starting with a smaller initial investment, or even finding legitimate investments similar to the proposal.

But she was a late-night TV aficionado and persisted.

Once she sent the money to the 'infomercial producers,' they immediately lost touch. She was able to trace the money to a source overseas, but in the end she lost everything — and owed taxes because she'd withdrawn the cash from her IRAs."

— Cory Schmelzer, CFP® and founder of San Diego Wealth Management, San Diego



"The men in my family don't make it to retirement, so I don't worry about saving."

"This came from a client whose father, grandfather and three uncles all died before they retired.

Some people are too quick to rationalize away the hard work involved in saving for retirement by assuming that they won't get there anyway. Problem solved — unless they live a long life!

I told him that just because [members of] his family died early doesn't mean he would too. Even if you have the same conditions — whether physical, occupational or environmental — medical advances may keep you healthier much longer.

I did get him to agree that hoping he died young was not a practical solution to a financial problem. While I don't think he was completely won over, he did increase his 401(k) contributions — and decided not to buy the boat he couldn't afford."

— Les Szarka, CFP® and CEO at Szarka Financial Planning & Investments, Cleveland, Ohio



"I was told not to put money in my company's 401(k)."

"My client's former adviser told her not to participate in her employer's 401(k) due to its lack of investment choices.

That was many years ago, so she missed out on the match and the possible returns, plus she did not save in any other retirement account during those years. By not encouraging the client to participate — and then not suggesting she make automated contributions into an IRA — the former adviser caused my client to miss out on several years of saving and investing for retirement.

At any given point a 401(k) may seem like it's not performing well, depending on what's happening with the markets. However, results can change from year to year, and that doesn't mean you should rule out [participating in] the program completely."

— Leisa Peterson, CFP® and founder at WealthClinic, Truckee, Calif.



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24 life skills every functioning adult should have

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Life is funny.

No one gets a handbook upon turning 18, complete with all the rules they'll need to memorize and competencies they’ll need to acquire.

Somehow you're just supposed to know that you should have more money coming in than going out and you shouldn't wear a fuzzy orange sweater to a job interview.

Fortunately, we've put together our own handbook of sorts, which lists many of the skills you'll need to survive as an adult in the modern world.

It's based on the Quora thread, "What are some of the most useful skills to know?" as well as scientific research and expert opinion.

We can't promise we've outlined every skill, but if you've mastered these, you're off to a good start.

SEE ALSO: 10 life skills every young professional should have

1. Accepting feedback gracefully

"For most of us it is hard to hear how we made a mistake or could have done something better," writes Quora user Pedram Keyani. "An amazing skill (which you can learn through practice) is to set aside your emotional response in the moment and focus on the information presented to you. Some of it will be valid and some of it invalid but let your brain decide that, not your ego."

Depending on what kind of feedback you're receiving, there are different strategies for responding with a cool head. For example, if your boss points out what she thinks is an error and you're not sure she's correct, you can say, "I hadn’t thought of that, and I’m going to look into it right away."

 



2. Apologizing sincerely

To err is human — but to craft a believable apology isn't a universal skill.

The apology "needs to be sincere, not qualified, not quantified, and also needs [to] outline how X will not happen again," Keyani says.

According to one CEO, there's a six-step strategy for successfully saying you're sorry:

1. Act quickly.

2. Apologize in person. 

3. Explain what happened

4. Show how you are going to avoid the problem in the future. 

5. Apologize.

6. Make restitution.

Keyani gives an example of what you might say if you were tardy for an appointment:

"I'm sorry I was late for the meeting. It must have been frustrating because you spent a lot of time preparing and got up early. I did a poor job accounting for traffic and didn't give myself enough buffer. That is my bad and I'm going to give myself an extra 10 minutes instead of five moving forward."



3. Managing your time wisely

There will probably never be a time in your life when you aren't juggling multiple personal and professional priorities. Time-management skills are a must, unless you want to feel constantly frazzled.

Perhaps the most important time-management lesson is that you should stick with one task at a time. Research suggests that multitasking is generally counterproductive, because the brain expends energy as it readjusts its focus from one activity to another.

You'd be wise, too, to limit the hours you spend working. Decades ago, Henry Ford discovered that productivity started to decline after employees logged more than 40 hours per week. Other research suggests that, after three weeks, 60-hour workweeks become less productive.



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The 14 most ridiculous excuses people have used to call in sick

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ham"Hi boss. I can't come into work today. My grandmother poisoned me with ham."

While that may sound like a completely ridiculous excuse, an employee actually used it this yearaccording to a new survey from CareerBuilder.

