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Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: June 29, 2024

Where brain waste goes, long haul flight survival tips, and the forces behind America’s declining birth rate.

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Potatoes Are the Perfect Vegetable—but You’re Eating Them Wrong

The humble potato is a miraculous vegetable, but Americans are eating less of them than ever before and have ditched fresh potatoes for frozen. Is it time to rebrand the spud?

Narcissism and Self-Esteem Are Very Different

Narcissism and self-esteem have very different developmental pathways and outcomes.

The Brain Makes a Lot of Waste. Now Scientists Think They Know Where It Goes

The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

How to Survive a Long Flight

Eight tips to help you pass the time, get comfortable, and catch some sleep.

Why Do People Toss Shoes Over Power Lines?

A dangling pair of kicks is sending a message. What is it?

What’s the Least Amount of Exercise I Can Get Away With?

Here's how low you can go.

Is It Safer to Use an App or a Website on Your Phone?

We asked the experts, and share steps to be safer and more private online.

3 Basic Compass Skills Everyone Should Learn

Advances in GPS technology are no replacement for basic navigation skills.

The Overjustification Effect Might Explain Why You Don’t Want to Exercise

The psychological phenomenon known as the overjustification effect explains why extrinsic motivation isn’t getting you to the gym.

The Radical Cultural Shift Behind America’s Declining Birth Rate

Going deep on the psychology of having children and not having children and the cultural revolution behind the decline in birthrates in America and the rest of the world.

Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: June 22, 2024

The importance of doing nothing, how conspiracy theorists found their way out of the rabbit hole, and the worst text you can send.

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