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Andy Simmons

Andy Simmons is a features editor at Reader's Digest.
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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, these 18 innovations will blow your mind—and a hole in your wallet.

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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?

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.

18 Funny Christmas Jokes for the Merriest Holiday

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

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.

Trick or Treat! You Need to Learn These 20 Corny Halloween Jokes

Need to tickle a skeleton’s funny bone? Try one of these.

22 Hilariously Bad Pieces of Advice You Shouldn’t Follow

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

15 Mistakes You’ll Probably Make This Thanksgiving

Good news: We know how to fix your goof-ups.

A Car Accident Paralyzed Her from the Waist Down, but That Didn’t Stop Her from Fulfilling Her Dream of Dancing

A pioneering dance troupe is 
proving that you can chase your 
dreams—even in a wheelchair.

People Joined This Lunchtime Running Group to Stay Fit; Instead, They Helped Catch a Thief

While on a run they heard someone scream for help.

15 Cartoons Introverts Will Perfectly Understand

Let’s get this straight: Introverts are not necessarily shy nor have withdrawn from society. We...

The Real Reason People Don’t Have Nicknames Anymore

Machine Gun Kelly, 
the Big Bopper, Cool Papa Bell ... 
We need more fun names...