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Business Insider is looking for a paid intern to join our growing social media team. This team manages the site's Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media accounts, and directs our social media strategy across the web.

The social media intern will learn how to grow an audience for a large digital news site, how to engage readers across a variety of mediums, and how to identify trending stories.

Responsibilities include writing Facebook posts, tweets, and other posts for social media, working with editors to identify and promote stories, and engaging with readers.

The ideal candidate has a voracious appetite for news and a knack for finding stories that people want to share. He or she should be obsessed with Facebook, active on Twitter, and inherently interested in the news.

He or she should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and be excited about building Business Insider's social media presence. A background in journalism or social media is a huge plus.

Please note that this internship requires that you work in our Manhattan office. The internship term runs for approximately six months, with some flexibility on start and end dates.

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A photographer traveled to 70 countries — here are some of the best pictures from his journey around the world

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HippoPhotographer Andrei Duman has traveled to 70 different countries around the world, including some of the most stunning and remote destinations.

He started touring internationally as a semi-professional tennis player before becoming an investment banker and traveling for business trips.

Over the years, he has captured breathtaking photos that include everything from hunting with Africa's oldest tribe to chasing the Northern Lights in Iceland.

We’ve put together a collection of some of his most breathtaking images, but you can find the full series on his website

 

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The Ta Prohm temple, located in Angkor, Cambodia, is an unbelievably stunning site as huge tree roots dominate the ground and structure, growing sideways along its walls. For Duman, being at the destination makes you feel as if you’re walking through a lost and forgotten ancient city.



Duman had always wanted to see the deserted ghost town of Kolmanskop, situated in the south west of Namibia. It had caught his interest after a photo of this specific location appeared on the cover of National Geographic. After spending days looking for it, he finally crawled through a broken window to discover the room.



This cave, called Surprise Cave, is one of the many caves that reside in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Duman did a two-day tour of throughout the bay, maneuvering through the high pinnacle limestone outcrops on a traditional junk boat.



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Why Donald Trump would still be a billionaire even if he never worked a day of his life

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According to a lengthy analysis by a correspondent for National Journal, real-estate-mogul-turned-Republican-presidential-candidate Donald Trump was always going to be a billionaire — whether he worked for it or not.

As reporter S.V. Dáte notes, Trump took over a $200 million real-estate-development business from his father, Fred Trump, in 1974.

Dáte estimates that Trump's share of the empire — he has three siblings — was $40 million.

"Had the celebrity busi­ness­man and Re­pub­lic­an pres­id­en­tial can­did­ate in­ves­ted his even­tu­al share of his fath­er's real-es­tate com­pany in­to a mu­tu­al fund of S&P 500 stocks in 1974, it would be worth nearly $3 bil­lion today," Dáte writes.

Though Trump says his net worth is $8.7 billion, Forbes puts it at $4 billion.

In 1982, however, Forbes estimated Trump's net worth to be $200 million, an amount Dáte says could've grown to more than $8 billion by now had Trump dropped his fortune into an index fund.

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The 50 most expensive boarding schools in America

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There are at least 50 universities in the US that charge over $60,000 a year to attend — a serious investment for any degree. And yet, some families begin investing in their children's education even earlier than college.

For the fifth year in a row, we've rounded up the 50 most expensive boarding schools in the US. For the first time, five schools on our list exceed $60,000 in annual cost. Nearly a dozen others are skirting that number.

But what do these increasingly expensive price tags afford students? A number of impressive perks, from iPads for every student to state-of-the-art athletic and academic facilities and, sometimes, tickets into the Ivies.

To create this list, we looked at tuition, room and board, and noted mandatory fees, including one-time fees where applicable, to calculate the total cost for the 2015-16 school year. In instances where the school listed a variety of expected expenditures for books and other required materials, we used the average. (Special-needs schools and daytime-only schools were not taken into consideration for this list.)

