• You can link your Facebook and Instagram accounts if you want to publish Instagram posts directly to your Facebook account.
• When you link your accounts, it will also alert your Facebook friends that you're on Instagram, which makes it easier to gain followers.
• Linking your Facebook account to Instagram is quick and easy, provided you have your Facebook login information handy, and you can just as easily unlink the accounts. 
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Have you ever wondered how people share their Instagram posts to Facebook? 

The secret is cross-linking your accounts — that way, when you create posts (or edit them), you can direct Instagram to share your photo or video to that other platform. 

Plus, linking your accounts may send a notification to your Facebook friends to the effect that you're now on Instagram. That makes it easier to gain followers from that network without having to send out a "follow-me" message.

Here's how to link Facebook and Instagram accounts on your iPhone or Android.

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How to link Facebook to Instagram

This is a quick and easy process, just make sure you have your Facebook login information on hand.

1. Open Instagram and toggle over to your account profile (located in the bottom toolbar).

2. Tap the three bars and select "Settings."

3. Tap "Account" and then select "Linked Accounts."

4. Tap "Facebook" and log into your Facebook account to confirm that you want to link your Facebook account to Instagram.

Before sharing any posts, be aware that if you have a private Instagram, anything you share to other social networks, like Facebook, will become public. 

If you want to unlink your Facebook account from your Instagram, you'd go through the same general process. The only difference would come at the final step — instead of logging into Facebook, you'd tap "Unlink Account" (for iPhone) or "Unlink" (for Android.)

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• How to delete or archive Instagram posts from your account

• How to edit an Instagram post to change the caption, tag people, add a location, or edit the 'alt text'

• How to disconnect your Instagram account from Facebook

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• Luisa Zhou — the creator of the Employee to Entrepreneur system, which teaches people how to leave their day job and start their own six-figure plus business working for themselves — has worked with over a thousand entrepreneur hopefuls.
• She loves helping people break from the 9-to-5 grind and build their own businesses. But it doesn't just happen. Entrepreneurs need to work for it. 
• Zhou says her most successful students don't give up, act fast, and treat their work like a second job, not just a hobby. 
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"I just turned in my notice. I can't believe this is actually happening!"

I've gotten at least one message like this almost every week over the past few years of helping people start and build their own online businesses. It always makes my day because being able to break free from the 9 to 5 is the dream for so many people. However, it doesn't happen by accident. 

After working with over a thousand aspiring entrepreneurs, I've noticed that those who are able to build a business that replaces their salaries and allows them to leave their jobs share four key traits. 

SEE ALSO: 6 confidence hacks that helped me go from earning $75,000 to $500,000 a year

1. They think differently

Every person I've helped successfully go from employee to entrepreneur has been someone who asked, "How can I make this work for me?" instead of, "Will this work for me?"

That means when faced with a problem, they automatically look for ways to solve that problem and they don't stop until they've solved it. Giving up is not even an option that occurs to them.

For example, if they speak with a potential client and don't make a sale, they analyze what they could have done better. Then they use what they learned to improve their next pitch. Whereas their ultimately less successful counterparts might take that rejection as a sign that they should stop trying.

2. They are consistent (even when they don’t feel like it)

To quote Stephen King, "Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work."

Building a successful business requires you to show up and do the work every day, whether or not you feel like it. That includes times when you don't feel inspired or motivated, when you're tired after a full day at your job, and when all you want to do is hide from the world and wallow after an obstacle or rejection.

If you're serious about building your business, you have to view it not as a hobby that you work on when you feel like it, but as a second job (even if it's unpaid at first). That means set times to work on your business without fail.

3. They are fast action-takers

Here's a common scenario: I'll give someone exact steps they should follow to get started in their business. Then, I'll check in with them a few weeks later and ask how they're progressing. 

Too often, that person will tell me that they didn't get around to it for one reason or another.

My most successful students though? They'll have already finished implementing everything we discussed and have gotten back to me within days.

They don't waste time wondering if it's the best use of their time or if there's something else they should be doing. They also don't waste time worrying about failing or getting rejected or looking stupid. They just do it.

That's because they understand that they don't need to get it perfect; they just need to get it done.

4. They look backwards, not forwards

This might seem a bit counterintuitive. Here's what I mean: building a successful business takes a lot of time and hard work. And especially in the beginning, when you're starting from scratch, that end point of having a profitable business might seem inconceivably far away.

So if you're measuring your progress against that ultimate goal, it can often feel incredibly daunting and even impossible. 

For example, let's say you've made one sale in your business for $1,000. And your goal is to make $20,000 in sales before you feel comfortable turning in your notice.

Looking "forwards," you might think to yourself, "I've only made $1,000 in my business, and I need to make $19,000 more." And that might feel incredibly overwhelming.

However, if you are looking "backwards" you would instead think, "Wow, I went from having no idea if anyone would even want to pay me to making my first $1,000. Look how far I've come!" And that would probably excite and motivate you.

The truth is that every successful entrepreneur starts from the same place: zero. Zero clients, audience, or brand recognition. Those who succeed don't do so because they're luckier or smarter than the rest of us.

If you're willing to problem solve, prioritize your business goals, take consistent action, and be disciplined in your thinking, you too could be turning in your notice sooner than you might've thought possible.

Luisa Zhou is the creator of the Employee to Entrepreneur system, which teaches people how to leave their day job and start their own six-figure plus business working for themselves. She's been featured in Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Success magazine, and more. Get her free blueprint for building a profitable online coaching business that frees you from the 9-5.

• It's important to know how to write an excellent email subject line.
• Your email subject line will often determine whether or not anyone will actually read your message.
• In order to make the email stand out, keep your subject line short, specific, and personalized.
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How can you write the perfect email subject line?

It's an important question to ask yourself whenever you're preparing to send out an important email. US workers send billions of emails every day. You need to make sure your message stands out.

Read more:What your email inbox reveals about your personality

Business Insider spoke with a number of career experts to get their secrets on crafting the perfect email subject line. We also included a few examples of awesome subject lines that recipients are sure to click on.

Here are some tips on how to write an excellent email subject line:

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Always write a subject line.

Experts said that not including a subject line is one of the biggest mistakes you can make.

The subject line often determines whether an email is opened and how the recipient responds.

An email with a blank subject line will likely get deleted, lost, or immediately irritate the recipient, who is forced to open the email to figure out what it's about.

Write the subject line first.

For many professionals, the subject line is an afterthought that you add just before you hit send. But Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TopResume, told Business Insider that it can be the most important part of the email. 

Write the subject line first, so that it sets the tone and you don't forget.

Keep it short.

A typical inbox reveals about 60 characters of an email's subject line, while a mobile phone shows just 25 to 30 characters, said Augustine. Get right to the point in about six to eight words.

Place the most important words at the beginning.

Dmitri Leonov, a VP at email management service SaneBox, told Business Insider that a whopping 50% of emails are read on mobile phones. Since you don't know how much of the subject line will be viewable from a smartphone, it's important to put the most important information at the beginning. Otherwise, compelling details could get cut off.

Eliminate filler words.

With such precious space, don't waste it with unnecessary words like "hello," "nice to meet you," and "thanks," which can easily be included in the email's body, the experts said.

Be clear and specific about the topic of the email.

The subject line should communicate exactly what the email is about so that the recipient can prioritize the email's importance without having to open it, the experts said.

For example, writing "Do you have a sec?" is vague, said Augustine, since the reader will have to open the email or reply to figure out what you want.

If it's a job application, she suggests including your name and the position, and if it's to another coworker, you should identify the project that the email refers to. 

Keep it simple and focused.

Especially if you're sending a marketing email, Kipp Bodnar, a VP at marketing software platform HubSpot, told Business Insider that it should be focused on one action, which should be communicated in the subject line.

Offer one takeaway, indicate how the reader can make use of it, and specify how you will deliver it.

Use logical keywords for search and filtering.

Most professionals have filters and folders set up to manage their email and probably won't focus on your message when they first see it, said Leonov.

That's why it's important to include keywords related to the topic of the email that will make it searchable later.

Indicate if you need a response.

"People want to know whether they really need to read this now and if they have to respond," said Augustine. If you need a response, make it clear in the subject line by saying "please reply" or "thoughts needed on X topic."

If not, simply start the line with "Please read," or tack on "no response needed" or "FYI" to the end.

Set a deadline in the subject line.

Especially if you have a lot of information to convey in the email itself, the experts said that including a deadline right in the subject line exponentially increases the odds that readers will respond.

For example, after the email's topic, you could say: "Please reply by EOD Friday."

If someone referred you, be sure to use their name.

If you've been referred by a mutual acquaintance, do not save that for the body of the email, said Augustine. Put it in the subject line to grab the reader's attention right away. Moreover, she suggests beginning the subject line with the full name of the person who referred you.

Highlight the value you have to offer.

If sending a cold email to someone you don't know, "you need a subject line that indicates value and communicates what they're going to get," said Bodnar. Pique the reader's interest by offering them something that's helpful.

Whether you're providing a speaking opportunity, a discount, or a service, make it clear in the subject line what's in it for them.

Personalize it with the recipient's name or company name.

You have to know who you're sending the email to, and they have to recognize that it's about them or a subject interesting to them, Bodnar said. Using their name or company name is one of the best ways to do that, he says, and makes the recipient much more likely to open the email.

For example, you might write, "Increase Company's sales by 25%," or "John, see how you compare to competitors."

Create urgency by limiting the timeframe.

To grab someone's attention and persuade them to reply, the experts suggested creating a deadline for your proposition. Common ways of creating urgency include "respond now," "register today," and "limited space available — reply soon."

Don't start a sentence that you finish in the email's body.

If you begin a thought or question that ends in the email, then the reader is forced to open the email. It's annoying, and since clarity and being respectful of the recipient's time is the goal, it's not very helpful, said Augustine.

Consider whether instant message, a call, or an in-person chat might be a better medium for your question. 

Make sure you re-read the subject line.

Augustine also warned against copy-and-paste errors. Sometimes when people are sending a similar email to multiple people, they forget to tailor it to each reader and end up with the wrong name or title in the subject line. The easiest way to avoid this is to reread the subject line before you hit send. 

Don't put words in ALL CAPS.

Using all caps may get someone's attention, but in the wrong way.

"This is email 101, but people still break this cardinal rule," Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of "The Humor Advantage," previously told Business Insider. "Putting any phrase in all caps is the equivalent of shouting."

