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

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/12/2025 12:47 PM

Is it haunted or just well-ventilated? We uncovered the mystery of the 13th floor and how this tradition started. The post Here’s Why Skyscrapers Don’t Have 13th Floors appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 6/6/2025 2:21 PM

We’ve all done it … but that doesn’t necessarily mean we should. Find out if snacking before paying is harmless or unacceptable. The post Is It OK to Snack on Your Groceries Before Paying for Them? Here’s What the Experts Say appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 5/30/2025 11:58 AM

Which generation years and names encompass the people in your life? Check out our handy guide to the Great Generational Drama. The post What Generation Are You? Find Out in Our Guide to Generation Years and Names appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 5/30/2025 11:05 AM

Goodbye, pennies … hello, cash! If you have any of these pennies in your coin jars, here's exactly what you need to do. The post Hold on to These 10 Pennies If You Have Them—They Could Be Worth Big Bucks in 2050! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story