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Here’s Why You Should Put a Sponge in Your Fridge Before a Storm

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

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New Report: These Are the Words Most People in Your State Don’t Know How to Pronounce—Are You One of Them?

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

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Here’s What It Means If You See Tiny Triangles on Stairs

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

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These Are the Emergency Alerts You Need to Enable on Your Phone

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

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Here’s the Surprising Reason Why the Apple Logo Looks Like a Bite Was Taken Out of It

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

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New Survey: This Natural Disaster Scares Americans the Most. Is It Your Biggest Fear Too?

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

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Dangerous, Hazy Smoke Has Been Seeping into Airplane Cabins—Here’s What You Need to Know

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

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Here’s What It Means If You See a Tiny Door in the Wall of a House

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

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Here’s Why Some Beaches Have Purple Sand

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

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Quiz: Do You Know the Real Reason Why a Dollar Is Called a Buck?

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

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Don’t Ignore This Common Home Problem After a Storm—It Could Start a Fire

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

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This Common Earthquake Advice Could Actually Put You in Serious Danger—Here’s What to Do Instead

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

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Here’s Why There’s a Circular Dent on the Side of Your Plastic Milk Jug (It’s Not What You Think!)

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

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Quiz: Do You Know What Prescription Pill Colors Are Trying to Tell You?

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

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12 Lesser-Known Weather Terms You Need to Know—They May Hit Your Area This Year

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 9/19/2025 7:15 PM

Heat domes! Derechos! Haboobs! Stay prepared for wild weather with this new climate cheat sheet. The post 12 Lesser-Known Weather Terms You Need to Know—They May Hit Your Area This Year appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Here’s What the Names of Ikea Products Really Mean

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 9/18/2025 3:15 PM

There's a method to Ikea's madness! Here's how to decode Ikea's quirky naming system—and why it exists in the first place. The post Here’s What the Names of Ikea Products Really Mean appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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New Study: This Regional Accent Is Considered the Most Trustworthy in the U.S.—And the Results Will Really Surprise You!

By Reader's Digest | Jennifer Geddes | 9/17/2025 12:58 PM

Does your accent instill people with confidence—or fill them with rage? You'll be surprised at the results of this new study! The post New Study: This Regional Accent Is Considered the Most Trustworthy in the U.S.—And the Results Will Really Surprise You! appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Here’s What the Hole in a Safety Pin Is Really For

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 9/9/2025 2:32 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

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Here’s Why Maple Syrup Bottles Have Those Tiny Handles

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 9/5/2025 1:27 PM

We've all seen maple syrup bottles with that little loop on the side pretending to be a handle. Where did it come from? Syrup experts explain. The post Here’s Why Maple Syrup Bottles Have Those Tiny Handles appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!)

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 8/27/2025 12:19 PM

Once upon a time, tennis balls had a whole different vibe. Now they're serving looks in neon—and for a very good reason. The post Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

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Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

by carbuzz.com | Jan 30 2026

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Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

by ET Online | Jan 30 2026

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ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

by FreightWaves | Jan 30 2026

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Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

by THE MANUAL | Jan 30 2026

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Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

by GameSpot | Jan 30 2026

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Australian Open 2026 Tennis Livestream: How to Watch the Finals for Free

by CNET | Jan 30 2026

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Inside the $15K Grammys bag gifted to KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter and more

by Hello! Magazine | Jan 30 2026

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Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

by greaterlongisland.com | Jan 30 2026

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Ricardo Arjona Kicks Off His ‘Lo Que El Seco No Dijo’ U.S. Tour: Here’s the Full Setlist

by Billboard | Jan 31 2026

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Giants co-owner defends himself and denies Jeffrey Epstein links as new files released

by marca.com | Jan 31 2026

politics

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

by Fox News | Jan 31 2026

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This Rare Kawasaki Motorcycle Helped Bring Turbos to Two Wheels

by Gear Patrol | Jan 30 2026

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🗞 Mourinho back at the Bernabéu, Atleti and Barça up next

by Yahoo Sports | Jan 31 2026

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Golf Guide to Limassol Greens, Limassol, Cyprus

by The Travel Magazine | Jan 30 2026

wellness

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Here’s Why You Should Put a Sponge in Your Fridge Before a Storm

New Report: These Are the Words Most People in Your State Don’t Know How to Pronounce—Are You One of Them?

Here’s What It Means If You See Tiny Triangles on Stairs

These Are the Emergency Alerts You Need to Enable on Your Phone

Here’s the Surprising Reason Why the Apple Logo Looks Like a Bite Was Taken Out of It

New Survey: This Natural Disaster Scares Americans the Most. Is It Your Biggest Fear Too?

Dangerous, Hazy Smoke Has Been Seeping into Airplane Cabins—Here’s What You Need to Know

Here’s What It Means If You See a Tiny Door in the Wall of a House

Here’s Why Some Beaches Have Purple Sand

Quiz: Do You Know the Real Reason Why a Dollar Is Called a Buck?

Don’t Ignore This Common Home Problem After a Storm—It Could Start a Fire

This Common Earthquake Advice Could Actually Put You in Serious Danger—Here’s What to Do Instead

Here’s Why There’s a Circular Dent on the Side of Your Plastic Milk Jug (It’s Not What You Think!)

Quiz: Do You Know What Prescription Pill Colors Are Trying to Tell You?

12 Lesser-Known Weather Terms You Need to Know—They May Hit Your Area This Year

Here’s What the Names of Ikea Products Really Mean

New Study: This Regional Accent Is Considered the Most Trustworthy in the U.S.—And the Results Will Really Surprise You!

Here’s What the Hole in a Safety Pin Is Really For

Here’s Why Maple Syrup Bottles Have Those Tiny Handles

Here’s the Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow (And Nope, They Weren’t Always That Color!)

Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

ArcBest, LTLs still waiting on recovery

Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

Highguard Patch Gives Players What They Really Wanted From The Start

Australian Open 2026 Tennis Livestream: How to Watch the Finals for Free

Inside the $15K Grammys bag gifted to KATSEYE, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

Ricardo Arjona Kicks Off His ‘Lo Que El Seco No Dijo’ U.S. Tour: Here’s the Full Setlist

Giants co-owner defends himself and denies Jeffrey Epstein links as new files released

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

This Rare Kawasaki Motorcycle Helped Bring Turbos to Two Wheels

🗞 Mourinho back at the Bernabéu, Atleti and Barça up next

Golf Guide to Limassol Greens, Limassol, Cyprus

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

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2.Ohio man's stocking stuffer delivers $100,000 lottery prize

3.11-year-old juggler breaks world record using a pindaloo

4.Watch: Raccoon stows away to Belarus in shipped car

5.Watch: Bighorn sheep rescued from frozen river in Colorado

6.Maryland man collects his second big lotter prize in under 2 years

7.Watch: Semi crash covers Wisconsin highway in beer kegs

8.Watch: Production error turns 'crying horse' toy into viral sensation

9.Look: Michigan State Police capture mini donkey named Dolly Parton

10.Look: Kangaroo found hopping loose down Texas road