About 13 years after "The X-Files" went off the air, the series is back on Fox.

It reunites agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) for an adventure that promises to both honor the shows roots and redefine them. 

"It's a re-entry into a series that hasn't been on the air for 13 years. I think you needed to get back into the characters' lives, their quest, where they are, where their relationship is and where their professional lives are," Carter said of the series return.

The show will have to do all that in just six episodes, which will consist of two "mythology" episodes, which are part of the show's through-line story, and four "one-off" episodes that could stand alone.

"The signature of the show was that we would do a mythology episode, then you could do a monster-of-the-week episode and go right back to the mythology episode and it worked," Carter said. "In this case, there are only six episodes so we had to do it in a shorter arc."

Although there's a lot of questions to be answered on "The X-Files," we do know something about what's coming up.

Here are six things we know about the upcoming "X-Files" return:

(Needless to say, there are spoilers for ahead.)

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Joel McHale's character will help to place Mulder and Scully on a direct path to answers (and then more questions)

Joel McHale's character, a conservative web-series host named Tad O'Malley, will have great influence on Mulder and Scully. In fact, he will help them discover that they have been chasing the wrong enemy all these years.

"It takes a big right turn for the mythology of the show and it puts it into a contemporary context that you couldn’t have gotten to without the 12 to 13 years in between the time we went off the air and now," Carter told Business Insider after the TCA panel. "It’s of its time and obviously you couldn’t have done this in 2003."

The story relies heavily on conspiracy theories.

Chris Carter feels we're living in the scariest time of our lives and used that feeling to write this season.

“We’re living in a time where there’s a tremendous amount of distrust toward authority, the government, even the media,” he noted. “I’ve cherry-picked some of the things that are frightening to me and if even one of them comes true, it’ll be a very bad thing for America… It’s an interesting time to be shining lights into the darkness.”

The Lone Gunmen will be back (kind of).

The Lone Gunmen, which was the basis of a failed "X-Files" spinoff, will make a cameo 0n the upcoming season -- even though they died on the show's ninth season.

"The way that you see them return will explain itself. We don't just bring them back as live characters. They are back in a completely different way. They are actually back in a fantasy," Carter revealed.

It takes a lifetime of hard-earned lessons to get to where we are today.

But sometimes we wonder, if only we could tell our younger selves what we know now, could we perhaps save ourselves from some emotional or physical distress or better prepare ourselves for the future?

While time travel has yet to become a reality, sharing what we wish we could tell our younger selves can serve to inform others of important life lessons we've learned. 

Here are some stories Quora users shared, as well as the lessons they can impart on future generations.

Answers have been edited for clarity.

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Be true to yourself.

"You may not really know who that is, but people will come and try to influence you a great deal in the next ten years and you'll suffer for it. Don't be what they want you to be. Be who you want to be.

"This is your greatest weakness: the desire to be something to please everyone else, instead of being something to please yourself. You don't know it, but you're very good at being a social chameleon. You'll be able to make people think you fit in anywhere, with any group, pretty much any time. And for all that it sounds cool, it's not. It'll leave you adrift, feeling like you're never really a part of anything. Stop it. Be whoever you want to be, and people will love and respect you for it. They won't respect you for being fake."—Alex Cherry

Don't let fear hold you back.

"I would grab my younger self by the neck, I'd look at his eyes straight, and I'd say, 'Listen to me carefully:

"'Forget the fear of looking fool or ridiculous when attempting something. Just do it! If it turns out well, you won. If not, nobody cares! Just go on.

"'Some opportunities come only once in your life. Don't let them pass.

"'Failure is just one step closer to success. Just learn from it and do it better next time.

"'Most intelligent people lose because they don't dare to try. Most fools win just because they don't think too much about it. Don't think too much, just do it!

"'It's better to try and fail, than spending the rest of your life wondering what if...

"'Take a few minutes to define, clearly, what's important for you and what's not (money? career? properties? status?). Once you have it clear, work towards these goals. If you are smart, you'll realize much of these things are just fog.

"'The future never comes. Seize the day. Enjoy every minute.

"'Nobody knows the truth. Just follow your heart.'

"And finally, I'd say: 'Realize that you're freaking good looking, and it won't last for long. Go talk to that chick!'"—Luis M. Gonzalez

Expressing yourself can open you up to new possibilities.

"It's okay to talk about your thoughts and feelings. It's scary and it's difficult, I know. You're afraid you will seem like a freak. But you can do it, and it opens up a whole new world. Most of the time, most of what you say people can relate to, or they can imagine relating to, if it comes from the heart. You don't want anyone to know how much you think about everything, because for some reason, other people don't think about stuff as much, and you assume there must be a reason for this. But there isn't."—John David Ward

"You don't get what you don't ask for."

Many of us have heard the phrase, but most of us never think to ask for a price break while shopping.

According to a 2013 Consumer Reports study, only 48% of people even attempt to bargain for a better deal on the products and services they buy every day — even though a whopping 89% of those who said they did haggle were able to nab a discount at least once.

So why are we so hesitant to even ask?