Your job is to make the email as easy as possible for the recipient to read rather than giving them anxiety, said Leonov.

Instead, use dashes or colons to separate thoughts, and avoid special characters like exclamation points.

Don't just type a string of punctuation.

A line of punctuation does not an email subject line make.

As Inc. contributor Amanda Pressner Kreuser wrote, "'?????' and its cousin '!!!!!' are unnecessarily aggressive, and — perhaps worse — don't actually communicate the problem (or anything)."

Here are some examples of excellent email subject lines.

For a job application:

Referred by Jane Brown for Technical Writer position

Human Resources Assistant Application — John Smith

For an interview follow up:

John Smith Following Up on Sales Position

Marketing Manager interview follow up

For a work request:

Requesting Project X idea submissions — Due Jan 15

Employee Survey: Please take by EOD Friday

For a meeting invitation:

Meet about social media strategy Tuesday?

Free to catch up over coffee next week?

For an introduction:

An Introduction: Ed Wingfield Meet John Smith

Potential collaboration on TV marketing plan

For a marketing pitch:

Mastering Digital Media Webinar — Register Today

John, see how you compare to competitors

For requesting information:

Inquiring about your design services

Request for information on NY venue

Jeann Goudreau wrote a previous version of this article

• The banya, or traditional Russian bathhouse, is an integral part of Russian culture.
• A banya typically includes a steam room with wooden benches, leafy branches that are used for massages, and buckets or pools of cold water.
• On a recent trip to Russia, I visited a 200-year-old traditional bathhouse in Moscow, where I paid $85 to be whacked with branches and doused in ice-cold water.
• It was such a strange experience that it became the most memorable part of my trip.
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Banyas, or traditional Russian bathhouses, are an integral part of Russian culture.

A banya typically includes a steam room with wooden benches, leafy branches that are used for massages, and buckets or pools of cold water. In Siberia, people will often walk outside of the steam room and lie down in the snow. A visit to the banya is said to improve skin and overall health.

So when I visited Russia for the first time in June, I obviously had to go to a banya.

On a rainy afternoon in Moscow toward the end of my trip, I went to Sanduny, the oldest public bathhouse in Russia, which opened in 1808, more than 200 years ago.

Here's what it was like.

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The main entrance of Sanduny is on a quiet street in central Moscow. I paid a visit to the bathhouse on a rainy afternoon toward the end of a 12-day stint in Russia.

Sanduny is the oldest public bathhouse in Russia, opened in 1808.

I stepped inside and found myself in a beautifully decorated entry hall, full of elegant archways, calming blues, and gold-toned details.

The woman at the reception desk told me this was the entrance to the men's section. I needed to go back outside and around the corner for the women's entrance.  

Sanduny has three men's departments and two for women, and I was disappointed to discover that the large beautiful pool I'd seen photos of on the website is only open to men.

As I walked back outside toward the women's entrance, I passed Sanduny's restaurant, which appeared to be closed.

According to Sanduny's website, the restaurant serves traditional Russian cuisine as well as Uzbek and Chinese.

I passed by a secondary entrance for the men's bathhouse.

Two men stood outside chatting, wrapped in sheets and towels. One of them wore a felt hat that I'd read were commonly worn inside Russian bathhouses.

The hats are meant to keep your head at a comfortable temperature while in the steam room.

The women's entrance was right next door.

For women, Sanduny has a "First Female Class" and a "Female Top Class."

First Female Class is "famous for its democratic nature," according to the website, while Female Top Class seems to be a bit more luxurious.

The entrance ticket for the top class is 2,200 rubles, or about $33.70, and for the first class it's 1,800 rubles, or about $27.60.

My first thought upon stepping into the women's entrance was that it didn't seem as grand or elegant as the men's entrance.

A winding staircase led up to the Female Top Class, while Female First Class was straight through the door ahead.

I went upstairs to get a peek into Top Class, as I had already decided to go with the mere First Class.

The changing area was decorated with ornate chandeliers, and shelves of beauty products appeared to be for sale.

The changing area in First Class seemed a bit more sparse, but more or less the same.

It was in an open room with a reception desk to the left and the rest of the space filled with benches and tables. A couple of women wrapped in sheets and towels were lounging on the benches drinking tea.

The staff member at the front desk told me that in addition to my entrance fee and the fee for the massage I wanted to get, I would need to rent a sheet and a towel and buy slippers, a felt hat, and two veniks — or bundles of leafy branches — for my massage.

According to Sanduny's services menu, the banya offers several different types of body mud wrapping, including "Luxurious skin," "Red wine," and "Chocolate velvet." I decided to go with the traditional branch massage, which I admit sounds less appealing.

The total was $85.69. 

After I paid, I was given a helpful instruction booklet in English on how to enjoy the Russian baths.

I was also given a small cup of hot lemon tea.

According to the instruction booklet, I was almost ready for my banya experience. I had my bath shoes, hat, and sheet and towel. I had changed out of my clothes and put most of them in my bag, leaving my shoes and jacket on the bench as I'd seen other people doing. 

I gave my bag to be put in a locker and was given a small key attached to a plastic bracelet that I slipped onto my wrist.

I tried on the hat and couldn't help but feel a bit silly, like an elf or something.

Even though I'd seen a man wearing a similar hat outside, I half-expected to walk into the steam room and be the only person wearing one — a hilarious prank they pull on unsuspecting tourists.

Wrapped in a sheet and carrying my towel and my elf hat, I headed into the bathhouse area.

I found myself in a large room tiled in a peach, beige, and blue color scheme. There were showers, benches, and towel racks. Stacks of green and blue plastic tubs, some with branches in them, were scattered around the room.

Two cold pools, large enough for one person to sit down, sat near the door of the steam room. Nearby, six steps led up to a larger pool that was about five feet deep.

I was told that I needed to spend around 15 minutes in the steam room before my massage. I took a quick shower and wrapped myself in my sheet.

Before stepping into the steam room, I read the rules displayed next to the door in Russian and English. They were pretty straightforward: Don't wear cosmetics or oils, and only the attendant should prepare the steam room.

They also said that first-timers should start with three steam sessions of five minutes or less, with a 15-minute break in between each session. In between, you should drink hot tea with lemon and honey or cool (but not cold) water. Then, you can work your way up to prolonged stints in the steam room.

I stepped inside the steam room. It was the hottest steam room I'd ever been in.

While a typical steam room temperature is 100 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit but can feel much hotter from the 95% to 100% humidity, Russian banyas are usually at least 160 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

I didn't see a thermometer in the steam room, so I couldn't discern the exact temperature.

When I stepped inside the door, the furnace was immediately to the left, and the wooden lounge area was elevated by a few steps. A few women were sitting or lying on their sheets, completely naked except for their felt hats. To me, everyone looked like sweaty little nude elves.

The intensely humid air smelled like a mixture of mint and eucalyptus. 

I was only able to stay in the steam room for about three or four minutes for my first session. I stepped out for a break, rinsed off in the shower, and climbed into the deepest cold pool, where the water came up around my chest. It felt surprisingly good, as the water wasn't icy cold as I'd expected — just pleasantly cool.

After floating for a few minutes, I was about to step back into the steam room when a woman in a felt cap and towel started speaking to me in Russian and beckoning me to follow her. It was time for my massage.

I started to wrap my sheet around myself, but the woman stopped me. I reached for my towel, and that was apparently not allowed either. The woman grabbed my felt hat, squashed it into my head, and led me back into the steam room. 

Completely naked except for my elf hat, I laid down on my stomach on one of the benches that was covered by a thin mat.

In a traditional banya, a venik massage is an essential part of the experience. A venik is a bundle of leafy branches, usually birch or oak, that is then used to massage, pat, and whack up and down the body.

A banya employee can give this massage, or friends can do it for each other. 

To start, my masseuse spent a few seconds whooshing the branches around above my body, but not touching me. She then started dragging the branches up and down my body, which tickled.

Then came the whacking. Steadily and rhythmically, she brought the branches down with force up and down my body. Surprisingly, it didn't hurt. At one point, she had me bend my knees so that my feet were facing the ceiling and she could whack the sides of my legs and the bottoms of my feet.

After a few minutes, I was directed to turn onto my back and I saw that my masseuse was swapping places with another woman. My new masseuse indicated that I should place my hands over my chest. She continued the massage on my front.

It didn't feel like any massage I've ever gotten before. Instead of a relaxing pressure on my muscles, I felt like the branch was exfoliating my skin. It was more invigorating than calming. 

After the front of my body was thoroughly thwacked, the masseuse had me to sit up. She put an arm under my elbow and helped me stand up and walk down the stairs out of the steam room. That was the longest I'd spent in the sauna so far, and I felt a bit light-headed and weak in the knees.

The birch branch massage lasted about 15 minutes — but it wasn't done yet.

Out in the shower room, I laid down on a table on my stomach, unsure of what was coming next. More whacking, but this time at room temperature?

Unexpectedly, the woman threw a bucket of ice-cold water over my entire body. I let out a little yelp. She threw another bucket of water, slightly warmer, and then a third bucket that was about room temperature. She had me turn onto my back and repeated the process.

Finally, my masseuse directed me to shower, which was fortunate because I had bits of leaves in places I'd never expected to find leaves. 

After my massage, I spent the rest of my time at Sanduny alternating between the steam room and the cold pools.

At one point, I was yelled at for apparently breaking banya protocol.

While I was sitting in the steam room, the woman who'd done the second half of my massage told me and the other woman in the room at the time to get out. 

"Three minutes," the masseuse said to me (in the only English I'd heard her speak).

I hung out in a cold pool for what I figured was about five minutes and then went back into the steam room. A moment after I'd laid down on a wooden bench, the masseuse came in and started ladling water onto the hot rocks near the furnace. Almost instantly, the steam room started to get extremely hot. 

Thinking it was about to get too hot for me, I started to stand up — and that's when the yelling started. My masseuse was yelling at me and pointing to the floor, so I crouched down. She kept shouting and jabbing her finger downwards, so I laid all the way down on my stomach on the floor. 

As I lay there on the floor naked, it occurred to me that this was why I was told to get out of the steam room. And standing up was exactly the wrong thing to do right when the room was getting hotter than ever because, you know, heat rises.

After a few minutes, I slowly rose to a crouch and half-crawled down the steps and out of the steam room. 

