Looking off the end of a 10 meter platform is daunting. Throwing yourself off the platform so that you can complete the perfect dive is terrifying. But it only takes three seconds. And those three seconds taught me a lifetime of lessons that I use everyday.

At 23-years old, my longest relationship was for fifteen years with the sport of springboard and platform diving. My love story began when I was seven years old, and like any relationship, I didn't know what I was getting myself into. But I noticed that I continually take what I've learned from my commitment to the sport and apply it to everyday life.

Here are some lessons that being a Junior Olympic diver and Division 1 athlete taught me:

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1. How to take constructive criticism

The sport of diving is crafted around the ability to emulate the perfect dive. Everything about it must be perfect. That means working with a coach who will tell you everything that's not perfect. While most people don't want to hear criticism on their work, I thirst for it.

I need the feedback so that I know not to make the same mistake twice. Constructive criticism is beneficial in any environment. Whether it's good or bad, I’ve learned to take it as advice. And I know there's always room for improvement.  

2. How to deal with the hierarchy of a team

While diving is an individual sport, your score contributes to the overall outcome of the team. Teamwork and selflessness were invaluable lessons that I learned from diving, but what I learned to appreciate was the hierarchy of the team.

When my diving career was over, I realized that that type of hierarchy is in other settings as well. I learned that, whether or not on a sports team, determination and hard work will earn you the respect you deserve, no matter your position. It's not easy starting from the bottom, but that's life. And you work your way up.  

3. How to persevere in the face of adversity

At certain points in my diving career, I felt like all the forces of nature were against me. Mental blocks, injuries, coaching changes, switching teams — it all made me question my purpose with the sport.

But that's a good thing!

I learned that embracing the struggles and committing to something you love, no matter the hardships, pays off. I make sure to keep that attitude of perseverance on a daily basis. Any time that I'm struggling, I think back to when I doubted myself and then look at how far I've come.   

Accidents, traffic, road closures, and jerks who won’t let you merge.

These are all part of what you can encounter on your daily commute—sometimes within the first few miles.

Add an unpleasant driving experience to that mix, and it’s no wonder surveys show that people who commute regularly are pretty frustrated and tired. According to the 2013 American Community Survey, the average full-time worker in the U.S. has a 26-minute commute to work—almost five hours a week for a daily round-trip commute.

So while commuting is a chore, there are ways to make it more tolerable. Assuming you’re set on driving for whatever reason (schedule, limited mass transit options, can’t bike to work), choosing the right vehicle will go a long way to lowering commute-based stress levels.

In this year’s Annual Auto Survey, we gathered owner satisfaction data on about 230,000 vehicles less than three years old. One of the things we asked our subscribers was how satisfying their vehicles were for commuting, and to give us specifics about why their vehicle was the ideal commuter car.

The list is presented in rank order, counting down from the most satisfying, the Tesla Model S.

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1) Tesla Model S

This sporty four-door luxury car seats five (or seven with the optional rear-facing jump seats) and just happens to be electric. With its optional 85-kWh battery—the largest available—it can travel between 180 and 225 miles per charge and can be fully charged in as little as five hours on a dedicated Tesla connector. Performance is exceptional, with thrilling acceleration, pinpoint handling, and a firm yet comfortable ride. A huge iPad-like center screen controls many functions. Drawbacks include tight access, restricted visibility, and range limitations, especially in cold weather. All-wheel drive, Autopilot active safety features, and the 691-hp P85D performance model are also available. Although tops for owner satisfaction, predicted reliability slid this year to be worse than average.

Subscribers said:
“It is a joy to drive: comfortable, agile, responsive, quiet, and ‘green.’”
“Driver assist and cruise control with tracking are very convenient for routine rush hour stop and go traffic.”
“Auto Pilot 1.0 keeps a safe distance between my car and others; Quiet; Comfortable; Navigation automatically adjusts to the fastest route (huge when the 405 is backed up).”

Read our complete Tesla Model S road test.

