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June 16, 2024 Coke History, Streaming Overload, and Speeding Tickets Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, parenting around the world. 1   Father's Day What Does It Even Mean to Be a Halfway Decent Dad in 2024? Every man is afraid, on some level, of becoming his father. There's a better way. We'll show you. Esquire Editors Save 2   By The Numbers Interactive Map: Where in the U.S. Can You Afford a Home on Your Income? See how many counties where the monthly payments on median-priced homes would fall to affordable levels. NBC News Joe Murphy Save 3   Fact Check 'Remote' Amazonian Tribes Have Been Using the Internet for a Long Time The Marubo people written about by the New York Times have been using the internet—and grappling with its implications—long before Starlink came to their village. 404 Media Jason Koebler Save 4   Streaming Agonistes Why Does TV Feel So Underwhelming Yet So Overwhelming? Forgotten shows, chaotic release schedules. It seems like the root of our TV dissatisfaction might be the way we watch. Vox Aja Romano Save 5   Throwback The Old-School Secret to a Relaxing Vacation Millennials and Gen Z are taking big trips — but they don't want to plan them. It's sparking a travel-agent boom. Business Insider Magdalene Taylor Save 6   Fast & Furious 9 of the Fastest Speeding Tickets Ever Issued in America Going double or triple the speed limit can be the fastest way to meet a police officer Quartz Ryan Erik King Save 7   Innovation The Cement That Could Turn Your House Into a Giant Battery Concrete is perhaps the most commonly used building material in the world. With a bit of tweaking, it could help to power our homes too. BBC Tom Ough Save 8   Sunday Inspiration Doing Nothing Has Never Been More Important How the under-appreciated art of idleness can transform the world. The Walrus Kate J. Neville Save 9   "Close to Heaven" A 342-Mile Journey to the Best McDonald's in the World A carved wooden trail sign guides the way. SFGate Farley Elliott Save 10   Hidden History Who Took the Cocaine Out of Coca-Cola? The medical profession saw nothing wrong with offering a cocaine-laced cola to white, middle-class consumers. Selling it to Black Americans was another matter. JSTOR Daily Livia Gershon Save Further Reading   Collection of the Day How Cultural Forces Shape Parenting Around the World Author Yang Huang explores how parents around the globe approach risk-taking, motivation, toilet training, and more. Pocket Collections Yang Huang Save   In Case You Missed It Pocket's Top-Saved Stories of the Week Check out the stories Pocket readers are saving most in June. Pocket Collections Pocket Editors 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