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When you're shopping for a college student, there are a few different product categories to consider. College students want a gift that's functional yet cool, fits in their dorm room or apartment, and makes their lives easier. The best gifts for college students satisfy all this and more.
We've rounded up a list of the best gifts for college students to help you out this year.
How this successful Halloween company has used 'Shark Tank' investor Mark Cuban's $2 million
Redeem now Mark Cuban made the biggest investment of his five seasons on "Shark Tank" in 2013 when he put down $2 million for a 20% stake in Melissa Carbone's horror attraction company Ten Thirty One Productions.
Carbone, the CEO and president, cofounded Ten Thirty One in 2009 with Alyson Richards for the purpose of launching the first large-scale haunted hayride in Los Angeles. After clearing out their bank accounts and scraping together investments from friends, they put down $365,000 to set up and "
Pregnant Ashley Graham used baby powder to slip into her latex Jessica Rabbit costume for Halloween
Redeem now Ashley Graham sported a fiery red latex gown and long purple latex gloves to portray Jessica Rabbit for Halloween. The pregnant model told her followers that she used baby powder to help slip into the skintight dress. She paired the look with comfortable red sneakers. Graham posed alongside her husband Justin Ervin, who dressed as American wrestler Randy Savage for the holiday. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Halloween is still three days away, but Ashley Graham may be the celebrity to beat when it comes to incredible costumes.
REVIEW: The $250,000 Twisted NA-V8 is a vintage Land Rover Defender that looks and drives like moder
Redeem now The Land Rover Defender is a popular off-roading vehicle that's gained a cult-like following over the years. Companies like Twisted Automotive reconstruct Defenders to be highly customized and luxurious for today's top Defender fans and collectors. The Twisted NA-V8 90 is based on a Defender 90 but has a V8 from a Corvette and a starting price of $250,000. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. The road in front of me straightened out, so I thought "
What 30 celebrities looked like before going gray
Updated Going gray is a natural part of life — even for your favorite celebrities. While many people opt to dye their hair, these 30 celebs prove that going gray can look amazing. Andie MacDowell said in July 2021 that letting hair go natural was "a power move." Andie MacDowell debuted a new silver look at the Cannes Film Festival this year. MacDowell is 63. Lucas Jackson/Reuters; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images "
Here are the 10 top-selling sneakers of the year so far, according to an NPD analyst
Athletic footwear sales declined in in the first half of 2020 in the low teens compared to 2019, according a report from NPD analyst Matt Powell.The report included a list of the top selling sneaker styles of the years so far, which was overwhelmingly dominated by Nike.From the Adidas NMD R1 to the Nike Air Max 97, here are the top-selling sneakers of 2019 so far, according to Powell.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.
I made the 'big, fat salad' Jennifer Garner eats every day, and if you're looking for a lunch that w
Jennifer Garner recently told Women's Health that she eats the same "big, fat salad" every day. I made the recipe, which includes arugula, roasted sweet potato, and broccoli, for a work lunch. It helped me avoid snacking before dinner, but next time I'd cook some ingredients ahead of time. I love trying out recipes celebrities share, especially ones that I can incorporate into my goal of eating healthier during the week.
I tried all of Wendy's breakfast sandwiches and ranked them from worst to best
I tried all 11 of Wendy's breakfast sandwiches and ranked them from worst to best. I didn't love the bread on most of the chain's "classic" options, which was like a dinner roll. The hot-honey chicken biscuit may be the best fast-food breakfast sandwich I've ever tried. Wendy's started selling breakfast again in 2020. Wendy's offers a pretty diverse range of breakfast sandwiches. Savanna Swain-Wilson Wendy's had many failed attempts at serving breakfast over the past 30 years, but the chain officially brought back its breakfast menu in 2020.
KFC Crystal Bucket Restaurant Design in Photos
On May 3, KFC opened one of the most impressive restaurants in its 25,000-location portfolio in Painted Post, New York. Mary Meisenzahl Insider Aside from the main atrium, everything about the building had to be repurposed to accommodate a fast food restaurant. Mary Meisenzahl Insider The design was very busy, with signs posted in every possible space. Mary Meisenzahl/Insider The design played off of the building's history as a bank.
What a Daily Serving of Caffeine Looks Like
And you thought Red Bull was bad.
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It turns out that while a can of the vilified energy drink has 80 milligrams of caffeine (just one-fifth the maximum amount you should have each day, according to the Mayo Clinic), one small cup of Starbucks drip coffee has more than three times that amount.
Regardless of how you get your caffeine, it's important to keep in mind that it's a stimulant with some positive and negative effects.