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A Wharton professor shares 3 science-backed strategies for raising highly creative kids

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If you want to raise creative kids, you need to teach them to think for themselves.

To do this, Adam Grant, a professor of management at Wharton, author of the new book, "Originals," and father of three, tells Business Insider, you need "to foster an identify that 'I'm somebody who doesn't conform,' that 'I'm somebody who doesn't follow the crowd.'"

According to Grant, parents of highly-creative children think differently about how they approach raising their kids in three important ways:

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1. They praise the child, not the act.

When Grant's daughter creates a piece of art, instead of saying, "Wow, that's a really creative drawing," Grant would tell her, "Wow, you are a really creative person." This helps her develop a sense of self as a creative person with unique ideas, he says.

"It's so tempting to reinforce the behavior, when in fact what we need to do is help children see that that behavior is a core part of who they are, so that when they grow up they don't lose creativity," Grant explains.

This idea of directing praise to the child rather than the act comes from research that found children were much more generous after their character had been praised than after their actions had been. "When our character is praised, we internalize it as part of our identities," Grant writes in his book.



2. They don't set a ton of rules.

Grant points to research out of Boston College that compared the families of highly original children with those with ordinary ability and found that the parents of ordinary children had an average of six rules — like when it's time for bed or homework — while parents of highly creative children had an average of less than one rule.

"If you want your kids to follow rules, then it's much more likely that, when it comes time to solve a problem, he or she looks to how it's been solved before — what are the conventional ways to doing it— as opposed to saying, 'Well, how can I approach this? What other solutions haven't been come up with before?'" Grant tells Business Insider.

This isn't to say there should be no rules. "There have to be some boundaries in order to get children to think creatively."



3. They reason with their kids.

Grant says that when researchers studied "one of the most daring acts of nonconformity that we've seen in the past century" — individuals who rescued victims of the Holocaust — they found one key difference between those who stood by and did nothing and those who put their lives on the line: Holocaust rescuers' parents used reasoning as a disciplinary tactic more often than others.

Explanations can do a few important things, based on the research cited in Grant's book.

Another study of American architects found that parents of the most creative architects disciplined their kids by outlining their standards of conduct and explaining their reasoning behind these principles — and encouraging their kids to come up with their own values.

And, as with the study of Holocaust rescuers, researchers found discussions that encourage kids to consider the impact of their actions on others activate a desire to right wrongs and do better.

"When you help children think about the consequences of their action for others, they're much more likely to channel their originality in moral and creative directions, as opposed to saying, 'I'm going to break a bunch of rules,' or 'I'm going to do something that perhaps would harm a few people,'" Grant explains. 



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Philadelphia was just named the best US city to travel to this year — here's why 2016 is the year you should plan a visit

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spruce street harbor parkLonely Planet recently released its Best in the US list for 2016, naming the top 10 cities, regions, and states travelers should see within the US this year.

The results were based on editor picks, and they varied from destinations with a variety of events to locations that have remained popular for years.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania came out on top of the list thanks to its rich history, its unique attractions, its expanding food and drink scene, and its roster of events for the year.

From housing the oldest continuously occupied street in the nation to becoming the first city in 100 years to host the prestigious Copa América Centenario soccer tournament, here's what makes the city so special. 

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A major appeal for travelers is the various historic sites they can visit, like Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed. Independence Hall is located within Independence National Historical Park, which also houses the Liberty Bell.

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From there, visitors can wander around Philadelphia's Old City, dubbed America's "most historic square mile". Besides world-class museums and historic townhouses, the area also hosts the oldest continuously occupied residential street within the US, Elfreth's Alley.

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Speaking of world-class museums, the National Constitution Center claims to be America's most hands-on history museum, with hundreds of interactive exhibits, theater performances, and documents that take you through the history of the Constitution.

Click here to learn more about the National Constitution Center »



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Couples in lasting relationships typically wait this long to start having sex

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With Valentine's Day signaling an impending romantic milestone for any new couple, we wanted to get to the bottom of a tricky relationship question. 

