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The best things in life may be free, but that doesn't mean they won't take time, sweat, and perseverance to acquire.

That's especially the case when it comes to learning important life skills.

To ascertain which talents are worth the investment, one Quora reader posed the question: "What are the hardest and most useful skills to learn?"

We've highlighted our favorite takeaways, as well as a few other skills we thought were important.

Empathy

"You can be the most disciplined... Читать дальше...

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Along with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, one of the most recognizable faces on the New England Patriots sideline over the past several seasons has been that of bearded defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. 

Often seen scowling on the sidelines with a pencil poking out from his backwards hat, Patricia has worked under Belichick's tutelage since 2004. Over that stretch, he has risen from a low-level "offensive coaching assistant" to roles coaching the linebackers, and the safeties... Читать дальше...

Arguing about whether the F-35 can dogfight misses a really big point

NOW WATCH: The Air Force's legendary C-5 plane is so enormous it can transport a submarine

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify in court on Tuesday, January 17 for a potentially explosive lawsuit that claims the Oculus VR startup he acquired for $2 billion was based on stolen technology.

The more than two-year-old suit against Facebook by game maker Zenimax has culminated with a public trial by jury in a Dallas court that began on January 9. Zenimax is seeking $2 billion in damages against Facebook, which is the amount the social networking giant initially paid to buy Oculus in 2014. Читать дальше...

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From his speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 that made him a household name to his farewell address on Tuesday, President Barack Obama has captivated the world with his words.

Hailed as one of the greatest presidential orators in modern history (although the title is quite contentious), Obama has a knack for public speaking even his political opponents can recognize.

As Obama prepares to leave office, we've compiled 17 of his most memorable inspirational quotes. Читать дальше...

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The change in attitudes toward cannabis and in legal access to marijuana around the US over the past several years is staggering.

As of last fall, 57% of adults in the US said they thought marijuana should be legal, with only 37% taking the opposing view — which is essentially a reversal of the opinions held a decade ago.

And after November's elections, 20% of Americans live in a state that has voted to legalize recreational use. Far more live in states with some access to medical marijuana. Читать дальше...

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The imminent ascension to the U.S. presidency of Donald Trump, a man whose supporters and detractors both agree is exceptional in the context of American history, raises a question which historians and social scientists generally prefer to shy away from: To what extent does historical change depend on the actions of a handful of unusual individuals — history’s archetypal Great Men and Women — as opposed to large-scale, long-term, impersonal forces?

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CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Three police officers involved in the fatal 2014 shooting of a 12-year-old African-American Ohio boy who was playing with a pellet gun will face internal discipline for their actions, officials in Cleveland said Friday.

The disciplinary charges against the white officer who shot Tamir Rice come two years after the shooting, which set off days of protests and fueled scrutiny of police use of deadly force against unarmed black men.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. civil rights activists kicked off a week of protests ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration with a march in Washington on Saturday, vowing to keep fighting for equality and justice under the upcoming administration.

Chanting "no justice, no peace," a few thousand protesters headed by the Rev. Al Sharpton marched along the National Mall toward the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, about two miles (3 km) from the steps of the U.S. Capitol... Читать дальше...

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(Reuters) - A SpaceX Falcon rocket blasted off from California on Saturday, returning the company to flight for the first time since a fiery launchpad explosion in September.

The launch of the 230-foot (70-meter) rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base at 9:54 a.m. PST (1754 GMT) aimed to deliver 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium Communications Inc.

SpaceX's founder and entrepreneur Elon Musk's ambitious flight plans had been grounded since the Sept. 1 explosion... Читать дальше...

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Danny Meyer is one of tipping's best-known opponents. In October 2015 the New York restaurateur abolished tipping at his restaurants and raised menu prices, saying that doing so would allow him to pay his kitchen workers better. Other restaurateurs have followed suit.

But why is Meyer, who also owns Shake Shack, so opposed to the practice of leaving servers some cash in exchange for their service?

"Tipping is one of the biggest hoaxes pulled on an entire culture,"... Читать дальше...

Here's what the US military really thinks about Obama

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Jonathan Golub, the chief US market strategist at RBC Capital Markets, believes that stocks will continue to be on the rise through 2017.

