The incredible story of how one of the first modern wristwatches was invented
Nearly all great inventions come from the need to solve a problem. And the creation of one of the world's first men's modern wristwatches in 1904 was no different.This invention was born when Louis...
View ArticleA world-famous architect is helping to rebuild Italian towns destroyed by an...
On August 24, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake devastated thousands of buildings in central Italy. An estimated 3,000 people lost their homes, 292 people were killed, and police and firefighters are still...
View ArticleThe 25 best private colleges in America
Business Insider recently released its annual list of the best colleges in America, which emphasized schools with high graduation rates, early-career earnings, and top-notch student life experiences....
View ArticleFans say this regional burger chain you've probably never heard of has the...
If you're a burger lover from the Pacific Northwest, you know Burgerville.While classic chains such as McDonald's and In-N-Out dominated Foursquare's state-by-state analysis of the most popular...
View Article7 morning rituals that are hard to adopt but will pay off forever
The early birds will inherit the earth.At least, that's what a 2009 University of Leipzig study found. The researchers concluded that "morning people were more proactive than evening types."However,...
View Article6 grooming skills every guy should should know before they turn 25
When you're in your early 20s, you learn a lot of valuable life skills that you take with you for the rest of your life.Some of the most valuable skills men can pick up are related to grooming...
View ArticleThe 10 US cities where homes have gained the most value over time
Wealth inequality is a mounting issue in America. A new study from online real-estate broker Trulia provides insight into one potential driver of the wealth gap: real estate.In its study, Trulia...
View ArticleInside the many lavish, multimillion-dollar homes of Taylor Swift
When you're the highest-paid entertainer in the world, you can afford to live in the height of luxury — and in many locations.Taylor Swift topped Forbes' Celebrity 100 list this year with reported...
View ArticleHere's why people love these L.L.Bean boots that sell out every winter
For the past several years L.L.Bean's Original Bean Boot has consistently sold out.We spoke with Business Insider reporters to find out why they are so obsessed with the boot that's been around since...
View ArticleThe appropriate men's attire for every occasion
Dress codes are intimidating — there's no doubt about that. But with a little knowledge and a flexible wardrobe, you can conquer any hyper-specific dress code thrown at you.If you're the type of guy...
View ArticleThe 14 best public colleges in America
There's a lot of debate about the pros and cons of private versus public colleges. But when you get down to the numbers, many great schools exist both categories.Business Insider recently released its...
View ArticleGoogle is strapping cameras to sheep for a new mapping project (GOOG, GOOGL)
A photo posted by Google (@google) on Aug 31, 2016 at 6:42am PDTThe Faroe Islands, an archipelago under Danish control in the North Atlantic Ocean, is now the site of a fascinating Google...
View Article23 fascinating diagrams reveal how to negotiate with people around the world
You can't expect negotiations with the French to be like negotiations with Americans, and the same holds true for every culture around the world.British linguist Richard D. Lewis charted communication...
View ArticleYou can pinch to zoom on photos and videos in Instagram now
Instagram has added the ability to zoom in on photos and videos.Pinch to zoom will be available via an iPhone app update on Wednesday. Support for the Android app will be added in the "coming...
View ArticleSee inside the $10,000 per night penthouse Airbnb is giving to celebrities...
It seems as though Airbnb is trying out something new for its celebrity guests: subletting for free.According to a report from TMZ, the San Francisco-based home rental startup is providing a...
View ArticleThis graphic shows how out-of-control San Francisco housing prices have gotten
If you're at all attuned to America's real estate market, you've heard about San Francisco's ongoing housing crisis.Residents have been doing crazy things to survive the sky-high cost of living, from...
View ArticleHere's the most commonly spoken language in every New York neighborhood that...
New York City is an extremely cosmopolitan place, and walking around the city, one often hears a plethora of languages being spoken.The American Community Survey is a massive annual effort by the...
View Article9 hidden costs that come with buying a home
Buying a home isn't just a 20% down payment and a monthly check for the mortgage.There are a mountain of hidden costs — from closing fees to taxes — that can add up to more than $9,000 each year, real...
View ArticleWhy tennis legend Andre Agassi thinks all balding men should embrace losing...
For every man experiencing hair loss, there comes a time when you need to make a decision. Do you continue to fight it, or do you just embrace it?American tennis legend Andrew Agassi went through that...
View ArticleHere's how much sex you should be having as you get older
Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, the sexual-dysfunction specialist and clinical director of The Medical Center for Female Sexuality, reveals how much sex is good for a marriage and how sex changes over the...
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