Our parents' diets were drastically different from ours.

For one thing, their portion sizes were likely far smaller. For another, they were eating way more red meat.

Things like beef and lamb surged in popularity in the mid 1970s, but they are less common in today's restaurants and grocery stores, thanks to a hefty amount of research, which first emerged in the 1980s and '90s, connecting those products to unhealthy outcomes, such as cancer and heart disease.

We've also started eating more dark green, leafy vegetables, as scientists have begun learning about their protective benefits against chronic disease — something that's earned many of these veggies nicknames like "superfood" or "powerhouse food."

Changes in our understanding of fat and dairy are also reflected in our eating habits, as the consumption of things like whole milk plummeted in the 1990s to be replaced by low-fat or nonfat alternatives. Take a look at the rest of the ways Americans' eating habits have changed.

SEE ALSO: 25 'superfoods' you should be eating more of right now

DON'T MISS: Something we have no control over could have a huge role in weight gain

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If you're enjoying a life of wedded bliss, congratulations on beating some impressive odds.

According to Bloomberg, married Americans are now the minority.

In the US, fewer people are getting hitched than before, and young Americans are putting off marriage for longer than ever before.

In 1962, half of 21-year-olds and 90% of 30-year-olds had been married at least once. In 2014, only 8% of 21-year-olds and 55% of 30-year-olds had been married.

For those who have beaten the odds, marriage will ultimately impact many facets of your success.

These studies will begin to unpack how that could be a good thing:

SEE ALSO: 9 scientific ways having a child influences your success

SEE ALSO: 7 ways being single makes you more successful

Marrying your best friend makes you really, really happy

A recent study on marital satisfaction released by the National Bureau of Economic Research and previously reported on by Business Insider suggests that the happiest people are those who are married to their best friends.

Controlling for pre-marital happiness, the study concluded that, overall, marriage leads to increased well-being.

And the study found that those who consider their spouse or partner to be their best friend get about twice as much life satisfaction from marriage as other married people.

The authors concluded that partners can provide each other with a unique kind of social support and help each other overcome some of life's biggest challenges, and people with the most difficult lives — for example, middle-aged people, who often experience a dip in personal well-being — can benefit the most.

Married people get some monetary bonuses

According to two Atlantic writers who crunched some numbers, married women can pay as much as $1 million less than their single counterparts over a lifetime.

The writers looked at the tax penalties and bonuses, as well as living costs like health spending and housing costs.

According to the Tax Policy Center, a married couple suffers a "marriage penalty" if they pay more income tax as a married couple than they would have as two single individuals. A couple receives a "marriage bonus" if they pay less income tax as a married couple than they would have as two single individuals.

When couples combine their incomes, especially when they have similar incomes, this can push them into a higher tax bracket, which would result in a higher tax rate.

In addition to the tax break you receive from filing jointly, couples are more likely to receive a marriage bonus when spouses earn different amounts.

There are a lot of factors affecting marriage penalties and bonuses, but generally, according to the US Department of the Treasury Office of Tax Analysis, more married couples under the age of 65 filing joint tax returns on average see bonuses than penalties.

According to the BLS data the Atlantic writers looked at, couples also spent on average 6.9% of their annual income on their health, while single men spent only 3.9% and single women spent 7.9%.

And when it came to housing, couples spent on average 23.9% of their annual income, compared to single men who spent 30.3% and single women who spend 39.8%.

By combining resources and splitting costs, married people have the edge on all kinds of day-to-day expenses in addition to rent or mortgage: one cable bill, one utilities bill, and shared groceries can all lead to big savings.

Marriage results in a pay premium for men

A recent study conducted by W. Bradford Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, and Robert Lerman, an economics professor at American University, suggests that men see bigger salaries when they're married compared to their single counterparts.

According to the study results, married men between 28 and 30 years old earn around $15,900 more per year in individual income compared to their single counterparts, while married men between 44 and 46 years old make $18,800 more than single men of the same ages.