The survey, which was conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder among 2,326 hiring managers, found that 38% of employees have called in sick when they were feeling well over the last 12 months.

Some just "didn't feel like going in," while others "wanted the day to relax" or "needed to catch up on sleep." A few even played hooky because of bad weather. 

"In some companies, people don't feel comfortable telling their managers they need personal time off, so they will think of an elaborate excuse to get out of work," says Rosemary Haefner, CareerBuilder's vice president of human resources. "The more flexible the work environment, and the more open and honest the communication is across the company, and the less likely it is employees will feel the need to lie."

The excuses below aren't necessarily lies — but they're certainly odd and sound suspicious. 

If you do need to take a day off, your best bet is to be honest, but not share too many details with your manager, Haefner says. "Many employers are more flexible in their definition of a sick day and will allow employees to use them to recharge and take care of personal needs."

If you choose to fib to get out of going to work, beware: While the majority of employers give their employees the benefit of the doubt, 33% said they have checked to see if an employee was telling the truth, and about 22% said they have fired an employee for giving a fake excuse.

The survey asked hiring managers and HR professionals to share the most suspicious excuses employees have given for needing to miss a day of work. "It never fails to surprise me what they say employees have revealed to them in order to get out of work," Haefner says. "The excuses have become increasingly creative over the years."

SEE ALSO: 23 signs nobody trusts you at work

Employee said he broke his arm reaching to grab a falling sandwich.



Employee said they were stuck under the bed.



Employee said the universe was telling him to take a day off.



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The new 'Halo' game is incredibly gorgeous

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The first "Halo" game built from the ground up for Microsoft's newest game console, the Xbox One, is finally here.

Well, almost here: It launches on Tuesday.

The game's called "Halo 5: Guardians," and it's absolutely gorgeous. Just look at this madness:

And that's just a shot of the amount of detail in a random multiplayer match! Allow us to take you on a tour of the lavish vistas, verdant battlefields, and quiet space locales created by Microsoft's dedicated "Halo" team at 343 Industries.

In "Halo 5: Guardians," there is a main story ("campaign") and several multiplayer modes. The story mode is full of incredible locations, like this one:



That's the home planet of one of the series' longtime enemy factions, known as "Elites." They're the guys carved into the walls in sculpted reliefs:



While their planet is full of dusty old caverns....



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8 affordable, accessible, and welcoming places for people who want to work abroad

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If transit delays are starting to get you down, or your cubicle walls have you feeling like an inmate on "Orange is the New Black," it might be time to take your work on the road.

Once you’ve figured out how to work remotely, the next step is to decide where to do it.

There are a lot of things to consider: budget, accessibility, visas, and foreign business requirements are just a few.

One of the best resources for choosing a place to work is Nomad List, a site that ranks destinations based on internet speed, cost of living, friendliness towards outsiders, and more.

You’ll also find guides and tips from other digital nomads.

If you’re ready to start living location-independent, here are some of the best places to set up shop around the world:

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Thailand

Thailand’s low cost of living and vibrant culture put three of the country’s cities in Nomad List’s top five.

Chiang Mai, in the foothills of northern Thailand, ranks number one, thanks in part to its large nomad community and an estimated monthly price tag of $794 for digital nomads (including lodging, meals, and a space to work).

Bangkok and Phuket are also on the list, rated number 4 and 5, respectively.



Las Palmas, Canary Islands

Scoring high marks from Nomad List for its leisure activities and nightlife, this city on Gran Canaria has been said to have the “best climate in the world.”

The subtropical locale promises warm breezes and beaches so close to the city you can surf on your lunch break.

This is Europe, not Southeast Asia, so the cost of living is higher, about $1,694 per month. But fast Internet and a friendly attitude toward foreigners earn this Spanish spot second place on Nomad List.



Estonia

Want to do business remotely, but not necessarily move there? Estonia offers e-residency, which assigns you a digital identity and allows you to bank and set up legal documents in the Baltic country.

Why would you do this? It basically gives you a digital signature that’s valid anywhere in the EU, and lets you register a business without being physically present.

And don’t let those medieval buildings and Soviet relics fool you; Estonia’s tech scene is a powerhouse (just ask anyone who’s used the locally developed brand named Skype).



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Forget driverless cars, these self-driving pods could change how we travel

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Two Italian researchers are working on creating an entirely new mode of autonomous public transportation slated for release in 2020.

Tommaso Gecchelina and Emmanuele Spera are working to develop Next, which are self-driving pods that can connect while in motion.

