Extreme Night Owls: ‘I Can’t Tell Anyone What Time I Go to Bed’

What 'Training to Failure' Means. She's One of Florida's Most Lethal Python Hunters.

October 21, 2024 Narlugas, Python Hunting, and Mundane Halloween Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Deep Dive Birthright Returned After Oct. 7—and the Debate Among Young American Jews Over It Did Too For many, it's still a rite of passage. But it's more contentious now than ever. Slate Miranda de Moraes Save 2   In Conversation Zach Bryan Meets Bruce Springsteen: 'I Never Thought I'd Be Sitting Here With You' Two great American songwriters get together in New Jersey and go deep on the perils of stardom, classic country, the importance of moms, and the troubled state of the union. Rolling Stone Brian Hiatt Save 3   "It's a Heavy Burden" She's One of Florida's Most Lethal Python Hunters Donna Kalil has plunged into canals in the dead of night, straddled two-hundred-pound serpents, and been bitten more times than she can count—all in the name of killing a thing she loves and playing a game she can't win. Garden & Gun Lindsey Liles Save 4   Longform In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart. WIRED Joel Khalili Save 5   Perspectives Extreme Night Owls: 'I Can't Tell Anyone What Time I Go to Bed' What happens when your natural sleeping pattern is at odds with the rest of the world? The Guardian Rachel Hall Save 6   Business How Does WhatsApp Make Money? It's Free - With Some Tricks We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them? BBC Zoe Kleinman Save 7   Pro Tip What 'Training to Failure' Means and How to Incorporate It Into Your Workout Just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? Fitness experts say that depends on what you're trying to accomplish. The Associated Press Maria Cheng Save 8   Trend Watch Meet "Mundane Halloween," the Holiday's Least Boring Trend This costume trend stems from a festival in Japan that celebrates the most plain (but never boring) costumes imaginable. PS Emma Glassman-Hughes Save 9   Good Eats How to Make the Best Chili, According to Chili Cook-Off Winners (and a Judge) Whether you're competing in a friendly neighborhood gathering or just cooking at home, we've got the recipes, techniques and advice you need. HuffPost Julie Kendrick Save 10   Just Because Five Shocking Animal Hybrids That Truly Exist in Nature, From Narlugas to Grolar Bears to Coywolves The now-famous "virgin" stingray Charlotte is not having hybrid babies, scientists say. But in nature, distinct species sometimes interbreed to produce surprising offspring. Smithsonian Magazine Carlyn Kranking Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story The Best Candy to Hand Out to Trick-or-Treaters, According to Kids Gummies are a yes, raisins are a no. Eater Amy McCarthy, Lesley Suter 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