For starters, "many people think that negotiation is reserved for the big boardroom-type deals and don't realize how many day-to-day things, such as retail [items], groceries and medical bills, they could negotiate," says Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, a corporate trainer and author of "Think Like a Negotiator: 50 Ways to Create Win-Win Results by Understanding the Pitfalls to Avoid."

Additionally, the mere thought of haggling can feel intimidating to many people, notes Ed Brodow, a negotiation-skills trainer and author of "Negotiation Boot Camp: How to Resolve Conflict, Satisfy Customers, and Make Better Deals."

"People are either afraid to ask for a better deal or are convinced it can't happen," he says. "They become their own worst enemy if they don't try. You have to have the 'negotiation consciousness': [the willingness] to challenge everything, be assertive and say, 'This is too much,' or 'This is not reasonable,' or 'Can you help me out?' "

Of course, your chances of success will be helped if you know what surprising products or services are actually negotiable. So we rounded up five things you may not have realized you could haggle over, along with some insider tips that could help you move from too-scared-to-ask to negotiating-ninja status.

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1. Haggling hints for appliances and electronics.

Missed the big-box sale on that washer-dryer set, or need a new big-screen TV for the rec room but don't want to pay an arm and a leg? One smart tactic is to ask about floor models, returns and overstocks, says Kyle James, owner and founder of coupon and bargain-hunting site Rather-Be-Shopping.com.

"Store managers typically want them sold immediately so they don't take up valuable real estate," he says. "These items will typically be marked with a special tag. Start the negotiating at 20% off the asking price and be prepared to meet in the middle." While you're at it, it doesn't hurt to ask if they can throw in an extended warranty or delivery for free.

And if you're in the market for more than one big-ticket item, bundling those purchases may help you gain even more leverage.

James discovered the lure of the bundled sale when he was in the market for a new HDTV and DVD player a few years ago. He walked into a major electronics chain and asked the salesperson to knock off $100 if he bought both right then and there.

"He went and asked his manager, and within a minute, he came back and said they could reduce the overall price by $75," James says.

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2. Haggling hints for interest rates.

We've all felt the pinch of interest rates, whether on our credit cards, auto loans, mortgages or student debt — but how much leeway do you actually have to negotiate for a lower one?

One of the biggest factors, of course, is your credit rating and history. "If you've made late payments or have a bad credit score, you're more of a credit risk, so the lender may not lower the rate," says Priyanka Prakash, a finance specialist for FitBiz Loans, an online platform that helps business owners find financing. On the flip side, having a high credit score and a positive payment history only works in your favor.

Additionally, the kind of borrowing you're dealing with is important; the more regulated a particular type of loan or line of credit tends to be, the less likely you'll be able to negotiate the interest rate. "Credit card rates are relatively easy to negotiate compared to rates on other [types of] debt," Prakash says. "Student loans are difficult to negotiate because the rates are set at the federal level." Business loans, home loans and auto loans probably fall somewhere in between, she adds.

Showing that you've been shopping around also helps prove how serious you are about finding a lower interest rate. For instance, you could tell your credit card issuer that you're thinking of taking advantage of another company's 0% balance-transfer offer. Or perhaps you have a quote from a lender for a personal loan that you're hoping another bank matches. "Having the quote in writing shows you're serious," Prakash says. Additionally, if there's a timely reason why you're trying to lower your interest rate—maybe a job loss or medical crisis means finances are tight — she recommends having that documentation on hand.

Still unsuccessful? Then try your hand at getting loan fees reduced. Prakash says you'll have more leeway with fees that are charged directly by the lender, such as origination fees, application fees and closing costs, rather than those charged by a third party, such as appraisal fees or credit-report fees.

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3. Haggling hints for groceries.

Maybe you're already a master coupon clipper — but it's always a win when you can pay even less at checkout, right?

James highlights the deli and meat counters as great places to haggle. "In particular, look for hams and roasts that are less than a pound in size and politely ask for a discount," he says. That's because they may be too small to slice and sell, so the store may be willing to sell them for much less. "Start by asking for 50% off and negotiate from there."

James adds that meats nearing their sell-by date are potentially another good bet, since the store will lose money on them once they expire. "This works best if you're buying more than one cut, so stock up and take it all off their hands for a discount," he says. "Then you can freeze what you can't use in the next day or two."

If your neighborhood has a local farmers' market, you're in luck: They're ripe for heavy discounts if you buy toward the end of the day, says John Vespasian, the author of "The 10 Principles of Rational Living."

"Farmers much prefer to get rid of any remaining vegetables or fruit at a low price, rather than having to haul them back," he says. "This is the perfect opportunity not only to save money by negotiating but also to purchase healthy food."

We could all be a little more kind.

If you don't know where to start, you're in luck. Designers Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman just created a 12-step program for overcoming selfishness and promoting kindness.

"There is too much apathy all around, and the world needs kindness, empathy and love now more than ever," Walsh tells Tech Insider. 