Despite the massage that felt more like a punishment and my banya crawl of shame, I left the bathhouse feeling relaxed and invigorated. The delightful strangeness of the experience made it the most memorable part of my 12-day trip, and I'd recommend it to anyone traveling in Russia.

• Maelove's Glycolic Acid cream, The Night Renewer ($27.95), was designed as a highly potent AHA cream that's gentle enough for sensitive skin.
• AHA helps create smoother, brighter skin by encouraging rapid cell turnover and stimulating collagen production. It's often used to fade scarring, reduce fine lines and pores, and soften skin. 
• I used The Night Renewer for a few weeks consistently, and it made good on claims of delivering the benefits of a chemical peel without the harsh side effects.

If you — like many of us lost souls — sometimes feel like you've been put on this earth just to complete a seemingly impossible crusade for effective, cheap skin care products, you may have already stumbled across newcomer Maelove. If not, take note: It's a line of skin-care basics meticulously formulated by MIT grads (with the help of some AI) and designed to work for all skin types. Best of all, each product is priced under $30.

Maelove's line is full of standouts, but perhaps most noteworthy is the gentle Glycolic Acid cream, The Night Renewer ($27.95), that took the company two years to accomplish. It's noteworthy because, unlike many potent AHAs, it's not supposed to be too harsh for sensitive skin types to use. The Night Renewer combines 10% medical-grade glycolic acid to slough away dead skin overnight, as well as hyaluronic acid to hydrate and calm the skin. While AHA breaks down the glue holding tired, dull skin cells together to even tone, stimulate collagen production, and give you smoother skin overnight, ingredients like Vitamin E, Squalene, and Aloe nourish the skin.

In other words, it's supposed to be the secret to locking in the benefits of glycolic acid without paying for it in irritated, dry skin.

When asked by Business Insider which Maelove product was her favorite in February 2019, Maelove co-founder Jackie Kim gave the nod to The Night Renewer. After testing the nighttime cream for myself, I can see why Kim elected this as her all-time favorite, even in a line with a $28 Vitamin C Serum that launched the startup to fame.

I started out using The Night Renewer three times per week as recommended. On application nights, I'd wash my face with my Holy Grail cleanser (a $38 cleansing gel from Dr. Dennis Gross), pat my skin dry, and evenly cover my face with a small dollop of The Night Renewer cream (a little goes a long way). Most of the time, the glycolic acid stung slightly upon application — but, while noticeable, the sting wasn't painful, and the tingling sensation disappeared about 30 seconds post-application. In the morning, I'd swipe my go-to micellar water across my face to remove any residue and proceed with my typical morning routine. 

I've been using it consistently for a few weeks, and my skin is markedly softer, scars are noticeably faded, and fine lines and pores both appear less defined each morning after using. 

When Kim describes The Night Renewer as gentle but effective — two words I grew up viewing as incompatible variables in skin care — she's telling the truth. My pale combination skin often responds to powerful resurfacing agents like glycolic acid and deep clay masks by turning bald-uakari-monkey-red —  like I just moved a couch into a seven-story walk-up. This isn't the case with The Night Renewer. Other than the initial tingling, I don't notice any overt reaction from my skin. 

Despite the transactional mindset (pain exchanged for beauty) we often apply to skin-care, The Night Renewer manages to resurface the skin without requiring discomfort. It makes good on its claims of delivering the effectiveness of a chemical peel without the harsh side effects.

I often recommend Maelove as one of the internet's best-kept secrets. It's radically affordable for the no-nonsense quality, and it's designed to work for all skin types. And if you're looking for a glycolic acid cream that will resurface the skin for a brighter, smoother, more even complexion, I recommend checking out The Night Renewer. 

However, it bears repeating that skin-care is notoriously subjective. Luckily, Maelove also has a 100-day, 100% money-back guarantee — so you're not risking much if you want to give it a try yourself.

Tip: Use the code "TEN" at checkout for 10% off any purchase of two or more products for a limited time.

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• From now until August 15, the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express are offering welcome bonuses that can earn you up to 50,000 miles and up to $500 back on Delta purchases. 
• There's also the Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express, which offers more premium benefits like Sky Club access when you fly Delta and an annual companion certificate that can be used for first-class travel.
• Even if you've had one of these cards before, you can still open a different card.
• We break down the differences between the three cards — read on to see which is best for you.
• You can also read our guide to the best credit cards of 2019 overall.

One of the fastest ways to get a ton of frequent-flyer miles or rewards points quickly is to open a credit card and earn its new member sign-up bonus. This is arguably the best way to boost your stock of points and get you closer to a big award trip.

There are two key things to keep in mind when opening a card for the welcome bonus.

The first is whether a welcome offer on a card is the highest you expect to be able to earn.

The second is whether the card offers enough ongoing value for it to be worth keeping after the first year.

For anyone who flies Delta Air Lines — even occasionally — right now is an ideal time to open a new card. While the cards aren't offering the highest welcome bonuses ever in terms of miles, the Gold and Platinum Delta Amex cards are running limited-time offers that can earn you up to 50,000 miles and up to $500 back on Delta purchases in the first three months.

Plus, the three cards each offer a ton of ongoing value, whether you're a casual flyer or a hard-core Delta loyalist.

Read on to learn more about the three cards, and see which one is best for you.

Best for the casual Delta flyer: The Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express

Welcome offer: 30,000 Delta SkyMiles when you spend $1,000 in the first three months. Plus, receive 50% back in the form of a statement credit on purchases made directly with Delta in the first three months, up to $300 back. This offer is only available until August 15.

The Gold Delta SkyMiles card is the best of the three for the casual Delta flyer, someone who finds themself on the airline a couple of times a year, but doesn't fly regularly enough to use the heftier cards' perks (more on that later).

One of the biggest perks: The card offers a free first checked bag for the cardholder and up to eight people on the same reservation. Delta charges $30 each way for a checked bag, so this can save up to $60 per person on a round-trip itinerary.

Cardholders and travel companions also get Zone 1 priority boarding. This means you can board the plane sooner, giving you plenty of time to settle into your seat or find overhead space for any carry-on luggage. Zone 1 is after most Delta elite frequent flyers and extra-legroom passengers, but is usually within the first half of passengers to board.

Other perks include discounted day passes to Delta Sky Club airport lounges— $29 per day pass — as well as a 20% discount on in-flight purchases (in the form of a statement credit), such as food or drinks, and no foreign transaction fees.

Like the other Delta cards, the Gold SkyMiles card earns 2x Delta SkyMiles on eligible Delta purchases, and 1 mile per dollar on everything else.

The Gold Delta card has an annual fee of $95, which is waived the first year. This is a great value considering the perks, not to mention the welcome bonus.

Best for more regular flyers: The Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express

Welcome offer: 50,000 Delta SkyMiles when you spend $3,000 in the first three months. Plus, receive 50% back in the form of a statement credit on purchases made directly with Delta in the first three months, up to $500 back. This offer is only available until August 15.

If you fly somewhat regularly, the Platinum Delta SkyMiles card is a better option, thanks to an often-overlooked benefit that can completely cover the $195 annual fee each year.

The Platinum Delta card has most of the same perks as the Gold version, like priority boarding, free checked bags, 2x SkyMiles on Delta purchases and discounted Sky Club access.

However, the Platinum Delta comes with a huge perk — it's so useful that I'm planning on keeping my card indefinitely.

After your first year with the card, you'll get an annual domestic companion pass each year at your card-member anniversary. A Delta companion pass is essentially a buy-one-get-one-free coupon. When you book an economy-class flight for yourself anywhere within the continental US, you can get a second ticket for free, other than minimal taxes and fees.

The companion pass completely blows away the annual fee for me, which is $195 and isn't waived the first year. My wife and I fly domestically at least a few times a year, whether it's to visit family or friends, or to go on vacation. So I save my companion pass until we're taking a flight together that costs more than $195 each. You can read more about the Delta companion pass benefit here.

Plus, each year that you spend $25,000 or more on the card, you earn a bonus 10,000 SkyMiles, 10,000 MQMs, and have the Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) requirement for most elite status levels waived.

When you have Medallion status, you can enjoy things like free upgrades to first class or extra-legroom seats whenever you fly, subject to availability.

Best for Delta Medallion frequent flyers: The Delta Reserve Credit Card from American Express

Welcome offer: 40,000 Delta SkyMiles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) when you spend $3,000 in the first three months. 

The Delta Reserve card has a higher $450 annual fee, but it has a few additional perks that can make it worthwhile for some frequent flyers. 

Like the Platinum SkyMiles card, it offers a domestic companion pass. However, the Delta Reserve's pass can be used for first-class tickets, not just economy.

Additionally, the Delta Reserve offers full access to Delta Sky Club airport lounges whenever the cardholder is flying with Delta (the Gold and Platinum SkyMiles cards offer discounts on single-access Sky Club passes).

The Reserve has one other major perk, which can be crucial for travelers who hold Delta Medallion elite status.

Delta Medallion members are eligible for complimentary, space-available upgrades to first class and Delta One on flights within the US and the region, including Mexico and Central America, and extra-legroom seats on international flights.

Upgrades clear in hierarchical order based on a number of factors, including each passenger's Medallion status level, the original fare class they booked, and a few other factors. The first tiebreaker for people with the same Medallion level and fare class: whether they hold the Delta Reserve card. Reserve cardholders will be prioritized over those without it. If there's only one seat left and two members are still tied and both have the Reserve, it continues down the list of tiebreakers.

For travelers who fly a lot and frequently find themselves one or two upgrade-list spots away from getting that first-class seat, holding the Reserve can be extremely valuable. 

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• According to RobbReport and Variety, The Owlwood Estate is currently on the market for $115 million. The luxury home was previously listed for $180 million.
• The nine-bedroom, 10-bathroom home was built in 1936 and has been owned by celebrities such as Sonny and Cher.
• The historic Holmby Hills property also neighbors the infamous Playboy Mansion, along with the exclusive Los Angeles Country Club.
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You can live around the corner from the Playboy Mansion — for $115 million.

RobbReport reported that this price — while still expensive — is $65 million less than the owner's first asking price. According to Variety, the home was originally listed in 2017 for a "rather ridiculous" cost of $180 million by Woodbridge Group — double what it was purchased for a year earlier.

Recently used for a pre-Grammys brunch, the 83-year-old-estate is located in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood nestled between Beverly Hills and Bel Air.