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50. Choate Rosemary Hall

Location: Wallingford, Connecticut

Total cost: $55,621

Enrollment: 850

Choate celebrated its 125th anniversary this year with the dedication of a new mathematics and computer-science building that's LEED-Gold certified. The building is home to the i.d. Lab — a facility equipped with technology and tools to help students foster creative thinking and innovation.



49. Gould Academy

Location: Bethel, Maine

Total cost: $55,700

Enrollment: 240

The school's website says that northern winters are a cherished tradition. Gould Academy makes use of its close proximity to New England's premier ski resorts and mountains by offering students a number of competitive and non-competitive winter sports including alpine skiing and snowboarding. 



48. Villanova Preparatory School

Location: Ojai, California

Total cost: $55,800

Enrollment: 260

The Catholic institution's culture and curriculum is based on the biblical teachings of Saint Augustine: community, truth, and love. It's part of a network of Augustinian schools and universities in 38 countries.



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20 awesome photos of extreme latte art

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A little bit of creativity can go a long way in the morning. For some coffee drinkers, a cup's appearance can be just as important as its taste.

Recent surveys have even shown that some people are willing to pay more for an especially creative latte. 

In August, the Journal of Sensory Studies published the findings of an online survey whose respondents were willing to pay up to 13% more for a cup of coffee with latte art than for a cup that didn't have it.

From hearts and flowers to animals and cars, here are 20 photos (and a video) that show what a little bit of swirled milk can do.

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The art starts with a cup of espresso and steamed milk. From there, it's all about how you pour, swirl, and manipulate the foam.

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Baristas spend hours practicing elegant and sophisticated designs.

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It requires a very careful pour — baristas start slow and high above the mug to create a milk base, then lower the pitcher of milk so it touches the cup before they design.

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RANKED: The 20 hottest destinations for vacation and retirement home buyers

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cayman islandsWith so many breathtaking destinations across the globe, more Americans are looking for retirement and vacation homes outside of the Continental US. Online real estate marketplacePoint2 Homes recently released a list of America's most appealing destinations for a second home, according to monthly Google searches within the US. 

From the bustling streets of Argentina to the relaxing coasts of Barbados, see the hottest places for a home away from home below. 

 

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20. Argentina



19. Cuba



18. Colombia



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13 Chinese customs that are shocking to foreigners

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Every country has its own culture and unique customs that come with it. Understanding the social etiquette of the country before visiting can help to make the experience less overwhelming.

In China, you might be surprised to find that burping is considered a way of complimenting the chef or that a gift will be refused several times before it is accepted.

Here are 13 customs to know before traveling to China.

1. Chopsticks are never placed upright in a rice bowl.

rice and chopsticksNever leave chopsticks upright in a rice bowl. This is reminiscent of a ritual that's made as an offering to the dead.

Chopsticks should also never be used in your hands when making a gesture.

2. Burping is considered a sign of gratitude.

In China, burping is seen as a sign of satisfaction with the meal and is considered a compliment to the chef, so don't be surprised if it happens at the dinner table.

3. Tea cups are constantly refilled.

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This tradition is known as tea tapping. Hosts will regularly ensure that teacups don’t go empty and when they refill the cups, the person whose cup is filled will tap the table in response to show thanks. 

4. A gift will be refused a number of times before it is accepted. 

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Don’t be offended if you offer a gift and it is refused, as it is customary in China to refuse the first offer. Sometimes, the etiquette is to refuse the gift three times, though it may not always take this many tries.

In general, the expectation is that a gift is politely refused at first, even if it is desired, and will eventually be accepted after a few offers.

5. Spitting loudly in public is common.

It's not surprising to see people spitting in public in China. Attempts are being made to try and lessen the practice, but it isn't considered rude to spit while walking on the street or around others—even on public transportation and sometimes indoors.

6. Police will sometimes use geese instead of guard dogs.

geeseIn places like China’s Xinjiang province, domesticated geese are used by law enforcement. According to Chinese authorities, they have strong vision, they’re loud, and they can be aggressive, which is why they’re used in place of guard dogs.

