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

By Reader's Digest | Jody L. Rohlena | 11/14/2024 6:12 PM

Get ready to learn some interesting facts about everyone’s favorite in-person shopping centers. The post 12 Things About Shopping Malls You Never Knew appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 11/13/2024 9:38 AM

A linguist explains how Turkey and turkey got their names—and whether the country or the bird came first. Here's what to know. The post Which Turkey Came First: the Bird or the Country? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 11/12/2024 12:58 PM

Are you committing this cardinal croissant sin? Our etiquette expert weighs in. The post Are You Eating Croissants the Wrong Way? According to an Etiquette Expert, You Might Be appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Rachel Maresca Patterson | 11/1/2024 12:33 PM

Election experts explain how to verify your early ballot has been counted in the upcoming presidential election. The post How to Make Sure Your Early Vote Is Counted appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 10/31/2024 8:00 AM

As the time to vote draws near, find out if Election Day is a holiday in your state—and how to get time off to vote The post Which States Have Election Day as a Holiday? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 10/29/2024 12:48 PM

It's the exact same temperature, but it doesn't feel identical from season to season. The post Why 60 Degrees Feels Colder in the Fall than the Spring appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Rachel Maresca Patterson | 10/29/2024 10:10 AM

The symbols tied to the Republican and Democratic parties (the elephant and donkey) have actually been around for more than 100 years. The post Elephants and Donkeys: How Did the Political Parties Get Their Animal Symbols? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 10/22/2024 3:52 PM

Grief can be hard to talk about. Here's what to say when you don't know what to say. The post 12 “Polite” Ways You’re Talking About Grief That Are Actually Hurtful appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kiersten Hickman | 10/22/2024 3:44 PM

Check your attic to see if your old Barbie could be worth a small fortune! The post If You Have One of These Rare Barbies, It Could Be Worth More Than $27,000 appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Brooke Nelson Alexander | 10/22/2024 3:39 PM

These essential wedding invitation etiquette rules will help you spread the word that you are getting hitched—without a hitch. The post 10 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Should Follow appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 10/22/2024 12:22 PM

This is your chance to show them that you're the ideal candidate. Here's what to say in an interview if you want to land your next job. The post 17 Things to Say In an Interview to Land the Job, According to Hiring Managers appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 10/22/2024 12:11 PM

From eavesdropping on other patients to using speakerphone in the waiting room, our experts share the worst doctor's office etiquette mistakes—and what you should do instead. The post 19 Etiquette Mistakes You’re Making at the Doctor’s Office appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story