Read more:6 celebrity homes you can rent right now, from Harry Houdini's sprawling Hollywood Hills estate to the Brooklyn apartment Biggie Smalls grew up in

The luxury home features nine bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Like another nearby mansion previously owned by Cher, the luxury home has its own private tennis court.

Today, the estate is represented by Sally Forster Jones, Tyrone McKillen, and Tomer Fridman of Compass, along with Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland.

SEE ALSO: The NYC penthouse that Barbra Streisand lived in for nearly 40 years is on the market for $11.25 million — here's a look inside

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The Owlwood Estate was first built as a family estate for developer Arthur Letts. After his death, the home was completed by his widow Florence Letts Quinn and her subsequent husband. The estate was the largest Los Angeles residence at the time of its completion.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

Following the Letts and Quinn families, the estate changed hands amongst some of Hollywood's most elite stars.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

Owners of The Owlwood Estate over the years included Sonny Bono & Cher, who purchased the property from actor Tony Curtis. Additionally, founder of the infamous Hotel Bel-Air Joseph Drown once called the estate home.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

Previously, according to an Owlwood representative, "Marilyn Monroe was a usual fixture and part-time resident at the villa, having been a close friend and rumored lover of previous owner Joseph Schenck."

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The Owlwood Estate neighbors both the Playboy Mansion and the Spelling Manor in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood. Also nearby is the Los Angeles Country Club.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The neighborhood itself is nestled between Beverly Hills and Bel Air. Past neighborhood residents included Walt Disney and Frank Sinatra.

Source: Google Maps, LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, The Owlwood Estate

The Playboy Mansion — occupied by Hugh Hefner until his death in 2017 — is infamous for its Hollywood parties. The mansion recently sold for $100 million.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Business Insider, Mansion Global

Meanwhile, the Spelling Manor — now known as simply The Manor — is among Los Angeles' largest homes. The 123-room-home is larger than the White House, and it broke the country record when it sold in July for $120 million.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Forbes, LA Times

The Owlwood Estate sits on 10 acres of property ...

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

... which is made up of three lots. One lot includes the pool, pool house, and tennis court, another sits empty, and the third includes the historic mansion.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The entire property — including the main mansion — is currently on the market for $115 million. It was originally listed for $180 million in 2017 by Woodbridge Group developer Robert Shapiro.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, The Real Deal, Robb Report, Variety

From the street, passersby can only see the main gate ...

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Google Maps

... but up the drive, the mansion soon comes into view. The mansion was designed by architect Robert D. Farquhar in 1936.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The mansion — classified as "Italian Renaissance Revival" — includes over 12,000 square feet of floor space. Upon entering the home, the main hallways include finished wood walls and light marble flooring.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

On the first floor, several living rooms offer plenty of seating in the Tuscan-style luxury home. One such room features a grand piano ...

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

... while elsewhere in the home, another room is complete with more modern furniture, bookshelves, and a large desk.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The dining room seats 10 at a large table. The room also includes bench seating, a buffet table, and — like most rooms — a chandelier.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The mansion features ten bathrooms.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

A grand staircase in the main foyer wraps around a large crystal chandelier ...

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

... which leads upstairs to the bedrooms. The second level of the home is covered in off-white carpeting.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

There are nine bedrooms in total ...

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

... including a master suite with a dressing room.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

Other rooms also feature plenty of natural light and additional seating.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

Back downstairs, another sitting area leads outside to a patio ...

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

... which serves as an entertaining space during the early evenings.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The side and back of the house are covered in ivy, and the lawn is beautifully manicured.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

The property also includes a pool and poolhouse. The pair was installed by Olympic swimmer and actress Esther Williams when she owned the estate.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

Inside the poolhouse, outdoor furniture surrounds a coffee table.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

Nearby, an on-site tennis court is surrounded by hedges.

Source: The Owlwood Estate, Robb Report, Variety

In the past few years, the property was used for a pre-Grammys brunch, which featured a star-studded guest list. Staff wore white and served sponsored drinks.

Source: Getty Images

In the backyard, a temporary pavilion was set up, along with additional outdoor seating and games.

Source: Getty Images

In the front of the home, a larger-than-life chess board was set up on the lawn.

Source: Getty Images

A brunch spread was laid out on tables on the side of the mansion. Other stations included a cigar station and multiple bars.

Source: Getty Images

Stars in attendance included Joe Jonas and his bandmates from DNCE, along with his brother Nick Jonas and fellow singer Demi Lovato.

Source: Getty Images

Other guests included Rihanna and Greys Anatomy actor Jesse Williams.

Source: Getty Images

Jay-Z hosted the event, as his group Roc Nation sponsors the event.

Source: Getty Images, NY Times

Jay-Z mingled with guests such as Jaden Smith, DJ Khaled, and Sean Combs.

Source: Getty Images, W Magazine

Inside one of the mansion's sitting rooms — in front of the fireplace — Brett Yormark and Michael Yormark toasted the event. The brothers head Roc Nation.

Source: Getty Images

• Countries around the world have many driving laws that differ from the US — sometimes with specifications that may baffle foreigners.
• From being fined for eating while driving to remember which days of the week you can legally drive, here are 14 of the most unusual driving laws around the world.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Driving in another country can be stressful.

For many countries, there's more to remember than which side of the road is the correct one to drive on. For example, in Thailand, driving without a shirt could result in a fine, while in Spain, don't even think about using flip flops to drive.

Here are 13 of the most unusual driving laws around the world, from Japan to Greece.

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In Thailand, it's illegal for men to drive without a shirt on.

The fine for doing so is ฿500, or about $16.21

In Australia, it's illegal for drivers to stick their limbs, including arms and hands, out of the window unless they are signaling to other drivers.

 The fine for doing so in New South Wales is $337 AUS, or $237.69 USD.

"Drivers and passengers need to apply common sense – it's not only illegal but downright dangerous, and that's because you could risk losing a limb," the Australian National Roads and Motorists' Association's Dimitra Vlahomitros told Yahoo News.

It's illegal to smoke a cigarette while driving in Greece.

This is likely due to the fact that drivers must take one of their hands off the wheel to bring the cigarette to the lips.

Wearing flip-flops while driving in Spain comes with a €200 fine.

That's $225.51.

In the Philippines, it's illegal to drive on Mondays if the license plate of a vehicle ends in a 1 or 2.

On Tuesday, it's 3 and 4. On Wednesday, it's 5 and 6. Thursday, 7 and 8. Finally, on Friday, it's 9 and 0.

This unusual law is part of the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program or number coding. The program was created to alleviate traffic congestion by restricting the number of vehicles on the road.

In Cyprus, it is illegal to eat or drink while driving, including water.

 The fine for doing so is €85, or $95.86.

In Russia, having a dirty car is a fineable offense.

Some Russians choose to store their cars in the winter months when driving is more difficult, according to a BBC article from 2006. This can cause dirt and grime to build up, which the law requires motorists to clean off before taking to the streets.

It's illegal to stop unnecessarily on the Autobahn in Germany — even if a driver runs out of fuel.

The famous Autobahn freeway in Germany is known for not having a speed limit, making stopping on the road all the more dangerous.

In Japan, driving through a puddle that splashes a pedestrian is a fineable offense.

The Japanese call this infraction "muddy driving," according to Travel and Leisure.

Similar to Japan, it is illegal for drivers to splash mud onto pedestrians if the people are waiting at a bus stop or entering or leaving a stationary bus.

Those who do so may be fined up to $2,200 AUS — $1,550.63 USD.

In Sweden — as well as some other Scandinavian countries like Iceland —it's illegal to drive without headlights on, even if it's daytime.

This is likely due to the few daylight hours in winter, but also because the weather can change quickly and lights help drivers see each other.

Driving without properly functioning actual windshields wipers is illegal in Luxembourg.

Having a windshield itself, however, is not required by law, as is the case for some vintage cars.

Drivers in Bulgaria must carry fire extinguishers in their cars at all time.

Safety first in the rule of the road in Bulgaria— always.

• You can use Uber promo codes to enjoy free or discounted rides, and first time Uber users are eligible for a $15 promo shared directly from Uber itself.
• Some Uber promotions expire, such as those created to get guests safely to and from a specific event at a specific time.
• Your Uber promo codes will be used in the order that they were added to your account, and many will disappear once used, even if the entire value of the code was not used.
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Uber promo codes can be used instead of Uber credits or other payment methods, allowing you to enjoy rides that are free, or at least deeply discounted, as the promo code will always be used up before your account starts to incur a charge.

Everyone can enjoy at least one Uber promo code, as you are eligible for a $15 promotion directly from Uber when you first sign up. Beyond that, you can get the occasional promo code as a bonus or thank you for using the app often. These codes apply to both the iPhone and Android versions of the app.

Companies planning events or people planning parties can also distribute Uber promo codes to ensure attendees get to and from the venue safely. These types of promo codes are often limited to a certain geographical area and to a specific time window, and many types of promo codes will not only expire generally, but will disappear completely even if only used in part.

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How to use an Uber promo code

1. Copy the code on your phone or write down the promo where you can see it while using the Uber app.

2. Launch Uber's app and tap the three parallel lines at the top left corner.

3. Tap "Payment" then scroll down and tap "Add Promo Code."

4. Paste or type in the promo code and then hit "Add."

That's it, the code has been added and will be used on your next eligible trip.

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• British Airways recently launched new business class Club Suites, and Business Insider was invited to be among the 30-ish journalists who were the first to experience them.
• The suites are being introduced on board the airline's new A350 planes, and the inaugural commercial flight from London to Madrid took place on Monday August 5.
• The journey was significantly shorter than a transatlantic flight, but as a first time business class flier, it gave me a taste of what long-haul travel in the new Club Suites will be like.
• I wasn't disappointed, though the journey wasn't completely flawless.
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Long-haul flights in first or business class are, for some people, more exciting than the holiday itself.

For me, at least, a whole day of reclining in a comfy bed, being brought endless food and drink, watching films, and snoozing has always sounded like a dream.

Until this week, however, I'd only ever flown economy.

In what is being considered something of a game-changer in the aviation industry, British Airways recently launched its brand new business class Club Suites on board the airline's newest plane, the ginormous A350 — BA's most eco-friendly plane yet, with 25% reduced CO2 emissions and cabin air which is completely refreshed every 2-3 minutes.

At the length of a soccer field (74 metres!), the Airbus A350-1000 is the largest A350, and BA is the third airline to use it.