The Caribbean in the summer is definitely hot. And I am not talking about the heat index, because that actually isn’t too bad.

Ironically, the islands are often cooler than some southern U.S. cities, as the ocean helps to moderate temperatures and allows the Caribbean to avoid severe heat. Average temperatures are around the mid-eighties. Trust me, when you are looking out at the turquoise waters with a soft ocean breeze at your face, you won’t be focusing on the heat index. Instead, you will be thrilled that you are vacationing in paradise.

Here are some of the things I love about visiting the Caribbean in the summer: It’s not as crowded as the peak winter months, so you can do the things you want to do without all the hassle. You don’t have to wait in line at restaurants, and hotels are not overcrowded to the point that you have to get up at 6 am to secure your lounge chair by the pool. Additionally, it’s a wonderful way to relax and meet the locals (they are in summer mode too), and you often can’t beat the price. Most hotels run promotional rates to entice families, couples, and honeymooners alike.

Here are some Caribbean hot spots running great promotions you should certainly consider:

Location: Saint Barthélemy, French West Indies

Resort: Le Guanahani:

St. Bart’s is often referred to as “the St. Tropez of the Caribbean”—it is a must-visit island!

July Family Package: Families will enjoy daily buffet breakfast, one lunch or dinner, a family picnic, a rental car, and round-trip airport transfers.

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Grace Bay Club:

The first all-suite luxury resort in Turks and Caicos.

Stay 7, Pay 5 Promotion: Pay for five nights but stay for seven! This promotion runs through December 2016.

Stay at the Residences, some of the most exclusive freestanding private beachfront villas in Turks and Caicos, situated in a gated enclave. Each residence features five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and a total indoor/outdoor living space of approximately 6,400 square feet.

Amanyara:

Probably one of the sexiest resorts in the Caribbean, with a glimpse of Asian service and beauty mixed in.

Season of DiscoveryPromotion: Pay for four nights and receive a fifth night free. All meals are included, as well as a movie night in Amanyara’s private screening room, a private guided snorkel trip, and an eco-hike with a naturalist.

Hamilton, Bermuda

Rosewood Tucker’s Point:

The Beach Club at Rosewood Tucker’s Point includes Bermuda’s largest private beach and an abundance of fresh-water swimming pools.

Summer Sundays Promotion: Guests can take advantage of competitive select rates when arriving in June or July, on a Sunday or Monday, and departing the following Thursday.

Golf Around Getaway Package: Receive a three-, four-, or five-night accommodation, daily breakfast, one round of golf each day at a variety of courses, a golf cart, and 50-percent off golf-club rentals

"Pokémon GO" has only been out for less than two weeks, and it's already a veritable phenomenon.

Though it's largely beloved, negative stories about people walking off cliffs or running their cars into treeswhile playing "Pokémon GO"are starting to hit the internet. And the backlash to the game's success is likely not far behind if history is to repeat itself.

But the subredddit for "Pokémon GO" is also filled with heartwarming stories about people playing the game. Users are losing weight, connecting with others, and changing their lives.

Who knew augmented reality could be so life-changing? Though Tech Insider could not independently confirm that any of these stories are real, it will definitely make you think twice before judging a video game.

SEE ALSO: An obscure clause in Pokémon Go's terms-and-conditions signs away your right to a jury trial

It's helping people get out of their house and fight depression.

"I've been fighting severe depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember, but this past month has been nothing but hell for me, there's just been a lot going on and I've been at rock bottom for the past few weeks. 

[...]

"Then 'Pokémon GO' came out in the app store and I've been a fan of Pokémon since I was young, so I decided to get it and see how it was. I went in to it with an open mind and was completely blown away! It was so fun and it made me get out of my house, I wanted to then go and ride my bike to find Pokémon around the area or go on a walk with my dogs, it helped me keep my mind off of my depression for a while, and it even helped me meet some really nice people who have similar interests that I do.

"'Pokémon GO' is helping me get through this patch of depression in my life, it's helping me get back into a healthy lifestyle, and it's helping my family and I." - iindymusic

Or conditions like PTSD.