Sure, research has given us the answers to several of our biggest sex questions, from how often couples should have sex in a relationship (it depends on your sex drive) to whether having more sex will make you happier. (It usually won't.)

But when is the optimal time to start being sexually intimate in a relationship?

Like many relationships, the answer is a little complicated: Some say wait as long as possible, others say a few months is a good benchmark, and others give it an even shorter timeframe of just a few weeks. 

One reason why it’s so hard to determine the best time in a relationship to have sex is because there haven’t been a ton of studies that address that specific question. Plus, the studies have been conducted on very specific sample groups: married heterosexual couples and college-aged men and women.

Few studies have taken a look at the health of a relationship as it relates to when the couple first had sex. And what's out there is somewhat conflicting.

Here's what we know:

Back in the early 2000s, Illinois State University communications professor Sandra Metts did a study to find out if having an emotional connection — in particular saying “I love you” before having sex — could have a positive impact on the trajectory of the relationship.

Her study of almost 300 college-aged men and women found that it did.

In fact, Metts found, couples that had sex first and said “I love you” after had a negative experience: The introduction of that conversation was often awkward and apologetic.

Though not a clear indicator of the exact timing to have sex, Mett’s study did provide a checklist of potential steps partners should take before they get physical. That emotional connection is one of the key elements of any relationship, Toni Coleman, a psychotherapist from the Washington, DC, area, told Business Insider.

Having a good level of communication and an understanding of where the relationship is also helps make sure the experience is positive, she said, referring to her professional experience working with single men and women working toward successful relationships.

Barton Goldsmith, a psychotherapist from California, agreed that being on the same page emotionally is helpful for finding the best time to start having sex.

“The most important thing is you both agree not to push,” he said. “Be clear that the person is comfortable.”

In other words, it's best to wait at least a little bit, at least until you're comfortable with one another and have a better picture of what each of you want in the relationship. But when it comes to how long you wait, that depends.

Option No. 1: Wait as long as possible

wedding coupleIn 2010, Dean Busby, the director of the school of family life at Brigham Young University, did a study which suggested that the longer you delay sex — especially if you wait until marriage — the more stable and satisfying your relationship will be.

To be fair, Brigham Young University, which funded Busby's research, is sponsored by the Church of Latter-day Saints, and they have some thoughts when it comes to sex and marriage.

Of course, all social-science studies are somewhat subjective: Many are taken with surveys and interviews, and participants may respond based on what they think the researcher wants to hear. 

Option No. 2: Give it a few months

In Coleman’s experience, and based off the findings of studies, she suggests at least three months — or when it’s clear the honeymoon phase of the relationship is over — is the best time to start having sex. The honeymoon phase is the first few months of a relationship, when everything is new, feelings of attraction are intense, and it seems like the person you're with is perfect.

“You move past that, and your feet are more on the ground,” she said. “I think that's probably the point at which [Mett's study] said, the couples who waited until that level fared a lot better than people who had sex on the first, second, or third date.”

Option No. 3: Give it a few weeks

Goldsmith disagrees. He thinks the time after the honeymoon period, or the time before a couple has children, is too late. By then, he says, the strong desire to have sex may have already subsided. A 2012 study on sexual desire found that after the beginning phase of a relationship, sexual desire drops, particularly in women.

In his experience, 36 hours spent together is all it takes. And that 36 hours doesn’t have to be consecutive, says Goldsmith. It would probably take a few weeks to add up.

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A real-estate developer has hoisted his opulent Manhattan townhouse onto the market for $84.5 million

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For $84.5 million, you could be the proud owner of an opulent Manhattan townhouse located just half a block from Central Park.

The Beaux-Arts-style mansion is fitted to the nines with everything you might wish for, including a plunge pool, a red Hermés leather-covered billiards room, and a special closet just for your furs. 

Owned since 2007 by real-estate developer Keith Rubenstein of Somerset Partners, it's been extensively remodeled and decorated at the direction of designer William T. Georgis.

The original architect of the building, built in 1903, was John H. Duncan, the mind behind Grant's Tomb.

