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

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