2) Chevrolet Volt

An electric car with a backup engine to extend its typical 35-mile electric range, the Volt is quick, quiet, and responsive, with a taut ride. Its four-seat capacity limits practicality, the rear seat is cramped, and visibility is poor. Once the lithium-ion battery is depleted, the 1.4-liter engine acts as a generator to extend the range by 315 miles. We averaged the equivalent of 99 mpg in electric mode and 32 mpg—on premium—when it switched over to gasoline. Recharging takes 4 hours using a 240-volt supply and 10 hours with 120 volts. For 2015, the battery storage capacity was increased from 16 to 17.1 kWh, probably leading to more EV-only miles. A redesigned 2016 Volt is now on sale, with a promised 53-mile electric-only range.

Subscribers said:
“Essentially I gave myself a raise. My electric bill increased about $100 overall. However my employer has free charging stations at work, so I no longer pay the cost of commuting home. The HOV sticker took me about 60 seconds to appreciate.”
“Able to complete my daily commute using no gas on most days. The car is much more comfortable than I anticipated. Nice to see an American manufacturer stepping up to the plate with a great EV.”
“My wife uses this car for her daily commute. She can do so easily on battery alone, even on the coldest days. We then recharge overnight in the garage at a fraction of the cost of a gasoline powered vehicle. The car is smooth, comfortable and quiet.

Read our complete Chevrolet Volt road test.

3) Nissan Leaf

The electric Leaf has a 75-mile typical range. A full charge took us six-hours using a 240-volt outlet, but charge times have been shortened since our tests. We measured the equivalent of 106 mpg, and running costs are 3.5-cents per mile at the national average of 11-cents per kWh. The ride is comfortable, but handling isn’t particularly agile. The rear seat is roomy, but the cargo area is rather small. Standard features include a heated steering wheel and seats, and top models get electric heating that uses 30-percent less energy. Unfortunately, the Leaf scored a Poor in the IIHS small-overlap crash test. For 2016, SV and SL versions can be equipped with a 30 kWh battery with a claimed 107-mile range.

Subscribers said:
“This car is pretty much a perfect commuter car. Plenty of power, comfortable and super quiet. And of course it NEVER NEEDS GAS!!!”
“Perfect commuter car, can use HOV lane, CHEAP to operate, enough range for daily commute and more.”

Read our complete Nissan Leaf road test.

Ever wondered what people mean when they say you should eat more superfoods?

You're not alone. As it turns out, there's no legal or medical definition for what counts as a "superfood." Nutritionists and public health experts rarely use the term.

But that doesn't mean it's completely bogus. In fact, there is some scientific basis for calling a food "super."

According to the CDC, which published a ranking of what it called "powerhouse" foods in 2014, these types of fruits and veggies pack a lot of key nutrients into each calorie and are linked with a reduced risk of chronic disease. Studies also suggest that people who eat more of them tend to be thinner and live longer than those who rarely or never eat them.

Here are the CDC's top 25, along with how they came up with their definition of "powerhouse" food:

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#25: Cabbage

The author of the CDC's "powerhouse" ranking, sociologist and public health expert Jennifer Di Noia, ranked the selections based on nutrient density, or how much good stuff (vitamins, fiber, protein, etc.) gets packed into each bite of a particular food.

Cabbage and its cousin Chinese cabbage (which ranked even higher at #2) made the cut because they're a good source of calcium, iron, fiber, folate, and vitamins and they're both very low in calories — 22 for a fraw cup of regular and 9 for a raw cup of the Chinese variety.

#24: Cauliflower

When looking at nutrient density, Di Noia focused on 17 nutrients, including:

• Potassium: a key mineral which helps nerves and muscles communicate and may help offset some of sodium's harmful effects on blood pressure
• Fiber: important for digestion and to help us feel full
• Protein: critical for building and maintaining muscle
• Calcium: key to strong bones
• Iron: helps our muscles store and use oxygen
• Zinc: for a healthy immune system
• Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K

Cauliflower made the cut because it's rich in fiber and folate, vitamins B6, C, K, and potassium. A cup of chopped, raw cauliflower has just 27 calories, 3 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein. Toss some in your next curry.

