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Andy Simmons

Andy Simmons is a features editor at Reader's Digest.
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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 everything.”

10 Accidental Discoveries That Changed the World

From penicillin and anesthesia to saccharin and silly putty, chance played a major role in...
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31 Funny Christmas Jokes for the Merriest Holiday

Embrace the lighter side of the holiday season with these funny Christmas jokes, true stories,...

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 Best April Fools’ Day Office Pranks Anyone Can Pull Off

Who said the office can’t be fun? When it comes to pranking colleagues, we all...

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

Which one are you?
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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.

This Family Keeps Their Community Warm by Chopping Firewood for Those in Need

A family tradition of chopping wood together 
warms the hearths of others.

This Teacher Saved a Cafeteria of Students from an Active Shooter

Her students now compare her to Chuck Norris.

This Artist Painted the Burned Home of a Wildfire Victim—And Transformed a Community

An artist fights a devastating forest fire, 
one can of spray paint at a time.

22 Hilariously Bad Pieces of Advice You Shouldn’t Follow

This advice will make you laugh, but you definitely shouldn't follow it.