7. Pointing can be considered rude.

In some areas surrounding Tibet, Jiuzhaiguo and places with a Tibetan population, pointing can be seen as a rude gesture.

Instead of using your fingers to point at a person or object, the customary gesture is to use your full hand with your palm facing up and your fingers flat.

8. Compliments shouldn't be accepted graciously.

While it might seem strange to refuse a compliment, it is common to refuse compliments in China since accepting a compliment from the beginning can be seen as a sign of vanity.

9. Tipping can be seen as offensive.

Tipping at RestaurantWhile tipping might be common in restaurants in most cities, it is generally unnecessary in China and can even be considered impolite.  Tips are typically only given when doing tour-related activities or at hotels.

10. You may be asked to take photos with locals.

Sometimes, Chinese groups or families may ask to pose for a photo with you, especially in public places. Often, the group will reciprocate by asking if you’d like to take a picture with them.

11. Split pants are often used instead of diapers.

Split pants are often used in China in place of diapers, allowing children to use the restroom when need be.

12. Full-face masks are sometimes worn to the beach.

Face-kiniHaving a pale complexion has been desired in Chinese culture for years, but the face-kini is a relatively new trend spanning some of the country’s beaches.

Created in 2004, the face-kini—a face mask that protects the skin from the sun and from jellyfish stings—started to appear on the beaches of the coastal city of Qingdao and has become popular for some of the women in China.

13. People regularly take naps on the street.

Naps are a common activity in China and you’ll often see people see people sleeping on the train, bus, car, or in unconventional places on the street.

The activity is so well known, that there is a website—Sleeping Chinese—dedicated to photographing the nation’s habit of sleeping in unusual places.

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The man who traveled to every country in the world before turning 40 reveals his packing strategy

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Gunnar Garfors has had his fair share of practice when it comes to packing.

Garfors managed to travel to every country in the world before he turned 40.

So it's safe to say that he's perfected his packing strategy.

For Garfors, when it comes to packing, less is more.

"It's all about the convenience when I travel, and the flexibility, being able to jump on it if I find a cheap ticket last minute, or if someone asks me if I want to come somewhere, I can literally be ready in two or three minutes," he says.

Here's how Garfors keeps it light and simple while traveling.

He never checks luggage.

No matter if he's going on a five-week vacation or a quick business trip, Garfors only ever travels with hand luggage, which makes venturing from place to place much easier. 

"It's about being able to do whatever I want when I travel," Garfors explains.

"When I look like a tourist with one huge suitcase or even four huge suitcases, that limits my flexibility, limits my movement, my choice of movement. I might not be able to fit on a bus even or a train; I might be forced to take a taxi. I certainly cannot get a ride on the back of a motorbike or moped. I can't bike, I can't just suddenly go on a hike to some other neighboring village. And of course it's more environmentally friendly to not have to carry along loads of extra kilos of luggage."

He buys clothes while traveling.

Garfors saves money and space by buying clothes while he travels, since most countries he visits are cheaper than Norway. However, he does suggest bringing a foldable bag in your luggage if you're planning on buying clothes while traveling. Otherwise you might not be able to fit everything on your way back.

"Coming from Norway, which is the most expensive country in the world, why would I want to pack loads of clothes and take them with me instead of actually buying clothes, and then I can get a new wardrobe?" Garfors says. "It's cheaper wherever I go."

He brings one pair of shoes that he can wear in multiple different situations.

According to Garfors, shoes — not clothes — are the biggest challenge when it comes to packing since they're heavy and take up a lot of space. For this reason, he travels with a pair that's versatile. 

"I try to wear more flexible shoes that can work in different situations, usually black shoes because if I'm suddenly invited to a wedding out of the blue — which happens when you travel to faraway places — you can still sort of get away with it," Garfors explains.

He rolls his clothes and separates liquid and non-liquid toiletries.