#23: Kohlrabi

To make the cut, each food on Di Noia's list had to provide 10% or more of the daily value of those key nutrients. Lower-calorie foods got higher scores, as did foods with more "bioavailable" nutrients, or those that could be readily absorbed by the body. 

Kohlrabi — a.k.a. that cream-colored veggie you've never heard of — is high in fiber, folate, vitamins C and B6, and potassium. A cup of it raw packs just 37 calories but a whopping 5 grams of fiber. Try it baked.

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People experience temperatures differently and will have different needs. You probably know if you typically run hot or cold, however, it's always better to be too warm rather than risk not being warm enough when you’re spending any amount of time outside in the winter. 

Leading the charge for your closet should be a down-filled parka or puffer jacket that’ll keep you warm, if not stylish at the same time. 

In selecting this all-important coat, it is important to look for quality and also keep in mind a brand’s outerwear expertise; Canada Goose, Patagonia, and The North Face are fixtures of this clothing market, but they’re hardly the only worthwhile players.

Below, we rounded up 13 great options to consider adding to your collection. These picks should last you for years to come. 

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Uniqlo Stretch Wool-Blended Down Jacket

Uniqlo has developed a reputation for its warm outerwear and Heattech accessories. Its down jacket, pictured here, comes with a durable, water-repellent coating and detachable hood. 

Uniqlo Stretch Wool-Blended Down Jacket, $99.90.

L.L.Bean Brackett Basin Down Jacket

You may not be able to purchase the brand's popular Bean boots (many sizes are backordered until as late as March), but its down jackets are still largely in stock. 

L.L.Bean Brackett Basin Down Jacket, $169.

Cole Haan Brushed Flannel Down Parka

Cole Haan does more than footwear well; this cleanly quilted parka is sleek enough to layer over a suit. Its fixed hood and roomy cargo pockets give some additional utility to the design. 

Cole Haan Brushed Flannel Down Parka, $248.75.

Every summer the fastest and strongest people working in finance compete for the title of "Wall Street's Best Athlete" in The Decathlon.

In the span of four hours, bankers, traders, and analysts go head-to-head in a 400-meter run, football throw, pull-ups, 40-yard dash, dips, 500-meter row, vertical jump, 20-yard shuttle, bench press, and an 800-meter run.

The event raises money for pediatric-cancer research and treatment.

In addition to working long hours on Wall Street, these athletes spend months preparing for the competition. We asked some of the past participants to share their workouts and included them below.

This year's Decathlon will move beyond New York, to Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, and Houston. The event will open up to other industries besides finance.

The first stop on the tour, of course, is New York. The New York team event will be held on Saturday, June 11, at St. John's University's DaSilva Memorial Field in Queens. For the first time, the team event is allowing free agents to join existing groups. The individual event will be held on Sunday, June 12, at the same venue.

Laura Placentra, Citi. Wall Street’s Best Female Athlete 2015.

"In the months leading up to the Wall Street Decathlon, I trained five to six days a week, focusing on cardio and upper-body strength training. My regimen included boxing, rowing, stationary biking, paddle boarding, and free weights. I do Pilates twice a week for flexibility, core strength, and injury prevention, and I also box on a weekly basis.

"As for weight-room activities, I can’t recommend box jumps enough. They’re unmatched for improving quick-twitch strength and explosiveness for sprinting.

"My favorite fitness activity, though, is coed flag football. I’ve been in a really fun league for several years. It’s a great overall workout, and I really enjoy the competition. Of course the hardest part of training is finding ways to fit everything in with a busy Wall Street schedule, so it’s best to stick to activities that you really enjoy."

Collin Zych, Cogent Partners. Second place in 2015.

"I work out six days a week, usually one to two hours during the week and two to three hours each weekend day. During the week, I work out in the mornings — usually get up around 5:30. My work hours sometimes get a little crazy, so this is the only time I know I have available.

"Also, nothing beats the post-workout feeling as I sit down at my desk in the morning. I like to schedule a workout on Saturday morning, mostly to keep myself from drinking too much on a Friday night. If my body is too sore, I will take a day off. I used to try to train through the aches and pains, but it just isn't smart. The last thing I want to do is get hurt.

