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13 Mesmerizing Facts About Mushrooms

From real-life mushroom zombies to their wellness benefits, these facts about mushrooms will fascinate even the most experienced mycophile.

How Ramen Went from Humble Dish to Global Sensation

Ramen isn't just a cheap instant meal eaten by college students. This delicious Japanese noodle...

Anxiety Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

The benefits of anxiety include alerting us to danger and helping us manage uncertainty, according...

Put Your Vocabulary to the Test With Our Word Power Challenge

Can you match these words with their proper definitions?

5 Women’s Soccer Players Inspiring the World

Women's soccer is flourishing as never before. More than a billion people watched the 2019...

Do You Know What These Wordle Answers Mean?

A good vocabulary helps when playing Wordle, the internet sensation that gives players six guesses...

The Best Road Trips in Every Province

These great Canadian routes will have you walking historic streets, beachcombing on the Sunshine Coast...

Do You Know What These Farm Words Mean?

Roll up your sleeves! It’s time to get your hands dirty and grow your vocabulary...

This is How Much It Costs to Ride the Real-Life Orient Express

...And more train facts that will awaken your inner rail enthusiast.

How the Hamburger Became the World’s Favourite Sandwich

One of the few foods you can find at both fast-food drive-throughs and Michelin-starred restaurants,...

Dog Scared of Fireworks? These New Pet-Friendly Versions Barely Make a Sound

...And more fascinating facts about fireworks worth celebrating.

If You Suffer From Arthritis Pain, These Treatments Are Your Best Bet

Innovative approaches to pain relief—and even potential cures for osteoarthritis—are on the horizon.

Skin Cancer Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

With early detection, melanoma that’s still limited to the epidermis is virtually 100 percent curable....

How Music Therapy is Changing People’s Lives

From boosting the immune system to reducing stress, the benefits of music therapy are being...

The Scoop on Gelato

Discover the fascinating story of how this frozen Italian treat has won fans all over...

9 Drinks to Keep You Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)

Tired of plain old H20? These alternatives will quench your thirst, and can help you...

What You Should Keep in a First Aid Kit

Is your first aid kit ready for an emergency? Here are the must-have supplies in...

How the Taco Became One of the World’s Favourite Hand-Held Foods

The delicious dish can be found just about everywhere, from barrios across Latin America to...

Seeing Three Drowning Women, This Quick-Thinking Waiter Dove Into the Icy River

Despite having no lifesaving training, Paul Blachut knew he had to everything he could to...

Do Weighted Blankets Really Work?

If you wrestle with insomnia, you may be tempted to try gizmos that promise better...

The Surprising Health Benefits of Cold-Water Therapy

Submerging your body into icy depths may not sound appealing, but for devotees of cold-water...

I Adopted My First Dog at 65, and Everything Changed

At first I didn’t think of Casey and me as “us.” But before long I...

As the Lion Bit Down, the Man Felt Sure He Was About to Die

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

Move Over Sci-Fi—Here Comes Cli-Fi, or Climate Fiction

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

A Visit From This Bright Yellow Bird is a Sure Sign of Spring

It’s not every day that a yellow warbler visits your backyard!

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