More than 70 years after the camp’s liberation, millions of people a year visit the memorial in Oswiecim, which is now part of southern Poland. Read more: This photograph was the most agonizing thing I saw at Auschwitz Pawel Sawicki, a press officer at Auschwitz Museum, told Business Insider that most of the memorial’s 2 […]
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YouTube is partially to blame for the rise in people believing the Earth is flat, according to a new study
Music-EntertainmentFebruary 19, 2019
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Read more: Around a third of certain populations think their governments are ‘hiding the truth’ about immigration — here’s why some people believe conspiracy theories Astronomer Stuart Clark told Business Insider people may believe the world is flat because there is a tendency to reject the reality of science when it becomes too complicated, and […]
Idris Elba took an ‘awkward’ selfie with Daniel Craig at the Golden Globes after years of speculation that he’ll be the next James Bond
Music-EntertainmentJanuary 7, 2019
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“Bohemian Rhapsody” actor Rami Malek recently spoke about playing the villain in the franchise’s next instalment. Er…. But you’ve got to laugh, it’s such an incredible rumor that has got out of hand – and hey, why not?” Elba isn’t the only star teasing ahead of “Bond 25,” which is set to be released in […]
January 3, 2019
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Using threads from Reddit and previously published articles on BuzzFeed, Business Insider, and elsewhere on the web, here are 29 facts that sound so weird, you might think they’re fake.SEE ALSO: 22 ‘facts’ you learned in school that have since been proven wrong FOLLOW US: INSIDER is on Facebook About 7% of all humans who have ever […]
December 20, 2018
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A mug that mashes up two of Philly’s proudest bastions of chaos Gritty Mascot Philadelphia Flyers Mug, $16.15, from Etsy You know it’s only a matter of time before Charlie and Gritty team up for some shenanigans. On September 24, 2018, the Philadelphia Flyers introduced Gritty, a new nightmare-inducing mascot that was so questionable people […]
An artist painted a self-portrait of himself on a different drug every day, and he ended up with brain damage
Music-EntertainmentDecember 18, 2018
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In March 1995, artist Bryan Lewis Saunders began creating at least one self-portrait of himself every day. “I have done other month long drawing and life experiments too; no hearing, no talking and so on,” he said, adding that he’s “currently exploring arousal and energy.” Scroll down to see some of the most bizarre, terrifying, […]
One abusive tweet is sent to a female politician or journalist every 30 seconds, according to an Amnesty International report called ‘Troll Patrol’
Music-EntertainmentDecember 18, 2018
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Volunteers at Amnesty International analysed 14.5 million tweets in total. All politicians expect to receive abuse at some point, but the data showed ethnic minority MPs receive 15% more than their white counterparts. Black women received the most abuse, with 60% more problematic tweets and 84% more abusive tweets than white women. In April, Business […]
October 8, 2018
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Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on the second Monday in October, instead of the fourth Thursday in November. There are a number of theories on why this is — one is that the harvest, which is believed to be part of the history behind Thanksgiving, simply starts earlier in Canada than it does in the US. […]
Business Insider is hiring a fellow in London to write about the British royal family
Music-EntertainmentOctober 8, 2018
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As a fellow at Business Insider you will get hands-on experience at one of the fastest-growing digital publications. Fellowships are paid and run for 6 months. Our fellowships are paid and run for six months from the start date. This position would be perfect for someone who wants to write stories like these: The best photos […]
September 6, 2018
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He went into cardiac arrest and died at a Florida hospital, his manager told The Hollywood Reporter. Although it was considered iconic at the time, Reynolds told Business Insider in 2016 that he thought it might have hurt his career. “I wish I hadn’t done it because I wasn’t taken as a serious actor,” Reynolds […]
Vanilla Ice says he was on board the quarantined Emirates plane at JFK: ‘This is crazy’
Music-EntertainmentSeptember 5, 2018
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Statement: Emirates can confirm that about 10 passengers on #EK203 from Dubai to New York were taken ill. On Wednesday afternoon, Emirates flight 203 from Dubai was quarantined at John F. Emirates Airlines confirmed via Twitter that 7 passengers and 3 crew members from flight 203 were taken to Jamaica Hospital and that all […]
From cosmic dust to a hidden galaxy: Here are the 24 most stunning shots of space from the past year
Music-EntertainmentAugust 18, 2018
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One of the Northern Lights in Swedish Laplan,d for example, was taken from a tiny cave in -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Astronomer and competition judge Dr Marek Kulula told Business Insider that astrophotography is both an essential scientific tool and “an invitation to take a pause from our busy lives and reflect on our place in the […]
Countless refugees have been saved at sea by their life jackets — now a Minnesota startup is selling them as bracelets to spread messages of hope
Music-EntertainmentAugust 18, 2018
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Mohamed Malim, a 22-year-old entrepreneur and former Somali refugee, wants Americans to understand that refugees contribute to society — and their stories deserve to be heard. You need to hear people’s stories.”SEE ALSO: Government agencies allegedly teamed up to ‘trap’ and arrest immigrants when they arrived at their immigration interviews DON’T MISS: Melania Trump’s immigration lawyer tears […]
Love Island is coming to the US — here’s why Brits are so entranced by the debauched reality show
Music-EntertainmentAugust 9, 2018
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Of course, it’s not quite that simple. Oh, I forgot to mention that all the girls arrive standing up in the back of a Jeep: The show is hosted by Caroline Flack or “The Flack” as she’s affectionately named. The hype around the show has previously baffled social media users in the US and around […]
August 1, 2018