"I belong to a local CrossFit gym, CrossFit Deep, where I do most of my lifting. I don't always agree with their programming — burpees are stupid — but I can lift heavy and drop weights and be loud there. There are also some great athletes to compete with.

"I have a football training background, so that makes up the meat and potatoes of my training. Bench press, Olympic lifts, heavy squats, and deadlifts. I do not do body-part splits. 'Arms Day' is stupid. Every day is leg day in some shape or form."

1. I do 2-3 days of sprint work per week. This consists of jumping/explosiveness drills, flexibility work, and 100% effort starts and short sprints. I do this at the local track or in parking garages (great for hill sprints) if I'm stuck at the office. I'm terrified of not being fast. It's weird.

2. I will spend a little time on "skills" every day — things like rowing form, jump rope double-unders, handstand holds. My most recent projects are muscle-ups (a pull-up into a dip on hanging rings).

3. I try to do some dedicated conditioning 2-3 per week. To me, this means running (treadmill interval sprints, 100-yard sprints, etc.). I also do CrossFit circuits as part of the gym's programming (refuse to call them WODs or METCONs) which incorporate combos of lifting, running, jumping.

Will McHale, Axiom International Investors. Forty-five reps on bench press.

"I try to work out six or seven times a week. My routine involves some type of interval cardio and some weight lifting. I roughly split the weight sessions between upper body and lower body, but do my best to keep my training balanced and hit the whole body every workout.

"My cardio sessions are always interval-based. It is way more efficient than just jumping on the treadmill for an hour. Keeping the workout intensity high is a great way to maximize time. I also think it is important to mix things up. The body can plateau when you are doing the same movements, reps, and sets over and over. Also a boring workout is more likely to be a skipped workout.

"Lastly, I try to always remember that even doing a little something is better than nothing. Everyone has days when going to the gym is the last thing you want to do. Those are the days when you really get better."

For decades, some of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood have traveled to other parts of the world to make bizarre commercials for lots and lots of money.

Endorsing everything from coffee and energy drinks to things that seem to only be popular in Japan, celebrities who would never be caught dead doing such projects in the US have pushed their egos aside and put on a smile for a day's work abroad.

In the process, they've pocketed anywhere from the high six-figures to $10 million paydays. 

Thankfully, the internet is here to confirm that the ads happened, and show us what they look like. 

Check out 15 very famous people doing very silly things. 

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Madonna shows off her sword technique in this 1995 commercial for Takara sake.

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Brad Pitt gets goofy in this commercial for Japanese cellphone company SoftBank, directed by Wes Anderson ("The Royal Tenenbaums").

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Arnold Schwarzenegger has shown up in some really silly Japanese commercials. Like this one for Cup Noodle.

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No. 9: Sometimes it's all about location and price. This mini-loft in the heart of Rome rents for $41 a night, a cheap price that's made it a hit among Airbnb users visiting Italy.

Read more about the listing here.

No. 8: Nicknamed the mushroom villa by the people in Bali, Indonesia, this house comes with its own turquoise pool. The views from the bedroom of palm trees and a sliver of the ocean have earned it the nickname the tree house. For $76, its guests find the views and the budget hard to beat.

Read more about the listing here. 

No. 7: Located in a canyon northwest of LA, the Pirates of the Caribbean house has doubled as both a rental and a set for a music video. The tropical-themed guesthouse is set on a property filled with mini waterfalls and pools, including a waterfall next to the Jacuzzi. There's a brand new teepee on site, and the owner will lend you his surfboard so you can take advantage of the waves at a nearby beach, an eight-minute drive away.

Read more about the listing here.

Abercrombie has transformed many times over the years.

It went from an outdoor gear shop in the late 19th century to a retailer known for oversexed, borderline-softcore pornographic ads. It was later maligned, and it looks like it's headed towards tame basics.

Abercrombie has been working to repair its reputation.

Here's the retailer's crazy journey.

What's next for the wildly polarizing brand?

Meredith Lepore and Michael Thrasher contributed to this story.

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Abercrombie was the place to go for hunters in the early 1900s.