Different modes of driverless public transportation are beginning to pop up in various corners of the world, but what sets Next apart from others is that they can act as a train, bus, or personal vehicle. This is because the pods can travel on their own, like a personal self-driving vehicle, or can connect, according to the Next website.

When the pods connect, passengers can walk through them the same way they would walk to different compartments on a train.

The self-driving pods are also electric. They have six seats and can fit an additional four people who wish to stand.

Here's how they work: somebody seeking a lift downloads an app to call a Next, placing in details like where they're going and how many people will be in the pod. The self-driving pod will pick them up at their disclosed location.

The pod will then connect with other pods currently on the road to get passengers to their destination faster.

Here's a breakdown of how the system works:

First, a person calls a Next pod on their app the same way they would an Uber.

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 Also like Uber, it'll automatically charge your credit card for the trip when it's complete.



The pods will then connect with other ones currently on the road.

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 Each pod comes with foldable doors so passengers can walk to different pods easily.



The Next app will tell passengers to switch to different pods so they can reach their final destination.

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"The smart routing system of Next will autonomously drive the vehicles and join together modules, in order to redistribute passengers and optimize occupancy ratecutting energy consumption and traffic footprint," the website says about the system.



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30 cities you have to visit at least once, according to travelers

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Condé Nast Traveler recently released the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards.

This year, more than 128,000 travelers submitted millions of ratings and thousands of comments that the magazine's editors used to create lists of favorite cities, hotels, and resorts.

One of these lists declares 30 cities the best in the world for travelers. From bustling urban centers to a quaint Swiss city nestled on a river, there's a destination for every type of traveler.

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30. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — With narrow cobblestone streets and a colorful waterfront, Stockholm is an exceptionally charming city. It's also filled with museums and landmarks that make it a prime cultural and entertainment center within Sweden.

For more on what to eat, see, and do in Stockholm, click here»



29. DRESDEN, GERMANY — In Dresden, travelers can take a walk around the Old Town to see buildings and historical landmarks that date back to the Renaissance. Later, they can head to the Nuestadt District for eclectic bars, restaurants, and shops.

For more on what to eat, see, and do in Dresden, click here »



28. SHANGHAI, CHINA — China's biggest city buzzes with excitement. Highlights include gorgeous night views of the Huangpu River, contemporary art stores in the Bund neighborhood, and the breathtaking Jade Buddha Temple.

For more on what to eat, see, and do in Shanghai, click here»



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16 luxurious train trips that will make you not want to travel any other way

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Trains may not be the fastest mode of travel, but, they can be the most memorable. From their luxurious interiors to the breathtaking scenery going by outside the window, trains can transform any trip into a nostalgic journey.

As Mark Smith, a British travel writer, told the Herald Sun, “A great train ride is that triple combination of the scenery outside the train, the experience inside the train and the people you meet and things that happen on that specific trip which make it memorable.” 

These 16 train journeys will whisk you away from one country to the next, while you dine on fine meals and watch the countryside roll by. You’ll soon realize why, for many, the only real travel is by train.

The Glacier Express takes passengers across 80 miles in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 6,670 feet.

The Glacier Express



The train takes travelers from St. Moritz to Zermatt, Switzerland's two most famous ski resorts. The trip is 7 1/2 hours across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels.



The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world, taking travelers from Moscow all the way to Beijing or Vladivostok. It travels through eight time zones.



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The 50 best keyboard shortcuts for Mac

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Keyboard shortcuts make you a lean, mean productivity-machine by allowing you to keep your fingers stationed on the keyboard, as opposed to moving back and forth to the mouse.

In fact, Brainscape crunched the numbers: If the average computer user wastes two seconds per minute switching off between these two computer accessories, they could save eight work days per year by swapping in all available keyboard shortcuts. Greater productivity means more time you could be spending on a beach, right?

To help you achieve digital-nirvana, we rounded up the 50 best keyboard shortcuts for the Mac.

LEARN THE BASICS



Select all, copy, cut, or paste content in a jiffy.

⌘+a selects all. ⌘+c copies. ⌘+x cuts. ⌘+v pastes.



Undo and redo actions.

⌘+z undoes. ⌘+y redoes (in some cases ⌘+shift+z redoes).



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Gorgeous photos give an inside look at the sprawling $145 million Scientology headquarters in Florida

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church of scientology grand atriumThe Flag Building, which is located in Clearwater, Florida, was opened to the public in 2013 and serves as the spiritual headquarters of Scientology. 

The massive seven-story building is reported to have cost up to $145 million to build, and it took around 15 years to construct. 

