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Only 19 and fresh out of teacher's college, I learned as many lessons as my young students.

Canadians know Victoria Day as the unofficial start of summer, but what of the woman it's named for? Brush up...

These clean jokes have two things in common: They were all submitted by our readers, and they're also guaranteed to...

A classic Drama in Real Life from the Reader's Digest archives, originally published in 1977.

Some ideas are much better in theory than in practice!

Numerous movies over the years have celebrated motherhood as a central theme. There've been good mothers, bad mothers, and everything...

Eleanor Catton's latest novel, Birnam Wood, ushers in a new era of science fiction.

It’s not always about cakes and candles.

My friends and I came of age in the '60s, but on our annual weekend getaway we discovered we weren't...

Interested in learning more about the world—and yourself? These empowering podcasts hosted by women delve into success, marriage, mental health...

There's a risk of creating passwords that are so clever, you'll forget to remember them.

If you can get 12 out of 15 correct, you’re a certified history buff!

It may have happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but these Star Wars quotes couldn't...

You know it as the home of Downton Abbey’s Crawley family, but Highclere Castle is actually one of the greatest...

A tragic true story of heroism in the face of horror from the Reader's Digest archives, originally published in 1999.

If you haven't already binge-watched this beloved sitcom, these witty one-liners will convince you to start.

“Instead of five families mourning the loss of their child, it’s only ours. That’s why organ donation is worth it.”

Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They drink. They leave.

A gift from Scotland to the world, tartan is an instantly recognizable textile that connects communities across the globe. Woven...

Naming the colours in the rainbow is easy, but can you differentiate between shades of the same colour?

Cat got your tongue? These funny cat GIFs summarize the situation far better than words ever could!

We could all use a good laugh these days, and luckily, April Fool’s Day is just around the corner.

Can't seem to get a good night's sleep? These funny sleep jokes might not be the cure for insomnia, but...

Figuring out how much to leave for service rendered is more confusing than ever—and it’s even worse if you’re travelling....

Just how well do you know our planet? To mark Earth Day on April 22, put your knowledge of our...

A celebration of the great trailblazers, visionaries and inventors who've shaped our country.

Every mom and dad will relate to these ridiculous comments, questions and complaints.

Tend to get up on the wrong side of the bed? These funny good morning GIFs could very well turn...

Words of wisdom that will awaken your inner superhero.