According to the company's Facebook page, David T. Abercrombie founded the company's first store in 1892. It sold hunting and fishing equipment and was called David T. Abercrombie Co.

High profile lawyer Ezra Fitch bought a portion of the company in 1900, the Facebook page notes, and the company was officially called Abercrombie & Fitch by 1904. Abercrombie, who the company's history says was more "conservative," resigned in 1907, and Fitch stopped working in 1928.

By 1939 A&F was "The Greatest Sporting Goods Store In the World."

During Abercrombie's peak, customer included Ernest Hemingway and Teddy Roosevelt, Bloomberg reports.

The retailer hit some road bumps along the way.

Abercrombie & Fitch ultimately filed for bankruptcy in 1977 and was acquired by Oshman's Sporting Goods.

Oshman's opened stores under the A&F banner, including the first in Beverly Hills, California, but sales were still slow.

In 1988, it was swept up by The Limited for $47 million, according to Bloomberg.

There are roughly 80 countries that are considered tax havens. These are secrecy jurisdictions with incredibly low to no taxes. (See also: 7 States With the Lowest Taxes for Retirees).

Billionaires and millionaires flock to these places to take advantage of tax loopholes that allow them to establish offshore bank accounts and shell corporations, and pay virtually nothing.

By doing so, they avoid the otherwise high tax rates they would pay in their home countries, without renouncing their citizenship.

Recently, the IRS announced plans to go after U.S. citizens holding offshore accounts. Still, that hasn't been a deterrent for a lot of wealthy individuals seeking to escape steep tax implications. Done correctly, offshore banking is completely legal.

And you don't have to have tons of cash in order to seek out the reprieve tax havens offer. Because, in addition to the lenient tax laws, many of these nations are exotic travel destinations that offer outside investors simplified pathways to citizenship.

Take a closer look.

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Belize

Best known for the scuba diving and its astonishing Barrier Reef, Belize is a tropical paradise in the Caribbean Sea and just the place for anyone seeking discretion. English is the country's native language, though many habitants also speak Spanish. There are two pathways to citizenship: Permanent Residence and the Qualified Retired Person (QRP) program.

Permanent Residence status is applicable if you intend to earn income as an employee. Otherwise, you would be considered a QRP and all you have to do is spend four weeks of the year in Belize, while meeting a minimum yearly retirement income threshold. As a QRP, foreign income is tax-exempt and there's no tax on capital gains or inheritances.

Language: English, Spanish, and Creole

Population: 332,000

British Virgin Islands

Another Caribbean oasis, The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has long been known for its banking secrecy. BVI's income tax rate is 0% — there's no corporation, capital gains, gift, sales, profit, or inheritance tax. And property owners or real estate investors can become part-time residents, which permits you to stay in the country six months out of the year. There is a nominal property tax of 1.5% of the assessed value per annum.

Language: English

Population: 32,680

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands has been on the radar for multinational U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies with offshore subsidiaries for decades. Apple, IBM, and others are just a few on the list. The country has no corporate tax — and no taxes on income, capital gains, profits, or estates, either.

Language: English  

Population: 58,435

An MBA can be a shortcut for ascending the career ladder and boosting your salary. While attending one of best b-schools in the world can be an attractive option — Business Insider published its list of the world's 50 best business schools in December — for some working professionals it's not feasible, making online programs a great alternative.

U.S. News & World Report recently released their ranking of the best online MBA programs, evaluating schools based solely on data related to their distance education MBA programs in five categories: student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology. (You can read a full breakdown of the methodology here.) Note that because of multiple ties, the ranking only goes through No. 15. 

Temple University's online MBA program took the top spot, followed by Indiana University at Bloomington, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Read on for the rest of the 19 best online MBA programs in the country, according to U.S. News.

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15. TIE: University of South Florida at St. Petersburg

U.S. News score: 76

Cost per credit: $907 (out-of-state), $462 (in-state)

University of South Florida at St. Petersburg employs the same qualified faculty to teach its online MBA courses. The program is based on flexibility in scheduling and coursework and accessibility to faculty.

