I Tried to Solve a Murder – and Almost Had a Nervous Breakdown

How the Fridge Changed Flavor. 21 Rhetorical Devices Explained.

June 14, 2024 Excel Wizards, Street Lights, and Ticks Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, how to make every night dessert night. 1   In the News How the Far-Right Gained Traction With Europe's Youth From Germany and France to Poland and Spain, the far-right made inroads into the youth vote in key states in this EU election - as a generation that has grown up amid constant crises seeks new answers and follows politicians fluent in TikTok and YouTube. Reuters Sarah Marsh, Barbara Erling and David Latona Save 2   Subcultures The Excel Superstars Throw Down in Vegas Microsoft Excel is arguably the world's most important piece of business software. Can it also be a sport? The Verge David Pierce Save 3   In Memoriam Jerry West and the Burden of Being the Logo Mr. Clutch was such a defining figure in NBA history that the league made him its symbol, but the Hall of Famer could never escape the pressure that came with being the standard for excellence. The Ringer Howard Beck Save 4   Food Science How the Fridge Changed Flavor From the tomato to the hamburger bun, the invention has transformed not just what we eat but taste itself. The New Yorker Nicola Twilley Save 5   Reality Television The Love Machine Love Is Blind creator Chris Coelen drops a new group of singles into his strange experiment — and wrestles with all the lawsuits against the series. Vulture Kathryn VanArendonk Save 6   First Person I Tried to Solve a Murder – and Almost Had a Nervous Breakdown My true crime obsession led me to spend countless hours and thousands of dollars investigating a missing persons case. I didn't crack it. But I nearly cracked under the pressure. The Guardian Arwa Mahdawi Save 7   History When the Street Light First Came to London, Disaster Ensued First introduced 150 years ago, the device was meant to prevent accidents—but then it caused one. Smithsonian Magazine Lorraine Boissoneault Save 8   Inspirational This Is Not an Escape Story At 15, Darlene Stubbs walked away from a polygamous cult—then discovered a new life and community through running. Runner's World Paige Kaptuch Save 9   Be Prepared Ticks Love Hot Weather, Too. How to Avoid These Common Tick Diseases. As temperatures rise and people begin spending more time outdoors, the risk of tick exposure also increases. The Washington Post Marlene Cimons Save 10   Trivia 21 Rhetorical Devices Explained From the ones you know to a few new tricks. Pleonasm, anyone? Mental Floss Paul Anthony Jones Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day Make Every Night Dessert Night With These 3-Ingredient Recipes From no-churn ice cream to flourless chocolate cake, these desserts are poised to satisfy your sweet tooth—without too much of a fuss. Pocket Collections Amy Maoz Save   Yesterday's Most Read Story 10 Inventors Who Came to Regret Their Creations Ranging from the seemingly obvious atomic bomb, to the more nuanced Comic Sans. Mental Floss Kenny Hemphill Save Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this newsletter, please share it with a friend. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe now to get Pocket in your inbox every day. Take Pocket everywhere You're receiving this email because you subscribed to Pocket. Unsubscribe • Manage Preferences • Privacy Policy • Help Center • Advertise © 2024 Mozilla Corporation, 149 New Montgomery St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105