By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 7/25/2025 12:26 PM

Yup, there's just a single national flag on earth without any of these common colors. Can you guess what it is? The post Only One Country’s Flag Doesn’t Have Red, White or Blue—Can You Guess It? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 7/24/2025 11:10 AM

Here's what it is, why they're doing it, what it means and how to avoid committing a phone faux pas of your own. The post Gen Z Rewrote the Rules on Phone Etiquette … Again. Find Out the New Mistake You May Be Unknowingly Making appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 7/21/2025 1:05 PM

No, it's not trying to find a parking spot. Here's what irritates shoppers at Costco—and how you can avoid this problem. The post Shoppers Say This Is One of the Most Annoying Things About Costco—And No, It’s Not the Parking Lot appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 7/19/2025 4:01 AM

The truth is, this one-dollar nickname has roots that stretch back centuries—long before modern currency or credit cards. The post Here’s Why a Dollar Is Nicknamed a “Buck” appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 7/3/2025 12:46 PM

Find out the surprisingly common ice faux pas people make at BBQs, and how to keep your drinks (and your guests) safe, happy and germ-free. The post Don’t Make This Mistake at Your Next BBQ—It Could Ruin Your Party appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/30/2025 6:27 PM

"One-timing" is a simple dining habit that's more annoying than you think. Especially if you do it four times in five minutes. The post Don’t Make This Rude Mistake at Restaurants That Servers Absolutely Hate—Chances Are, You’re Doing It! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Alyssa Sybertz | 6/30/2025 3:38 PM

Can you imagine buying room-temperature eggs? In many places around the world, including Europe, it's common. Why do we refrigerate eggs? The post Why Do We Refrigerate Eggs in the U.S. but Not in Europe? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Alexandra Kelly | 6/30/2025 2:00 PM

That little blue star is packed with symbolism. Here's what it means—and what you need to know about ambulances that sport one. The post Here’s What the Star Symbol on an Ambulance Means appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/29/2025 3:43 PM

It’s not a random choice, and the history of ice cubes is a lot (ahem) cooler than you probably think. The post This Is the Real Reason Why Most Ice Cubes Are Square appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Alyssa Sybertz | 6/28/2025 9:57 AM

They're more important than you might think. We asked a pizza expert to dish on why those boxes can make or break your pizza. The post Here’s What the Holes in Pizza Boxes Are For appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/27/2025 5:27 PM

Here's the twisty tale behind the world's most misplaced hair tool. The post Here’s How Bobby Pins Really Got Their Name—And Whether There Was a Guy Named Bobby appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 6/27/2025 4:38 PM

Hint: It's the little things that tend to set people off. Do these annoyances rank among your personal top 10? The post Revealed: Americans’ Top 10 Everyday Annoyances—And What It Tells Us About the State of Our Country appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 6/27/2025 4:21 PM

There's one punctuation mark Gen Z wants you to stop using. Here's what it is—and why it's falling out of favor. The post Here’s the Punctuation Mark Gen Z Wants You to Stop Using—And It’s Not What You Think appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kelly Aiglon | 6/25/2025 6:02 PM

Here's the reason behind the design choice that launched a thousand soggy bath mats. The post Here’s Why So Many Hotel Showers Have Just Half a Door appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/25/2025 5:51 PM

Because even ice has a backstory—and this one will send a chill down your spine (literally). Here's what you need to know. The post Here’s Why Ice Cubes in Restaurants Have Holes appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jacopo della Quercia | 6/20/2025 5:01 AM

Some of the greatest minds in history went to their graves lamenting their most influential work. Like these eight groundbreakers ... The post 8 Genius Inventors Who Regretted Their Popular Inventions appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jill Godsey | 6/20/2025 5:00 AM

Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might surprise you! The post 13 Fun Facts About State Fairs That’ll Make You Love Them Even More appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Aaron Rasmussen | 6/19/2025 11:03 AM

Nope, it's not a mistake. This way of displaying the flag actually has some very thoughtful reasons behind it. The post Here’s Why Some Flags Are Painted Backward on Airplanes appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kelly Aiglon | 6/14/2025 4:00 AM

Nope, they're not just a design element. They're super handy ... and you might be surprised by what they actually are. The post This Is the Real Reason Cars Have Lines on the Rear Windshield appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/13/2025 3:26 PM

You'll never look at a safety pin the same way again. That tiny hole actually serves a very important purpose, according to experts. The post Here’s What the Hole in a Safety Pin Is Really For appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story