15. TIE: University of North Texas

U.S. News score: 76

Cost per credit: $693 (out-of-state), $303 (in-state)

The online MBA program offered at University of North Texas can be completed in as little as 14 months. In addition, students are taught by the same tenured faculty who teach in the traditional MBA program.

15. TIE: University of Nebraska at Lincoln

U.S. News score: 76

Cost per credit: $531

Courses in University of Nebraska at Lincoln's online MBA program are accelerated with eight- week terms and employ the same faculty as the on-campus program. Ninety-six percent of students are employed when they enroll.

How do you get people interested in you when you only have 30 seconds?

Whether you're in a job interview, networking at a cocktail party, or happen to run into Warren Buffett in the elevator, quickly persuading others to think you're the most interesting person they'll meet is no easy task.

"Most people can't present what they've done effectively," Paul McDonald, a senior executive director at staffing firm Robert Half, told Business Insider. "They're not used to giving sound bites of what they do."

Below, McDonald shares eight steps to crafting the perfect elevator pitch.

This is an update of an article originally written by Vivian Giang.

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1. Know exactly what you want to achieve.

Your elevator pitch should answer three questions: Who are you? What do you do? Where do you want to go, or what are you looking for? You need to know exactly what you want to achieve or no one can help you get there.

"Take your résumé and LinkedIn profile and go through it thoroughly," said McDonald. If you're unemployed, focus on where you want to go and what you want to do.

2. Bullet point it.

After studying your résumé and LinkedIn profile, write down four bullet points that explain why you're great, said McDonald.

Discuss your work history, background, skills, accomplishments, and goals. Leave out any irrelevant details that take away from your core message.

3. Tell a story.

People love stories, McDonald said, so tell them a story. It also makes it easier for others to remember you later on.

Self-improvement guru Dale Carnegie said in his book, "Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business", that our minds are essentially "associate machines," which means we remember things better when there's a story or association attached to the subject. In other words, if you want people to remember you, tell them a story, and make sure it's good.

In the summer of 2015, the US and Cuba began finalizing the long process of restored relations. The American flag was lifted above the American embassy once again — and with that, sparked the interest of many tourists eager to visit the island.

While some restrictions are still in place for general tourism within the country, commercial flights are now freely going in and out, and it's finally a viable vacation plan for 2016.

The New York Times even placed Viñales, Cuba at number 10 in their annual "52 Places to Go" travel list — and with tourist numbers booming even in early last year, in 2016 the island will surely see its fair share of visitors.

Here's what it's like to vacation on the once-restricted island.  

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From Havana's National Museum of Fine Arts to the smaller art markets in the streets, tourists can find beautiful and colorful art all across the city.

Soccer games are played everywhere, even in the street.

Cubans are known for their love of vintage cars.

The NFL is officially back in Los Angeles!

On Tuesday night, NFL owners voted 30-2 to move the St. Louis Rams back to LA.

The Rams will most likely play in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum next season, but they have their eyes on a much bigger venue — a $1.8 billion stadium they want to build in Inglewood, California. The stadium is being designed by HKS Architects, a firm that has built several other NFL stadiums.

Over the summer, HKS representatives showed off the renderings for the beautiful, futuristic stadium. The plans would place the stadium on the old Hollywood Park racetrack as part of a larger park complex being built. An HKS representative said in the presentation that the firm hoped to have the building finished in September 2018.

Take a look below.

According to reports, the Rams will move into their new home in 2019.

The sweeping archways are among the building's more distinctive designs.

An HKS representative expressed hope that the park would represent the culture of Southern California.

A garden Yeti, a voice activated Star Wars R2-D2, and a Skel-O-Gnome couldn't save Sky Mall magazine from filing for bankruptcy in January 2015.

Typically found on Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines, browsing through the catalog was an entertaining way to kill time while flying.

But after 25 years, people were looking and not buying.

The increased use of electronic devices might also have led to fewer people browsing the catalog on planes, according to the Wall Street Journal.

SkyMall was known for its bizarre and wacky products, hasn't been seen on airlines over the past year, but it may be returning sooner than we think.