Walsh and Goodman were the ones behind the 40 Days of Dating experiment, in which the two friends dated each other for 40 days and blogged the experience. Although their romance failed to blossom, the two stayed friends and turned their story into a book and an upcoming movie.

In their new project, "12 Kinds of Kindness," Walsh and Goodman lay out 12 strategies for paying it forward and engaging in acts of selfless kindness. On their Tumblr, they will document their experiences and invite others to try the steps out for themselves. They just finished all 12 steps, and will periodically post their reflections over 2016.

"From AA to gambling to food to work, there are over 200 self-help organizations in the US that employ a 12-step principle for recovery," Goodman says. "The value is in the process, so why not try it on our own selfishness?"

Here are the kindness strategies they swear by.

All GIFs by Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman.

Ask others if they need help.

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The first step to becoming a kinder human is doing what you can to help others, big or small. Even if you can't help at that moment, listening to others' plights can do just as much good. It will help you realize that everyone is fighting their own battles.

What Walsh and Goodman did: They gathered a survey of what New Yorkers were struggling with by asking them one simple question: "Can I help you?"

Open your eyes.

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It's easy to be apathetic as a bystander, especially in a large city. The more people there are around you, the less likely you are to help someone in need. Walsh and Goodman say it's important look for opportunities to reach out others.

What Walsh and Goodman did: They wanted to test if bystander apathy was real. As an experiment, they hung missing person signs with their own faces on them and sat next to them all day. 

After no one approached her, Walsh says she understood more about what it feels like to not be seen. The next day, she gave a homeless family a $100 bill to show empathy toward them.

Move past generalizations.

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It's easy to make rash generalizations about others, but Goodman and Walsh say it's kinder to imagine what others' lives are like.

What Walsh and Goodman did: They switched jobs for a day with the people who annoy them the most — telemarketers and street solicitors. Goodman says it made him more compassionate toward them.

"It can’t be easy, no matter how long someone has gotten used to weathering the rejection storm," he wrote.

The companies behind many of your favorite brands have been on a buying spree.

Kraft Foods last year became the most valuable brand to have been bought since 2000. 

It was acquired by 3G Capital- and Warren Buffett-owned Heinz, with the Kraft brand valued at $41.3 billion, according to brand specialist Markables . 

All brands which are acquired have to be valued and reported separately, according to accounting rules. 

To get a better sense of the massive amount of money spent on acquiring big-name brands, Markables compiled a list of the 20 most value brands to have been bought since 2000.

Behind Kraft was tobacco company Lorillard, which was valued at $27.2 billion. It was acquired by Reynolds America, also in 2015.

The previous record was set in 2008 by beer makers InBev and Anheuser-Busch, which makes Budweiser.

Here is the full list of the 20 most valuable brands:

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Kraft Foods

Brand value: $41.3 billion

Acquirer: Kraft Heinz Co.

Year acquired: 2015

Revenues: $18.20 billion

Brands: Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Philadephia

Lorillard

Brand value: $27.2 billion

Acquirer: Reynolds American

Year acquired: 2015

Revenues: $6.99 billion

Brands: Newport, Kent

Gillette

Brand value: $25.56 billion

Acquirer: Procter & Gamble

Year acquired: 2005

Revenues: $11.18 billion

Brands: Gillette, Duracell, Oral B, Braun 

The title of "Best Pizza in New York" is both contentious and coveted. 

Tech Insider reached out to Yelp to see what its reviewers thought about NYC pizza.

The result? Rizzo's Fine Pizza Co., with 314 total reviews and an average of 4.5/5 stars, serves up the best pie.

The original Rizzo's is in Astoria, Queens, but Yelp reviewers are more fond of the newest location in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood. 

We went to see what all the fuss is about. Scroll down for an inside look at what may just be NYC's best pizza. 

Rizzo's Fine Pizza Co., located at 17 Clinton St in New York, NY, has walk-in counter section, and a sit-down dining space complete with a small bar.

The store windows are brightly painted, boasting vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. This location has been open for just about two years.

I met with one of Rizzo's three owners: Bugsy. Just like Prince, Bugsy is a one-name kind of man. One of the other owners is the son of the original Joseph Rizzo, so it's still a family-oriented company.

Your daily habits define who you are. You are practically what you do.

In the words of Winston Churchill: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal — it is the courage to continue that counts." If you have ever failed in the past but never gave up, you are stronger than you think.

If you have failed recently and are considering giving up, don't. The obstacle is definitely the way. There will always be a way out. You just haven't found it yet. Keep on trying. Find out why and how you got stuck, and dig yourself out of the temporary setback. Unfortunately, most people refuse to do something about their failures. In the end, they give up on their dreams and stop working on projects that matter to them and continue to wallow in discontent.

Everyone fears to fail, experiencing it is inevitable, but it's your response to it that makes all the difference. Don't get stuck. You are not your failure. These are a few of the many habits that could guarantee your failure — and what you can do about them.

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1. Failing to plan

You have a better chance to succeed in life if you have a plan.

It doesn't have to be perfect. The real world doesn't reward perfectionists but those who get stuff done. You should always think through whatever you want to achieve and make plans on what to do next at any point in time. 

