By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 10/7/2025 5:02 PM

Rural chic is everywhere, from folksy sayings to barn weddings. But what's the deal with stars on barns? We asked a real farmer to weigh in. The post If You See a Star on a Barn, Here’s What It Means appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Stephanie Sisco | 10/1/2025 12:09 AM

These fire-resistant plants prove that the best landscaping choices may be about more than just aesthetics. The post This One Type of Plant Can Actually Protect Your Home from a Wildfire appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Marcy Lovitch | 9/30/2025 11:40 PM

Yes, some weather lore sounds like an old wives’ tale, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true! Here, we separate fact from fiction. The post Fact or Fiction: Is the Weather Lore That Your Grandmother Told You Actually True? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 9/30/2025 10:27 PM

A well-packed emergency go bag isn't just a collection of gear—it's peace of mind in a backpack. Here's what needs to go in yours. The post Here’s What You Really Need to Pack in Your Emergency Go Bag appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Reader's Digest Editors | 9/30/2025 9:37 PM

When you’re faced with a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or flash flood, every second counts. See if you can answer these questions correctly to survive an emergency scenario. The post QUIZ: Would You Know What to Do During a Natural Disaster? Test Your Survival Skills Here appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 9/30/2025 7:49 PM

They were deadly, destructive and came with little warning. Here’s what to know about the biggest floods in U.S. history. The post These Are the 5 Most Devastating Floods to Sweep Through the U.S. in the Last 100 Years appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Rebecca Walter | 9/30/2025 6:24 PM

When the power goes out, this trick can help in surprising ways. Here's why you should put a sponge in your fridge to ward off potential problems. The post Here’s Why You Should Put a Sponge in Your Fridge Before a Storm appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 9/30/2025 2:49 PM

Truth: Your neighbors bungle the same words you do, according to a new report. Find out which words particularly plague people in your state. The post New Report: These Are the Words Most People in Your State Don’t Know How to Pronounce—Are You One of Them? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kelly Aiglon | 9/30/2025 9:46 AM

Old homes are filled with interesting oddities, but tiny triangles on the stairs are a special brand of strange. Here's what they do and why. The post Here’s What It Means If You See Tiny Triangles on Stairs appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lucas Coll | 9/29/2025 2:34 PM

Tornado, hurricane or bad storm, inclement weather is a danger to us all. Luckily you can have emergency alerts sent right to your iPhone or Android. The post These Are the Emergency Alerts You Need to Enable on Your Phone appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kelly Bryant | 9/29/2025 1:38 PM

We tend to take for granted the things we see every day—like the Apple logo. So why does this iconic logo look like a bite was taken out of it? The post Here’s the Surprising Reason Why the Apple Logo Looks Like a Bite Was Taken Out of It appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Natasha Burton | 9/29/2025 12:56 PM

This potentially catastrophic weather event could happen anywhere in the country. Is it your biggest fear too? The post New Survey: This Natural Disaster Scares Americans the Most. Is It Your Biggest Fear Too? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Aaron Rasmussen | 9/29/2025 11:41 AM

Scary smoke incidents are occurring on a daily basis on flights around the world. Here's what you need to know about this toxic haze. The post Dangerous, Hazy Smoke Has Been Seeping into Airplane Cabins—Here’s What You Need to Know appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kelly Aiglon | 9/29/2025 11:30 AM

Old houses are filled with interesting oddities, including troll-size doors. Here's what it means if you find a tiny door in your home. The post Here’s What It Means If You See a Tiny Door in the Wall of a House appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Tina Donvito | 9/29/2025 10:29 AM

You've heard of black-sand beaches and white-sand beaches, but purple? We explain why these beaches are purple, and where you can see them. The post Here’s Why Some Beaches Have Purple Sand appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Reader's Digest Editors | 9/26/2025 5:17 PM

See if you can correctly answer these tricky questions about the mighty dollar bill's origin, along with some other interesting facts. The post Quiz: Do You Know the Real Reason Why a Dollar Is Called a Buck? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Ally Childress | 9/26/2025 3:03 PM

Major weather events like thunderstorms, floods and hurricanes can spark problems even after the storm passes. Here's what you need to know. The post Don’t Ignore This Common Home Problem After a Storm—It Could Start a Fire appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Natasha Burton | 9/26/2025 1:51 PM

Chances are, you still believe this outdated earthquake-safety advice. Here's what you should do instead when the shaking starts. The post This Common Earthquake Advice Could Actually Put You in Serious Danger—Here’s What to Do Instead appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 9/26/2025 10:38 AM

Ever wonder why there's a dent in your milk jug? Rumors abound, but the reason behind this weird plastic dimple is not what you think. The post Here’s Why There’s a Circular Dent on the Side of Your Plastic Milk Jug (It’s Not What You Think!) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Reader's Digest Editors | 9/19/2025 8:14 PM

Those little pops of color are sending a big message. Take this quiz and see if you know what it is! The post Quiz: Do You Know What Prescription Pill Colors Are Trying to Tell You? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story