The Great Pouchification of American Food

How Snake Oil Became a Symbol of Fraud and Deception. The Rise of Ending Explainers.

October 23, 2024 Alternative Medicine, Weekend Warriors, and STEM Toys Ten Picks for Today, Curated by Our Editors 1   Must Read The Multi-Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry Is Making Us Sick Alternative medicine has become a scrutiny-free wonderland for anything and everything. The Walrus Jonathan N. Stea Save 2   Food for Thought The Great Pouchification of American Food Not just for baby food anymore, delicious and convenient pouches are everywhere in the grocery store. What does that say about adults seeking a quick meal—and the environmental impact of our great shift to plastic? Taste Cathy Erway Save 3   Deep Dive Can the Media Survive? Big tech, feckless owners, cord-cutters, restive staff, smaller audiences … and the return of print? New York Magazine Charlotte Klein, Paul Kooiker Save 4   In Profile A Controversial Rare-Book Dealer Tries to Rewrite His Own Ending Glenn Horowitz built a fortune selling the archives of writers such as Vladimir Nabokov and Alice Walker. Then a rock star pressed charges. The New Yorker Tad Friend Save 5   Essay Remembered Coast A writer recollects her family history by excavating memories buried in Singapore's reclaimed land. Longreads Zining Mok Save 6   Pro-Tip 'Weekend Warrior' Workouts May Be as Effective as Daily Exercise Scientists say total amount of physical activity people get is more important than how frequently they train. The Guardian Ian Sample Save 7   Entertainment The Rise of Ending Explainers, Explained From YouTube videos to blogs to TikToks, it seems like they're everywhere these days. Are they the be-all, end-all of film discourse in 2024? The Ringer Scarlett Harris Save 8   Perspectives I Saw the Future of the City in Los Angeles The city can reduce traffic, build housing, and pull off the Olympics with one simple trick. Slate Henry Grabar Save 9   Gift Guide The Best STEM Toys in 2024 for Kids of All Ages These are the best children's science, technology, engineering, and math toys to inspire creativity and learning. Popular Science Fiona Tapp Save 10   Just Because How Snake Oil Became a Symbol of Fraud and Deception The terms "snake oil" and "snake-oil salesperson" are part of the vernacular thanks to Clark Stanley, a quack doctor who marketed a product for joint pain in the late 19th century. Smithsonian Magazine Jordan Friedman Save   Yesterday's Most-Read Story A Foolproof Way to Respond to Awkward Personal Questions After my second divorce, I needed to deflect busybodies. Slate Andrea Javor 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