Sunday 05.04.25

Welcome to another edition of Bookmarks! Here’s a fresh collection of thought-provoking articles, curated media, and cool finds to kickstart your Sunday."

Articles.

From donuts to sparkling beverages, the proteinization of food continues.

• by Gabriela Barkho (Modern Retail) | +

Why catchy songs get stuck in your head (and how to stop it).

• by Richard Sima (The Washington Post)

What to Eat When You’re Sick.

• by Sarah Klein (TIME)

Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts.

• by Boone Ashworth (WIRED)

Understanding the ‘Want’ and ‘Should’ Decision.

• by Susan Gilbert (Harvard Business School)

Links.

Paper Airplane Designs.

• by Foldnfly

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World.

• by Tim Chester (AFAR)

The 51 Most Beautiful Places in the US.

• by Anne Olivia Bausi (Travel+Leisure)

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Videos.

Music.

Media.

ALBUM

• WITHERED by d4vd

MOVIE

• The END by NEON

TREND

• Labubu by Kasing Lung

Recommendations.

Puzzle Sorting Tray Set from Galison - includes 6 Multi-Colored Stackable Sorting Trays (7.7" x 7.7" x 0.8") and Lid, Holds 230 Puzzle Pieces Per Tray, Made by Us, with Our Puzzle Fans!

• by Galison

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• by ShaktiMat

Dino Nugget Pillow, 18 inch Soft Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets Pillow for Birthday Gifts, Dinosaur Theme Party Decorations (Stegosaurus, Small)

• by Isaacalyx

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Fact of the Week.

California is now the fourth largest economy on the planet. Data released this week shows it has eclipsed Japan to claim the No. 4 spot, putting just the US as a whole, China, and Germany.

Quote of the Week.

“There is a great deal more happiness around us day by day than we have the sense or power to seek and find.”

• by Thomas Mitchell

Word of the Week.

apocryphal

(adj.) (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

i.e. There is an apocryphal story about a disgraced rock star who ended up in bankruptcy court.

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