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Andy Simmons

Andy Simmons is a features editor at Reader's Digest.
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This Pediatric Social Worker Creates Dolls That Represent Every Kind of Child

Amy Jandrisevits believes that representation matters—and that all kids should have a doll that looks like them.

This Elementary School Teacher Pledges to Donate One Million Books

“I wanted to do something that’s going to stretch my faith, my work ethic, my...

This Veterinarian Helps Pets of Homeless People Out of His Own Pocket

A California veterinarian makes house calls to pet owners who have no place to call...

This Bus Driver Saved a Grandmother from a Violent Assault

Not on his route!
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American Flag Etiquette: 12 Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You Were Making

We’ve checked with some patriotic organizations about how best to display Old Glory based on...

When a Medevac Plane Couldn’t Land Because the Runway Lights Were Out an Entire Village Used Their Headlights to Help it Touch Down Safely

“Any time a plane flies over that late, you know something is wrong.”

A Dog Was Trapped in a Cave for 30 Hours. It Took 8 Cavers to Find Him.

Buzzman the dog hadn't returned home for a few hours. Thinking it was unusual, his...

10 Accidental Discoveries That Changed the World

From penicillin and anesthesia to saccharin and silly putty, chance played a major role in...

A Group of Teens on Their Surf Boards Saved Two Swimmers from Drowning

Two swimmers struggle for their lives until 
a group of teens arrive on their boards.

4 Ways These Companies Are Taking Advantage of You

Researching our doctors. Recycling. Furthering your education. We’re doing all the right things. So why...

A 14-Year-Old Boy Helped Save Another Boy’s Life After Meeting Him Through a Video Game

The friendships that teens build online can be stronger than you think.

7 Inventors Who Regretted Their Inventions

What do Labradoodles, Mother’s Day, and emoticons have in common? Their creators rue the day...

What an Average Day Looks Like with 18 of the Weirdest Inventions Ever

From a bicycle that rides on water to a pillow that stops you from snoring,...

After Losing a Child, This Couple Chose to Throw Birthday Parties for Less Fortunate Kids

A couple turns their loss into a celebration for kids who need everything.
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A 17-Year-Old Stepped In to Save a Choking Boy When No One Else Could

Tyra Winters was participating in her homecoming parade when she saw a child choking in...

One Father’s Humorous Quest to Run For President of the House—His Own House

I ran for president of my own house. You'll never believe the results.
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Unsolved Murders That Still Shock the Nation

Five whodunits that continue to confound the law.
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13 Odd and Creepy Real Things That Happened on Friday the 13th

Is Friday the 13th more superstitious and scary than other days of the year? These...
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A UPS Driver Rescued a Dog from a Frozen Pond Without Hesitation

He heard a cry for help and immediately tracked it down.

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."

The 10 Types of People You Meet at Every Super Bowl Party

Which one are you?

Cops Were Called to Arrest a Woman for Shoplifting at a Grocery Store—Instead They Paid for Her Food

She couldn't stop thanking them for what they did for her.

17 of the Most Memorable Holiday Greeting Card Stories

We asked readers to share their most memorable holiday greeting stories. Most are nice and...
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5 Inventions That Movies and Books Predicted Well Before Their Time

The new year always brings prognostications, most of them wrong. You know who gets them...

A Firefighter Was Getting Ready for Bed, but a Few Minutes Later Ended up Saving a Woman from Being Hit by a Train

He grabbed a flashlight and headed outside still in his pajamas.