C&A Marketing purchased the company's assets in April 2015, and now the catalogue is slowly creeping back into seatback pockets of airlines as a slimmer version.

Sky Mall is now a fully operating online shopping catalogue and it's staying true to its quirky characteristics from its iconic magazine. Here are some items it is selling.

Not just for Halloween, but everyday use — a toddler biker vest, plus tatted sleeve t-shirt for $27.00.

Forget treadmill desks. Sky Mall sells a "Fitdesk" for $249.99 that allows you to pedal, use resistance arm bands and surf the web at the same time for maximum fitness and work efficiency.

Your cat deserves to be pampered. How about a kitty cat drinking fountain, priced at $79.99, so that your cat doesn't have to hunch over while taking a sip of water.

Every job seeker wants to standout from the competition, but some candidates go about it all wrong.

For instance, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder, one interviewee sang her responses to questions, while another did a phone interview in the bathroom — and flushed.

"It's hard to say why a candidate would do some of these things," says Rosemary Haefner, chief human-resources officer for CareerBuilder. "Maybe he or she is nervous, thinks an employer would find it funny, or perhaps the candidate simply has no boundaries. Regardless, it could cost the candidate the job, so funny or not, it's likely not worth risking it with these actions. Your nerves can make you freeze up under the spotlight, and that's normal. How you handle that is what matters."

In the new survey from CareerBuilder, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the jobs site, among more than 2,500 hiring and human-resource managers and employers shared the most memorable job-interview mistakes candidates have made.

Here are 15 of the most unusual things that happened:

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A candidate took a family photo off of the interviewer's desk and put it in her purse.

A candidate started screaming that the interview was taking too long.

A candidate said her main job was being a psychic/medium and tried to read the interviewer's palm, despite their attempt to decline the offer.

Three lucky winners will split the record $1.58 billion Powerball jackpot, leaving the rest of us disappointed and down a few dollars.

The good news is that there are other ways to get start getting rich this year.

In T. Harv Eker's bestselling book, "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind," the self-made millionaire identifies specific "millionaire actions" that could help you master and grow your money.

Here, we've highlighted 11 that you can start implementing today:

SEE ALSO: 13 bad money habits you should break in 2016 to build more wealth

1. Write down specific goals for your money

"Write 'play to win' goals for your annual income and net worth," Eker stresses. "Your intention should be to create abundance, not mediocrity."

Be realistic when setting a time frame to attain these goals, but at the same time, think big and don't be afraid to challenge yourself.

Why it works: Rich people choose to commit to attaining wealth. It takes focus, courage, knowledge, and a lot of effort, Eker emphasizes, and it's possible if you have precise goals and a clear vision.

"The number one reason most people don't get what they want is that they don't know what they want," he writes. "Rich people are totally clear that they want wealth."

2. Join a high-end club

This could be a tennis, golf, health, or business club, and the idea is to mingle with rich people in a wealthy environment.

"If there's no way you can afford to join a high-end club, have coffee or tea in the classiest hotel in your city," recommends Eker. "Get comfortable in this atmosphere and watch the patrons, noticing they're no different from you."

Why it works: Rich people hang out with those who are equally or more rich.

"Exposure to people who are more successful than you are has the potential to expand your thinking and catapult your income,"explains self-made millionaire and author Steve Siebold."In most cases, your net worth mirrors the level of your closest friends."

3. Read, listen to podcasts, and invest in classes or seminars

Constantly self-educate, and acquire specific knowledge about your industry, investing, entrepreneurship, or the psychology of money.

Why it works: Rich people choose to constantly learn and grow. The wealthiest learn how to be successful from those who are richer and more successful than they are. They then continue to learn even after they've attained incredible success.

"Success is a learnable skill," emphasizes Eker. "If you want to be a great golfer, you can learn how to do it. If you want to be a great piano player, you can learn how to do it ... If you want to be rich, you can learn how to do it."

The recently opened Arby’s in New York City isn’t just the first to open in Manhattan in almost a decade. It is also the only location in the world testing a new, revamped breakfast menu.

While about 200 Arby’s restaurants serve breakfast, only at the New York City location can customers purchase options such as a brisket biscuit, flatbread breakfast sandwiches, and breakfast sliders.