You plans should be specific, measurable and time-bound. A complete big picture prepares you for execution. Don't make vague plans. You will be prone to procrastinate if your plan is not measurable. Work with timelines for better and faster results.

2. The fear to even try

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." 

Wayne Gretzky could not have said that any better. You can only make progress if you take a step. Overcoming the fear of failing is the first step toward success. Start confronting your fears today. And take even the most basic step toward what you have to do. Remember the dream you were too scared to chase? It's still not too late to give it a try. Never miss an opportunity to try. 

"No matter how many mistakes you make, or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying."— Tony Robbins.

3. Giving up too soon

How persistent are you about pursuing your dreams and goals in life? One of the most important secrets of success is learning to conquer your doubts. Most of us give up on our passion too soon. Every successful person you know today has a perseverance story to share. There is probably no better example of persistence than the story of Abraham Lincoln. 

He failed in business at 21, lost a legislative race at age 22, failed in business again at 24, and lost a congressional race when he was 34. At 45 he lost a senatorial race. And he failed in an attempt to become Vice President when he was 47. But he was finally elected President of the United States at age 52. Lincoln never quit. He could have given up after several attempts but pursued his ambition to assume the highest office in America. There is no substitute for persistence. As long as you are still actively trying after every failure, you have not failed yet.

As the technology for making music gets more advanced, it presents a strange tradeoff for musicians.

The act of playing a physical instrument contains a certain emotion, something that’s hard to match when you’re moving snippets of sound around on a computer. Conversely, a computer provides such a wide variation of tone and sound that it can unlock a creative energy that traditional instruments, like a piano, can stifle.

Roli, a London-based company, is trying to bridge the gap between these two factors, and has created a remarkable new type of instrument to do so. The instrument is called a "Seaboard," and it looks a bit like a piano you would find on an alien spaceship. It is made out of ridged silicone, which is fashioned into a keyboard that flows from one side to the other, with keys that are almost defined — but not quite.

Here is what it the Seaboard Rise — the cheaper and more portable of two versions — looks like:

The point of this design is simple. Roli wants to bring the “soul” of acoustic instruments to a keyboard, and in doing so, allow some of the boundless variation of a computer program.

"Plotting lines on a computer can feel clinical," a representative of Roli told me. Roli wants to take a computer and put it back at your fingertips.

With a Seaboard Rise, you can play the keys like a piano, but you can also "bend" the sound by moving your finger on the surface as if it were a violin. 

In fact, the Seaboard Rise has five prime ways you can modify the sounds you are bringing forth:

1. Strike: How hard you hit a key
2. Press: How much pressure you apply after the initial hit
3. Glide: The back and forth movement of your fingers on the keys
4. Slide: The up and down movement of your fingers on the keys
5. Lift: How fast you lift your finger off the key

These elements can be customized to do most everything using Roli’s software — from reverb, to pitch, to different filters. You can also make the keys sound like anything you want: strings, organ, or an instrument conjured out of someone's imagination.

What is playing a Seaboard Rise like?

I got to try out the instrument at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and its potential is immediately apparent.

I play a bit of both piano and guitar, but my first touch on the Seaboard Rise felt foreign. The keys aren’t defined, and adjusting to making music on it was a bit like switching from a keyboard to a touchscreen. But once I got the hang of it, it made me wish both that I had hours to play on it, and that I was more adept as a musician. It seemed to be particularly good at capturing mood, lending itself to improvisation off of a theme by switching between different "instruments" and warping the sound in various ways. 

There are two versions of the Seaboard currently in production: the Rise and the Grand. The Seaboard Grand was Roli’s first product, and it is beautiful, large, and expensive. At $2,000, it is beyond the reach of many budgets.

The Seaboard Rise, however, retails for a more affordable $799. This comes with tradeoffs. The biggest drawback of the Rise is that it is much smaller (25 “Keywaves”), although there are shifters on the side for you to move up and down octaves.

Try it

But there’s a way to get a taste of what playing a Seaboard Rise is like without paying anything. A month ago, the company released an app that uses 3D touch on the iPhone 6S to mimic the functionality of the keyboard. The app is called Noise and basically turns your phone into a miniature version of the Seaboard Rise, allowing you to experience a version of the five tactile “dimensions” that are Roli’s main innovation. Roli says that the app saw over 100,000 downloads in its first three weeks.

This is what the app looks like:

Here are some more pictures of my experience with the Seaboard at CES:

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Safety is a primary and constant concern for many college students and parents. Campus-security presence, emergency procedures, local and campus crime rates, and drug and alcohol use are factors that determine the level of safety on a college campus.

College-review site Niche used the above factors to compile their 2016 ranking of the safest college campuses in America. Schools with high health and safety scores and low crime, among other factors, were ranked safest by Niche. Read about their full methodology here.

Unsurprisingly, many of the safest campuses are faith-based colleges and universities that prohibit the use of drugs and alcohol, while schools notorious for their party scene didn't fair as well.