"I’m a vet with PTSD, the last three years leaving my yard was a chore. Today I took my kid to [the] park and talked to 20 random strangers. Thank you Nintendo!" - Spotted by RatRod32

It's connecting people who never would have met before ...

"I was going around catching Pokémon, when this elderly woman, late 60s early 70s maybe, stopped me to ask me a question. She asked if I was playing 'Pokémon GO,' so I told her yes of course. And rather than some circumstances where I've had people complain about me playing it, she took out her phone, and asked me to show her how to catch Pokémon in the app. She got so excited when she caught a Bulbasaur. I love this game." - TheRoyalBrook

A new report from Post Office Travel Money has found the most affordable destinations in Europe for a family beach holiday.

To find the cheapest places for a holiday, Post Office Travel Money calculated several expenses for food and drink — including a three-course family meal with drinks, a bottle of beer, and can of Coca-Cola — as well as beach items such as suncream, ice cream, and the cost of renting a sun-lounger for half a day in a number of popular destinations.

Costs cited in the report were provided by national and regional tourist offices in each destination, as well as Balkan Holidays for Bulgaria.

The overall ranking is based on the total cost of all expenses in each destination.

Here are the 11 cheapest places on the continent for a family holiday, along with six typical travel items:

Note: For brevity, not all prices included in the report are cited below; a full breakdown is available on Post Office Travel Money.

11. Corfu, Greece — £145.44 ($193.06)

Family meal:£52.25 ($69.30)

Beer:£2.61 ($3.46)

Coca-Cola: £1.74 ($2.31)

Sun-lounger:£6.10 ($8.09)

Suncream:£7.40 ($9.34)

Ice cream:£1.74 ($2.31)

10. Majorca, Spain — £144.27 ($191.36)

Family meal:£60.96 ($80.86)

Beer:£1.65 ($2.19)

Coca-Cola:£1.65 ($2.19)

Sun-lounger:£4.35 ($5.77)

Suncream:£12.19 ($16.17)

Ice cream:£2.18 ($2.89)

9. Porec, Croatia — £144.18 ($191.24)

Family meal:£53.45 ($70.90)

Beer:£1.82 ($2.41)

Coca-Cola:£1.82 ($2.41)

Sun-lounger:£9.72 ($12.89)

Suncream:£6.68 ($8.86)

Ice cream:£1.46 ($1.94)

People who rely on iPhones for work every day probably realize they're only scratching the surface of what they can do.

Apple builds countless shortcuts and other hidden tricks into all of its products, especially the iPhone. Although most of the pro-tips are documented in Apple's user manuals, many people don't know about them.

If you want to use your iPhone with maximum efficiency, you've got to learn the tricks.

So Apple's official support Twitter account, @applesupport, tweets some of Apple's best tips when it's not helping users fix problems.

Here are some of the best:

SEE ALSO: The 22-year-old whiz kid who runs Apple's Twitter account shares his social media tips

This is quietly one of the most useful screens on your iPhone.

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You don't need a scanner to sign documents.

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Financial technology, better known as fintech, is absolutely exploding around the world right now, with new businesses springing up doing everything from online lending to handling cryptocurrencies.

London has emerged as a capital of fintech in Europe but Nordic countries — Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, and Finland — also have a flourishing scene. 

The region is already home to a so-called fintech "unicorn"— a startup worth over $1 billion — and small business banking startup Holvi, founded in Finland, was bought by Spanish banking giant BBVA back in March (for that reason, we've not included it on the list.)

We have rounded up the 16 most exciting fintech businesses from the region below. 

16. Lendify — Swedish peer-to-peer lending platform

Based: Stockholm, Sweden.

Founded: 2014.

Raised: $3 million (£1.95 million).

What it does: Sweden's first peer-to-peer lending platform, focusing on consumer loans. The company launched to the public in April 2015 after a soft launching in September 2014. It recently raised €2 million (£1.43 million, $2.2 million) and loan applications worth SEK 400 million (£35 million) have been made since launch, according to its annual report.

