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Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week: January 11, 2025

How white noise helps you sleep, why you should clean out your chat history, and the scientists searching for life after death.

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The Militia and the Mole

Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was a ProPublica reporter.

Why Is the American Diet So Deadly?

A scientist tried to discredit the theory that ultra-processed foods are killing us. Instead, he overturned his own understanding of obesity.

Invisible Habits Are Driving Your Life

The science of habits reveals that they can be hidden to us and unresponsive to our desires.

Do You Believe in Life After Death? These Scientists Study It.

Is reincarnation real? Is communication from the “beyond” possible? A small set of academics are trying to find out, case by case.

Yes, the Color of Your Egg Yolk Matters — Here’s What It Means

We asked poultry experts to explain what’s behind the shade of your egg yolk, from pale yellow to deep orange.

Hey, Maybe It’s Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.

How Much Do Animals Think About Death?

Susana Monsó’s “Playing Possum” examines the unusual ways that animals might conceive of grief and mortality.

The Science of Noise Colors: Why White Noise Makes You Sleepy and Blue Noise Helps You Focus

Yes, you really can hear colors – and here’s why one audiologist thinks you should pick a favorite.

How Bad Is It to Walk Around Barefoot at Home? Doctors’ Answers May Surprise You.

If you’re worried about the health of your feet, this may make you feel differently about how you move around your house.

Forget Pull-Ups – I Tried a 60-Second Dead Hang for Two Weeks and It Changed My Body for the Better

Why dead hangs are the most overlooked (and best) bodyweight exercise

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