Brigham Young University, affiliated with the Mormon faith, came in as the safest campus in the nation, followed by Summit University, formerly known as Baptist Bible College & Seminary, and Regent University. Scroll through to check out the rest of the top 25.

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25. Milligan College — Milligan College, TN

Health and safety: A

Drug safety: A

Party scene: C

Students at Milligan College report feeling safe on campus: "Almost all of campus is very well lit and the surrounding community doesn't tend to pose any type of security problems involving the campus."

In addition, drugs and alcohol are prohibited on campus, according to one sophomore.

24. The Baptist College of Florida — Graceville, FL

Health and safety: A

Drug safety: N/A

Party scene: C-

The Baptist College of Florida stresses to its students that drugs and alcohol are not allowed on campus.

"Students are understanding of a clean lifestyle. Students are highly active in fitness sports and just hanging out with friends without the assistance of any other influence," said a sophomore.

23. Penn State Abington — Abington, PA

Health and safety: A

Drug safety: A

Party scene: C

A Penn State Abington senior recently commented that the "school is in a safe town, and being on campus is the safest place I feel right now."

Students also added that there is "rarely ever any talk of drugs on campus, and if there is it's usually about Drug Safety."

How do you know if someone's smart?

Without administering an impromptu IQ test, there are certain clues you can use to gauge a person's relative intelligence.

We combed through decades of scientific research and highlighted 13 surprising signs of braininess. 

Keep in mind, however, that "intelligence" is often measured through tests that have been widely criticized for putting certain social groups at a disadvantage and for minimizing the importance of creativity. Psychologists are constantly finding newer, more effective ways to measure cognitive ability — meaning the signs are ever evolving.

Additional reporting by Chelsea Harvey.

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You took music lessons.

Research suggests that music helps kids' minds develop in a few ways:

• A 2011 study found that scores on a test of verbal intelligence among 4- to 6-year-olds rose after only a month of music lessons.

• A 2004 study led by Glenn Schellenberg found that 6-year-olds who took nine months of keyboard or voice lessons had an IQ boost compared with kids who took drama lessons or no classes at all.

Meanwhile, a 2013 study, also led by Schellenberg, suggested that high-achieving kids were the ones most likely to take music lessons. In other words, in the real world, musical training may only enhance cognitive differences that already exist.

You're the oldest.

Oldest siblings are usually smarter, but it's not because of genetics, one study found.

Norwegian epidemiologists used military records to examine the birth order, health status, and IQ scores of nearly 250,000 18- and 19-year-old men born between 1967 and 1976. Results showed that the average firstborn had an IQ of 103, compared to 100 for second children and 99 for third children.

The New York Times reports: "The new findings, from a landmark study published [in June 2007], showed that eldest children had a slight but significant edge in IQ — an average of three points over the closest sibling. And it found that the difference was not because of biological factors but the psychological interplay of parents and children."

For this and other reasons, firstborns tend to be more successful (but not that much more successful) than their siblings.

You're thin.

For a 2006 study, scientists gave roughly 2,200 adults intelligence tests over a five-year period and results suggested that the bigger the waistline, the lower the cognitive ability.

Another study published that same year found that 11-year-olds who scored lower on verbal and nonverbal tests were more likely to be obese in their 40s. The study authors say that smarter kids might have pursued better educational opportunities, landed higher-status and higher-paying jobs, and therefore ended up in a better position to take care of their health than their less intelligent peers.

Meanwhile, a more recent study found that, among preschoolers, a lower IQ was linked to a higher BMI. Those researchers also say environmental factors are at play, since the relationship between BMI and smarts was mediated by socioeconomic status.

2016 represents a new beginning for many businesses, but last year’s disappointments could soon catch up with several prominent CEOs.

In fact, numerous businesses could make significant leadership changes this year, including:

Yahoo!

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has been at the company’s helm since July 2012. But she could be on her way out after Yahoo called off its spin-off of Chinese e-commerce provider Alibaba (BABA) last month due to tax concerns.

Activist investor Starboard Value in November requested Yahoo cancel its Alibaba spin-off and sell its holdings. And now, Yahoo will look to keep Alibaba and spin off its other assets, which could lead Mayer out the door.

When it comes to Yahoo shares, it may be best to take a wait-and-see approach. Yahoo’s per-share price went as high as $50.23 and as low as $27.60 last year. And with Yahoo’s share-price fluctuations, it likely is a good idea to see how the company handles Alibaba and its other assets before buying or selling.

2. Chipotle

Remember when Chipotle closed 3Q15 with a 12.2% year-over-year revenue increase? The future once looked bright for this restaurant chain, at least until the company opened an investigation into E.coli cases at 11 of its restaurants in Washington and Oregon. But now, the future looks dicey at best for Chipotle co-CEOs Steve Ells and Montgomery Moran.

Chipotle continues to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the E.coli cases (as well as a norovirus incident reported at one of its Boston locations last month).

The restaurant chain has even taken steps to become “an industry leader in food safety.” However, it may be too little, too late for Ells and Moran at this point.