15. Pleo — A "smart" company card linked to an app

Based: Copenhagen, Denmark.

Founded: 2015.

Raised: N/A.

What it does: Pleo provides a "smart" company credit card for employees to use that automatically captures receipts and categorizes spending. It is also linked to an app for both employers and staff so they can add notes and track spending. The startup won Pioneer of The Year award at the prestigious Pioneer tech festival in Vienna and has launched a beta trial of the product with 500 companies, representing over 10,000 staff.

14. Lendino — Danish peer-to-peer lending platform

Based: Copenhagen, Denmark.

Founded: 2013.

Raised: N/A.

What it does: A Danish marketplace lending platform for institutional and individual investors, with a focus on lending to people or businesses in your local area. Well-known early stage London tech venture capital fund Passion Capital invested in the platform, although the amount was not disclosed. So far DKR 28 million (£3.1 million) has been lent over the platform.

There seem to be endless channels on YouTube, the site that's been around for over 10 years now offers something for everyone. 

There are videos and entire channels dedicated to gaming, toys, food, beauty, lifestyle, and any other number of topics. 

Some of the most watched people on the site never even show their faces on camera. The ever popular toy review channels feature only hands unwrapping and displaying toys for kids and gaming channels focus on video games, not the person playing them.

The most popular channels and people on the site frequently fall under these categories and rack up billions of views. Based on data from VidStatsX here are the 10 most-viewed YouTube channels started and run by ordinary people. 

10. Ryan ToysReview has only been around for a year and a half but is already one of the most-viewed channels on YouTube.

Views:5.6 billion+

The idea behind this channel is toy reviews for kids by a kid. Ryan is only five years old but he has amassed a huge following with the help of his parents and aunt who help make the videos. His videos feature all kinds of toys, adventures, and sometimes even science experiments. 

9. Smosh is a sketch comedy pair that started a channel together.

Views:5.7 billion +

Ian Hecox and Daniel Padila started the Smosh channel in 2005. They started the channel with videos of the two of them joking around and lip syncing to theme songs. They then moved on to comedy and built an empire, that now includes many more people.

8. Family Fun Pack is the most popular family on YouTube.

Views:5.9 billion +

The channel features five kids, all born within 39 months of one another, and their parents, Kristine and Matt, doing challenges, going fun places, reviewing toys, playing games, and more. They post videos every day and according to their channel their mottos is "fun with the family, every day."

Alden Ehrenreich is heading to a universe far, far away.

It was announced in May that the 26-year-old actor was cast as a young Han Solo, stepping into a role made iconic by Harrison Ford, but he was officially introduced at the 2016 Star Wars Celebration Europe on Sunday.

The spin-off is set for a 2018 release.

Though this might be Ehrenreich's first blockbuster film, the actor is no stranger to Hollywood. 

He was discovered by Steven Spielberg at a bat mitzvah at age 14, and has worked with some of the film industry's most established directors, including Francis Ford Coppola.

Here's a look at the professional career of the future "Star Wars" actor:

Alden Caleb Ehrenreich is now joining the "Star Wars" universe, taking on the role of a young Han Solo in the Han Solo anthology film.

He beat out more than 2,500 other actors for the part in the Han Solo spin-off during a six-month audition process.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller said he was "literally the first person to walk through the door" for the audition, and they knew right away.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

There's nothing quite like a midnight rocket launch lighting up the sky:

SpaceX launched its Dragon spacecraft full of supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station at 12:45 a.m. ET on Monday, July 18. The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket then landed on land at Cape Canaveral.

See the incredible photos from this late-night launch:

SEE ALSO: Tesla is testing an intriguing partnership with an unlikely company

This was SpaceX's ninth resupply mission to the Space Station. Its Dragon spacecraft is carrying 5,000 pounds of science experiments, equipment, and supplies.

Source: SpaceX

The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 12:45 a.m., as scheduled.

