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 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 12:10 PM

You mean well, but some of the things you do in an attempt to be polite at the coffee shop may actually cause problems. Here's how to fix that. The post 14 Polite Habits Baristas Secretly Hate, According to Starbucks Employees appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 10/22/2024 12:09 PM

Yes, you’re out for a night of fun, but bartenders are working. Here’s how to avoid the most common bar etiquette mistakes and ensure a good time for everyone. The post 16 Polite Habits Bartenders Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Rachel Maresca Patterson | 10/18/2024 9:58 AM

Can astronauts cast a ballot from orbit? We asked election officials to explain. The post Do Astronauts Actually Vote from Space? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Nina Derwin | 10/14/2024 5:52 PM

Blink and you might miss your chance to see this once-in-a-lifetime comet. Here's how to make sure you catch a glimpse. The post How to See a Once-in-a-Lifetime Comet—Tonight! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Rachel Patterson | 10/9/2024 2:27 PM

If you don't learn this important rule before heading to your local polling station, you may not be allowed to cast your vote. The post The One Thing You Shouldn’t Do on Election Day appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 9/30/2024 4:33 PM

We say this word multiple times a day, but what does it really mean? Two linguists took the time to explain the fascinating origin of o'clock. The post This Is What the “O” in “O’clock” Stands For appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 9/24/2024 10:47 AM

There's a new (and easy) way to share banned books in your community. Here's what to know, according to someone who fights book bans across the country. The post How One Man Is Fighting Book Bans in His Community and Across the Country appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 9/16/2024 3:04 PM

A mail carrier explains what those paw-print stickers mean—and how pet owners can protect postal workers from dog bites The post If You See a Paw-Print Sticker on a Mailbox, Here’s What It Means appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Mariah Thomas | 7/5/2024 5:00 AM

Celebrate August holidays, from National Friendship Day and National Golf Month to International Cat Day and more. The post August Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/28/2024 12:57 PM

That ubiquitous amber color serves a surprising—and surprisingly important—purpose. Who knew? The post This Is the Real Reason Pill Bottles Are Orange appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/27/2024 5:43 PM

Who's most likely to give you the armrest on a flight? Who won't recline their seat without asking first? We're breaking down the states with the most polite—and rudest—airline passengers. The post These States Have the Most Polite Airline Passengers appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story