When it comes to packing, most travelers either roll their clothes or lay them flat — there's usually no in between. Garfors chooses to roll his clothes.

And to avoid spending unnecessary time in security unpacking his luggage, he makes sure to carry his liquid toiletries in bottles that are small enough to pass regulations. He also carries two separate see-through toiletry bags: one for storing his small bottles of liquids and one for storing things such as a toothbrush and nail clippers.

He travels with a suitcase that can turn into a backpack.

Going somewhere with cobblestone streets or gravel roads can make traveling with a rolling suitcase a nightmare. Because of this, when Garfors travels on business, he packs in a suitcase that has wheels but can also double as a backpack. His suitcase backpack hybrid can also fit dress shirts and suits without creasing them. When he's traveling for pleasure, he only takes a backpack since he's not worried about wrinkling his clothes.  

"When I travel on business I don't have a backpack; I have a suitcase with wheels on it, but you can also turn it into a backpack," Garfors explains. "So it's very flexible. In airports, I can roll it behind me; I just pull out the handle. And if I'm going where there's uneven surfaces, I can make a backpack out of it so it's more convenient."

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America's most expensive home for sale just got a gigantic price chop

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When real estate mogul Jeff Greene listed his Beverly Hills mansion in November 2014 for $195 million, it was the most expensive home for sale in the US.

Later, he decided to try and rent it $475,000 a month.

After nearly a year, it seems Greene is tired of hanging on to the property and is chopping the price by $46 million.

Called "Palazzo di Amore," Greene's home was built for parties. It has an entertainment complex and ballroom, a private-label vineyard, and parking garages for more than two dozen cars. According to a statement, the house was "eight years of hard work" and Greene is selling it because the East Coast is now his base of operations.

"It is, quite simply, impossible to recreate and one of a kind,” Greene said in the statement.

With its new $149 million asking price, the home is still the most expensive public listing in America. Greene made a fortune when the real estate bubble burst in Greece and is worth about $3.2 billion, according to Forbes.

Joyce Rey and Stacy Gottula of Coldwell Banker Previews International have the listing.

Julie Zeveloff contributed to an earlier version of this post. 

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The Palazzo di Amore is not your ordinary mansion. It's a true party palace, with space to entertain 1,000 guests.



Visitors pass through three sets of gates before arriving at the grand home. The two-story entry has a pair of curved marble staircases.



The 15,000-square-foot "entertainment complex" is what sets this home apart. It has a ballroom with a revolving floor and can host 250 for a seated dinner.

 

 



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17 breweries to visit in your lifetime

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Every country has its local beer with its own local flavor.

Often the best way to experience the beer is to go straight to the source: the brewery where it's made.

We found some of the most scenic and interesting breweries around the world.

Every beer lover should add these 17 spots to their bucket lists.

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Founded in 1040, Weihenstephan, outside Munich, Germany, is the world's oldest brewery. To put it into perspective, 1040 is 736 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed. The ancient monastery — which has burnt down four times since its founding — sits atop a scenic hill and has a beer garden featuring epic views of the surrounding area. Like most Bavarian breweries, the specialty here is hefeweizen and weissbier.

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Pittsburgh's Church Brew Works is inside a former Roman Catholic church that was built in 1902 and officially deconsecrated in 1993. Drink award-winning beers like Celestial Gold or Pipe Organ Pale in converted pews under stained-glass windows.

Check out Church Brew Works here »



LeVeL33 — named for the floor it's on — claims to be the world's highest urban craft brewery. This super-modern and swanky brewery and restaurant, set inside "Asia's best business address" in the the Marina Bay Financial Centre in Singapore, overlooks the sparkling city skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows and serves wine alongside its five craft beers.

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23 mouthwatering photos of the best food you can get at the US Open

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Dining at the US Open is an experience.

From massive rib-eye steaks and fish tacos to the Open's classic lobster roll, there are more than enough options to satisfy your hunger.