Here you can see both trails of Dragon on its way to the Space Station and Falcon 9 on its way back down to Earth.

There's a new Xbox One! It's prettier. It's smaller. It's got a new gamepad.

It's called the Xbox One S.

Here it is!

But this is much more than just a pretty new face. Here's everything we know about the new Xbox One S, coming on August 2.

SEE ALSO: Why the Microsoft Kinect could have been great — and why it wasn't

It's smaller and more attractive than the original Xbox One.

The Xbox One S is a 40% reduction in size over the (admittedly very large) original Xbox One. The console also just looks better than its predecessor.

It's compact. It's got a sweet design with tiny holes covering half of the front face. It's got a sharp black and white color scheme. Aesthetics are all perspective, of course — maybe you prefer the look of the original Xbox One to the Xbox One S. You're wrong, but you're welcome to believe that!

Just look how much better this thing looks:

And yes, it can be stood up vertically as well:

Of note: the vertical stand is "optional" (which means you gotta buy it for $19.99).

Diana Vreeland famously said, “You don’t have to be born beautiful to be wildly attractive.”

Her wise words are supported by science. All too often we assume good looks and charisma are innate qualities bestowed to a handful of lucky people at birth.

Research suggests otherwise. There is so much more to personal appeal than being pretty. Attractiveness and magnetism have much more to do with inner radiance and easily adaptable aspects of yourself.

Now, it’s your turn to shine.

Here are nine strategies you can use to make yourself irresistible.

1. Enhance your charisma

Inspire a gravitational pull by lowering the intonation of your voice at the end of your sentences, reducing how quickly and often you nod your head and pausing for two full seconds before you speak. These subtle behavioral changes convey presence, power and warmth.

2. Dress the part

Clothes have an impact on how people see you and on how you see yourself. Make an effort to look tidy and pulled together. Research shows that dressing in flattering, well-tailored clothes increases personal appeal. Wearing something you feel good in also boosts self-confidence and openness.

3. Strike a power pose

An easy way to improve sex appeal and feel more powerful is to improve your posture. Not only does better posture attract positive attention, it can actually make you feel stronger and improve your mood.

When it comes to asking for a raise, timing is everything. If you jump the gun and ask for more money before you've earned it, then you may be in for a rude awakening.

However, if you wait too long to take the initiative, then you may be mistaken for a complacent worker who doesn't really care about moving up in the ranks, and you run the risk of getting passed over when it comes to promotions.

SEE ALSO: A horrible side job where I found myself waist-deep in a dumpster taught me valuable lessons about negotiating salary

When you have a performance review

Your annual performance review is a great time to negotiate a higher salary, provided your performance was up to par and worthy of a raise. Be conscious of the fact that your boss may be overwhelmed with performance reviews, so if she's not receptive to your request for a raise during your discussion, then don't give up hope or take it too personally.

It may be more beneficial for you to schedule a meeting with your boss after reviews are complete so that you both can have a more honest discussion about your raise. Chances are, your boss will be grateful for the gesture and your patience.

When you get a promotion

What better time to negotiate a raise than when you're being given more responsibilities and praised for a job well done? You may be thinking, "Don't all promotions come with a raise?" Unfortunately, not always — but that's not necessarily a bad thing for your career, either. If, by chance, you are offered a promotion and the raise isn't exactly what you hoped it would be, then now's the time to negotiate. The great thing about negotiating during a performance review is that the odds are definitely in your favor (as long as your review is a positive one).

For instance, your boss is probably already expecting you to come to the table with a number in mind (so you better know what you're worth), therefore he'll be more open to negotiating with you.

When you have a tempting and viable outside offer

It's probably going to be a bit easier to ask for a raise from your current employer if you have another company trying to lure you away with a competitive offer. However, if this happens, be sure to evaluate whether the temptation to leave your current gig is fueled by money, or if it's because you feel there's more opportunity at the new job.

Leaving a job strictly for the money may leave you chasing a salary instead of an actual career, so be careful.

