By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 1/17/2025 4:35 PM

A whopping 83% of people say they would rather sit next to the airplane bathroom than sit next to someone doing this. The post Here’s the New Way Fliers Are Being Rude—And What You Can Do About It appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 1/10/2025 5:25 PM

Get fired up to learn the true story of this colorful phrase. The post Here’s Why Being Fired Is Called “Getting the Pink Slip” appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 1/10/2025 4:57 PM

Step up your game and impress your friends with your knowledge of these sports idioms and terms. The post 20 Sports Terms That Have Become Part of Everyday Conversations appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 1/9/2025 5:37 PM

What will define the newly minted Gen Beta? We asked a generational expert for seven predictions. The post Welcome, Gen Beta! Here’s What Will Make This Brand-New Generation Unique appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 1/8/2025 3:26 PM

No, you can't just crown yourself king of the middle seat. Follow these essential etiquette rules to keep peace with your neighbor. The post Sitting Next to an Empty Middle Seat On an Airplane? Here’s What <i>Not</i> to Do appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 1/3/2025 2:27 PM

Originally, Inauguration Day took place in a completely different month. Here's when and why it changed. The post Here’s Why Inauguration Day Is on January 20 appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Marcy Lovitch | 12/19/2024 5:27 PM

Count down to 2025 with these New Year's trivia questions for adult and kids The post 60 New Year’s Trivia Questions to Count Down to 2025 appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 12/18/2024 3:04 PM

You're not going to believe how 2025 kicks off in January. But is it a bad omen—or a sign of good things to come? The post WTF Is Going on in January 2025—Literally? Here’s the Concerning Calendar Detail People Just Noticed appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 12/16/2024 2:19 PM

Here's to never again panicking when asked to give a toast. Cheers! The post 77 Best New Year’s Toasts to Ring in 2025 appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 12/13/2024 3:14 PM

There’s so much more to Baby New Year than a cute cartoon figure. See if you can guess when he was “born” and what he represents. The post This Is the Fascinating Origin of Baby New Year—and It Goes Back Much Further Than You Probably Think appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 12/11/2024 4:32 PM

Our holiday tipping guide will show you how to tip appropriately during the holidays without having to take out a loan from Santa. The post Holiday Tipping Guide 2024: How Much to Tip Everyone for Christmas This Year appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Marcy Lovitch | 12/11/2024 2:52 PM

Think this is the most wonderful time of the year? We're about to make it even better with these Christmas trivia questions! The post 60 Christmas Trivia Questions for an Extra Dose of Holiday Fun appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Nina Derwin | 12/9/2024 1:57 PM

Think you know how stores earn the "big-box" moniker? Think again. The post Here’s Why Some Retailers Are Called Big-Box Stores (Hint: It’s Not What You Think) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Allison T.S. Robicelli | 12/6/2024 3:00 PM

Unwrap the sweet story behind the origin of candy canes, from their simple start to their rise as a holiday symbol shaped by tradition, legend and a dash of creativity. The post Who Invented Candy Canes? The Sweet History of the Iconic Christmas Treat appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 12/5/2024 3:02 PM

Be prepared for the holiday season and beyond. Here's what you should do in this gifting situation—and how to make it a lot less awkward. The post If Someone Gives Me a Gift, Do I Need to Give Them One in Return? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Nina Derwin | 12/2/2024 3:22 PM

Aldi's extra-long barcodes are oversized for one very important reason. Here's why they're a good thing for shoppers. The post Here’s Why Aldi’s Barcodes Are So Long appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kelly Bryant | 12/2/2024 12:10 PM

Color us surprised: Blue stop signs really exist! Here's where you'll find them, what they mean and what to do if you see one on the road. The post Here’s What It Means If You See a Blue Stop Sign appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 11/26/2024 3:06 PM

The word of the year is very modest, very mindful The post Dictionary.com Announced Its 2024 Word of the Year—And It’s Very “Mindful” appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 11/22/2024 4:40 PM

This word proves that positive thinking pays off The post <i>Cambridge Dictionary</i> Announced Its 2024 Word of the Year appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 11/20/2024 9:29 AM

That red flag is actually a green flag for mail carriers ... but you still may want to think twice about using it. The post Here’s What It Means When a Red Flag Is Up on a Mailbox appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story