There’s never been a better time to be a father. Men are more involved in their kids’ lives than ever, and judging by the number of essays and articles Pocket…
Every day all around the world, millions of you save stories in Pocket, building a personal hub for knowledge, ideas, and inspiration. It’s your quiet little corner of the internet…
We think of them as family members, but when it comes down to it, pets were domesticated fairly recently, making them only a few generations away from wild animals. This…
What’s it like being a housekeeper to the rich? How about a wildlife detective? Or America’s first full-time barbecue editor? In this week’s Sunday Reading Ritual, peek inside the lives…
Death: It just might be the most uncomfortable topic on the planet, but it’s also the most universal and, dare we say, one of the most intriguing. This week, we’ve…
Eat less. No wait—eat more, just make sure it’s high-protein. Actually, scratch that. Just run an hour a day, and you’ll live to age 100. There’s a whole lot of…
There’s no one correct way to be a mother. It’s an incredibly common experience that’s also deeply personal, and this makes motherhood ripe for discussion among many writers and thinkers.…
It’s Cinco de Mayo, which has us thinking about the fact that more than half of the world’s population is multilingual. Though it may feel second-nature to some, the ability…
On the surface, sporting events may seem like a vehicle for displays of physical strength, an outlet for competitiveness and an excuse to drink beer. But deep down, athletics reveal…
A gossamer veil surrounds a blue and green oasis in space. It’s the only place we know of that supports life in this universe—and it’s our home. In honor of…