Read more:I flew American Airlines international business class for the first time. Here are the things that surprised me.

Its Club Suites, meanwhile, have been named as such because each seat can be shut off into a private booth, and each traveller will have access to the aisle — as someone who hates clambering over fellow passengers to get out for a bathroom break, this was already a win for me.

Business Insider was invited to join a group of journalists on the A350's first commercial flight this week, when it travelled from London to Madrid.

While the aircraft will soon travel between London and Dubai, Toronto, Tel Aviv, and Bangalore, for August, the plane will only be flown between London and Madrid to allow for crew familiarization. 

The journey was significantly shorter than a transatlantic flight, but it gave me a taster of what long-haul travel in the new Club Suites will be like — and at what business class travel is like in general.

Here's what it was like:

I arrived at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and made my way to the Premium BA desks, where I was greeted by BA's PR team and proceeded to have the friendliest check-in experience of my life — perhaps unsurprising given this was not just the inaugural flight but also a press event.

After skipping the security queue and sauntering through the fast-track checks, it was time to make my way to the lounge. Evidently not a seasoned business class traveller, I got lost and ended up at the wrong lounge. It turns out there are loads of British Airways lounges at Heathrow, and ours was a bit of a trek to get to.

Finally, I made it to the right place (the B Gates Galleries Club Lounge) and after a friendly welcome was shown to a designated press area where we were offered a selection of breakfast nibbles and canapés.

There were fruit skewers with a yoghurt dip, pastries, smoked salmon blinis, and mini frittatas. This wasn’t the usual lounge offering, though — we were being served separately for a press conference.

There was also English sparkling wine (complete with a label commemorating British Airways’ centenary, which is this year), regular wine, juice, and water on offer.

It was strange to me that there was no tea or coffee, but those of us who asked for one were brought hot beverages from elsewhere.

I may also have had a sparkling beverage, just to get into the mindset of the business class flier, you understand. And it had been stressful trying to find the lounge.

The lounge itself was not as fancy or luxurious as I’d imagined — the decor was pretty dated, but at least there was a nice view of the planes. BA's CEO Alex Cruz told us that the airline is working on not only opening new lounges across the world but also redoing existing ones, so perhaps this area will be given a makeover soon.

Soon it was time to board, but not before munching on a celebratory cupcake, which were on offer for all the passengers on the flight.

Frequent business class travellers probably feel fairly blasé about it, but when it’s your first time, boarding a plane and turning left feels pretty awesome.

It was clear straight away that the suites were very luxurious, shiny, and new. The configuration is 1:2:1, which means you can avoid clambering over the sleeping passenger next to you to get to the aisle (and get that much-needed bathroom break).

I had one of the central seats with no window view, but I wasn't complaining.

There are 17 rows, so 56 Club Suites altogether. On this flight, they were all reserved for journalists and bloggers, and we boarded before the rest of the plane's passengers so we could look around and take pictures.

While the World Traveller Plus (premium economy) cabins were certainly more basic than the Club Suites ...

... you could still tell that they were brand new.

The World Traveller (economy) still looked far nicer than what you'd get on a budget airline, too.

After a quick look I headed back to the Club Suites, desperate to make the most of all my time there.

The first thing that struck me was the size of the screen (18.5 inches wide) and the amount of legroom — when fully flat, the bed is 6'7" long, which enough for even the tallest of people. I certainly wasn't in economy any more.

There was a plush pillow with a crisp White Company case covering it and a BA Centenary velvet cushion waiting for me on my seat.

Pretty much the whole suite is in shades of charcoal, but for our flight there was a special headrest cover marking the inaugural flight. A nice touch, although who knows what they'll do with them afterwards.

I took one final look around the cabin before settling into my suite.

I may have been just a touch excited about it.

A seatbelt came out from above the shoulder which ensured I felt nice and snug in my seat, but it also meant I couldn't reach down and pick anything up off the floor with it on, as it wouldn't stretch far enough. As someone who drops things a lot, this was somewhat annoying.

Pretty much as soon as I sat down, I was offered a glass of Champagne (in a real glass, might I add) and a little dish of roasted nuts and crispy peas, which were delicious. If you didn't want Champagne you could have any other drink, but I took one for the team and kept my bubbles.

Cruz had told us the suites were designed with the small details in mind, and that was clear. There was a lot of storage space (apparently 40% more than before), such as this magazine holder where I placed my magazines and duly ignored them for the whole flight.

There was a divider between the two aisle seats, meaning if you're travelling with someone else and want to talk to them you can, but you can also have your privacy if you're alone, which was good. Needless to say I closed mine immediately — I was not there for small talk.

The overhead locker was huge — there was way more space than any one person could fill — and after you opened it, it lowered itself down. Very slick.

A little reading light popped out from the side of the chair, with the option to choose the angle of it.

The leg room was one of the main highlights, though — I'm 5'9" (so not a short lady), and I had ample space.

The tray table pulled out and had three position options — halfway out ...

... the full way out ...

... and folded out fully.

There was a handy water bottle holder, since nearly everyone carries a reusable water bottle these days.

To the left of the seat there were two storage areas where you could pop bits and bobs like your glasses or phone.

Next to that was another storage area which also included the remote for the TV and pretty much any power outlet you could need.

I was impressed that you could close the lid properly even with a cable coming out.

Beside my seat, there was also an upright door which opened to reveal ...

Me! The vanity mirror is a new addition to the business class offering, and although it seemed a bit unnecessary to me, presumably there are people who want to check themselves out mid-flight or perhaps use it to apply toiletries and freshen up before landing.

There was a sizeable arm rest on the inner side of my seat — what a joy not to have to fight someone else for it! — and one on the aisle side which could be raised up or down.

I was soon given this special edition leather pouch, which looked and felt very luxurious and contained goodies from upmarket British brand The White Company.

There was an eye mask, socks, toothbrush and paste, ear plugs, a pen, lip balm, moisturizer, and a relaxing pulse point roll-on. Passengers wouldn't normally be given these on a short-haul flight, but we were essentially being given the long-haul experience in a short-haul taster.

While the screens worked before take-off, Wi-Fi wasn't available until we were in the air. It's not free though — you could pay £4.99 ($6) for 25MB, £11.99 ($15) for 75MB, or £17.99 ($22) for 150MB. As press, we were given codes for the top level so that we could experience everything, and while it did work really well, I wouldn't have paid for it myself, even on a long-haul flight.

Along with the WiFi instructions, shortly after take-off I was brought a menu and a hot, damp towel, which is always nice even though I'm not really sure what you're meant to do with them.

One of my favorite things about long-haul travel is being able to watch endless movies, and the wide touchscreen was certainly a huge upgrade from anything I've ever experienced (you could also control it with the remote).

I decided I'd watch "Crazy Rich Asians," but it was going to be tight given the short flight time. I plugged the comfy headphones in and cracked on while we were still on the ground, however I did think it was slightly odd that there was no option for people to connect using their own wireless Bluetooth headphones.

I was really pleased to find there was room for me to cross my legs even with the table fully out, as this isn't usually the case on plane seats.

There was a lot to play with and to take in even before we'd taken off. I noticed even the "fasten seatbelt" and "no smoking" signs had had a makeover.

With the pillow behind me, the seat felt very comfy, although I actually would've liked to have been able to raise the headrest a little. It seemingly wouldn't move. Still, the suite felt very spacious.

I put the socks on, and we took off. It felt a little odd as the seats face diagonally, but it was only for a few moments.

The doors to the suites were open for take off, but we could close them afterwards. As someone who likes her own space and privacy, I really enjoyed being able to close off my area, but I think it would've been better if the doors and walls were higher — they were eye-level for me when seated, and they could have been raised a little more while still allowing cabin crew to talk to you when passing.

Next, I perused the menu — we were going to be served everything at once rather than as separate courses due to time constraints, so were asked what we wanted from the two main course options in advance.

We were still given a choice of pre-flight drink, though, and there were plenty of options: English sparkling wine, Champagne, rosé Champagne, two white wines, two red wines, port, two gins, vodka, rum, three types of whisky, Baileys' Cognac, Cointreau, three beers, four juices, various soft drinks and mixers, and tea and coffee.

Lunch was served! I chose the curry.

There was a starter of burrata with rocket, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, a mini bread basket featuring three types of pull-apart bread, chicken curry with courgettes, a mini bottle of olive oil with balsamic vinegar, butter, and a chocolate mousse.

We were being served a hybrid of a Club World and Club Europe meal due to the length of the flight. It was a joy to be served on proper crockery with silver cutlery (including separate knives and forks for each course) and a real napkin, however there was a small stain on the grey material covering my tray. Tut tut.

I loved that there were three different types of bread, which were all warm and soft, and the pull-apart aspect was a fun touch. Unfortunately the butter was too cold to spread, though, and I quite wanted a little dish to pour my oil and balsamic for bread dipping purposes.

The burrata was really rather delicious and delightfully big, however it too was a touch cold.

I had been mildly concerned that my curry would get cold if I ate my starter first, but it was still piping hot when I got to it. Mild and coconutty, with lots of tender chicken and sticky rice, it was delicious — however I could've done with more than three pieces of courgette.

By this point I was pretty full, but there was no way I was leaving dessert — it was a delectable chocolate mousse with a berry compote base and little pieces of millionaire's shortbread on top. Just as I got to it, I was offered a tea or coffee — I opted for tea, which was served to me in a real cup with milk already added, but it was too strong and actually not quite hot enough. It was still better than drinking from a cardboard cup and adding UHT milk sachets, though.

After the meal was over, I checked out the bathroom, which was pretty standard — but there was White Company soap and hand cream.

Feeling very full, and conscious that it wasn't long before we would land, I decided to test out the seat's reclining capacities, which would look like this if you had the full bedding of a long-haul flight.

We didn't get the full bedding, but I did sample a blanket which was brought out to show press and was delightfully cosy and soft, also made by the White Company.

The seats have three different pre-sets: upright, halfway reclined, and fully flat. However, you can also recline it to any angle you like, which is a feature I would quite like on the sofa in my flat. I was confused about how the reclining would work seeing as there was nowhere for the chair back to go, but then I realized the chair slides forward. Clever.

Having room to lie down fully flat was great, and I felt like I had plenty of space. Some of the more seasoned business class travellers in our group said the seats were more narrow than other competitors' offerings, but I had nothing to compare it to. When sitting up I could even sit cross-legged with my legs under me on the chair, which I always find comfortable.

