Culture

Let us entertain you! Here, you’ll find collections of Canada’s funniest jokes, as well as our guides to the best streaming content on Netflix, brain-teasing trivia, and insightful takes on pop culture.

The Secret Changes to Princess Diana’s Will—Against Her Wishes

Princess Diana endured an unhappy marriage and relentless media intrusion until she died at the age of 36 in a...


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What the 2021 Blue Moon Means for Your Zodiac Sign

Change, innovation, and inspiration are in the air! Find out how to take advantage of everything this lunar event has...


This Is How Much Money Princess Diana Reportedly Got in Her Divorce From Prince Charles

The People's Princess lost a lot when her time as a royal came to an end, but she did come...


For the Love of Cinema

Director Sergio Navarretta recounts his journey from humble beginnings to big screens.


These Tiny Triumphs Helped Me Make the Most of My Year, Despite the Pandemic

From thanking a stranger to clearing your inbox, no task is too small. Here’s how doing these simple tasks might...


6 Bizarre Things That Happen When It’s About to Storm

Even when you can't find a weather report, nature gives its own signs that a downpour is on its way.


3 Signs Your Streaming Accounts Have Been Hacked

Binge-watch safely! Be on the lookout for these red flags, and learn how to protect your streaming accounts—and your bank...


The Best New Books Coming Out This Summer

Check out this season’s must-reads, including Louise Penny's latest book, The Madness of Crowds.

After a Routine Surgery Went Wrong, This Patient Agreed to Extreme Measures

What was supposed to be a straightforward surgery left Verna Marzo on the brink of death. With less than a...


How to Understand—And Like—Poetry

Reading poetry can be daunting but life-changing. We turned to poet and professor Sonnet L’Abbé for tips on how to...


This Man Was Stung a Thousand Times by Killer Bees—And Survived

The only way to save his friend from the killer bees was to climb up the mountain and back into...


How Ocean Researchers Are Figuring Out the Secrets of the White Shark

From social media to reality shows, here’s how ocean researchers are unravelling the mysteries of the world’s most notorious predator.


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100+ Funny Tweets Every Parent Can Relate To

Parenting is both challenging and rewarding—and sometimes very, very funny. These totally relatable parenting tweets will make you laugh out...


Word Power Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Baby Terms?

Babies can start building their vocabularies at eight months old. How many of these baby terms are in yours?


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120 Hilarious Tweets That Are Guaranteed to Make You Grin

It's amazing how much hilarity you can cram into just 280 characters.


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16 Quirky Traits You Didn’t Know You Inherited

Is it nature or nurture? You'll be shocked to learn just how many seemingly random things about you aren't random...


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The Most Chilling UFO Sightings Ever Recorded

If you're a skeptic, these creepy UFO sightings will make you believe. If you already believe, prepare to get spooked!

The Real Reasons People Fall for Conspiracy Theories

Some people believe vaccines install tracking devices in humans. We quiz psychology professor Ghayda Hassan to find out why people...


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13 Mysteries Actually Solved by Psychics

Since ancient times, people have sought advice and counsel from psychics—or those claiming to be. But it's only in the...


What the James Bond Books Meant to Me

For this voracious young reader, Ian Fleming's spy novels were a thrilling escape—and a significant influence.


What Reuniting With My Childhood Best Friend 20 Years Later Taught Me

After decades of not seeing my childhood best friend, we finally talked about that terrible night from so long ago....


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6 Weird Facts About Lightning Strikes

From strange lightning strike rashes to exploding trees, these facts about lightning will, well, shock you.


This Man Was Bitten By a Rattlesnake—After It Had Been Decapitated!

When Jeremy Sutcliffe decapitated the poisonous snake, he assumed that would be the end of it. He was wrong.

What’s New on Netflix Canada: July 2021

From highly-anticipated movies to returning TV favourites, we've rounded up the must-see new releases on Netflix Canada this month.


What is a Strawberry Moon?

The June full moon isn't just a supermoon, it's a super strawberry moon! Here's what to look for in the...


When a Scuba Diver Got Lost in a Cave, This Rescuer Refused to Quit Searching

Two friends dove into a dark underwater tunnel in the Adriatic Sea. Only one came out.


How a Chicago Hospital Pulled Off Back-to-Back Triple Organ Transplants

Before 2018, only 15 triple organ transplants—heart, liver and kidney—had ever been performed in the United States. Then, over the...


25 Greatest Canadian Albums of All Time

What better way to celebrate Canada Day than by listening to the best music the Great White North has to...


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for July 2021

A high-velocity thriller, The Creep is loaded with grisly twists, outlandish scenarios and sharp insights on 21st century fears.