In an interview with Business Insider, Golub discussed President-elect Donald Trump's economic policy, the market's response to Trump, and the sectors in which Golub is bullish.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Tina Wadhwa: Stocks on the whole have been rallying to all-time highs, with the Dow verging on 20,000. Читать дальше...

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The Great Secret of Adulthood is that no one ever really feels like an adult.

All around you, 30-somethings in business suits eating fancy salads and sending important client emails are desperately hoping you won't discover that they're really an eight-year-old who'd so much rather be watching cartoons and eating ice cream.

But adulthood is less about the salads and the suits and more about things like handling challenging situations at work, knowing yourself well... Читать дальше...

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When choosing a career, it's important to seek out jobs that are meaningful and challenging.

But a high salary doesn't hurt, either.

US News & World Report recently released its 2017 Best Jobs rankings, which determines the best occupations in the US based on median salary, employment rate, growth, job prospects, stress level, and work-life balance. You can read more about the methodology here.

The publication then ranked these coveted positions by pay... Читать дальше...

A woman in the Ukraine is making thick blankets out of large spools of merino wool using her arms instead of knitting needles. She's also built up quite a following online. Here's a quick look at her innovative product and how she makes them.

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With movie-ticket prices increasing and the resurgence of franchises like "Star Wars," films earning over $1 billion worldwide may become commonplace. But for now, there are only 27 movies from the past 25 years that have managed to join this exclusive club.

Using data from Box Office Mojo, we compiled a list of the highest-grossing movies that made $1 billion or more.

From "Minions" to "Furious 7" and more, keep reading for a look at the box-office hits.

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Goldman Sachs just named a new chief information officer.

Elisha Wiesel will take on the role, which is currently held by the tatted-up former tech exec Marty Chavez, according to an internal memo signed by CEO Lloyd Blankfein, co-COOs David Solomon and Harvey Schwartz, and Chavez himself.

That's the first time we've seen that line-up of names on an internal memo since former COO Gary Cohn left the firm and Solomon and Schwartz took over as co-COOs.

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President-elect Donald Trump has added some names to the roster of talent for his presidential inauguration.

Country artists Toby Keith and Lee Greenwood and the rock band 3 Doors Down will headline the pre-inauguration concert at the Lincoln Memorial on January 19, the Inaugural Committee announced, according to Billboard and CNN. The show has been dubbed "The Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration."

3 Doors Down is best known for its 2000 hit, "Kryptonite."

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In a matter of weeks, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the president of the United States.

As Brett LoGiurato previously reported for Business Insider, the real estate mogul released a report in July claiming to be worth around $8.7 billion. However, Forbes estimates his net worth is closer to $3.7 billion. 

Since the president-elect hasn't released his tax returns, his financial situation is still somewhat unclear.

However, it looks like the US... Читать дальше...

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For six years, screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick had one mission in life: to get "Deadpool" made. Before the film starring the eponymous foul-mouthed superhero broke box-office records in 2016 and became a 2017 award-season darling (including Golden Globes and a good chance at an Oscar), just getting a film made about the Merc with a Mouth was considered a million-to-one shot.

But thanks to the perseverance of Resse, Wernick, director Tim Miller, and of course Ryan Reynolds ... Читать дальше...

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The Seattle Seahawks are in the playoffs for the fifth-straight season and once again they are being led by one of the NFL's best defenses.

The "Legion of Boom" is notorious for its stingy, hard-hitting defense that squashes opposing offenses, but the Seahawks are at the forefront of a safer, revolutionary style of tackling.

A year ago, ESPN's Sheil Kapadia detailed the Seahawks' effort to promote a new, rugby-style tackling method that has been paying dividends over the last four seasons. Читать дальше...

The extra eyelet at the top of running sneakers has puzzled us for years — what is it for?!

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The US stock market may be at an all-time high, but there are still stocks that could offer significant upside potential, according to Goldman Sachs.

Goldman ranked US stocks that possess the most upside potential, based on the percent difference between the stocks' current prices and Goldman's target price.

According to the firm's ranking, shares of Mylan, the US pharmaceutical company, have the most upside potential followed by Range Resources, a natural gas company, and Envision Healthcare. Читать дальше...

SpaceX just launched and landed its first Falcon 9 rocket of the year. Watch the incredible landing footage as the first stage of the rocket flies to a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean — it's nothing short of amazing.