I lay down for approx. five minutes before I was told we were coming in to land, so I'd need to put the seat up and open the door to my suite. I was devastated. And also concerned about whether I was going to finish my film.

It ended up being timed to perfection. Spoiler alert: just as the couple got engaged at the climax of the film, we touched down. I tried not to cry, both due to the romance of the moment and the flight being over.

Everyone on board was offered the centenary cushion to keep, which was a nice touch to mark the inaugural A350 flight. I took every opportunity for a photo op.

So what did I make of the new Club Suites?

In short, they're pretty spectacular. As someone who hadn't experienced business or first class travel, I was very impressed, but other high-fliers might be pickier.

Sure, there were a few tiny things which weren't perfect — there could've been a higher foot rest or a designated area to put my rubbish — but overall British Airways appears to have thought of pretty much everything.

The main draw of the suites is the space and privacy they offer, rather than the food or the plush bedding. I almost forgot I was even on a plane, especially being in one of the central seats. Feeling like you're in your own cocoon is awesome.

Read more:An economy passenger says they sneaked into business class on British Airways — and got away with it for an entire 8-hour flight

The suites have been designed to promote a sense of wellbeing, apparently, and are meant to offer a significantly quieter flying experience. I didn't notice this massively, but the flight was almost too short to tell. I did feel pretty good when we landed, but to be fair, that may have been the Champagne.

The treatment was pretty flawless too, but of course, this was a press trip, and staff knew that we were all reviewing our experiences. That said, every time I've flown BA in the past I've been impressed by the friendliness of the cabin crew.

Although the A350 (and thus the new suites) will be rolled out on long-haul flights from September following the short-haul trials to Madrid, it looks like it may be a while before all of BA's existing planes have been replaced — but the airline is certainly stepping up its game.

The question is, is it worth it?

Return business class flights from London to Madrid start from £163 ($198), though this would usually be in Club Europe (the short-haul business class seats, which are essentially the same as economy just with better food). For August, however, you can book one of the new Club Suites for no extra cost (which would be very worth it).

When the long-haul flights launch, a return in Club World from London to Dubai, for example, will cost from £1,928 ($2,343). 

Currently, I'm not in a position to spend this much on my air travel — but if I had more cash to splash, why not? It's a splendid way to fly and would definitely make long-haul travel just as fun as the holiday itself.

• A set of high-end sheets can cost hundreds of dollars. AmazonBasics' sheet set isn't exactly the height of bedding excellence, but it does only cost $20 for a queen size. 
• The set comes in more than 40 colors and prints and includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases. 
• It's soft and comfortable, but potential drawbacks are that it's prone to wrinkling and overheating. Still, it's hard to come by a better bedding deal than this $20 set. 

There are a lot of different ways to spend $20. You can buy dinner out or a kitchen tool to help you make a meal at home. You can go see a movie. Or, you can sleep comfortably at night. 

AmazonBasics, Amazon's private label for affordable everyday essentials, makes sheets for just $20 (the price of a queen size set). The sheet set is one of the best-selling and top-rated on the site, with more than 20,000 reviews, 68% of which are five star reviews. In terms of review cred, it's bested only by this Mellanni set, which is $10 more expensive, and this Sweet Home Collection set, which is a few dollars cheaper. 

Like other AmazonBasics products, which include phone accessories and cookware, this sheet set sticks to the basics. There's no marketing story behind it, no fancy, innovative features to wow you. It's a sheet set, plain and simple, and it has exactly the features you'd expect for $20. 

Read more: 9 home goods Amazon's store brand, AmazonBasics, carries for less — from $200 memory-foam mattresses to $45 Dutch ovens

Each set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two pillowcases. It comes in more than 40 colors and prints, from a cute gingham to a deep burgundy, so it's easy to find a color to suit your personal style. Some even cost less than $20. I already own a good number of lighter colored sheets, so I got a set in Plum. 

The sheets are made from polyester in an OEKO-Tex Standard 100-certified factory. The fitted sheet was easy to put on my 12-inch tall mattress and stays snug around it. The sheet can fit on mattresses up to 16 inches tall. 

Overall, I've had a good experience sleeping on these sheets. They're soft and comfortable, though they're not the most breathable I've tried. Even though I tend not to sleep hot, I can see someone overheating in them. While some reviewers took issue with how thin the sheets were, I personally thought the thickness was fine. 

They're also a bit wrinkly and that problem might be exacerbated by the fact that I got a darker color. If you care about the appearance of your sheets, I would suggest getting a lighter color or a printed style. 

Read more: 8 online bedding startups that make some of the most comfortable sheets we've ever tried

Comparing these sheets to sets I've tried that cost 10 to 15 times more, I do think there's a noticeable difference. Sheets that I've tried from Casper, Third, and Primary Goods are indeed better — they're softer, more breathable, and more durable. 

However, you really can't beat the value of these sheets. Twenty dollars is a great deal for a full sheet set, and I love that there are so many color and print options. The soft and comfortable material might not last a lifetime of uses and washes, but it's the perfect short-term bedding solution for kids' bedrooms, dorms and college apartments, and guest rooms. It's one of the best budget sheet options you can buy online right now, from a brand with a lot of experience making these types of affordable essentials. 

Shop the AmazonBasics Sheet Set for $16.99-$19.99 (queen price range) at Amazon

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• It's easy to make a poll on Instagram to gather your followers' thoughts on a particular topic.  
• You can make a poll on Instagram using Stories, or you can share a poll with a specific amount of people in a group message using Instagram Direct.
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If you're on Instagram, chances are you love being able to share photos and videos with your followers through posts. 

With Instagram Stories, you can share multimedia you don't want posted permanently posted on your feed – Stories expire after 24 hours – and you can also add cool things like gifs, music, and even polls. 

Making a poll on Instagram allows you to ask your followers for their input on everything from clothing choices to pizza toppings, or anything else you can think of. You choose the topic and two answer choices, and your followers can vote to voice their opinion. 

Here's how to do it on your iPhone or Android.  

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How to make a poll on Instagram using Stories

1. On your iPhone or Android's home screen, locate the Instagram icon and tap to open. 

2. Swipe left from your home feed to open the Stories screen. Take a photo or video or select one already on your phone by tapping the small picture icon to the left of the lightning bolt at the bottom of your screen. 

3. Once your photo or video is chosen, tap the sticky note icon at the top of your screen. This is the third option in from the left and looks like a Post-It note with a smiley face in it. 

4. A menu of post additions will launch. Look for the POLL icon and tap it to begin creating your poll. 

5. In the "Ask a question…" area, type the question or topic your poll will be about. 

6. Set the two options you want your followers to be able to choose from when they answer. Note that YES and NO are the default selections, but you can change either of these by tapping in the respective box and typing your choice. 

7. When finished, tap Done in the upper right-hand corner of your screen.

8. To share your poll, tap Your story or Close Friends at the bottom of your screen depending on who you want to see the post. Your poll will then be shared.

Note that you can also share polls via Instagram Direct in a group message. This is a great option if you only want feedback from a small group of people. Here's how to do it. 

How to make a poll on Instagram and share it in a group message

1. Open the Instagram app by tapping the icon on your phone's home screen. 

2. From your feed, tap the Instagram Direct icon which appears as a small paper plane in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. 

3. Start a new group conversation by tapping the + button and choosing the users you wish to add to the conversation. 

4. Tap the blue camera icon in the text box and take a photo or video. 

5. Once your photo or video is chosen, tap the sticky note icon at the top of your screen. This is the third option in from the left and looks like a Post-It note with a smiley face in it. 

6. A menu of post additions will launch. Look for the POLL icon and tap it to begin creating your poll by typing your question in the  "Ask a question…" area.

7. Set the two options you want your followers to be able to choose from when they answer. Again, YES and NO are the default selections, but you can change either by tapping in the boxes and typing your choice. 

8. Press Send at the bottom of your screen to send your poll to your group.

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• How to ask a question to your followers using Instagram Stories

• How to repost an Instagram Story that you've been tagged in to your own Story

• How to edit an Instagram post to change the caption, tag people, add a location, or edit the 'alt text'

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We rounded up the eight best sales and deals happening online today, with savings from Ralph Lauren, JBL, Nike, West Elm, and Udemy. For even more deals and savings across the web, check out Business Insider Coupons.

1. Save up to 70% on sale styles at Ralph Lauren

Now through August 13, you can save an extra 40% on sale styles by using the promo code "STYLE" at checkout. With the discount, you'll save up to 70% in total. Along with clothes for men, women, and kids, the sale includes many elegant home goods. Visit Business Insider Coupons for the latest deals at Ralph Lauren. 

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2.Save up to 60% on wireless speakers and headphones at JBL

In preparation for the back-to-school season, JBL is having a big sale on audio equipment. For a limited time, you can save up to 60% on items including wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and soundbars. Whether you're looking for comfortable headphones to use in between classes and in the library or a great sound system for dorm room entertainment, you'll find it here. 

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3. Save up to 40% on sofas and sectionals at West Elm

If you're shopping quality furniture, but don't want to spend an astronomical amount of money, West Elm is one of the first places you should look. Right now, the brand is having a sale with up to 40% off sofas, sectionals, and chairs. Visit Business Insider Coupons for more deals and savings at West Elm.

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4. Save big on Mizzen+Main performance dress shirts

Performance dress shirt startup Mizzen+Main rarely has sales, but to make room for new styles, the brand is marking down select items for its "Last Chance" sale section. Long-sleeved performance shirts originally priced at $125 to $145 can be had for as low as $99, while short-sleeved shirts originally priced at $105 can be had for $85. Among the many performance dress shirts I've worn, I found Mizzen+Main to be the most comfortable. Read my full review here. 

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5. Save up to 90% on thousands of online classes at Udemy

With more than 100,000 online courses available, Udemy is one of the best places to continue learning and pick up new skills outside of a traditional classroom environment. Now through tomorrow, August 8, you can get online courses for as low as $10.99. If you want to learn a new language or brush up on skills for a new job, there's a wide selection of courses that can help you accomplish your goals. Visit Business Insider Coupons for all of the latest promotions at Udemy.

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7. Save $30 off orders of $150 or more at Nike

Nike has periodically added discounts on its sale section, but the sportswear giant is currently running a sale that applies sitewide. Until tomorrow, August 8, you can save $30 off orders of $150 or more by using the promo code "PLAY30" at checkout. You can use the promotion to buy one full-price item like the new Nike Air Max 270 React (pictured above) or to stock up on multiple less expensive items like apparel and accessories. Visit Business Insider Coupons for more deals and sales at Nike.