Fortunately, some are using this as a tie to invest in Chipotle, regardless of whether the company makes leadership changes. Chipotle’s per-share price has plummeted over the past few months, and those who purchase shares at bargain prices now could reap the benefits of a strong rebound in the near future.

However, that rebound is likely several quarters off, and if it comes, I’m not sure how powerful it’ll be given the fact that Chipotle will likely not enjoy the premium multiples it’s had in the past.

3. Macy's

Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren has already rejected activist investors’ suggestion to spin off its stores into a real estate investment trust, despite the company’s declining sales. And with a per-share price that shows no sounds of rebounding anytime soon, Lundgren could be in the crosshairs.

Today’s always-on, always-connected consumers are shying away from retailers like Macy’s. Meanwhile, Macy’s has not shown it can adapt to a rapidly changing mobile marketplace, which puts its shareholders at risk.

Macy’s shareholders should consider selling now. Although Macy’s remains the largest department store in the United States, the retailer appears to have fallen behind in a rapidly evolving digital marketplace. And by the time Macy’s catches up to its rivals, it may be too late for the company and its shareholders.

A handsome, New York-based doctor with over one million Instagram followers is auctioning himself off for charity in partnership with the dating app, Coffee Meets Bagel.

Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, who goes by the handle Dr. Mike, is a second-year family medicine resident at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, as well as an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

The 26-year-old Varshavski has model good looks and went viral last year for being People Magazine's "Sexiest Doctor Alive." His Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter were flooded with follows, likes, and comments.

Now Varshavski is trying to turn his internet fame to good use by auctioning off a date weekend to one lucky winner — a trip to New York City, a stay in a 4-star hotel, and a dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant. All donations will go to a charity called The Limitless Tomorrow Foundation, which is Varshavski’s own charity that helps students reach their goals.

Keep scrolling to meet Varshavski.

This is Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, a second-year family medicine resident at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ.

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He's People Magazine's "Sexiest Doctor Alive."

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Varshavski goes by 'Dr. Mike' on social media. He has over 1.1 million followers on Instagram.

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For worse or for better, dating apps have become an integral part of our popular culture.

This was only made more clear when Match Group, the parent company of dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid, went public in November. Today, Match Group's market cap is $3.3 billion.

We're already shown you the most popular dating apps — like The League, Tinder, OkCupid, and Coffee Meets Bagel.

But now we're rounding up the more niche dating apps. 

From dating apps for farmers to websites that cater to the 1%, these dating apps prove there's something for everyone.

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Bristlr is for bearded men and the people who want to date them.

Do you have a beard? Do you want to date someone who has a beard? Look no further than Bristlr, a dating app and website for bearded men and the people who prefer facial hair. It started as a joke website, but now Bristle founder John Kershaw says the app has 100,000 registered users, and he claims even with the press, 90% of users have heard of the app through word-of-mouth.

Farmers Only is online dating for farmers and ranch hands.

Farmers Only is an online dating site boasting the tagline, "City folks just don't get it!" As such, it pairs up livestock owners, ranch hands, farmers, agriculture students, and other people who prefer the country life. If testimonials on its website are to be believed, Farmers Only has led to at least 100 marriages. 

3nder is Tinder for threesomes.

As its name suggests, 3nder markets itself as the Tinder for threesomes. Pronounced "thrinder," 3nder is a Facebook-authenticated dating app that's more open-minded than the average dating app. It provides a wealth of options for gender identity and sexual orientation. As of October, 3nder had about a million downloads.

The wealthiest, most successful people bury themselves in books. They commit to self-education long after they've finished college or any formal education.

To help make 2016 a prosperous year, we've highlighted twelve of our favorite personal finance books — one for each month — from century-old classics to hot new releases.

No guarantees you'll get rich, but it can't hurt to kick off the new year with one of these gems:

SEE ALSO: Tony Robbins, Sallie Krawcheck, and 6 more successful people share their financial goals for 2016

'Think and Grow Rich,' by Napoleon Hill

Prompted by legendary businessman Andrew Carnegie, who turned a few nickels and dimes into a fortune, journalist Napoleon Hill researched more than 500 self-made millionaires over 20 years before releasing his 1937 best-seller, "Think and Grow Rich."

He boils down the "secret" to building wealth in 13 principles and reveals "major causes of failure" that hold many of us back from getting rich.

There is no mention of "money,""wealth,""finances," or "stocks" within Hill's text; he takes a different approach, focusing on breaking down the psychological barriers that prevent many of us from attaining our own fortunes.

'The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness,' by Dave Ramsey

If you're looking for a true financial tune-up, financial guru Dave Ramsey's best-seller will do the trick. Ramsey doesn't shower his readers with quick fixes in "The Total Money Makeover." He provides a bold approach to finance matters and gets to the bottom of money problems: you.

Along the way, he debunks many money myths and attacks the idea of the American Dream.

Several success stories back up Ramsey's simple, no-nonsense approach, including a couple who paid off $110,000 of debt in two years and a family that got into $109,000 of credit card debt while earning six figures ... and then paid it off in four years.

