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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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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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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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) 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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16 things you shouldn't recycle — even if you think you can

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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.
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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20 mind-boggling optical illusions you can find in nature

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

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21 things you probably didn't know about '10 Things I Hate About You'

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Heath Ledger in "10 Things I Hate About You."

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I made pumpkin bread with just 2 ingredients. It reminded me of my favorite Starbucks treat.

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Two-ingredient pumpkin loaf.
Two-ingredient pumpkin loaf.

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A look inside Jackie Kennedy Onassis' luxurious homes, from sprawling estates to full-floor apartments

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The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.
The Kennedys at his family's home after announcing their engagement.

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