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This Is the Real Reason You Hate Scary Movies
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Finally! Here’s What the Saying ‘Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus’ Means
One news editor reminds us to never stop believing in miracles.
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Get ready to make a dozen new mouth-watering additions to your calendar.
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These Are the Luckiest Days of the Year to Do Everything, According to Numerology
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The once 60-foot-tall ferris wheel was a Times Square staple for years, but it now serves a very different purpose.
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And now for a lesson in the donut-ology. (If that's not a course, it should be.)
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These easy-to-grow annuals almost guarantee an amazingly colorful "show" come summer. Here are tips on how to plant and fertilize...
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When your mom isn't around anymore, this day can be incredibly painful. Whether it's your first Mother's Day without mom...
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14 Heartwarming Stories That Prove There’s Nothing in the World Like the Mother-Daughter Bond
Tales of infinite mother-daughter love in 100-words or less.
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These fiction and nonfiction reads showcase an eclectic cast of mothers and daughters from past and present. Share the list,...
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There are two kind of people: Those who stock up on Peeps, and those who simply can't stand them. Which...
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Mother Knows Best: 16 Wisest Pieces of Advice We Ever Got from Mom
Whether your mom is still with you or not, her pearls of wisdom will always ring true.
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Thinking about getting hitched, tying the knot, or jumping the broom? Wedding rituals around the world are as varied as...
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Cheers! 14 Fascinating Facts About Guinness Beer
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Cyber-savvy scammers are standing by to snag our personal information and infect our devices with malware. Here's how to protect...
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10 Tips for Throwing a Bridal Shower that Looks Expensive
Throw a stylish bash on a budget.
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22 Funny Mom Stories That Will Make Your Family Feel a Little More Normal
Fact: If you have a mom, you have an embarrassing mom story. Here, 22 'Reader's Digest' readers share the funniest,...
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Possible Scientific Explanations for the 10 Plagues of Egypt
Were they divine intervention—or something more earthly?
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Upgrade a Supermarket Bouquet: 9 Tricks to Make Cheap Flowers Look Expensive
Procrastinated again? Here, how to quickly turn a last-minute flower gift into a beautiful arrangement.
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In the world of candy, jelly beans might seem like bit players that take center stage every Easter. But the...
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The time Queen and David Bowie had a pizza party, Robert Plant protested "Stairway to Heaven," and more.
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These true stories from readers like you prove that, deep down, Christmas has always been about the joy of giving.
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In 100 words or less, readers share their poignant tales of the bond between father and child