Pressing Question of the Day

How does one keep Ipod earbuds from getting tangled up every time one momentarily puts them away? It seems like every time I sync my Ipod or put it in my shirt pocket (like while driving), the next time I use it I spend two-three minutes untangling the ear buds. Do this a couple of times a day and that's 10-15 minutes of my life every couple of days. So what's the solution? (Preferably one that doesn't entail buying some earbuds that are three times more expensive.)