There are data breaches just about every day, as high-profile hacks of companies and governments have almost become commonplace.

But there at least a few incidents that truly stand out among the thousands of others. They are a bit scarier — the ones that have far-reaching consequences for people or organizations, and some even change the game in cyberspace.

These are attacks like Stuxnet, which destroyed nuclear centrifuges, or exposed email accounts that have consequences for presidential campaigns.

These are hacks we felt had some of the biggest impact over the past decade.

1. The "first major cyber conflict" was launched against Estonia in 2007 — a 21-day assault on its networks and websites that many believe was Russian-led.

It was dubbed "Web War One."

At about 10 p.m. on April 27, 2007, the Estonian government noticed that many of its websites were kicked offline. Then hackers defaced the websites of its president, ministries, and parliament. 

Others shared tips for coordinating distributed denial-of-service attacks on the country's financial sector and media sites. For 21 days, Estonia fought a war carried out entirely in cyberspace, which began after it decided to remove a Soviet-era statue from its capital.

Estonia accused the Russian government of carrying out the attack, though it was more likely carried out by incensed Russian hackers, who were not actually state-sponsored. Still, as Wired wrote, "never before had an entire country been targeted on almost every digital front all at once, and never before had a government itself fought back."

The Estonia attack didn't have much lasting damage, but it did highlight how an extremely-connected country could be brought down, albeit briefly, by hackers.

The attacks stopped entirely on May 18, 2007 at 11 p.m., according to Adam Segal's book "The Hacked World Order."

He wrote:

"Estonia was briefly cut off from the rest of the world, but the Internet remained accessible within the country. The damage of the attack was instead highly psychological, putting Estonia's digital vulnerability in stark relief."

As Segal noted of the post-mortem, Estonia had some soul-searching to do in its preparation and defenses against cyber attack, which proved inadequate. It eventually created a "Cyber Defense League" and has drastically increased its annual spending on cybersecurity.

2. The massive malware infection of the US government's classified networks in 2008 forced the Pentagon to create a new military unit dedicated to cyber threats.

The Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, or SIPRNet, where the US military shares classified documents and chats, and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS) for sharing top-secret information around the world were supposed to be "air-gapped," or cut off from the normal Internet.

But that didn't stop a worm dubbed Agent.btz from moving undetected through both those classified systems and other unclassified systems in 2008 due to an infected USB thumb drive.

Fortunately, the worm on SIPRNet and JWICS wasn't able to communicate with its creator due to the air gap, though it's unclear what information it gleaned from systems that were connected to the internet.

The worm was relatively-unsophisticated, but it still took the military nearly 14 months to get rid of in an operation called Buckshot Yankee, which included a complete ban on the use of portable thumb drives.

Every winter, the small town of Wellington in Southeast Florida experiences a tremendous influx of some of the wealthiest people in the world. 

From the Springsteens, to the Bloombergs, to the families of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, to Arab sheikhs and South American billionaires, it's a congregation of people with spectacular quantities of money. 

No, they aren't gathering for some sort of business affair. They're coming for WEF: the Winter Equestrian Festival, which takes place every year from January to April on the hallowed grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The 12-week-long WEF has been the longest equestrian event of its kind for several years running, and attracts riders at all levels of the sport.

Due to the costly nature of all things equestrian, it's no surprise that rich people and horses go hand in hand. But while some wealthy riders and owners are just in it for the glamour and prestige, some — like Georgina Bloomberg and Jessica Springsteen — are serious and successful competitors. 

As WEF has grown over the years, it has turned Wellington into a winter oasis for the upper crust, who come to ride, mingle, and bask in the warm weather. But while the human amenities are nothing to sneeze at, the real luxuries are reserved for the horses. Here's an inside look at this star-studded fantasy world, where celebrities come to play and their four-legged companions reign supreme. 

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Wellington, Florida, is a community of about 60,000 people in southeast Florida, about 15 miles west of West Palm Beach.

Without a doubt, horses rule in Wellington. Here, some elite equines cross the street on specially designed paths.

