Culture

Let us entertain you! Here, you’ll find collections of Canada’s funniest jokes, as well as our guides to the best streaming content on Netflix, brain-teasing trivia, and insightful takes on pop culture.

Typhoon vs. Hurricane: What’s the Difference?

Which of these terms you use has more to do with where in the world you live than anything else.


This Hiker Saved the Life of an Alaskan Timber Wolf—4 Years Later the Wolf Still Remembered Him

Deep in the Alaskan wilderness, a prospector comes to the rescue of an injured mother wolf and her pups, and...


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This Toronto Office Burglar Left Behind a Valuable Clue—A Photocopy of His Own Face

...And more unbelievable news stories that prove that life is sometimes stranger than fiction!


How to Tell If You’re Literally or Figuratively Haunted

Science or seance? Inner demon or genuine demon? Supernatural or just super natural?


Should We Expect More Wildfires in Canada This Year?

We ask Karen Hodges, University of British Columbia ecologist, about what we can expect in the coming fire season.


10 Chilling Crimes Involving Ouija Boards

Ouija boards tend to peak in popularity during times of uncertainty. Ahem. But before you take yours out of the...


To Get Help, This Man Had To Leave His Kids on a Cliff. He Prayed They Would Survive

God asks us to forgive others, but if you’re responsible for your children’s demise, how do you ever forgive yourself?


What the 2020 Fall Equinox Means for Your Zodiac

This equinox has the potential to be a big turning point. Will you take advantage of it?

13 Facts You Never Knew About Apples

Here are some big apple facts, and small ones too.


This Con Man’s Romance Scheme Targeted Women Across Canada

He promised they’d be together forever. How Marcel Vautour broke women's hearts and bank accounts.


This 10-Year-Old Got Impaled By A Skewer. Could Doctors Remove It In Time?

Xavier Cunningham fell onto a rotisserie skewer and impaled his face. Doctors couldn’t believe he was still alive.


10 Jeopardy! Categories That Stump Everyone

Think you have what it takes to win Jeopardy!? You'll have to brush up on some of these topics, which...


After a Horrific Car Crash, Her Odds of Survival Were Just 100 to One

A devastating collision left Molei Wright's head attached to her shoulders by nothing but skin and muscle. Even if her...


How Prince Harry Coped with Princess Diana’s Death

Although the people lost their princess on Aug. 31, 1997, Prince Harry lost his mother.


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Princess Diana Facts Most People Don’t Know

More than two decades after her untimely death, we’re still learning about the personal life of the People’s Princess.


How to Say Grandma and Grandpa In Different Parts of the World

No matter what they're called, they're loved the world over. Here are some common ways people say "grandma" and "grandpa"...


This is Canada’s Most Autism-Friendly Town

The heartwarming story of how a support group for parents of children with autism inspired an entire town to be...

16 Acts of Kindness That Will Bring a Smile to Your Face

We invited you to nominate fellow Canadians who, during this terrible year, demonstrated the benefits of being nice. Meet the...


13 of the Most Expensive Mistakes Ever Made

Everybody makes mistakes, but some are more high stakes than others. The next time you goof up, remember it can...


These Were Princess Diana’s Last Words Before She Died

The death of Princess Diana shook not only her country, but the world.



5 Things You Won’t See at IKEA Canada Anymore

No more Swedish meatballs, play spaces or shortcuts.


10 Things That Could Stay Virtual Forever

As it turns out, some experiences work just as well—if not better—online.

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The 100 Funniest Quotes of All Time

Between the savage insults and hilarious insights, this collection of the funniest quotes of all time will leave you laughing.


6 Ways That a Visit to Tim Hortons Has Changed

Canada’s iconic coffee brand has had to make some major changes for the pandemic.


Steve Jobs: The Truth About His Last Words

Rightfully so, his last words are thought-provoking.


Announcing the Reader’s Digest Book Club Pick for September 2020

Why you'll want to read The Pull of the Stars, Emma Donoghue's timely new novel about the 1918 flu pandemic.


How a House Party Inspired a Support Network for Trans Women

Taking What We Need skips bureaucracy and distributes funding directly to low income trans women in Montreal.


‘He Caused Me to Challenge My Faith’: How Charlie Otero Survived the BTK Killer

After a serial killer brutally murdered his family, Charlie Otero went from the honour roll to life as a paranoid...