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Pocket-Worthy Reads

Stories to fuel your mind

Just Read the Book Already

Digital culture doesn’t have to make you a shallow reader. But you have to do something about it.

How to Sleep: Try Japan’s Kaizen Method to Cure Insomnia and Sleep Anxiety

Having trouble falling asleep? The Japanese word ‘Kaizen’, which means ‘change’, could transform your bedtime routine and help tackle insomnia.

“7 Ways I’ve Become Fitter That Have Nothing to Do With Running or Going to the Gym”

Think you’ve got to run or go to the gym every day to get fitter? Think again.

Dogs of War

At the outbreak of WWII, a private poodle breeder and her dog show pals launch an outlandish scheme to recruit and train thousands of pets for war duty. In the face of military skepticism and confronting the carnage of war a new kind of hero emerges.

“I Did Not Die. I Did Not Go to Heaven.”

How the controversy around a Christian bestseller engulfed the evangelical publishing industry—and tore a family apart.

A CIA Spyplane Crashed Outside Area 51 a Half-Century Ago. This Explorer Found It.

How urban explorers uncovered the site—and the memory—of a covert Cold War–era accident.

Today’s Pocket Hits

Saturday, May 25

When Should You Cut Off Your Family Members?

A new TikTok trend, #nocontactfamily, has many social media users contemplating if and when they should cut off their family members.

How Kid Rock Went From America's Favorite Hard-Partying Rock Star to a MAGA Mouthpiece

Kid Rock, a.k.a. Bob Ritchie, used to bring together rock, country, and hip-hop fans with his eclectic music. Now his MAGA politics are dividing fans.

Murder in the Red Barn: The Crime Solved by a Dream

It seemed like a work of fiction, but the Red Barn murder was very real.

How to Find the Best Town for You

Because finding the perfect place to settle down is about so much more than school districts.

The Moms Still Fighting Segregation in California Schools

The Golden State isn’t usually a place associated with “separate but equal” policies, but it’s historically been a problem in cities like Pasadena.

I Tried 8 Methods of Cooking Hot Dogs and Found an Absolute Winner (No Other Came Close)

This is the only way to do it all summer.

You Need a Lazy Susan in Every Room

Turntables can help you organize your space efficiently. There are a lot of varieties out there. Here are some great ones.

The Worst Shark Attack in History

In 1945, a U.S. naval ship was sunk by a Japanese submarine, but the ship’s sinking was just the beginning of the sailors’ nightmare.

Why Some of California’s Most Outdoorsy People Are Moving To...Las Vegas?

With its strip clubs and slot machines, Las Vegas is one of the indoors-iest places on Earth. But just outside the city, elite outdoor athletes are buying homes, starting families and declaring Las Vegas the adventure sports capital of the U.S.

What Scarlett Johansson v. OpenAI Could Look Like in Court

In a product demo last week, OpenAI showcased a synthetic but expressive voice for ChatGPT called “Sky” that reminded many viewers of the flirty AI girlfriend Samantha played by Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film Her.

Here's How Much Money You Need to Make to Be Middle Class in Each US State

A Business Insider analysis finds varying income levels between states that qualify as middle class, lower class, and upper class.

Life Hacks

Tips for better living

I Organize People’s Homes for a Living—These Are 5 Truths No One Tells You About Decluttering

Decluttering is often discussed as a singular project, but the reality is that having a decluttered home requires constant maintenance.

The Life-Changing Magic of Asking Kind Strangers to Rate Your Looks Online

On Reddit, a community dedicated to advice on one’s appearance has given some men some unexpected confidence—and its moderators are trying to maintain one of the internet’s few troll-free places.

How to Avoid the ‘Panglossian Trap’ and Make Better Decisions

Philosophers and social media posters can often be guilty of the same thing: over-simplifying ideas.

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