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Looking to fill your Pocket for some weekend reading? Check out the stories Pocket readers are saving most in June.
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The Cement That Could Turn Your House Into a Giant Battery
BBCConcrete is perhaps the most commonly used building material in the world. With a bit of tweaking, it could help to power our homes too.
These Conspiracy Theory Believers Went Deep Down the Rabbit Hole — Then Found a Way Out
ABCIn the depths of the conspiracy world, Stephanie Kemmerer hated herself and everyone around her. She felt trapped in disinformation — but here's how she finally got out.
Is This The Worst 1-Word Text Message You Can Possibly Send?
HuffPostThis word’s meaning and effect can be radically different.
21 Rhetorical Devices Explained
Mental FlossFrom the ones you know to a few new tricks. Pleonasm, anyone?
Doing Nothing Has Never Been More Important
The WalrusHow the under-appreciated art of idleness can transform the world
Who Took the Cocaine Out of Coca-Cola?
JStor DailyThe medical profession saw nothing wrong with offering a cocaine-laced cola to white, middle-class consumers. Selling it to Black Americans was another matter.
Eight Things in Your Home You Should Be Replacing More Often
LifehackerWhile keeping many household items—like detergents, cleaners, and cosmetics—past their expiration dates isn’t necessarily as risky as eating expired food, it can decrease their effectiveness and potentially cause more problems than they solve.
Interactive Map: Where in the U.S. Can You Afford a Home on Your Income?
NBC NewsSee how many counties where the monthly payments on median-priced homes would fall to affordable levels.
Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: June 15, 2024
PocketThe most American city, dating nightmares, and the world’s best pasta sauce.