I explored an abandoned resort town in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the wealthy vacationed 100 years ago

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A woodsy scene with cabins peering behind trees
Business Insider's reporter explored a 1900s resort town full of historic cabins that were abandoned by the end of the century. After restoration by the National Parks Service, 16 cabins are now open to the public.

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Kim Jong Un's daughter may be training to one day succeed him. See the extended Kim family in photos.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae visit the newly built Kalma coastal tourist area in Wonsan, North Korea, December 29, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Kim Ju Ae visit the newly built Kalma coastal tourist area in Wonsan, North Korea, December 29, 2024, in this photo released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency

20 things you may be recycling by mistake, and why you shouldn't be

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A man throwing recyclables into a truck.
Recycling standards vary widely across the US, which can make it confusing to know what your city will pick up and what you need to drop off yourself.

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35 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady

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A side-by-side of Melania Trump in 2017 and 2026.
Melania Trump has style hits and misses as first lady.

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I paid $500 for a private room with 2 beds and a toilet on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. Take a look inside.

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A composite image of the author sitting in a roomette with a window on the left side and a duffel on the right and a close up of the exterior of a silver train sleeper car with a red stripe and a white stripe.
Business Insider's reporter traveled by train down the East Coast from New York to Miami in an Amtrak roomette.

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Disappointing photos show what it's really like to backpack across Europe

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A cluster of arms holding phones to capture a tourist attraction in Rome
Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

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30 products that haven't been around for as long as you'd think

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iPhone 2007
An iPhone in 2007.

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27 cities and towns across the US that offer cash and other perks to people who move there

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Laura Landers (left), Corinne Gaston (middle), and Michael Boyink (right)
Laura Landers (left), Corinne Gaston (middle), and Michael Boyink (right) all moved to Tulsa through Tulsa Remote

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The Walton family empire: Inside the lives of the billionaire Walmart heirs

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Sam Walton — who created Walmart and Sam's Club — wasn't a man of flashy luxury. But his children live a slightly more lavish life now.

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20 mind-boggling optical illusions you can find in nature

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bolivia salt flats optical illusion
This salt flat in Bolivia is perfect for creating optical illusions.

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