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

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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

Tech Insider : Politics, Politics, Style
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.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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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

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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

Tech Insider : Technology, Business, Sports
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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

Tech Insider : Travel, Economy, Business
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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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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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