Listed with Adam Modlin of The Modlin Group, it's currently the fourth-most-expensive listing in New York City.

Inside, you'll find six bedrooms, six floors, and 15,000 square feet of prime Manhattan property.

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Located at 8 East 62nd Street, the townhouse is in a prime Upper East Side location: half a block from Central Park, and just a few blocks north of the famous Bergdorf Goodman department store and all of 5th Avenue's luxury shopping.



The decor within is unapologetically lavish. An original mosaic floor and ornate fireplace outfit the entrance hall.



The modern kitchen has marble counters and a wood-burning fireplace to keep things cozy.



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Why women represent just 8% of the world's richest people

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Business Insider recently published a list of the 50 richest people on earth with data provided by Wealth-X, a firm that conducts research on the super-wealthy.

Of these 50 billionaires, only four (8%) are women — Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs, Mars Inc. heiress Jacqueline Mars, L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, and Walmart heiress Alice Walton — and each of these women inherited rather than built their fortunes.

Meanwhile, more than two-thirds of the world's 50 richest people are men who built up their wealth from nothing.

What might explain the gender gap at the very top of the wealth spectrum?

Billion-dollar fortunes are typically built by launching hugely successful companies (think Google, Facebook, and Amazon), and women entrepreneurs have had a harder time finding similar success as men in this arena.

Although women are creating 40% of new businesses — in 2014 they created an estimated 470,000 — many have difficulty growing past $1 million in revenue without generous funding from investors, who are typically men. Plus, women in the US still earn 78 cents for every dollar a man earns, giving them less capital to start with.

Despite the odds, the landscape is changing. Today, women own 30% of all private businesses across all sectors and hold the majority of management, professional, and related positions in the US, according to a report by Bank of Montreal's (BMO) Wealth Institute. And women-led private tech companies that are able to secure funding achieve 35% higher return on investment than male-led tech companies.

As more women hold lucrative positions, the number of female billionaires worldwide continues to increase: There are now 145 female billionaires, up from 22 in 1995. However, it's still a far cry from the 1,202 men who belong to the billionaire club.

Getting wealth in the hands of women could be good for everyone.Research indicates that women give more money away than their male counterparts at all income levels.

Indeed, the four richest women in the world have a strong record of philanthropy. Learn more about them below.

SEE THE FULL LIST: The 50 richest people on earth

AND: 16 billionaires who inherited their fortunes

Laurene Powell Jobs

Net worth:$14.4 billion

Age: 52

Country: US

Industry: Media

Source of wealth: Inheritance; Disney

The widow of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, Laurene Powell Jobs inherited his wealth and assets, which included 5.5 million shares of Apple stock and a 7.3% stake in The Walt Disney Co., upon his death. Jobs' stake in Disney — which has nearly tripled in value since her husband's death in 2011 and comprises more than $12 billion of her net worth — makes her the company's largest individual shareholder.

Though she's best recognized through her iconic husband, Jobs has had a career of her own. She worked on Wall Street for Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs before earning her MBA at Stanford in 1991, after which she married her late husband and started organic-foods company Terravera. But she's been primarily preoccupied with philanthropic ventures, with a particular focus on education. In 1997, she founded College Track, an after-school program that helps low-income students prepare for and enroll in college, and in September she committed $50 million to a new project called XQ: The Super School Project, which aims to revamp the high-school curriculum and experience.

Last October, Jobs spoke out against "Steve Jobs," Aaron Sorkin's movie about her late husband that portrays him in a harsh light, calling it "fiction." Jobs had been against the project from the get-go, reportedly calling Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale to ask them to decline roles in the film.



Jacqueline Mars

Net worth:$28.6 billion

Age: 76

Country: US

Industry: Candy

Source of wealth: Inheritance; Mars Inc.

Siblings Forrest, Jacqueline, and John Mars inherited a stake in the iconic candymaker Mars Inc. when their father, Forrest Sr., died in 1999. The notoriously private trio co-own but don't actively manage the maker of M&M's and Milky Way bars, which their grandfather started in 1931 as a confectionary business in his kitchen in Tacoma, Washington.