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Many roads and neighborhoods are equestrian-themed.

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The following is an excerpt from "Unpleasant Design,"a book by Gordan Savičić and Selena Savić that looks at the impact of designs intended to manipulate behavior, often by making people uncomfortable. You can buy the book on Amazon.

Living in The Netherlands for several years, we began collecting examples of unpleasant designs in public space.

We noticed this became a global trend and found many examples in other European cities. At first we started photographing, collecting and organizing different examples. Early on we found similar initiatives that shared their collections on blogs and webpages (Dan Lockton’s "Design With Intent," Survival Group’s "Antisites," etc.) with great examples of unpleasant designs. 

What began to interest us was an overall strategic view of the development of unpleasant design; is there or can there be something like a school of thought for "unpleasantness?" How is public space affected by these designs?

We continued to expand our own collection of unpleasant designs, because it contains some unique examples and observations. Here, we're presenting photographs taken in Rotterdam, The Hague, Lausanne and Vienna — cities we frequented often while doing this research. 

You can see more on our site here.

1. Metal obstacles on public seating

Materials: Metal, bolts.

Impact: Skaters move elsewhere.

Target group: Skaters, BMX riders, rollerskaters.

Effect: Renders any object which could be used for grinding tricks by skaters useless while keeping its initial function as public seating.

2. A handrail with a sandpaper-like texture

Materials: Custom-made sandpaper lacquer.

Impact: Discourages climbing or holding the handrail.

Target group: General public, potential suicide victims.

Effect: This technique was found on a handrail at a high-altitude bridge. It's absolutely unpleasant to touch.

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We're all partial to a good deal. I certainly am. A good bargain, however, is tough to get your hands on. Especially on Amazon, where good deals are everywhere, yet the best always seem to slip between our fingers.

So we created a convenient list of the best deals on Amazon today, so you don't have to. Whether you need a new laptop or a gadget to optimise your work space, there's something here for everyone.

Get £290 off one of the best Windows laptops out there

Laptops are becoming thinner and smaller every year. Asus is no exception to this trend, making the 13.3-inch Zenbook the newest rival to the MacBook Air. For a budget laptop, it does a pretty good job at it, too. With it's svelte and lightweight design, you can just stick it in your bag, and completely forget about it. Made to last, and make your life easier, the Zenbook is rather aptly named. 

ASUS UX301LA Zenbook 13.3-Inch QHD Touchscreen, £599.99 (originally £899.99), available at Amazon UK

Take half off this portable car jump starter and powerbank

This little gadget will be able to jump start your cars 20 times before it needs to be charged. Better yet, it will also be able to charge your phone, tablet, whatever you else you need on the go. 

AUKEY Portable Car Jump Starter and Powerbank, £50.99 (originally £99.99), available at Amazon UK

Organise your desk for just £19

Avoid the constant hassle of having to plug and unplug your gadgets every time you want to charge something. Not only will this station charge your phone, but it will help you optimise your work space. 

WinTech Detachable Universal Multi-Port USB Charging Station, £25.99 (originally £45.99), available at Amazon UK

Since July 2013, retirees Michael and Debbie Campbell of Senior Nomads have consecutively lived in 109 different homes around the world, all booked through room and apartment rental service Airbnb. Later this summer, a visit to Poland will mark country No. 50.

Here, they share their tips for traveling the world on a budget.

We’ve lived for a short time in 50 countries. In order to stay within our budget, we have to spread “the wealth” over expensive and less expensive destinations so it evens out.

Scandinavia, Israel and the UK are expensive. Mexico, Poland, and Estonia are not.

If you are not sure which countries are expensive and which are affordable you can start with the Economist Big Mac Currency Index.

SEE ALSO: Meet the traveling retirees who have spent 3 years living in Airbnbs around the world

Use budget travel options

We use the app Rome2Rio when traveling from one city to another because it shows the comparative costs and time between traveling by train, bus, airplane or (if appropriate) ferry boat. It is accurate and easy to use.

