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Curated guides to the best of the web

Why Can’t We Give up the Notion of the Ideal Body?

Conversations on body image and beauty are more complex than ever. Why is it still so hard to talk about body inclusivity?

Your Dog’s Quirks, Explained.

Answers to all your pressing questions about weird dog behavior, from head tilts to why small pups think they’re bigger than they are. Plus—is your dog really using buttons to talk to you?

Pocket’s Best of 2023: Great Advice

The wisdom—both practical and profound—that Pocket readers turned to for guidance this year.

Pocket’s Best of 2023: Most Read

Explore the most-saved and read articles on Pocket in 2023.

Pocket’s Best of 2023: Big Ideas

Thought-provoking essays that helped Pocket readers look at the world differently this year.

12 Stories That Defined 2023

2023 brought in a blur of wildfire smoke, labor strikes, and an economy bolstered by pop stars. Let creator Rachel Hislop walk you through the key stories that shaped a year unlike any other.

Remembering and Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Primer

Pay tribute to the activist and icon with our collection of great writing by and about Dr. King.

It’s Time to Expand How We Discuss Egg Freezing

Mainstreaming the discussion around egg freezing seems like a win for everyone. But that normalization can cost patients a fuller, more nuanced picture of what they can expect.

Essential Local News Investigations You Might Have Missed This Year

Discover great reporting on topics ranging from digital redlining in the South to the “delivery deserts” of Wyoming.

Why Your Cat Is Weird

The reason ‘pspspsps’ causes mayhem, how to pet your feline overlord in precisely the right way, and why your biscuit-making companion also plays fetch.

From Landlines to Tamagotchis, Love Letters to Obsolete Technology

The last man standing in the floppy disk business, the benefits of a landline, and why dumb phones and digital cameras are on the rise.

Win the Cookie Swap With These Holiday Baking Tips

How to soften brown sugar, whip up meringues, and pack and ship desserts for optimal delight.

Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: December 2023

A highly specific guide to better social skills, how Temu is changing our shopping habits, and why we always feel 20 percent younger than we are.

We Need to Talk About Lab-Grown Meat

Animal-free meat alternatives are an important climate solution, but their future is far from guaranteed.

Who Decides Which Books Become Bestsellers?

A deep dive into what really goes into making a book a bestseller—and what doesn’t make one whit of difference.

Home Cooking Mysteries, Solved

How to fix mushy rice, what to do with green potatoes, and how gluten actually works.

The Art and Culture Making Headlines in Local News

Choose your own adventure and discover the engrossing films, author interviews, and museum exhibitions that bring communities together.

The Life-Changing Magic of Throwing out the Bucket List

Consider ditching the guidebooks and letting curiosity shape your travel itinerary: It might lead to the vacation you’ve always wanted.

How Is AI Changing Our Jobs?

Is AI streamlining our jobs or stealing them? Explore its impacts on labor markets across the Global South and beyond.