In 2008, Mars Inc. branched out from chocolate to gum, when it acquired the Wrigley Jr. Co. for $23 billion. Since then, it's delved into pet food, buying Iams and two other brands in 2014 from Procter & Gamble for close to $2.9 billion.

Together the three siblings run the Mars Foundation, which gives primarily to educational, environmental, cultural, and health-related causes. 



Liliane Bettencourt

Net worth:$29 billion

Age: 93

Country: France

Industry: Cosmetics

Source of wealth: Inheritance/self-made; L'Oreal Group

The heiress to the L'Oreal cosmetics fortune and the company's largest shareholder, Liliane Bettencourt is the richest woman in Europe and the second-richest woman in the world, with a net worth of $29 billion. She no longer has a hand in business operations, but L'Oreal and the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation she cofounded with her late husband continue to prosper. She's an avid art collector, owning pieces by Picasso, Matisse, and Munch.

In recent years, Bettencourt became a household name in France as the central figure in an infamous trial in which judges examined whether the billionaire was taken advantage of by those close to her. The trial closed in May 2015 when eight people, including trusted friends and financial advisers, were convicted of exploiting the heiress.

Bettencourt was back in the news again late last year after accusations were made against her former butler and five journalists for recording meetings with the billionaire and thus violating her right to privacy. The butler, Pascal Bonnefoy, claimed that he made the recordings to show Bettencourt's fragile state — all six were acquitted in early January.



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These are the most expensive Valentine's Day gifts money can buy

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The world is full of gifts to treat your loved ones to, though some are much pricier than others.

Ampersand Travel, which specializes in luxury tailor-made trips, combed through several lists of the world's most expensive products and experiences to create an infographic highlighting the priciest gifts money can buy. 

The graphic includes everything from the most expensive cupcake, which costs a whopping $1,010, to the most expensive manicure, at over $50,000.

Keep scrolling to check out some of the most luxurious gifts out there, as well as where they can be found.

Luxury Valentines Day Gifts

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A natural gas billionaire just picked up a three-parcel Hamptons property for a whopping $110 million

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Hedge fund billionaire Steve Bommer has sold his beachfront East Hampton property for a whopping $110 million.

The buyer, Page Six reports, is natural gas billionaire Michael S. Smith, CEO of Freeport LNG.

The deal makes the 6.4-acre estate, located in New York's most sought-after beach playground, the second-priciest residential property ever sold in New York state — and the fifth-priciest ever recorded in US history. Tech-driven real estate platform Compass managed the sale, with broker Ed Petrie.

Bommer, of SAB Capital Management, has a history of flipping pricey Hamptons homes; he's done it with three other properties. This particular sale combines three original parcels, coming to a total of 283 feet of prime oceanfront property. Included in the deal is a 4,500-square-foot five-bedroom mansion, a few other houses, a tennis court — and that pristine pool. 

Take a look at the photos, below.  

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When Bommer bought the triplet of properties in late 2014, he paid $94.9 million.

Source: Zillow



The main house is a single-story 4,500-square-foot five-bedroom estate designed in a refined classical style.



Manicured lawns and a contemporary pool overlook the ocean beyond.



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Business Insider is hiring a health reporter for the INSIDER team

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Business Insider is looking for a health reporter for INSIDERa new publication that delivers stories to readers across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is a multimedia journalist with a broad knowledge of topics related to health. If you'd be psyched to spend your days writing about extreme marathoners, Kate Hudson's radical diet, and the secret to a lasting relationship, this could be the job for you.

The health reporter writes stories, creates photo features, and writes video scripts for INSIDER's website and social media channels. Coverage areas include diets and healthy living, mental health, relationships and parenting, medical breakthroughs, exercise, and more.

The ideal candidate is a fastidious reporter and writer with a passion for telling great stories, and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience working in a digital newsroom and writing about health. 

