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Learn moreAside from cushioned sneakers with adequate arch support, a well-fitting sports bra is arguably the most important item you can invest in when it comes to workout wear. Speaking from experience, the best sports bras for a large bust typically have a sturdy band, wider adjustable straps, and separated cups. With that in mind, the SheFit Ultimate Sports Bra comes out on top because it can accommodate any type of workout. Still, finding the right bra often depends on what type of physical activity you'll be engaging in. For more articles about finding the right fit with a larger chest, see our piece on the best swimsuits for large busts and the best bralettes for large busts.

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In an air fryer, the powerful circulation of super hot air can crispy the fries up in a pinch before they dry out. In an air fryer, the powerful circulation of super hot air can crispy the fries up in a pinch before they dry out. AdvertisementHow to reheat fries in an air fryerReheating fries in an air fryer takes just five minutes. Best overall: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at AmazonInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven - See at Amazon Best value: Beautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at WalmartBeautiful Touchscreen Air Fryer - See at Walmart Best toaster oven: Oster Digital Air Fryer Oven with RapidCrisp - See at AmazonAdvertisementInsider's takeawayIf you're craving extra crispy fries in a pinch, reheating them in an air fryer is a game-changer. The key to achieving crispy, evenly cooked fries in the air fryer is to preheat the air fryer for a few minutes and arrange them in a single layer.

Persons: fryer, —, It's, Paul Sidoriak, Dana Beninati, Ali Majdfar, Sidoriak, they're, Jen Gushue Organizations: Service, Walmart, Oster Digital, Fryer Locations: Montana, cayenne

☆ When my mom's house burned down, I expected the man I was dating to leave me. Instead, the tragedy fast-tracked our relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Just as I began mentally preparing myself to face the fallout alone, Bryan began packing his things. Related storiesWhen the nurse finally ushered us into her tiny white room with no windows, my mother began weeping. One night, after my mom threw a tantrum in her hotel room, I told Bryan, "You can go back to Boston any time, you know." When she threatened to kick us out of the hotel, Bryan said, "I'll take care of it," and marched down to her office. Ultimately, the experience made our relationship strongerNot even two years into our relationship, Bryan and I began looking at houses together.

Persons: Bryan, johnny, hadn't, It's, —, we've Organizations: Service, luxe Boston, refills Locations: Connecticut, Boston

☆ Space photos show over 1 trillion gallons of water flooding crop fields in California, and it could mean higher food prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Tulare Lake used to be the largest lake west of the Mississippi River. This year's rain and snowmelt have replenished the lake, flooding many of the region's farms. And here's what it looked like on April 30:This is how the area looked on April 30, after Tulare Lake flooded. As of June, the flooded parts of Tulare Lake spanned about 178 square miles, or 113,920 acres — almost the size of Lake Tahoe. Tulare Lake began to reappear this March, before the Sierra Nevada snowpack started meltin.

Persons: Lauren Dauphin, NASA EOSDIS LANCE, Brad Rippey, Rippey, Dennis Hutson, Hutson, Nicholas Pinter, University of California Davis, — Organizations: Farmers, Service, NASA, U.S . Geological Survey, United States Department of Agriculture, Atmospheric Administration, TAC Farm, for Watershed Sciences, University of California, Agriculture Assembly, Southern Sierra, Southern Sierra Nevada snowpack, San, Sierra, Sierra Nevada snowpack Locations: Tulare, Mississippi, Wall, Silicon, California, U.S, San Joaquin, Tulare Lake, Lake Tahoe, Tulare County, San Joaquin Valley, Tulare Lake ., Southern Sierra Nevada, Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada, Central

☆ The astonishing underground sounds from the largest organism on Earth, and how they could help soothe your stress away
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sound designer Jeff Rice recorded what this organism's vast root system sounds like in a rainstorm. What the largest organism on Earth sounds likeRice's work involves recording the sounds of various natural environments and then archiving them on the Acoustic Atlas site. One of the mics that Jeff Rice used to record the sounds of Pando. The sounds of Pando may soothe your stress awayNumerous studies have found that listening to nature sounds can have mood-boosting, pain-relieving, and stress-reducing effects — while even improving cognitive performance. Rice didn't record the sounds of Pando for its potential stress-relieving benefits.

Persons: Pando, Jeff Rice, —, you'll, what's, Rice, Lance Oditt, Jack Straw Organizations: Service, Anadolu Agency, Montana State University Library, The New York Times Magazine, Pando, Jack Straw New Media Locations: Pando, Seattle

☆ Stunning photos of the night sky in one of the darkest places on Earth will make you want to visit New Zealand ASAP
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is especially great for star gazing. But in one of the darkest places on Earth — the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in New Zealand — that's not an issue. Aoraki is the second-largest dark sky reserve in the world, ranking at a level 2 on the nine-level Bortle Dark-Sky Scale for light pollution. The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is located in southern New Zealand. Igor HoogerwerfAccording to Jason Menard, an executive at Mackenzie Tourism, The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is one of the best places to view the Milky Way — and that's pretty evident in this photo.

☆ Creepy photos reveal the microscopic world of parasitic creatures thriving on sandy beaches worldwide
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-13 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Nematodes are typically less than 1 millimeter in length, so Bik and her team use powerful microscopes to study them. This particular species — known as the Ceramonema — is commonly found on underwater mountains in the deep sea. Jim Baldwin and Manuel Mundo-OcampoWhat sets these nematodes apart are the complex wave-like patterned plates covering their entire body. "There are so few scientists working on these species and there's so much sand out there," Bik said. "If you grab a bit of sand outside your doorstep or at your local beach, you're probably holding hundreds of new species."

☆ No, artificial vanilla flavoring doesn't come from beaver butts. Flavor scientists explain.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Rebecca Strong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

It's a myth that artificial vanilla flavoring comes from castoreum extracted from beaver castor sacs. Flavor chemists explain that artificial vanilla flavor is made from synthetic vanillin. He said, many food companies use artificial flavors because extracting natural flavors from fruits and other plants is labor-intensive and expensive. For example, a chemical appropriately named "raspberry ketone" — which also occurs naturally in raspberries — is an essential component of artificial raspberry flavor. Scientists are still working out how to replicate these flavor volatiles, which is why artificial vanilla flavors tend to lack complexity.

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