By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 3/20/2025 3:08 PM

The reason is kind of a big dill. We uncovered the answer to this food mystery, with the help of a food historian and pickle experts. The post Here’s Why Only Some Pickles Have Ridges appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 3/13/2025 1:54 PM

Seriously, what is going on? We have the answer to why the moon turns red sometimes, straight from astronomers. The post Here’s Why the Moon Turns Red—And When It Will Happen Next (Hint: It’s Very Soon!) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 3/10/2025 7:07 PM

There are two practical explanations—and one sneaky one. Here's the truth behind this placement, according to grocery store experts. The post The Real Reasons Why Milk and Eggs Are Sold in the Back of a Grocery Store appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 3/7/2025 2:10 PM

Spoiler alert: It's not as hard as it looks! The post Only Geniuses Can Solve This Viral Math Equation—Can You? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 2/28/2025 1:29 PM

Gen Z is canceling capital letters—should you join them or fight in grammar's last stand? The post Here’s Why Capital Letters May Soon Be a Thing of the Past appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Mara Reinstein | 2/27/2025 2:18 PM

Learn why Academy Awards are called Oscars—and all the potential backstories behind the golden statuette's iconic name. The post Here’s Why an Academy Award Is Called an Oscar appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 2/26/2025 7:34 PM

Imagine being able to write a letter or catch a baseball with either hand. Here's the fascinating science of ambidextrous people who mix it up like pros. The post What Does It Mean to Be Ambidextrous? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Sunny Fitzgerald | 1/29/2025 1:36 PM

Just because it’s a common practice, it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here’s what you need to know. The post The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Clap When a Plane Lands appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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