At INSIDER, our motto is "Life is an adventure." We tell stories for, about, and by people who seize life. That means they love to travel, try new foods, listen new music, and love people who do the same. INSIDER is distributed across social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, as well as on the web.

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The top 23 places to eat in the US, according to Yelp

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Foodies, rejoice: Yelp has released its official list of the highest-rated restaurants in the US. So whether you're looking for a place to go on Valentine's Day or a new spot to work into your weekly routine, these restaurants won't disappoint.

To give you a taste of what's in store, we've included a popular review from each restaurant's Yelp page along with a photo taken from someone who actually ate there. Here are the top 23 places to eat in the US:

No. 23. Aviva by Kameel, Atlanta, GA

"The food is always of the highest quality. I am always delighted to walk in here. The owner is always amazing. He always strikes up a conversation and gives plenty of compliments. He almost always offers free falafel while you wait in line. I have tried pretty much everything on the menu and it is all amazing. This is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. The Chicken Schwarma is the best along with their quinoa."



No. 22. Halls Chophouse, Charleston, SC

"Food - 5/5
"Service - 5/5
"Atmosphere - 5/5
"Price - You get more than you pay for

"If I could afford to eat here once a month, I surely would. Perfect for a date night, for business affairs, or just to feel your stress melt away into the most tender and flavorful Filet Mignon you will ever experience."



No. 21. Baguette Cafe, Las Vegas, NV

"How have I not reviewed Baguette Cafe yet? First, let me start by saying the owner, Olivier, is from France. This place has the best little 'Paris cafe' feel to it. Now for the food...

"The Croissants are TO DIE FOR. I love coming in and smelling them when they just come out, they're seriously mouthwatering. I get the croissant breakfast sandwich and add turkey — it's under $5, super filling, and delicious.

"I've tried the fresh squeezed juices and I'm impressed with them all, you can tell they're actually fresh squeezed to order."



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Business Insider is hiring 2016 summer interns!

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Business Insider and Tech Insider are looking for paid interns to join our editorial teams this summer!

As an intern at Business Insider, there's no getting coffee, filing, or making copies.

Our interns are an integral part of our team. Many of our current writers and editors started as interns.

Interns spend their time doing meaningful work: researching, writing, pitching and producing features -- even breaking news if the timing's right.

Interns are encouraged to work full-time (40 hours a week) if their schedule allows.

Other perks? We have tons of free snacks and drinks, a great office environment, and a ping-pong table where we hold quarterly tournaments.

When it comes to qualifications, a journalism background and experience writing for a news site always helps, as do copy-editing skills and light HTML and Photoshop experience. Knowledge of social media and previous writing experience are both useful, too.

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37 thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts under $50

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Valentine's Day is a chance to show our loved ones that we care ... and perhaps gift them a token or two of our affection.

Whether your Valentine is a friend, family member, new date, or treasured spouse, check out 37 gifts under $50 that will make them smile. 

We didn't include chocolate or flowers, because: duh.

And remember —  a homemade, heartfelt card is usually just as appreciated. 

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Charm your favorite person with a heat-changing heart mug.

The heart turns red as you fill the mug, for another boost of affection with every cup of tea.

Price: $7



Make your office a little more festive with heart cookie cutters.

Bake and decorate cookies with your Valentine, then enjoy them with your cubicle-mates.

Price: $10



Keep bits and bobs safe with a tiny ring dish.

It might be made for rings, but there's no rule it can't hold earrings, cuff links, or keys.

Price: $10



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This sandwich is NYC's answer to the Philly cheesesteak

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Philadelphia isn't the only city that can mix beef and cheese on a sub roll.

New York City's version of the Philly cheesesteak is the chopped cheese, but the sandwich remains unknown to most New Yorkers.

Story by Sarah Schmalbruch

Video and editing by Stephen Parkhurst

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This chart shows how you'll probably die

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On March 5, an asteroid about 100 feet across will fly close to Earth. But don't worry, experts at NASA's Center for Near Earth Objects Studies say there's no chance of the space rock impacting our planet.