If the test goes well, Arby’s may begin to serve some items at other Arby’s locations that offer breakfast, the company told Business Insider.

To determine which of Arby’s new breakfast offerings should go national, Business Insider decided to test the revamped breakfast menu.

The new menu is extensive, with biscuits, sliders, flatbreads, and sides.

We tried two of the four flatbreads: the Southwest Ham and Cheese and the Steak and Swiss. These had a ton of meat and two eggs per flatbread, but were both ultimately disappointing. The Southwest Ham and Cheese in particular didn't work — salsa and ham do not mix well.

The apple turnover is available at all Arby's, even those where breakfast isn't served. It's a great pastry — light, flaky, and not sickeningly sweet.

Moving is stressful: securing a new place to live, packing everything in boxes, shipping them to the new location, unpacking, rearranging in the new place, and more.

Despite the hassle, the US Census Bureau estimates that nearly 45 million people moved in 2014. While around 84% of those moves occurred in the same state, Atlas Van Lines, a national moving company assembled data from 77,705 interstate moves and found that there are 12 states experiencing migration inflows.

Nearly half of the states on the list are in the South, while the top-two states come from the Northwest.

We've compiled the 12 states, along with the number of moves into and out of the state, net-inflow migration, and percentage of moves into the state.

12. Washington

Number of Inbound Moves: 2,722

Number of Outbound Moves: 2,226

Net Inbound Moves: 496

Percentage of Moves Inbound: 55%

11. Rhode Island

Number of Inbound Moves: 233

Number of Outbound Moves: 180

Net Inbound Moves: 53

Percentage of Moves Inbound: 56.4%

10. Texas

Number of Inbound Moves: 7,077

Number of Outbound Moves: 5,326

Net Inbound Moves: 1,751

Percentage of Moves Inbound: 57.1%

Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics updated their Occupational Outlook Handbook to reflect projected job growth from 2014-2024.

The updated Handbook is essential reading for anyone who's thinking about changing careers in the next few years, and wants to make sure that there are jobs waiting for them on the other side of retraining.

Overall, employment is expected to increase by around 7 percent by 2024, with healthcare occupations leading the pack for growth. In fact, more than half of the fastest-growing occupations were healthcare-related.

Of course, if you're choosing a new occupation, growth isn't the only factor that matters; earning potential, training and education required, and job satisfaction are also important considerations.

Embarking on a relatively secure career is meaningless, if you're underpaid and unhappy in your new job.

The ranking below lists the 12 occupations predicted to grow by at least 30 percent over the next decade, plus their current median salary according to PayScale data, the typical education required, and how PayScale users with these jobs rate their job satisfaction. 

1. Home Health Aide

Median Salary: $21,862

Typical Education and Training: No formal educational requirement; short on-the-job training

Job Satisfaction: Highly Satisfied

2. Nurse Practitioner

Median Salary: $86,211

Typical Education and Training: Master's Degree

Job Satisfaction: Extremely Satisfied

3. Occupational Therapy Aide

Median Salary: Data not available; Healthcare Aides earn a median hourly wage of $10

Typical Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent; short on-the-job training

Job Satisfaction: Data not available

The Persian Gulf War was one of the last conflicts between conventional military powers, pitting a US-led coalition against what was then the fourth-largest military on earth.

The US began its aerial bombardment on January 17th, 1991, and by the end of February, Saddam Hussein's army had been expelled from Kuwait, which the Iraqi dictator's forces had occupied for seven months.

Here's a look back at the start of the military campaign that ended the Persian Gulf crisis — and one of the biggest military triumphs in US history.

Deeply in debt from the Iran-Iraq war and desperate for a victory after that conflict's inconclusive end in 1988, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait on August 2nd, 1991. He then annexed the country, turning it into the 19th province of Iraq.

Iraq's aggression was a stunning breach of international norms, and put Iraq in a position to invade other oil-producing states. The US and its partners began preparing for war.

A diverse range of countries joined the US-led anti-Saddam coalition in the six months after the invasion, including several Arab countries.