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8. Buy any Purple mattress and get the accessory of your choice for free

With over 13,000 five-star reviews, Purple is an online mattress startup you can depend on for comfort. Right now, the brand is offering a deal anyone in need of a new mattress should consider: Buy any mattress and get the accessory of your choice for free, including Purple sheets, pillow, mattress protector, blanket, or seat cushion (which one of our editors swears by after receiving it as a Christmas gift).

Shop the Purple mattress sale now.

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• Swimming pools in Los Angeles homes are a must, according to California-based real-estate agent Jade Mills.
• A Redfin study from March of 2019, found that Los Angeles homes with pools sell for around $95,393 more than homes without a pool.
• However, wealthy LA homebuyers are willing to pay a premium for them.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

For wealthy homebuyers in Los Angeles, pools are often a necessity. 

California-based real-estate agent Jade Mills was ranked No. 6 on Real Trends' 2019 list of top US real estate professionals by sales volume, represented the buyer of the Playboy Mansion in 2016, and is Beverly Hills' top real-estate agent. She recently told Business Insider that, in Los Angeles, a swimming pool in a luxury home is often seen, not as an amenity, but as a necessity. 

Read more:An LA broker who has sold over $5 billion of real estate says wealthy homebuyers are focused on comfort and wellness, and it's influencing what amenities they're looking for

"A swimming pool is a must, it's probably more important than anything else. There are very few homes in our area that will not have a pool," Mills, who represented 27% of all the homes that sold for over $30 million in the Westside of Los Angeles in 2016, told Business Insider. "It's almost like a kitchen."

In fact, a study by Redfin found that in 2018, 23% of the homes sold in the Los Angeles metro had a pool.

The Los Angeles Times' Jack Flemming credits the popularity of pools in Los Angeles to the city's attractive weather and lavish lifestyle. 

"Summers are sunny, winters are mild, and many luxury listings flaunt an indoor-outdoor lifestyle where backyards are as crucial as any living room or kitchen," Flemming wrote.

The Redfin study also found that Los Angeles homes with pools sell for around $95,393 more than homes without a pool. And, while the extra cost of a pool may push homebuyers away in affordable areas like Tolleson, Arizona, in some parts of Los Angeles, a home without a pool can be a deal-breaker.

SEE ALSO: Forget price tags and bad odors: The top real-estate agent in Beverly Hills says the main factor driving buyers away from luxury homes right now is a need for renovations

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• A friend recently asked me how she could go to Italy with her husband and daughter with free flights using credit card points. I helped her put together a strategy to earn enough points in a relatively short period of time.
• The cards in this scenario are the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card and the Chase Freedom.
• 180,000 Chase points is enough for a free trip to nearly anywhere in the world, depending on how you book your trip.

• From beach vacations to exotic adventures in remote destinations, miles and points can make any travel dream more affordable and realistic.


The other side of the world isn't as far away as it used to be. Well, it is the same distance when measured in miles, but when measured in cost and ease of access, the world is a rapidly shrinking place.

When you have a six-figure balance of miles or points stashed away, going nearly anywhere in the world takes little more than a few clicks in your online account.

On a recent getaway with a group of friends, a friend in Northern California asked how her family of three could get to Italy on miles and points alone. It took a little research, and we had a plan nailed down. And if it could work for them, it could work for you too. Here's how to put it all together.

Four cards for at least 150,000 bonus points

The friend who asked about the trip is married with one child over two. That means three plane tickets, but also two adults with good credit scores.

Leveraging that good credit, each adult in the family could get two credit cards from Chase that would put the family well on the way to a trip.

Adult 1:Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Freedom— This combination of cards will earn a total of 75,000 points after spending $4,500 in the first three months. Sapphire Preferred comes with 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 in the first three months, while Freedom will net you $150 cash back (15,000 points) after you spend $500 in the first three months.

Adult 2:Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Freedom, again — Here's another quick 75,000 bonus points. The second spouse will get the same 60,000-point bonus after spending $4,000 on the Sapphire Preferred and another $150 back (15,000 points) after spending $500 on the Freedom in the first three months.

Read more: The Chase Freedom isn't just a cash-back card — here's how it can be a lucrative travel rewards card as well

For adult 2, I seriously debated including the Chase Freedom Unlimitedinstead of the Chase Freedom. Its first-year bonus is 3% cash back — equivalent to 3 points per dollar on every purchase — on up to $20,000 in purchases the first year. That could be worth more than the 15,000-point Chase Freedom bonus depending on your spending habits.

Don't forget that you also made $9,000 in purchases earning those bonuses. If you're worried about putting that much on a card, you can space out the four applications over a period of a year. But when you add that in, you're above 159,000 points — or more if you spend on restaurants, travel, or other bonus categories.

Earn even more with regular purchases

The Chase Sapphire Preferred gives you 2 points per dollar on restaurant and travel purchases and 1x everywhere else. Chase Freedom offers 5% cash back (or 5x points) on rotating categories that change every quarter — just remember that you have to activate this benefit each quarter.

By combining these cards and making your significant other an authorized user on the Freedom cards, you will earn between 1.5x and 5x points per dollar on every purchase. Chase points are worth a lot and are very flexible, so this is a great program for building a big balance.

Depending on your spending habits, you could earn 180,000 points well before the one-year mark hits. Here are some fun ways to cash in.

Points can take you nearly anywhere

A family of three to Italy

We started this with a discussion of Italy, and that's our first destination. Chase points can transfer to United Airlines at a 1:1 basis. Under the current award chart valid into November 2019, a round-trip to Europe from the continental US is 30,000 miles each way with a saver-level booking. That means three round-trip flights would cost 180,000 miles plus taxes and fees.

Business class to Dubai

Last year I took my Dad to Israel in business class for under $100 each, but that award would have worked anywhere in the Middle East. I've never been to Dubai and it's high on my list. As it's a Middle East destination served by several United partners, I could have headed there for the same rate.

Chase has a long list of transfer partners, so don't feel confined to United alone. British Airways and Singapore Air could get you a luxury experience on the way to a city known for opulence. Just beware of fuel surcharges if you fly British Airways across the Atlantic.

A week-long escape from home

You don't have to jet off across the world to enjoy a good time. You can book any hotel available on most major booking engines directly using Chase Ultimate Rewards. I took a look at destinations near Denver, Los Angeles, New York, and other metro areas, and there are many fun nearby vacation spots with nice hotels at affordable rates.

Spending 10,000-20,000 points per night, you could get a great hotel for a full week away. If you can scrape together enough time to get away from the office, sometimes it's nice to get away and relax even if you are not that far away from home.

Don't waste purchases on cash and debit

When you make a purchase with cash, you don't get any rewards, benefits, or protections. Debit might come with a few additional conveniences, but those cards also come with more risk and fewer rewards than most credit cards.

If you can handle pay off the balances in full every month, a quality travel rewards card can take you anywhere. Whether it's Italy, Dubai, or just around the corner, you can do it for free, or close to it, with credit card miles and points.

Click here to learn more about the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card from our partner The Points Guy.

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• YouTubersTana Mongeau and Jake Paul got married last month in a Las Vegas wedding costing $500,000.
• In a video posted Monday, Mongeau said that the wedding itself wasn't legally binding on paper, but that the relationship between the couple is real.
• Mongeau's comments add authenticity to rumors that they never obtained a marriage license, and further speculation that the relationship itself is faked for views and clout.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

YouTuber Tana Mongeau has confirmed that her wedding to fellow creator Jake Paul isn't legitimate on paper, but insists that the relationship itself is completely real.

Mongeau posted a video to her YouTube channel Monday showing her getting ready on her wedding day and talking about her relationship with Paul. Mongeau tells the camera that she didn't want to make the marriage legally binding because it's "unnecessary" and "takes away the love."

"To everybody that's calling it fake because we rushed into it or because I don't do things traditionally, because I wanted to not do it legally," Mongeau says. "But any wedding I have, if I have three more fucking weddings, I really wouldn't want to do it on paper because I think that legally binding yourself to someone takes away the love."

However, Mongeau maintains that her relationship is the real deal, despite "all of the people who think that it's not real and we're just putting on this show as two f---ing sociopaths."

Read more: YouTube stars Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau are getting married this weekend, but no one can tell if their relationship is for real. Here's what we know so far.

Many fans, and some fellow YouTubers, have long believed that the relationship between the two is all a big ploy to garner views and followers. Those rumors grew louder last week when a clip emerged from Mongeau's reality show, MTV's "Tana Turns 21," that showed her saying the wedding was "for fun and for content." Mongeau later defended her comments as being taken "out of context."

Mongeau maintained that her relationship with Paul has been "unconventional," but insists she loves him.

"That's all I know to tell those people," Mongeau said in her video posted Monday. "We are just f---ing crazy, and that's what you can talk s--t about."

The July 28 wedding between the two YouTubers was, as expected, eventful. The $500,000 event took place in Las Vegas, with the ceremony at a mansion graffitied for the occasion and the reception at the restaurant Sugar Factory. Photos of the wedding show Paul, Mongeau, and their friends flying in on a private jet, a brawl breaking out seconds after the couple was pronounced husband and wife, and Paul cutting the wedding cake with a "Game of Thrones" replica sword.

Shortly after the wedding, celebrity magazine InTouch reported that there's no record of Mongeau and Paul obtaining a marriage license in Nevada. The person who officiated the wedding — Arman Izadi, who has been convicted of attempted battery and pimping, according to The Daily Beast— reportedly doesn't have a license to perform such ceremonies.

Since getting together in late April, the two got engaged at Mongeau's 21st birthday party, then announced at online-video convention VidCon they would be getting married.

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• Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was spotted on billionaire David Geffen's superyacht, Rising Sun, this week.
• Geffen reportedly paid $590 million for the yacht, which previously belonged to Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
• Rising Sun is something of a playground for the rich and famous, as Geffen has been known to host celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio on board.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Spotted: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in the Balearics this week, aboard entertainment mogul David Geffen's superyacht, Rising Sun.

In a photo posted to Geffen's Instagram, Bezos was seen with his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez; supermodel Karlie Kloss; and former Goldman Sachs CEO, Lloyd Blankfein. Bezos already made waves this month when reports surfaced that he owned a $400 million superyacht anchored near Datça, Turkey. However, Amazon denied these reports in a statement to Business Insider.