In fact, a person's chance of dying from an asteroid impact are astronomical: 1 in 74,817,414, according to The Economist. The probability of dying from a dog bite or lightning strike is much higher.

Drawing from data collected by The Economist from America's National Safety Council and the National Academies, we made this graphic that puts a healthy perspective on the chances of dying from an asteroid compared to, say, walking. The numbers might surprise you:

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A town in Romania has the most cheerful cemetery on the planet

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The Romanian town of Săpânța has the happiest cemetery on the planet.

At the "Merry Cemetery," the tombstones are made of hand-painted wood instead of grey rock. They're also carved with personalized stories and whimsical cartoons. Full-time travelers Armando Costantino and Melony Candea visited the town for their blog Westfalia Digital Nomads, and captured scenes from the one-of-a-kind cemetery.

Story by Tony Manfred, editing by Ben Nigh.

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18 things every guy should keep in his work bag

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Do you have every thing you need?

Chances are you're probably leaving something out, and you'll only realize you need it when that moment hits.

Whether its hand sanitizer, an extra pair of headphones, or lip balm, there are at least 18 items we think no guy should be without on his way to and from the office.

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An extra charger so that you can power up your phone wherever, whenever.

Our phones rule our lives. Make sure yours always has enough juice by carrying an extra charger around with you.

Pictured:AmazonBasics Lightning Cable ($8)



A portable battery pack for when a wall isn't available.

When you don't have access to a wall outlet, the portable charger will have to do. Just make sure it's also charged.

Pictured:Ankler PowerCore $11



Lip balm is a winter necessity.

Send dry lips packing with Supergoop Lip Balm. This is the best stuff I've ever tried, and it repairs dry and chapped lips in a pinch.

Pictured:Supergoop ($10)

 



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These mind-bending aerial photos of Istanbul might give you vertigo

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Photographer and artist Aydin Büyütkaş has created a surreal view of Istanbul using a camera-equipped drone.

His series, titled "Flatland", was inspired by science fiction books — especially Edwin Abbott's "Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" — that brought wild visions of imaginary worlds to his mind. He decided he wanted to bring them to life with innovative photography.

Büyütkaş carefully planned each of these images using a 3D software that allowed him to explore all possible shooting locations throughout Istanbul. 

Below are the surreal photos, which he said took two months of planning.

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Büyütkaş captured these images with an aerial camera drone. The camera would take multiple images, which Büyütkaş would then combine in Photoshop to create a unique curved look.



Büyütkaş wants to make ordinary places look extraordinary. "We live in places that most of the time don't draw our attention ... places that the artist gives another dimension," he told Business Insider.



With his work, Büyütkaş wants to surprise his viewers and force them to see the world in a new light.



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We found the ultimate dessert crepe at NYC's Grand Central Station

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Chocolatier Jacques Torres is known for his decadent sweets. We tried one of his mouthwatering crepes that he serves at his New York City Grand Central ice cream station.

Story by Sarah Schmalbruch. Video and editing by Chelsea Pineda

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The best ramen shops in America

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Ramen — the super-delicious, savory, loaded noodle soup — has blown up across the country over the past few years.

Have we reached peak ramen? Maybe. Does it matter? Not at all, because on a cold winter day, there's nothing that tastes quite as tasty or will warm you up quite as quickly.

Foursquare, the city guide app for discovering new places, has tracked a 25% increase in "ramen" mentions over the last year. That's good news, because it means they've been able to put together a comprehensive state-by-state guide to where to get the good stuff across America.

Check out their picks, below.

 

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ALASKA: Naruto's ramen is all about thick and pliant slurp-worthy noodles. What makes this Anchorage favorite even better is the free custard dessert that comes with every bowl.

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ALABAMA: Bamboo On 2nd's ramen comes with a thick and creamy broth, but they're also known for their dumplings. If you haven't tried them, brace yourself — they're amazing.

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ARKANSAS: A bounty of veggies top KJ Sushi & Korean BBQ's ramen bowls. But the soup isn't the only showstopper in this local Fayetteville joint. The bibimbap is a must.

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