8 Geniuses Who Made History in Quarantine
These celebrated people emerged from plague, exile, months of bed rest, or wartime occupation with some seriously incredible work.
How This Farming Project in Africa is Helping Communities Grow Their Own Food
Dale and Linda Bolton founded Thrive for Good to help fight hunger in Kenya and beyond.
CSI: Whale Edition—Meet the Team Behind Canada’s Marine Life Necropsies
Stephen Raverty’s team of B.C. investigators reconstruct cetacean deaths— to prevent even more from happening.
I’m a Cashier at a Montreal Grocery Store—Here’s What It’s Like Working During the Pandemic
Coming to work has been way more stressful than usual—but I’ve witnessed moments of kindness in the chaos.
35 Charming Vintage Photos of How Easter Used to Be Celebrated
From early White House Easter Egg Rolls to churchgoers' finest hats along the Fifth Avenue parade, these Easter photos make...
This Is What People Used Before Toilet Paper Existed
Toilet paper is selling out everywhere, which leaves us wondering—what did people do without it in the first place?
11 Working From Home Cartoons We Can All Relate to Right Now
Being stuck in the home office can get old very fast. Remember to stay focused, don't start going on a...
Stuck at Home? Here Are 11 Adorable Animal Cams to Get You Through
Live animal webcams have taken off and (happily) taken over our lives—here, we rounded up the best animal cams on...
24 Cities You Learned About in School That No Longer Exist
From the tragic to the mysterious, you won't believe these fascinating tales of cities that no longer exist.
Jigsaw Champions Reveal How to Solve a Jigsaw Puzzle Fast
Whether you sit down for a 300 or a 2,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, these strategies will help you complete it quickly.
13 Good Neighbour Lessons We Learned from Mr. Rogers
With his kind, patient demeanour, Fred Rogers presented human issues to children over an impressive 31 seasons on television. Today...
23 New Slang Words You’ll Be Hearing More of in 2020
Yolt is the new yeet. Brush up on these unofficial vocab words.
On the 50th Anniversary of the Miraculous Apollo 13 Mission, Here Are 12 Facts You Didn’t Know
Everything was going to plan for another moon landing—until it wasn't...
15 Shocking Pranks, Practical Jokes and Hoaxes
In honour of April Fool's Day, here are 600 years of fast ones that you won't believe people actually pulled...
Funny Facts About Laughing That Are Sure to Make You Smile
You'll get a chuckle from this trivia about one of our most ancient forms of expression and communication.
The Mysterious Origins of April Fool’s Day
This terrible tradition is way older than you think.
To Conquer My Fear of Heights, I Did the Scariest Thing I Could Imagine
In this excerpt from her book Nerve, Eva Holland shares what skydiving taught her about herself, and how fear holds...
Why Princess Diana’s Engagement Ring Infuriated Palace Officials
Think the sapphire and diamond ring was too ostentatious? Think again.
These Volunteer Bakers Are Making Sure No Child in Winnipeg Goes Without a Birthday Cake
Cakes For Kids Winnipeg, a non-profit run by Christy Rogowski and Wendy Singleton, collects requests from social workers to supply...
Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for April 2020
Why you'll want to read Recipe for a Perfect Wife, Karma Brown's enthralling fifth novel.
You Won’t Believe the Weird Things These People Found After the Snow Melted!
From unique to funny to downright gross, here are some of the weirdest things found outside after the snow melted.
20 Chefs Who Have Changed the Way We Eat Forever
These superstar chefs have changed the food industry for the better with their innovative recipes, game-changing techniques and memorable personalities.
These 12 Rare Barbie Dolls Could Fetch a Lot of Money
The first Barbie sold for $3. Flash forward 61 years and meet some rare dolls that could net you an...
13 Lucky Things That Happened on Friday the 13th
The notorious date isn't all bad news and horror movies.
22 Beach Puns That Are Shore to Make You Laugh
"Life's a beach" is so last year! These beach one-liners, ocean puns, and jokes are perfect for your next sojourn...
After Getting Stranded at the Top of a Waterfall, These Rafters Were Saved After Sending a Message i...
It was a long shot... but it worked.
A UPS Driver Rescued a Dog From a Frozen Pond Without Hesitation
He heard a cry for help and immediately tracked it down.
This Is What Your Favourite Cereal Brands Used to Look Like
Take a nostalgic breakfast flashback down the cereal aisle.
I Got Scammed on Facebook—Here’s What I Learned
I thought I knew better than to fall for a Facebook scam—until I actually did.