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Ever wanted styling advice from the Fresh Prince himself? The “Deadpool” actor decided to delve into the liquor industry earlier this year. Well, Fancy, an e-commerce site known as “the Pinterest of fashion,” is probably the closest you’ll ever get to that dream. Ryan Reynolds owns a major percentage of Aviation Gin. Recently, it seems […]
It’s been 3 years since Ariana Grande licked a donut and said ‘I hate America’ — but the internet never forgets
Music-EntertainmentJuly 6, 2018
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— Sarah Nicole Prickett (@sylvia__north) July 4, 2018 No donuts were harmed in the making of this commemorative article. According to a previous Business Insider post, the licked donuts were later sold to customers who were unaware of the contamination. However, I should have known better in how I expressed myself; and with my new […]
May 12, 2018
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The 31-year-old actor and former Finnish basketball took over the role of the iconic Wookiee from veteran actor Peter Mayhew. There’s a new man bringing Chewbacca to life in “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” Towering over the cast at six feet, 10 inches in the furry Wookiee costume is Joonas Suotamo. His audition for the […]
Tyra Banks was once told she was ‘too big’ for the runway — here’s how she defied her critics and became a world-famous supermodel
Music-EntertainmentApril 17, 2018
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Should I work out twice a day? “I started crying and I was like, ‘Mom, OK, what do I do. But, that’s exactly what is happening to other women all over this country,” Banks said. She has helped me to be a strong woman so I can overcome these kinds of attacks, but if I […]
Demi Lovato was accused of breaking her sobriety by a fan who suggested a drink was Photoshopped out of her hand
Music-EntertainmentApril 12, 2018
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THATS A LOT OF CUTE PEOPLE TOGETHER😍😍❤️ I’m so happy for her omg!! “There are some days where it’s really hard and I don’t want to share what I’m thinking or feeling, but I have to do it because I have a responsibility to my fans, they’re really important to me,” Lovato told Business Insider […]
April 12, 2018
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Some celebrities are born famous, but the most fascinating ones are the stars who take years to get there. See the rest of the story at INSIDER Tiffany Haddish may be the breakout star of the moment, but that’s only because she had years of comedy work behind her before starring in “Girls Trip.” And […]
12 things you didn’t know about the making of the horror movie sensation ‘A Quiet Place’
Music-EntertainmentApril 9, 2018
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It’s a high-concept horror movie about a family striving to survive in a world dominated by monsters with hypersensitive hearing. While “A Quiet Place” is his breakout movie, Krasinski had a few turns behind the camera before. For a test screening, Krasinski dressed up in a motion capture suit as a stand-in for the monster. […]
A deleted scene from ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ gives us the Captain Phasma fans always wanted
Music-EntertainmentMarch 8, 2018
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I love Phasma,” director Rian Johnson told Business Insider. SEE ALSO: There’s a new ‘Star Wars’ live-action TV show coming to Disney’s Netflix competitor — and it will be written by the director of ‘Iron Man’ FOLLOW US: INSIDER Entertainment is on Facebook Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Disney has 10 movies coming […]
‘We don’t have stars anymore – except your president’: Trump knocks Hollywood for record low Oscar ratings
Music-EntertainmentMarch 6, 2018
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Remember when Arnold Schwarzenegger’s season of “Celebrity Apprentice” tanked with viewers? That aside, Trump just loves to pick fights over ratings (especially if he can say that his absence was the reason). President Donald Trump tweeted about it. And the Oscars makes it a habit of picking best picture winners that don’t make a lot […]
Here’s how your taxes will change if you’re the average person making $40,000 a year
Music-EntertainmentJanuary 1, 2018
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In the future, Congress may decide to renew the bill’s tax rules, let them expire, or make more changes. About 70% of Americans take the standard deduction. With the new plan, it will go down to 22%, the rate for everyone who makes between $38,701 and $82,500. For income below that limit, you pay the […]
December 23, 2017
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The list doesn’t simply include the movies with the highest scores. The movie won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year. “The Florida Project” What it’s about: You may see the area around the Disney parks differently after watching this indie movie about the hard-working, struggling-to-survive community that lives in a motel […]
Fans want Matt Damon dropped from ‘Ocean’s 8’ after making controversial comments about Hollywood’s sexual misconduct scandals
Music-EntertainmentDecember 22, 2017
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I just wouldn’t do that,” the actor said. Representatives for Damon and “Ocean’s 8” didn’t immediately respond to INSIDER’s requests for comment. “I’m doing a little bit in the movie,” Damon said at the time. Fans are signing a petition to remove Matt Damon’s reported cameo from the upcoming “Ocean’s Eight” movie. Fans want […]
December 9, 2017
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16. 15. “Life” Fox clearly wanted “Life” to be its next “Alien” franchise, but instead we got a thriller about a sentient killing machine that hyped Ryan Reynolds in the trailers only to kill him off in the film’s first half hour. The film also wastes Jake Gyllenhaal’s Oscar-caliber talent as part of a […]
INSIDER’s resident ‘Game of Thrones’ expert reveals how she thinks the series will end
Music-EntertainmentNovember 6, 2017
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INSIDER’s resident “Game of Thrones” expert Kim Renfro did an AMA on the Game of Thrones subreddit recently. Fans can expect to wait as long as 2019 for season eight, but if the GoT fire is too difficult to tame, fans can read up on all of INSIDER’s unanswered questions and predictions for the next season […]
September 26, 2017
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A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) on Sep 27, 2016 at 5:49pm PDT “I generally don’t wear that much makeup,” Paltrow told The New York Times. “It’s key to get a good sweat every day. In the interview, she cited a Goop article that claimed chemical-based sunscreens are worse for you than mineral-based ones. Wearing less makeup […]