Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication. We tried Amazon's popular Bug Bite Thing—and were amazed at how quickly it stopped itching and irritation from mosquito bites. During warm, humid summers in New York’s most mountainous region, my family is prone to dozens of bug bites on any given day. We� ...read more

Reading can be a joyous task for some, but it is often challenging and arduous for many. Prescribing reading for students is a common practice in all schools. The importance of reading cannot be overstated. Reading is a great mental exercise that utilizes several areas of the brain. The actual reading task entails comprehension (making sense of words you read) and imagination as you draw and relate the content you read in your mind! Essay reading is a key It is known that some of the most val ...read more

RD.com, via merchant (3) Instantly upgrade your patio decor by adding one of the best outdoor rugs to your backyard oasis. Incorporating a durable rug that withstands harsh weather conditions adds charm and comfort to any outdoor getaway. Mixing textures, colors, and patterns offers conversation-worthy visual appeal. Layering bold pieces with patio hammocks and statement pieces from the best outdoor furniture brands is a surefire recipe for creating a resort-like backyard. What to ...read more

One day in the summer of 1963, Spanish neurologist José Delgado stepped into a bullring outside Córdoba and prepared to perform an audacious experiment. Armed only with an experimental radio transmitter, he prepared to face off with an angry Spanish fighting bull, bred specifically for strength and aggression. Delgado waved a flag to set the bull charging, but before the ton of galloping muscle and sharp horns could reach him he pressed a button on his remote control. Immediately the bull ...read more

Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 754, click here 1-5 Kickass Random Fact 1. Ghost ships are the ships found abandoned with no sign of the crew, still occur even with modern methods of rescue, safety, and communication. The last recorded ship to be found with no sign of life was in January 2021. – Source 2. George Lucas not only gave his blessing to make Spaceballs, but he also handed the movie over to his effects company, Industrial Light and Magic, to provide the space effe ...read more

A car crashes on a bridge and a child is catapulted into the water below. Who will save her? Jim Wright for Reader's Digest Jonathan Bauer wasn’t sure what to expect when he jumped from the Route 90 bridge to save a child. It was a bright spring afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, a technology executive at a hospital, and his 13-year-old daughter, Ava, were taking full advantage of it. They were driving with the windows down as they headed home on the 1.4-mile, ...read more

Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Plan B pills have a four-year shelf life and can be bought online directly from the manufacturer with no ID or Rx required. If you live in a state where your reproductive rights may soon be in jeopardy, you may want to order now before state officials start banning sales. Source: https://www.planbonestep.com/ 2. Taking a video of your rental car when you pick it up may save you from false damage claims. 3. Pregnancy tests from the dollar store ...read more

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication. We tested the salon-loved K18 hair mask to see if it really holds up to heat- and color-damaged hair. Spoiler alert: It exceeded our expectations. Madi Koetting/rd.com I’m a curly-haired girly, and my strands have undergone several phases through the y ...read more

The Boeing 747 is among the most iconic and celebrated aircraft in history. Since first taking to the skies in 1969, the world’s first “Jumbo Jet” has become synonymous with luxury and reliability in air travel, the more than 1,500 aircraft produced having carried over 4 billion passengers over the last 50 years. But sadly the reign of the venerable “Queen of the Skies” is slowly coming to an end as more and more airlines trade in their ageing fleets for newer, more fuel-efficient ...read more

In an unexpected turn of events, these teenagers went from math class to answering ambulance calls. Amy Feiereisel EMTs Cooper Antonson, Reese Mono, and Sophia DeVito When 16-year-old Grayden Brunet joined the Sackets Harbor, New York, volunteer fire department in 2017, he was the youngest on the squad by 20 years. He was so stoked to be following in his dad’s footsteps that he persuaded two classmates, Niklas Brazie and Dalton Hardison, to sign up too. A few years later, the older fi ...read more