Read more: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez partied with Lloyd Blankfein and model Karlie Kloss aboard billionaire David Geffen's superyacht

But Bezos and crew aren't the first to cruise the high seas with Geffen, who appears to loves to hosting celebrities, musicians, and actors alike. Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack and Michelle Obama have also enjoyed Geffen's 400-foot-plus superyacht in the past. 

Here's a look at Rising Sun — and the big names that have been on board.

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Entertainment mogul David Geffen, founder of DreamWorks, SKG, Asylum Records, Geffen Records, and DGS Records, owns Rising Sun. According to Forbes, he's worth $8.2 billion.

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The 454-foot megayacht was originally built for Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Geffen bought a half-share in 2007 and the other half in 2010, totaling $590 million.

Source: Forbes

The exact value of the superyacht is unclear. However, one recent estimate put its value at $300 million.

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Rising Sun was constructed by German shipbuilder Lürssen. Once Geffen became owner, he had the yacht refitted over a six-month period.

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The yacht can accommodate 18 guests and a staff of 55 people. It even has a basketball court.

Source: Forbes

The top deck is dedicated entirely to the owner and includes a double-height cinema.

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Geffen has cruised everywhere from St. Barth's and the Tobago Cays to Portofino and Ibiza, according to his Instagram — but not without a few friends.

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Rising Sun is a great place for entertaining. Scroll through Geffen's Instagram feed, and you'll find that he's hosted many a celebrity guest on board.

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Most recently, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, investment banker Lloyd Blankfein, and model Karlie Kloss were spotted aboard in the Balearics.

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And Orlando Bloom was on board just last month.

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Oprah, Bradley Cooper, and Tom Hanks have also joined Geffen to cruise the high seas.

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Geffen has also hosted Chris Rock ...

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... and Bruce Springsteen.

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That's not to mention Mariah Carey ...

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... and Leonardo DiCaprio.

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But Geffen doesn't just invite actors, musicians, and models. In 2017, Barack and Michelle Obama were spotted on board while the yacht was in French Polynesia.

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Geffen knows how to party with the rich and famous — and in style.

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While the combined $590 million that Geffen spent to buy Rising Sun is an astronomical figure, it pales in comparison to the world's most expensive yacht. That title goes to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's yacht Eclipse, which is estimated to be worth anywhere from $600 million to $1.5 billion.

Source: Business Insider

• If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth (and these days, most are), then you can connect Bluetooth headphones to your PC in the same way you use them with your smartphone. 
• You can connect your headphones to the PC using the Devices section of the Settings app on your PC.  
• Some headphones can be connected to two devices at once, so you may be able to use the headphones with your phone and PC simultaneously. 
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You probably already know how to pair Bluetooth headphones with your smartphone, but it might not be quite so obvious how to do this on your Windows computer. 

The good news is the process is surprisingly similar, and in just a few clicks you can use the same wireless headphones on your PC when you're sitting behind the desk that you use on your phone when you're out on the move.

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How to connect Bluetooth headphones to your PC

1. Start by making sure you know how to put your headphones in Bluetooth pairing mode. 

• Usually, you do this by holding the power button for several seconds, or until a status light on the headphones starts to blink. 
• If you're not sure, check the headphones' user guide or website for setup instructions. 

2. On your PC, choose Settings from the Start menu. It's the gear-shaped icon above the Power button. If you prefer, you can also find the Settings app by typing "settings" in the Start menu search box. 

3. Click "Devices."

4. The Devices page should automatically open to the "Bluetooth & other devices" section. If it doesn't, click "Bluetooth & other devices" in the pane on the left. 

5. Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on. If it isn't, click the button so it turns blue. 

6. Click "Add Bluetooth or other device," and then in the Add a device window, click "Bluetooth."

7. Place your headphones in Bluetooth pairing mode.

8. After a few moments, the headphones should appear in the list of devices. When you see the headphones, click it.  

9. Depending upon the headphones, they will either connect right away, or you might need to enter a Bluetooth passcode in Windows. If you see a passcode request, enter the code from the headphone's user guide. More often than not, if a passcode is used at all, it's just 0000 (four zeros). 

10. After the connection is complete, you'll see a message indicating the headphones are connected to the PC. You can click "Done" and close the Settings window. 

You can pair your Bluetooth headphones with multiple devices, like your smartphone and PC. But keep in mind that depending upon your specific model of Bluetooth headphones, you may only be able to connect it to one device at a time. 

If you have trouble connecting the headphones to your phone after completing this setup, you might need to disconnect the headphones from the PC or turn off the PC's Bluetooth if you want to connect to the phone when you're still in Bluetooth range of the computer. 

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• Nothing ruins what should be a productive workday or relaxing weekend morning like a head-splitting hangover. 
• With HangOn hangover prevention tablets ($20/10-pack), I get to enjoy my night out and wake up with a clear head. 
• The portable, chewable citrus tablets contain antioxidants and amino acids to support liver function, enhance electrolyte absorption, and help your body metabolize and flush out toxins. 
• They're not an excuse to drink irresponsibly, but they give me the peace of mind that I won't feel terrible the morning after a fun happy hour or social event. 

The morning-after-happy-hour hangover: It's an adulthood rite of passage that creeps up on you and takes you by surprise. Once upon a time, you were able to have a spontaneous night out, crawl into bed past midnight, and wake up feeling fine. Now you have two beers or glasses of wine and stomp grumpily into the office the next day with a nasty headache. 

There are a variety of ways you can avoid this reality, from making sure you drink enough water to going to sleep early, but these methods aren't always guaranteed to work. One hangover prevention solution that I've tried and has consistently worked is HangOn chewable tablets. 

The HangOn tablet 

The idea for a convenient, effective way to prevent hangovers was conceived by two attorneys who were living and working in South Korea, where the work culture tends to involve heavy drinking. They found many of the hangover prevention drinks available in convenience stores there contained dihydromyricetin (DHM), an extract from the Japanese raisin tree that supports alcohol tolerance. 

Drinking alcohol suppresses glutamate, a neurotransmitter in the brain. In an attempt to balance out this suppression, your brain produces excess glutamate, which is what leads to headaches and a poor night's sleep. DHM works by limiting that initial suppression of glutamate. So they wanted to figure out how to package DHM, along with other antioxidants and amino acids, into a discreet, portable, and shareable product. 

Ultimately, they came up with HangOn, a chewable tablet that tastes like citrus and contains a variety of powerful ingredients to ensure the drinks of tonight don't become the regrets of tomorrow. Here are some of the ingredients in HangOn and what each one does: 

• Dihydromyricetin (DHM): Helps body metabolize and flush out toxins
• L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine: Enhances electrolyte absorption
• N-Acetylcysteine: Promotes liver detoxification
• L-Theanine: Reduces histamine release and can improve sleep
• Milk thistle: Supports liver function

How to take HangOn

The tablets come in a pack that resembles that of chewing gum. There are 10 tablets in each pack ($20).

The company recommends taking two tablets at least 30 minutes before you have your first drink. These two tablets should cover up to three alcoholic drinks. For every three additional drinks you have, you should take another two tablets. 

Does HangOn really work? 

I used HangOn tablets on multiple drinking occasions, and they really did prevent hangovers for a variety of drinks — beer, wine, and cocktails.

From experience, I know how much I need to drink and at what rate for me to wake up with a fuzzy head and an intense appetite for a greasy bacon, egg, and cheese. I was both surprised and very relieved when I woke up with neither of these symptoms. I was also able to sleep more deeply.

These were a major game-changer for midweek happy hours, PR events, and other social events. I like drinking for recreational and business purposes, and HangOn let me enjoy the best of both worlds: the pleasure of drinking, and the clear head and energy to be productive at work the next day. Even for non-work nights, I still took them because it meant I didn't have to waste an entire Sunday morning attempting to recover. 

I loved that the tablets were easy to carry around. They fit in small purses, and no one batted an eye when I took them out because they just looked like gum or mints. This design also made them easy to pass around to fellow hangover-prone friends. 

However, you may need to write reminders to yourself to take them. I sometimes forgot to take my two pre-drink tablets on time, if at all, and you should still count your drinks to make sure you continue taking the tablets throughout the night. 

HangOn tablets aren't a free pass to drink irresponsibly. But if you enjoy drinking and want a reliable way to prevent the dreaded morning after, they're a proven and convenient fix. 

Shop hangover prevention tablets for $20/pack (10 tablets) at HangOn

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• If you use iCloud to back up your iPhone or iPad, you can easily download some or all of your mobile device's photos to your PC at any time.
• You can see your iCloud photo collection by logging into your iCloud account in a web browser on your PC.
• From the iCloud web page, you can select your photos and download them to your computer.
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According to recent statistics, humans take more photos every two minutes than all the photos that existed on Earth just 150 years ago. And because we don't tend to carry cameras around with us anymore, most of those photos are captured right on our iPhones. 

But rather than keeping our photos exclusively on our iPhones or iPads, it's easy to download photos to your PC using iCloud.  

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How to download photos and videos from iCloud to a PC

As long as you are using iCloud to back up your iPhone, it only takes a few clicks to download some or all of your photos to your computer. 

If you're not currently backing up your photos to iCloud, you should. For details, see our article, "How to backup an iPhone to iCloud, to a computer through iTunes, or to an external hard drive."

1. In a browser on your PC, navigate to iCloud.com and log in with your Apple ID credentials when requested. 

2. In the Library section in the pane on the left, click "Photos."

3. Find the photos you want to download. You can click on an album or scroll through the entire library. You can also switch between the All Photos view and Moments by choosing "Photos" or "Moments" at the top of the screen. 

4. Click the photo or photos you want to download to your PC. To select several photos, hold the CTRL key while you click to multi-select photos. If you want to download all your photos at once, press CTRL+A. You should see the number of selected photos indicated in the upper right corner. 

5. Click the Download button at the top of the screen. It's shaped like a cloud with an arrow pointing down. 

6. In the dialog box, choose where you want to save them, click "Save File" and then click "OK."

If you download more than one photo at once, Windows will save them as a compressed zip file. You can unzip the photos by following the steps in the article "How to zip and unzip files on a Windows 10 computer using built-in tools." 

You can find the photo (or photos) in the location where your browser stores downloaded files. 

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