Also known as the "Super Power" building, it is said to be the only place where the Super Power program — the program that was first advanced by church founder L. Ron Hubbard — is conducted. 

Though previous renderings and plans about its construction were made available to the public, the following images showcase various rooms that lie within the building, from its many auditing rooms to a Purification Center.

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The 337,000-square-foot Flag Building is located in Clearwater, Florida, and was unveiled in 2013 after 15 years of construction. Also known as the "Super Power" building, the seven-story property is reported to have cost around $145 million to build.

 Source: ABC, The Guardian



Inside, the building is covered in Italian travertine, in keeping with the architectural tradition of cathedrals.



Just beyond the reception is the Grand Atrium, which rises three stories and covers the same length as an entire city block.



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Michael Jordan is trying really hard to sell his outrageous Chicago mansion

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Michael Jordan's lavish 56,000-square-foot compound has sat on the market for nearly three years. And it seems the basketball superstar and his real-estate agents have had enough.

Price cuts have not helped. It was listed in 2012 with a selling a price of nearly $29 million and is now down to roughly half that: $14.855 million. It had previously been available at auction twice, but no one picked it up.

The new strategy is a massive promo campaign with a glitzy website and Hollywood-style commercials for the property. The marketing materials include references to its famous owner, suggesting that the property is just as legendary as Jordan himself.

Only time will tell if the renewed campaign will move the needle on interest for the nine-bedroom property, which is in the affluent Chicago suburb of Highland Park, Illinois.

Kofi Nartey at The Agency Real Estate is the latest realtor to get the listing.

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The view from above tips you off to how massive this property is. It measures a total of 56,000 square feet.



The famous 23 — Jordan's most famous playing number — welcomes visitors. The numbers in the listing price ($14.855 million) also add up to 23.



Built in 1995, the mansion's exterior looks a bit dated.



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Here's what you'll see on a $76,000 private jet trip around the world

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If you’ve ever dreamt of circumnavigating the globe by private jet, now's your chance.

The private jet tour operator TCS World Travel just announced plans for an around-the-world itinerary from September 29 – October 22, 2016.

Over the course of a 24-day trip, 78 globetrotters will travel to nine exotic destinations — the Serengeti to the Great Barrier Reef — from the comfort of a cushy Boeing 757 jet. The experience will set you back $76,950 per person… a small price to pay for the trip of a lifetime, no?

Click through the gallery for a taste of what to expect from the around-the-world trip.

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Machu Picchu, Peru



Easter Island, Chile



Apia, Samoa



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15 of the toughest interview questions you'll hear on Wall Street

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Interviewing on Wall Street is a notoriously trying process, and job seekers often come up against questions that could send even the calmest candidate into a tailspin.

Despite how ludicrous some of these questions can be, insiders say the worst answer you could give is, "I don't know." 

How do you think you would answer some of the most difficult interview questions these companies have asked candidates in the past?

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"If you were shrunk to the size of a pencil and put in a blender, how would you get out?"

Asked by Goldman Sachs for an analyst position.

Source: Glassdoor



"You have 100 quarters, 10 heads, 90 tails up in a dark room where you can't see the quarters. How do you divide them into 2 piles where you have an even amount of heads in each pile?"

Asked by JP Morgan Chase for a US Equities Portfolio Management Summer Analyst position.

Source: Glassdoor



"There is a big line of people waiting outside a theater for buying tickets. The theater owner comes out and announces that the first person to have a birthday same as someone standing before him in the line gets a free ticket. Where will you stand to maximize your chance?"

Asked by Morgan Stanley for a Quantitative Analyst position.

Source: Glassdoor



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28 things everyone should do in Spain

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Spain is known for its unique architecture, beautiful coastal beaches, and fresh seafood, among other things.

In fact, the country has so much to offer that it can be overwhelming for visitors to choose what to do and see. It's impossible to hit all of the country's highlights in a single visit.

Keep scrolling for a list of must-sees all over the country, from the aqueduct of Segovia to the Mosque of Cordoba.

Did we miss your favorite spot in Spain? Let us know in the comments.

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Wander the rooms of Granada's Alhambra, a fortified palace with gorgeous gardens and opulent Muslim-influenced architecture. Be sure to plan ahead if you choose to visit; tickets to the Alhambra must be purchased in advance.



Dance the night away at one of Ibiza's famous clubs. The Balearic Island is also a great place for some quality beach time since it sits right on the Mediterranean.



Marvel at the brightly colored mosaics of Barcelona's Park Güell, a public park that includes gardens and unique architecture designed by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi.



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