By Reader's Digest | Kelly Aiglon | 4/25/2025 5:11 PM

It turns out, your towels have been keeping a secret—and it's all in the strips. The post Here’s Why Bathroom Towels Have Those Woven Strips on Both Ends appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jill Schildhouse | 4/24/2025 1:14 PM

It’s definitely been making waves among travelers and crew members. Here's what you need to know before your next trip. The post Is This New Cruise-Tipping Trend a Huge Etiquette Faux Pas? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Chloë Nannestad | 4/22/2025 4:37 PM

Coming up with winning trivia team names feels nearly as good as besting the competition. The post 200 Clever Trivia Team Names for the Win appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Allison T.S. Robicelli | 4/18/2025 9:58 AM

Nope, that number isn’t random! We spoke with a mixologist to find out the reason behind this martini mystery. The post Here’s Why an Espresso Martini Is Garnished with Three Coffee Beans appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 4/14/2025 10:00 AM

Nope, it's not your imagination! The ocean is actually getting greener, according to scientists, and we found out why. The post It’s Not Your Imagination: The Ocean Is Getting Greener—Here’s Why appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Mara Reinstein | 4/9/2025 5:59 PM

Can you guess the series and the species? (Don’t peek!) The post Scientists Just Brought Back This Formerly Extinct Animal—And It’s Partly Thanks to a Hit HBO Show appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 4/8/2025 1:49 PM

Costco's parking lot raises the stakes in the age-old shopping cart debate. Here's what employees say you should do. The post Is It Rude Not to Return Your Grocery Store Cart at Costco? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 3/20/2025 3:08 PM

The reason is kind of a big dill. We uncovered the answer to this food mystery, with the help of a food historian and pickle experts. The post Here’s Why Only Some Pickles Have Ridges appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 3/13/2025 1:54 PM

Seriously, what is going on? We have the answer to why the moon turns red sometimes, straight from astronomers. The post Here’s Why the Moon Turns Red—And When It Will Happen Next (Hint: It’s Very Soon!) appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 3/10/2025 7:07 PM

There are two practical explanations—and one sneaky one. Here's the truth behind this placement, according to grocery store experts. The post The Real Reasons Why Milk and Eggs Are Sold in the Back of a Grocery Store appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 3/7/2025 2:10 PM

Spoiler alert: It's not as hard as it looks! The post Only Geniuses Can Solve This Viral Math Equation—Can You? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 2/28/2025 1:29 PM

Gen Z is canceling capital letters—should you join them or fight in grammar's last stand? The post Here’s Why Capital Letters May Soon Be a Thing of the Past appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Mara Reinstein | 2/27/2025 2:18 PM

Learn why Academy Awards are called Oscars—and all the potential backstories behind the golden statuette's iconic name. The post Here’s Why an Academy Award Is Called an Oscar appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Lisa Lombardi | 2/26/2025 7:34 PM

Imagine being able to write a letter or catch a baseball with either hand. Here's the fascinating science of ambidextrous people who mix it up like pros. The post What Does It Mean to Be Ambidextrous? appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Sunny Fitzgerald | 1/29/2025 1:36 PM

Just because it’s a common practice, it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here’s what you need to know. The post The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Clap When a Plane Lands appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 1/17/2025 4:35 PM

A whopping 83% of people say they would rather sit next to the airplane bathroom than sit next to someone doing this. The post Here’s the New Way Fliers Are Being Rude—And What You Can Do About It appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 1/10/2025 5:25 PM

Get fired up to learn the true story of this colorful phrase. The post Here’s Why Being Fired Is Called “Getting the Pink Slip” appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Jo Ann Liguori | 1/10/2025 4:57 PM

Step up your game and impress your friends with your knowledge of these sports idioms and terms. The post 20 Sports Terms That Have Become Part of Everyday Conversations appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 1/9/2025 5:37 PM

What will define the newly minted Gen Beta? We asked a generational expert for seven predictions. The post Welcome, Gen Beta! Here’s What Will Make This Brand-New Generation Unique appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story

By Reader's Digest | Charlotte Hilton Andersen | 1/8/2025 3:26 PM

No, you can't just crown yourself king of the middle seat. Follow these essential etiquette rules to keep peace with your neighbor. The post Sitting Next to an Empty Middle Seat On an Airplane? Here’s What <i>Not</i> to Do appeared first on Reader's Digest. ... Read full Story