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Author Alesandra Dubin, her kids, husband smiling on canal boat in Amsterdam
From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions.
  • I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family, and a few things surprised me.
  • I knew the city had a big bike culture, but I didn't realize how intense it could be.
  • The public transit options pleasantly surprised me, and I was blown away by the Indonesian cuisine.

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Whenever I have a recipe that calls for shredded chicken, I poach the meat.
  • I set out to cook chicken breasts four different ways to see which method yielded the best results.
  • Pan-frying and baking produced the most flavor, but they also required ample time and attention.
  • To my complete surprise, microwaving the chicken gave me faster, better results than poaching it.

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Tate Stock started his company with his now-wife, Hannah.
  • Tate Stock, with his wife Hannah, founded Chirp, a wellness company.
  • He started the business with $450, consisting of PVC pipe and yoga mats.
  • He's turned down multiple investors, including one from "Shark Tank."

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Betty Boop made her debut as an anthropomorphic dog in Dizzy Dishes. | Image: Fleischer Studios
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Some years ago, I was writing a science fiction short story in which I wanted to incorporate verses from a 1928 song, "Button Up Your Overcoat." However, when I sold the story, my editor told me that since the song was still copyrighted, it was safer not to include the verses.

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Short Ugg slippers are the go-to shoe for members of Gen Z right now.
  • Gen Z is consistently impacting consumer trends and modern style.
  • So Business Insider asked members of the generation what gifts they loved getting over the holidays.
  • Their answers revealed celebrity skincare brands, short Uggs, and more as 2026 trends.

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Most Apple products are pretty expensive, but some of the most affordable (and useful) ones are AirTags. The Bluetooth trackers are priced pretty reasonably even when not on sale, but they can be a steal if you can get them on a discount — like right now. A four pack of AirTags is on sale for $65 at Amazon, which is only a few dollars more than the record-low price we saw during Black Friday a


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One of the many concerns about artificial intelligence these days is how the rush to build data centers is impacting local communities. Data centers can create a drain on resources, and some utility companies have already said customers can expect to see their electricity bills growing as these facilities increase demand. There have been some discussions of what other power sources could support


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Jeff Bezos and Indian Creek
Jeff Bezos has reportedly purchased a waterfront mansion in Indian Creek, an artificial barrier island in Miami.
  • A buyer paid $105 million for a vacant lot next to Jeff Bezos in Miami.
  • The lot sold for about half of the original asking price of $200 million.
  • Indian Creek, known as Billionaire Bunker

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Author Ashley Franzen  smiling in front of mountain, water in Japan
As an introvert with a rich and complex inner world, I use the time I spend traveling alone to recharge while pursuing my passions.
  • For the second consecutive year, I've left my kids behind and boarded a plane to Japan.
  • It may sound selfish, but solo trips are a necessity for me to reset and connect with myself.
  • I love the quietness and peace I find in Japan, plus I get to practice a