By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 10/29/2025 3:48 PM

The movies make the old banana-in-the-tailpipe gag look easy. But will this prank drive you bananas? The post Here’s What Would Really Happen If You Put a Banana in a Car’s Tailpipe appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 10/28/2025 10:51 PM

You may call them highways, freeways, expressways or something else entirely. Here's what those high-speed roads are really called. The post Yes, There’s Actually a Difference Between a Highway and a Freeway—Here’s Why It Matters appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Elizabeth Yuko | 10/28/2025 10:07 PM

Here's everything you need to know about the new ballroom being built at "The People's House." The post This Isn’t the First Time the White House Has Been Renovated, but the 2025 Changes Are Definitely Different—See How They Compare to Previous Updates appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Marcy Lovitch | 10/27/2025 6:49 PM

They're as common as stop signs but have a very different purpose. If you've ever wondered why highway signs are green, we've got the answer. The post Why Are Highway Signs Green? A Highway Expert Breaks It Down appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Sunny Fitzgerald | 10/27/2025 5:24 PM

It’s really weird when you think about it. So what’s the deal? We asked a transportation safety expert to explain this exception to the rule. The post Here’s the Real Reason You’ll Never See Seat Belts on a Train appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Sunny Fitzgerald | 10/24/2025 10:51 PM

This tiny, unassuming button has an important purpose. Here's what the little button on the seat belt is for, according to a car safety expert. The post Here’s What That Little Button on Your Seat Belt Is For appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 10/24/2025 7:11 PM

Here's a head-scratcher: Why do pickup trucks have those long grooves in their beds? Now that you're thinking about it, you have to find out. The post Here’s Why the Beds of Pickup Trucks Always Have Ridges appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Tina Donvito | 10/24/2025 5:36 PM

A spy, a smuggling and a twist of fate—here's the juicy story behind the strawberry The post Here’s How an 18th-Century Spy Mission Led to the Strawberries We Eat Today appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Cynthia Sanz Carstens | 10/24/2025 8:01 AM

The story of how black cats became the furry face of Halloween is downright scary. Here, an expert explains the fascinating history. The post Here’s How Black Cats Became One of Halloween’s Most Famous Symbols appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Marcy Lovitch | 10/23/2025 2:33 PM

Readers, start your engines. We take you to two places on the planet where you can drive as fast as you like—though you better be careful. The post These Are the Only 2 Places on Earth Where There’s No Speed Limit appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Kelly Bryant | 10/17/2025 7:11 PM

There's a reason it's been dubbed the pumpkin capital of the world! Prepare to be impressed by the sheer number of pumpkins here. The post This U.S. State Produces More Than Half of Our Pumpkins—And It’s Not the One You Probably Think! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 10/16/2025 8:22 PM

No, it's not because you're a sociopath! A scientist explains why we love horror ... even when it terrifies us. The post This Is the Scientific Reason You Love Horror—Even Though It Scares You Silly appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 10/14/2025 9:30 AM

We've all heard the word "shrink" or been to one ourselves. But what's the origin? A linguist explains why shrinks are called, well, shrinks. The post Here’s the Real Reason Why Psychiatrists Are Called Shrinks—And It’s a Weird One! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 10/8/2025 6:34 PM

"Shotgun!" Every kid knows what this means, but where did the idea come from? A linguist explains this history-filled expression. The post Here’s the Real Reason We Say “Riding Shotgun” When We’re in the Front Seat appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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