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Isabel Roy

Isabel Roy has been a writer and editor for RD.com since February of 2019. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Writing and Rhetoric. She is thrilled to be living and working in the Big Apple although she misses the easy access to freshly made Wisconsin cheese curds and Kopps Custard. When not at the Reader’s Digest office, you can find her downing too many chai lattes and rereading her favorite Harry Potter books.
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75 Best Merry Christmas Wishes to Write Around the Holidays

We're here to make deciding what to write in a Christmas card a lot easier this year with these Merry Christmas wishes.

If You Live in an Old House, There Could Be Razor Blades in Your Walls

If your house was built before 1970, it's very likely that there are razor blades...

11 Ways Exterior Paint Colors Could Boost Your Home’s Value

Selling a house can be a nightmarish task, but don't worry! We've consulted top property...
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Here’s How Often You Should Be Washing Your Dish Towels

It's so easy to completely forget about washing your dish towels until they start smelling...
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The Under $11 Spray That Keeps Your Glasses Fog-Free Over a Face Mask

We've talked to glasses and mask-wearing experts to find out why glasses fog up when...

Why You Shouldn’t Post Protest Pictures Online

Our social media feeds are filled with posts discussing racial inequality right now. The conversation...

19 Lies You Were Told as a Kid—That You Probably Still Believe

These long acknowledged "facts" are anything but. We'd bet that you believed all of these...

19 Zero-Waste Tricks Your Grandmother Has Been Using for Years

Long before the age of disposable products, our incredible grandmothers were living a much greener...
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The Heart-Wrenching Moment That Led to the Idea of the Red Cross

From tragedy, sprung hope.

20 of the Most Stunning Stained Glass Windows Around the World

After looking through these stunning photos of stained glass windows, you'll never look at stained...
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25 Photos That Show Face Masks Are Part of the New Normal

These pictures prove that face masks are just one part of the new normal.

I Cut My Dad’s Hair During Quarantine—Here’s What Not to Do

Cutting hair at home is a lot trickier than you'd expect.
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All the Jokes My Dad Has Made During Quarantine

I've been quarantining with my parents for weeks. As you can imagine, the humor situation...

15 Historical Photos of Famous Landmarks Under Construction

These photos provide a whole new glimpse at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Statue of Liberty,...

20 Gorgeous Beaches with the Clearest Water in the World

You don't need a crystal ball to tell you where your next vacation will be...
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21 Times Video Conference Calls Went Hilariously Wrong

Video conferencing is new to a lot of us, and that means there are bound...
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Can You Answer These Basic Questions About Earth?

There's a lot we don't know about our home planet and solar system.
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12 Epic Ways Real Employees Have Quit Their Jobs

If you're looking for a memorable exit strategy, these famous resignations will show you how...

Starbucks Size Guide: Why Starbucks Coffee Sizes Are Grande, Venti, and Trenta

Have you ever wondered why you have to order a tall, grande, or venti latte...
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Why Five Guys WANTS You to Complain About Its Fries

It's not something you hear often in the service industry, but this company wants you to...

This Is the Best-Value Theme Park in the World—It’s Not Disney

Time to book your tickets!

Here’s the Real Difference Between a Travel Alert and a Travel Warning

That one word can make a big difference.
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This Is Why Most Commercial Airplanes Are White

Not that mauve isn't a great color or anything.

Why You Shouldn’t Keep Plastic Wrap in a Drawer

That sticky ball of plastic wrap isn't doing anyone any good. Stop ruining your plastic...

11 Things You Didn’t Know Your Microwave Could Do

It isn't just for reheating your leftovers!