What to pack to help you sleep on overnight trains, from someone who has spent 120 hours on them

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Left: A navy blue sleeper train parked ar a platform with an opened door at night. Right: The author lies in bed wearing a tan sleep mask over her eyes.
Business Insider's reporter has a lot of experience sleeping on overnight trains.

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I shopped for holiday decor at Dollar Tree and Party City, and the pricier chain has better items for gatherings

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Terri Peters at Dollar Tree and Party City.
I wanted to see if Dollar Tree or Party City had better decor for winter.

Terri Peters

If you're still using the laughing emoji to LOL, Gen Alpha thinks you're out of touch

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Nicole Pellegrino and sister
Nicole Pellegrino was baffled by the slang.

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9 underrated travel destinations that will be popular in 2024, according to a travel planner

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people milling about a town square in a town in Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful destination in Central Europe.

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Princess Diana's iconic engagement blouse was made from a ruined dress. Now, it's expected to sell for $100,000 — if not more — at an auction.

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A side-by-side of Princess Diana and Prince Charles and a pink blouse.
Princess Diana's top is going on auction.

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We quit our jobs in TV to start a coffee shop. When we decided to do it on a boat, we had no idea what we were in for.

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Holly the Cafe Boat next to a picture of cake
Sometimes we use our canoe to transport heavy deliveries back to the cafe. People think it's hilarious.

Joanna Gould

I just moved from the UK to the US. Here are 9 things I already miss.

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The author in central park.
The author moved to New York City in October.

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  • I moved from London to New York City in October. 
  • I spent most of my life in and around London but attended college in Boston. 
  • Leaving the UK behind meant missing family milestones and home comforts like Sunday Roasts.

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I tried 6 jars of pesto from the store and ranked them from worst to best

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Barilla and Classico pesto.
I tested six jars of pesto and ranked them from worst to best.

Chelsea Davis

Chip and Joanna Gaines have turned Waco into a tourist hot spot. Here's a look at the properties they own in town, from a castle to a boutique hotel.

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A side-by-side of Chip and Joanna Gaines in front of a fireplace and a castle.
Chip and Joanna Gaines own several properties in Waco.

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Baby boomers shocked Gen Z and millennials by revealing what they paid for their first apartments

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Houses with a 'for rent' sign in front of them
People were shocked by how cheap the baby boomers said their rents were.

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