By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 9/9/2025 2:32 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

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 9/5/2025 1:27 PM

We've all seen maple syrup bottles with that little loop on the side pretending to be a handle. Where did it come from? Syrup experts explain. The post Here’s Why Maple Syrup Bottles Have Those Tiny Handles appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 8/27/2025 12:19 PM

Once upon a time, tennis balls had a whole different vibe. Now they're serving looks in neon—and for a very good reason. The post Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Reader's Digest Editors | 8/21/2025 4:35 PM

Whether you graduated 5, 10 or 15+ years ago, it’s a fun challenge to see how much you remember from your school days. The post Can You Pass This Back-to-School Quiz? It’s Harder Than You Think! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 8/15/2025 1:54 PM

Yellow for prestige, pink for panache and a secret connection to Dolly Parton—meet the most glamorous school supply you've ever owned. The post Here’s the Real Reason Why Pencils Are Yellow appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 8/14/2025 6:07 PM

It's not just about awkward slow dances and football rivalries—homecoming is a uniquely American mix of school spirit, small-town spectacle and enough glitter to choke a shop vac. The post Here’s the Real Reason We Have Homecoming appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Alyssa Sybertz | 8/14/2025 2:00 AM

Science is amazing, or make that a-maize-ing. Did you know corn on the cob nearly always has an even number of rows? Here's why. The post This Is Why Corn on the Cob Only Ever Has an Even Number of Rows appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 8/13/2025 2:25 PM

Get ready for an education on classic school-year labels. Here's how the terms freshman, sophomore, junior and senior got their start. The post Here’s the Real Reason We Call Students <i>Freshmen</i>, <i>Sophomores</i>, <i>Juniors</i> and <i>Seniors</i> appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Allison T.S. Robicelli | 8/13/2025 11:33 AM

Tots and fries are potato-based products, but are they technically the same thing? We just know they're both delicious! The post Are Tater Tots French Fries? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 8/8/2025 5:01 PM

Fess up: Are you guilty of these etiquette mistakes? Here's what you need to know before your next Target run. The post 10 Bad Habits Target Customers Should Stop Doing appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 8/7/2025 12:47 PM

From royal scandals to Depression-era street games, these ridges have seen some stuff. Here's how they originated—and why they stuck around. The post Here’s the Surprising Reason Why Coins Have Ridged Edges appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Mara Reinstein | 8/5/2025 3:10 PM

How much do you really know about Wednesday’s origins? Test your creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky knowledge below! The post 13 Things You Never Knew About “The Addams Family” appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Beth Dreher | 7/29/2025 6:12 PM

Some of the world's cutest creatures have a dark side—and these scary animal facts about them might keep you up at night! The post 10 Scary Facts Behind the World’s Most Adorable Animals appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 7/29/2025 11:02 AM

Nothing says "fun night out" like turning dessert into a group accounting exercise. Here's what to know before your next night out. The post Here’s Why Restaurant Servers Hate When You Split the Check Like This appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 7/28/2025 6:16 PM

You might know the meaning of "preaching to the choir," but you probably don't know the real reason we use this phrase. The post Here’s What “Preaching to the Choir” Really Means appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 7/28/2025 12:03 PM

Join us on the bumpy road to where this word began. Spoiler alert: The real story is not the origin story you've probably heard. The post Here’s How Potholes Got Their Name—It’s Not What You Think! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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