We've become accustomed to full body tattoos, multiple piercings and even the shaved "vampire fangs" some people opt for. But does a new, extreme form of body modification go too far? "Bagel Head,"a, um, beauty trend is sweeping Japan. The effect is achieved by inserting a needle into the forehead, pumping 400 cc's of saline solution into a circular formation… Read More >>

Are you too stubborn for your own good? Always up for a new challenge in life? Turns out, how you curl up when you hit the hay may reveal such aspects of your personality, according to a recent survey of 1,000 adults from Premier Inn, with analysis from British body language expert Robert Phipps. Granted, it’s not the most scientific analysis I’ve… Read More >>

Like the 19th century cavalry he referenced in the best and most Tweeted line of the night, President Obama charged to a clear win in the third and final presidential debate, most polls and observers agreed. His sarcastic reference to "horses and bayonets" was just one of many jabs he aimed at Governor Mitt Romney, who agreed more than he disagreedwith Obama's foreign policy. The big question is: Will Obama's victory help him at the polls? As Marc Caputo… Read More >>

Sure, a lot of it has to do with being remarkably intelligent and having an encyclopedic knowledge of miscellaneous trivia besides, but if you want to cram for a shot at winning Jeopardy!, there just might be hope for you yet. In a recent column for The Economist's Babbage blog, correspondent Glenn Fleishman details various techniques that have led to big wins on the famous game show. His… Read More >>

I would probably sleep much better if I didn’t keep my iPad on my nightstand, invariably tapping around for one last amusing thing to look at… until it’s the wee hours of the morning. Last night, I stumbled on this viral video(so, apparently, did a few million other people), in which a woman named Donna calls her local radio station in Fargo, North Dakota, with a… Read More >>

Who says you have to be a household name or hold an advanced degree to change the world? At Reader’s Digest we’re all about celebrating seemingly ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Here are a few of my recent favorites: 1. A Texas postman by day, Kermit Oliver, 69, is the only American artist to design scarves (left) for French luxury goods maker Hermès. Listen to an… Read More >>

Before their comedic routines at the 67th annual Al Smith charity event in New York City last week, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney made our readers laugh with their best jokes in our exclusive Presidential Laugh-Off. In the midst of campaign season, our editor-in-chief Liz Vaccariello interviewed  President Obama and Governor Romneyfor our November issue. One of her questions, speaking to the Reader's… Read More >>

It's happened to us all: We're engrossed in a movie at the theater and suddenly that paint can-sized cup of soda starts to kick in. Excuse yourself and you may miss the best part of the movie. Stay seated and you'll suffer the uncomfortable consequences. That's where "Run Pee" comes in. The appropriately named website and free app duo features a list of new… Read More >>

Pumpkin Pop Tarts, pumpkin bagels, and even... Pumpkin Pringles? Oh, it's true. Pumpkin-flavored is everywhere. In light of that, Serious Eatsheaded to Trader Joe's to try all of their pumpkin (or pumpkin spice) flavored products. There are almost 20, from pumpkin cream cheese to pumpkin dog treats. The big winner? Pumpkin butter. This spread is simple, creamy pumpkin puree (no actual… Read More >>

Just this morning, Wired writer Christina Bonnington concluded a month-long experiment in which she replaced her wallet with two smartphones, relying purely on apps to make payments for everything from groceries to cab rides. As you'd expect, ditching the wallet led to some serious challenges. For example, Bonnington hit a snag with the coin-operated laundry and wound up washing her clothes by hand for the month. No… Read More >>