As reported by amNewYork, more than 12,000 pounds of Jersey tomatoes, 4,230 pounds of Long Island salad greens, and 7.5 tons of shrimp, crab, and lobster were ordered to feed the masses.

From delectable eats to boozy refreshments, we searched Instagram to find the tastiest bites at this year's US Open.

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Welcome to the U.S. Open, where you can eat just about any type of cuisine while watching your favorite tennis stars compete.

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Lavazza is the official coffee of the U.S. Open.

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But coffee isn't the only way to jump start your morning — you could always try a Bloody Mary instead.

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900 million Wi-Fi networks are revealed in this dazzling map of electronic life around the world

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Whether it's checking e-mail in bed, getting directions on the run, or watching Netflix as you sink into your comfortable couch cushions, we're constantly surfing the net.

But we rarely stop to consider the crucial lifeline that connects us to this new-age lifestyle — the hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi networks and cellphone towers across the globe, which make it all possible.

Now, you can see what this lifeline looks like in some of the largest cities in the world, thanks to the producers at Mapbox and Skyhook. Each yellow dot in the map below of the eastern US is a single Wi-Fi signal:

eastern_usFor years, the people at Skyhook — a big data company that improves location tracking services on phones — tracked triangulating Wi-Fi signals around the world.

Now digital artist Eric Fischer has taken that data and made a map of 900 million Wi-Fi signals in cities like Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Tokyo, and London.

You can check out an interactive version of that map here where you can zoom in and out, like in the GIF below:

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Fischer says his map is the most precise one ever made that features global Wi-Fi interconnectivity.

"It's these Wi-Fi points that are the key for making positioning on your phone super accurate," Lindsay Young, who is another expert at Mapbox, told Business Insider in an email. "Everyone always thinks GPS is what puts the blue dot on your map -- but GPS is only accurate within 10 meters and phones don't have super powerful GPS antennas."

When you zoom in on a massive city like Manhattan, you get a breathtaking site of electronic activity:

20883236868_476301a28a_b"If you zoom out from the dense coverage of Manhattan, you can see neighborhoods full of yellow, all mapped within the last six months, where many people are constantly passing by with cell phones," Fischer wrote on his blog for Mapbox. "The result is a snapshot of how people are moving through the city each day."

Some cities are displayed in different colors. For example, Seoul, in South Korea has more pink and purple than yellow. The different colored dots "show the diverse ecosystems of Wi-Fi and cell towers," Fischer told Business Insider. Here's Seoul:

seoulAnd here you can see how Wi-Fi signals outline the famous Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia:

harbor_bridge_sydneyThese maps looks remarkably similar to photos snapped from space of city lights. But instead of physical light, we're seeing the tremendous activity of electronics across the globe. Here you can see the Wi-Fi hot spots of England, France, and Belgium as they illuminate the map:

england_france_belgium_netherlandsCheck out Fischer's blog post and interactive map for more amazing visuals of the world's electronic lifeline. You can also read Skyhook's version on their blog here.

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Here's how the world's top-selling Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made

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Back in 1795, Jacob Beam sold the first barrel of Jim Beam bourbon.

The corn-based recipe came from Beam's father, a German immigrant.

Save for Prohibition, the Jim Beam Stillhouse has been churning out quality bourbon ever since — the company says it sells seven million cases of bourbon globally per year.

Today its distillery offers tours of its impressive facilities.

In honor of National Bourbon Heritage Month, here's a look at the work behind the bourbon that ends up in your glass.

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The Jim Beam Stillhouse — or distillery — is located in the town of Clermont, Kentucky.



The current building is a replica of the 1940s stillhouse, and still features that building's original staircase (pictured on the left side of the building).



Over the last 200 years, Jim Beam has seen seven generations of master distillers.



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People who work in media say these are the top 25 colleges in America

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We recently released our seventh annual list of the 50 best colleges in America.

To create this list, we asked more than 1,000 BI readers to weigh in on which schools best prepare students for success after graduation.