We use Skyscanner when purchasing airplane tickets to find the cheapest flights and often use a feature we love called “Fly Everywhere.” You just pick your departure city and travel date and then instead of entering an arrival city, you click “Everywhere” and it gives you a list of all the cities you can fly to from that airport, on that date starting with the least expensive. So, if you are not sure where you want to go next, and you are adventuresome travelers, just click “everywhere” and let your imagination run wild.

Find affordable entertainment in every city

We look for a free walking tour in every city we visit and try to take it on the second day if possible to get oriented. We also visit the Tourist Information office looking for free and low-cost events.

Finally, we poke our nose into churches as we walk the city to acknowledge our good fortune, and lo and behold, many times we spot posters for free concerts in the very church we are visiting.

Track your spending

The only way for us to live our Senior Nomad lifestyle is to stay within our monthly budget. That is easier said than done because there are choices every day between “wants and needs.” Fortunately, we often find ways to blend the two. But we also take time to record our spending in a daily journal along with the day’s activities.

Then at the end of each month we transfer the totals onto an Excel worksheet so we can track spending on a monthly and now annual basis. We can see trends — and pull back when we need to, but also find opportunities for a well-deserved splurge.

Over the weekend at "Star Wars Celebration," Disney introduced fans to 26-year-old Alden Ehrenreich who will play a young Han Solo in a spinoff movie starring the iconic bounty hunter.

Deadline first reported the news back in May that the 26-year-old L.A. native Ehrenreich (pronounced eye-ren-rike) beat out thousands for the role in the second "Star Wars" anthology film.

Set for release May 25, 2018, the still untitled Han Solo film is part of five announced upcoming films set at various points in the "Star Wars" universe. "Star Wars: Rogue One," coming December 16, is the first anthology film and the Han Solo project is the next. 

Read on to learn about the young actor who has already charmed the Hollywood elite.

Sidney Fussell contributed to a previous version of this story.

Ehrenreich beat out more than 2,500 other actors for the part in the Han Solo spin-off movie.

Ehrenreich beat a handful of other well-regarded young actors for the part: Jack Reynor, Ansel Elgort, and Emory Cohen were all in the running to be young Han Solo.

Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller said he was "the first person to walk through the door" for the audition, and they knew from the start he was their guy.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

It's easy to forget the subtleties of currying favor with your coworkers, your boss, or even strangers at a networking event.

But, if you're likable, you're also likely more memorable to those you encounter at work and beyond, which could come in handy, the next time you're job searching or angling for a promotion.

Even if you're a grump 90% of your workday while you're hunched over at your computer, there are ways that you can exude likability when you encounter living, breathing coworkers.

SEE ALSO: 14 habits of the most likable people

1. Stay offline and engaged

When you're sitting down to talk to someone and their eyes keep glancing at their phone every few seconds, it's hard to feel like you're getting their full, valued attention. Staying off your phone and making eye contact while interacting with others is the easiest way to say, "Hey, I'm taking time to talk to you right now.

You are important to me." And, like eye contact, showing that attention to others helps them to feel valued, and in return, you get bonus points in their book. When you're offline in real-life, you also get the added perk of experiencing the world around you (sans Pokémon).

It's a win/win!

2. Get better at small talk

Instead of a grunt-and-hide maneuver in the break room, try working on your small-talk skills. This means being able to converse (that's back AND forth, not an emotional hijacking) with others so that you inquire, engage, and enlighten them with some life experience.

Small talk is a great thing to practice, too, so that when someone asks you how your weekend was, you don't blurt out "yes!" (You see how that can get a little awkward?)

3. Ask for their opinion

When you put yourself out there and ask someone for help or their advice about something, you (you guessed it) make them feel valued.

When Cheryl from Accounting needs some assistance finding the right folder on the server for the monthly paychecks, and you are able to successfully guide her there (with kindness and courtesy), she's going to think well of you.

Thanks for helping Cheryl out! That was really nice of you!