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.

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100 Trivia Questions Only Geniuses Will Get Right

From pop culture to geography, see how you fare against these challenging trivia questions.


The Chilling Story of a Wolf That Tore Into a Family’s Tent During the Night

"Backing out was a wolf, dragging something in his teeth. That thing was a man."


12 Everyday Phrases with Surprisingly Dark Origins

These seemingly innocent words and phrases are derived from stereotypes, slurs and bigotry—maybe it's high time we all wipe them from...


This Bootcamp Helps Retired Seniors Launch New Businesses

Pramilla Ramdahani's business bootcamp, SPICE, is giving seniors a new lease on life.


25 Disney Jokes That Will Give You a Good Laugh

When you wish upon a star (or Google), you get some quality Disney-themed humour!


The 50 Best Romantic Movies of All Time

From Hollywood classics to contemporary favourites, we've gathered the 50 romantic movies that definitely stand out from the crowd. So,...


The Best Days to Do Everything in 2020, According to Astrology

Setting up your 2020 calendar? Here's what the Farmer's Almanac has to say about when to schedule everything from little...


11 Grammar Mistakes Editors Hate the Most

You're grammar, its "alright"! Ugh! Get ready for the grammar pet peeves that annoy editors the most. Are you a...

15 Famous People Who Refused to Get Married

Love and marriage aren't for everyone.


What If the Person Who Named Walkie Talkies Named Everything?

You've probably never thought about how weird the word 'walkie talkie' is until now. Here's what would happen if we...


True Tales of Canada’s Funniest Family Vacations

Real Canadians answer, "What's the funniest thing that ever happened to you on family vacation?"


50 Best Instagram Captions for Gram-Worthy Selfies

A great selfie is 20 per cent picture, 80 per cent caption. These selfie captions and selfie quotes are perfect...


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for March 2020

Why you’ll want to read When We Were Vikings, the debut novel from Canadian Andrew David MacDonald.


An Exclusive Excerpt From When We Were Vikings

Read the first chapter from the latest selection of the Reader’s Digest Book Club.


13 Cutest Pictures of Next-Generation Royals

These little guys and gals have royalty in their blood.


60+ Best Friend Quotes to Share with Your BFF

More than any relationship you'll ever have, your bestie knows you through-and-through. In case you want to remind her—just because—here...


The 15 Craziest Things You Never Knew About the Super Bowl

Everyone knows that the Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year. But there's a lot even the biggest...

19 Classic Movies That Never Won Best Picture

Winning isn't everything. Now that it's Oscar season, check out the masterpieces that didn't win Best Picture, even though it...



Can You Guess in Which Decade These Iconic Photos Were Taken?

Go ahead and see how many you get right. But be forewarned: Some of these are tricky!


The Downside of Almond Milk People Aren’t Talking About

Almond milk is increasingly popular, but you'll want to read this before adding it to your next cup of coffee.


How A Facebook Thread Saved Two Friends Who Were Gravely Injured in the Bali Jungle

Michael Lythcott and Stacey Eno’s scooter ran off the road, leaving them broken, bleeding and trapped in a Balinese jungle....


13 Animals That Can (Supposedly) Predict the Weather

The humble groundhog isn't the only beast with prognostication skills.

Why Bill Murray Hated the Movie “Groundhog Day”

You'll never watch (or re-watch) this classic comedy the same way again.


The Inspiring Reason Kobe Bryant Used to Cold Call Successful People

The late, great Kobe Bryant may have been most famous for his basketball prowess, but people in any field can...



This is the Best City in the World to Raise a Family

This city's family-friendly perks include generous paid parental leave, high-quality education and excellent healthcare.


Are You Just Too Boring For Therapy?

Six (not so serious) tips for spicing up your relationship with your therapist.


What Happens When a Royal Family Member Gets “Fired”?

Just because they’re family, it doesn’t mean that they can’t get the boot!