Overall, 11% of survey respondents said they work in the media/marketing/PR industry and their choices for top colleges reflected that.

The top school according to people who work in media, marketing, or PR is Harvard University, which received a little over 61% of the vote. Columbia University came in second, with a 50% vote, and Stanford University took third place with a 48.3% vote.On our main list of the best colleges, Columbia University ranked No. 8, and here it jumped six spots to No. 2.

It seems that media professionals ranked schools with an engineering, mathematics, or computer science focus lower than those with strong social sciences programs, as MIT (the No. 1 school on our main list) dropped to No. 6 here.

Here are the top 25 colleges in the US, according to people who work in media:

1. Harvard University

2. Columbia University

3. Stanford University

4. Yale University

5. Duke University

6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

7. Princeton University

8. New York University

9. (TIE) Dartmouth College

9. (TIE) Brown University

11. (TIE) Cornell University

11. (TIE) Georgetown University

13. University of California at Berkeley

14. (TIE) University of Pennsylvania

14. (TIE) Boston College

16. Carnegie Mellon University

17. University of Notre Dame

18. Boston University

19. (TIE) University of Chicago

19. (TIE) University of Virginia

19. (TIE) Northwestern University

22. University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

23. Johns Hopkins University

24. United States Navel Academy

25. Tufts University

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I attempted the impossible roast suckling pig — and it was actually pretty easy

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We are a world obsessed with pork. Crispy bacon, fatty pork belly, artisanal sausages, juicy chops, we want it all.

Chefs love pork, too. They practically worship it. But rarely in a restaurant do you find whole suckling pig on the menu, probably because they're so expensive (about $100 wholesale). 

What is a suckling pig? It's a weeks-old pig which is slaughtered before it tastes any nourishment apart from its mother's milk. Like foie gras and other cruel but delicious delicacies that take you to food nirvana, you will feel a little guilty eating it. 

Bolstered by a food editor's claim that "suckling pig is the easiest thing in the world to roast," I spent a recent Sunday giving it my best shot. 

Keep scrolling to see how it went. 

My pig was 21 pounds and its rear was stamped with "6/24" — the worst day of its short life. Suckling pigs range from 12 to 20 pounds. Their tender sweetness is due to a lack of muscle and abundance of fat, mostly around the upper thigh and shoulder areas.



I had two co-chefs during my adventure, one a culinary school grad and both trained sommeliers. After being confronted with the date of the pig's death, we needed something to take the edge off. We reached for a chilly bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé.



We saved money by having the chef of a local Filipino restaurant order the pig for us at wholesale cost, about $5 per pound. I called around to butcher shops in New York and the price was double or more across the board.

If you're already sure you'd never attempt this, the restaurant, Maharlika, in New York's East Village, does one of the city's best suckling pig roast dinners. It's gastropub sister restaurant, Jeepney, does one, too. 



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15 facts about New York City that will make you think twice about whether you can afford to live there

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New York City's energy, dining, and nightlife are pretty much unrivaled.

You're always a subway ride away from a Broadway production, live music, a world-renowned restaurant, or ball game.

Of course, this vibrant city will cost you. It's one of the least affordable cities in the US.

If you're considering heading to the Big Apple, consider these eye-opening facts about the exorbitantly high cost of living:

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The estimated cost of annual necessities for a single person is $43,519 — or $3,627 a month.

Annual necessities include housing, food, transportation, health care, other necessities, and taxes. They do not include savings or discretionary spending.

Source: Economic Policy Institute's 2015 Family Budget Calculator



For a family of four, expect to pay about $98,722 a year for necessities — that's $8,227 per month.

Annual necessities for a four-person family — two adults, two children — include costs of housing, food, child care, transportation, healthcare, other necessities, and taxes. They do not include savings or discretionary spending.

Source: Economic Policy Institute's 2015 Family Budget Calculator



The median home price is a whopping $410,400.

Compare that to the median home price in the US: $188,900.

Source: National Association of Realtors



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