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Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: August 31, 2024

The history of Teflon, the importance of your big toes, and why folding clothes is a scam.

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To Delay Death, Lift Weights

Two studies remind us of what we already know (but sometimes forget).

Three Apps That Made Me More Productive This Year

Lessons on taking smarter notes, reducing context switching, and building a better personal archive.

6 Simple Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Attention Span

Finding it difficult to concentrate? Here are some expert tips to help you get your focus back.

Folding Clothes Is A Scam

You do not need an excuse to sit down and watch ‘The Bachelorette.’

Confessions of a Theoretical Physicist

My life among the elementary particles has made me question whether reality exists at all.

No One’s Ready for This

The photograph is now meaningless as evidence. We are not prepared.

30 Irish Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

There’s not a hint of an “m” sound in ‘Caoimhe.’

9 Smart Ways to Slash Your Grocery Bill

Food prices are still high, but your grocery bill doesn't have to be. Beth Moncel, founder of Budget Bytes, shares smart tips how to save money at the supermarket.

Why Your Big Toes Play Such a Huge Role in Your Health and Fitness

This little joint can have mighty ripple effects.

The Long, Strange History of Teflon, the Indestructible Product Nothing Seems to Stick to

Chemists accidentally discovered the material in 1938, and since then it has been used for everything from helping to create the first atomic bomb to keeping your eggs from sticking to your frying pan.

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