Collections for Your Pocket

Junk food vs. Ozempic, how to be a better gift-giver, and why some people can’t stand the sound of their own voice.

Impress your dinner guests with these surprising stories, from how eels were served at the first Thanksgiving to the time that Mikhail Gorbachev cut a Pizza Hut ad on Thanksgiving Day.

What people get wrong about ancient Rome, the “re-buttonization” of dashboards, and the pros and cons of washing bananas.

A mix of classic and classic-with-a-twist sides sure to be the stars of your holiday spread.

An election explainer, the risks of using black cookware, and how to protect yourself from identity thieves.

Dispatches from the burgeoning age of AI companions.

Exploring the drama of expensive commas, cheap flights, and the internet’s go-to relationship advice.

Dispatches from people living in and journeying to the ends of the Earth: befriending roombas at the South Pole, online shopping in remote islands, and spending 500 days alone in a cave.

The muscles you forget to exercise, the problem with tracking sleep data, and how to tell if your pet is happy.

How to break up the monotony of a routine stroll, why to give rucking a go, and the strange appeal of reversing your stride.