'Money Guide 2016,' by Jonathan Clements

The Wall Street Journal's personal finance columnist Jonathan Clements updates his money guide every year, and the 2016 version is officially out.

"Money Guide 2016" offers concise, easy-to-read chapters on just about every money related topic out there: from retirement accounts and kiddie tax to student loans and today's real estate market.

Clements also outlines how to build your personal financial plan in 18 simple steps, critical "do's and don'ts" for 2016, updated tax information for 2016, and new statistics on the economy, markets, and how Americans are faring financially.

We've all been warned at some point: "Never lie in a job interview!"

But Peter Harris, editor-in-chief of online job board Workopolis, says "that's simply not realistic."

"There are definitely some lies that you will likely have to tell in order to get hired for a new job," he says. "You certainly shouldn't lie about abilities that you don't really have. There's no point in being hired for a job that you can't actually do."

You also shouldn't lie about working somewhere you haven't or obtaining educational credentials you haven't actually earned, he adds: "These are easily confirmed in background checks and tend to come out in the end."

But some half-truths, exaggerations, or white lies on your résumé, application, or in an interview are OK, he says.

Here are a few that are acceptable in certain situations:

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1. 'Yup, I've only worked at these three companies'

"If you've worked somewhere for a very short period of time, or where it ended badly — you were fired for cause, or burned bridges on your way out — leave it off your résumé," Harris says. "A résumé doesn't have to be a comprehensive list of everything you've done. It's a marketing tool for the job you want. So just list the relevant, positive experiences."

2. 'I loved everyone on the old team'

Nobody likes everyone, and there are probably some difficult personalities at every workplace.

"However, you should tell every future employer how great the staff was at your previous job, and how it was a privilege to work with such great people," he suggests. "Anything else will make you sound like a complainer and potentially a problem personality yourself."

3. 'My interests include reading, traveling, charity work ...'

If your real passions are beer, popcorn, and Netflix, you should probably not mention those in your job interview — unless, of course, you're applying for a job with Netflix, Pop Secret, or Sam Adams.

"If you're going to list interests at all on your résumé or discuss them in your interview, make sure they relate directly to the job or the culture of the company you are applying to," says Harris. "Does the company page include photos of the team on charity mountain bike rides? If so, your interests include mountain biking and charity fundraising."

Sonos makes a line of speakers that sound great.

But the WiFi connected speakers do so much more than just play music or podcasts. 

To get the most out of your Sonos products, you'll need to have a good understanding of the mobile app, which you can use to control the speaker.

Shuffle a playlist, repeat a song, or repeat a playlist.

You can set a song or playlist to repeat or set your playlist to shuffle in your queue, which you get to by tapping the three lines in the bottom of your controller when it's on the "Now Playing" screen. You'll find the shuffle and repeat buttons in the top right corner of the screen. A "1" inside the button indicates that the song will repeat while an empty button indicates the playlist will repeat. 

Set an alarm and wake up to whatever you want.

Tap the three lines in the top left of your Sonos app to get to the Settings, and then tap "Alarms," and "New Alarm." 

You can also customize each alarm.

You can choose if you want to wake up to the radio, music from a playlist, or even Sonos chimes, as well as adjust the volume of the alarm and even which speaker it comes from.

Born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama made history by serving as the first African-American first lady in US history.

As first lady, Michelle Obama has created initiatives promoting education and healthy living. She's known for her no-nonsense attitude — as well as her impeccable fashion sense.

In honor of her  birthday, we've compiled 52 photos of one of America's coolest first ladies.

SEE ALSO: 44 iconic images of Barack Obama's tenure as president

Secret Service agents avert their eyes as the Obamas share a private moment on Inauguration Day 2009.

The Obamas dance while the band Earth, Wind and Fire performs at the Governors Ball in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 22, 2009.

Mrs. Obama chats with students at the Ferebee-Hope Elementary school in Washington, D.C., after attending a meeting with Communities In Schools board members, May 13, 2009.

Tim Peake is the first official British astronaut to walk in space.

The former Army Air Corps officer has spent a month in space, after blasting off on a Russian Soyuz rocket to the International Space Station on December 15 last year, but the spacewalk will doubtless be his most gruelling test.

But what exactly will he be going through, during his remarkable spell aboard the space station?

Space travel leads to many changes in the human body, many of which have been investigated since Yuri Gargarin made the first manned spaceflight in 1961– and an extensive team provides guidance and preparation for astronauts before, during and after any spaceflight. But if you’re planning an out-of-this-world trip, here are some of the things to expect.

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1) You get weaker

The skeletal muscle system is the largest organ system of the human body. Hundreds of muscles are used for maintaining posture – sitting, standing – and performing a wide range of movements, with different loading conditions imposed by the forces of gravity on Earth.

Skeletal muscles have the ability to adapt to different purposes and the different loads placed on them, a quality known as plasticity. But like inactivity, space flight leads to loss of both skeletal muscle mass (atrophy) and strength.

During long spaceflights on the ISS, research found that 37 crew members experienced a decrease in mean isokinetic strength of between 8% and 17%. Men and women were similarly affected. In fact, this degradation occurs even when astronauts follow a strict exercise regime, meaning that it has profound implications for humans embarking on even longer journeys, such as to Mars. Data suggests that around 30% of muscle strength is lost after spending 110 to 237 days in microgravity.

2) So does your heart

Many parts of the cardiovascular system (including the heart) are influenced by gravity. On Earth, for example, the veins in our legs work against gravity to get blood back to the heart. Without gravity, however, the heart and blood vessels change – and the longer the flight, the more severe the changes.

 NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Tim Kopra prepare for a spacewalk, December 2015.ESA/NASA, CC BY

The size and shape of the heart, for example, changes with microgravity and the right and left ventricles decrease in mass. This may be because of a decrease in fluid volume (blood) and changes in myocardial mass. A human heart rate (number of beats per minute) is lower in space than on Earth, too. In fact, it has been found that the heart rate of individuals standing upright on the ISS is similar to their rate while lying down pre-flight on Earth. Blood pressure is also lower in space than on Earth.

The cardiac output of the heart – the amount of blood pumped out of the heart each minute – decreases in space, too. Without gravity, there is also a redistribution of the blood– more blood stays in the legs and less blood is returned to the heart, which leads to less blood being pumped out of the heart. Muscle atrophy also contributes to reduced blood flow to the lower limbs.

This reduced blood flow to the muscles, combined with the loss of muscle mass, impacts aerobic capacity (below).

3) Fitness suffers

Aerobic capacity is a measure of aerobic fitness – the maximum amount of oxygen that the body can use during exercise. This can be measured by VO2max and VO2peak tests. Changes to both the muscles and cardiovascular system caused by spaceflight contribute to reduced aerobic fitness.

After nine to 14 days of spaceflight, for example, research shows that aerobic capacity (VO2peak) is reduced by 20%-25%. But the trends are interesting. During longer spells in space – say, five to six months – after the initial reduction in aerobic capacity, the body appears to compensate and the numbers begin improving– although they never return to pre-trip levels.

How does a trim waist, sharp mind, healthy heart, and smooth skin sound?

Believe it or not, researchers have found that we can reap these benefits, and more, by following a simple rule: Eat more plants.

In fact, many of the top diets of 2016, according to the latest US News diet rankings report, are plant-based, meaning they focus on pairing modest amounts of lean protein, like from poultry and fish, with loads of fruits, veggies, and whole grains.

Read on to learn about the many science-backed benefits of this healthy habit of eating.

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Shed a few pounds on your plant-paved path to improvement.

Plenty of research suggests that vegetarians tend to consume fewer calories, and thus weigh less and have lower body mass indexes than non-vegetarians.

While following a plant-based diet doesn't necessarily mean going full-blown vegetarian, opting largely for fiber-packed fruits, veggies, and whole grains in lieu of meat will likely leave you feeling fuller on fewer calories.

Feel full and get healthy at the same time.

Too many diets leave us hungry at the end of the day. But a plant-based diet means chowing down on loads of fruits and veggies that are packed with fiber, which keeps us feeling full.

The Mayo Clinic recommends that women get at least 21 grams of fiber a day while men should shoot for at least 30 grams. A single cup of raspberries will gain you 8 grams of fiber while a cup of lentils gets you 15.6 grams.

Be sure to increase your fiber intake gradually (otherwise you might suffer bowel irritation) and drink lots of water, which your body needs for fiber to function properly.

Keep your skin smooth with help from the protecting agents in certain fruits.

Many of the vitamins, pigments, and phytochemicals (some of which are responsible for color, like the deep purple of blueberries) in fruits and veggies contribute to healthy skin.

The lycopene in tomatoes, for example, may help protect your skin from sun damage, and the Vitamin C in sweet potatoes could help smooth wrinkles by stimulating the production of collagen.

When you think about Buick, the words hip or innovative don't usually come to mind. But Buick's latest concept called the Avista could change all that. 

The General Motors' brand unveiled the Avista — a two-door, luxury coup — at the Detroit Auto Show last week. And ever since its debut, car critics haven't stopped talking about its sleek design and its high-tech interior. 

Now, GM hasn't said whether this specific car will ever be produced, but it did say that some of the innovative features included in the concept car may be seen in upcoming vehicles. 

Here is a look at the six best design and tech features in the concept car that Buick showed off.

One of the Avista's most striking design features is its glass roof. The glass helps open the car up to make it feel more like it is a part of nature.

A big aim for the designers behind the Avista was to create a car that found the perfect balance between technology, nature, and efficiency, said Liz Wetzel, the director of design for Buick's interiors. 

The glass roof plays a big part in making the car feel more open. 

The interior of the car was meant to feel like a wave was washing over it. Buick even used 3D printing to create a special texture to use as trim on the doors and seats that mimics sand on the beach.

The open design of the seats make the car feel light and spacious. 

The interior of the car is covered with displays. The instrument panel can be controlled with touch, but the infotainment system for music, GPS, and phone calls can be controlled by voice commands.