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.

50+ Brilliant Doctor Who Quotes To Live By

With more than 900 years of experience to draw from, it’s only natural everyone's favourite Time Lord would have a...


The Ultimate Guide to Canadian Hockey Slang

New to the good old hockey game? Here's how to *not* sound like a hoser.


The Fascinating Story of How Canada Got Its Name

...And some crazy alternatives you'll be glad they scrapped.


Canada’s Most Riveting Unsolved Mysteries

Can you crack these spooky disappearances, paranormal sightings and puzzling whodunits?


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The Most Magical Advent Calendars of 2022

Kick off your holiday countdown with one of the season’s most unique...


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20 Great Mad Men Quotes That Really Make You Think

It's been more than seven years since the series finale of AMC's Mad Men, but the program's impact on pop...


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This is the Best Harry Potter Movie, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Lumos maxima! We're shining a light on the Tomatometer scores for every Harry Potter movie to establish the ultimate ranking,...


Hilarious Things Kids Have Said

A celebration of those moments when all you can do is laugh.


A Terrifying Brush With Death at the Brink of Niagara Falls

If the hydro workers didn’t act fast, Sherry Vyverberg would be swept over the falls—or caught in the swirling blades...


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The Real Reason King Charles Didn’t Marry Camilla in the First Place

A royal biographer shares her theory about why Charles and Camilla didn't marry back in the 1970s—even though it seemed...


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20 Witty Bar Jokes Anyone Can Remember

Turn the next five minutes into Happy Hour with these short, sweet bar jokes for any occasion. Warning: Please joke...


The Story Behind “In Flanders Fields”

More than a hundred years after its creation, John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields" lives on as a cornerstone of...


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7 Powerful Movies to Watch on Remembrance Day

These classic films capture the valour and the sacrifice, the grit and the grace, of our brave men and women...


This Was One of Canada’s Darkest Days During the Second World War

On July 25, 1944, 320 soldiers in Canada's Black Watch regiment faced three times as many German soldiers. Where was...


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7 Ways a Full Moon Can Mess with Your Emotions

The full moon illuminates both the good and the bad inside of all of us, no matter what your astrological...


How the Caesar Became Canada’s Favourite Cocktail

Who really invented the Caesar? And why do Canadians love it so much? Learn how this cocktail won over the...

The True Story Behind Princess Diana’s Revenge Dress

Her dress wasn’t the only thing that made everyone's jaw drop that night.


Should We Scrap Daylight Saving Time?

We asked Blake Shaffer, environmental and energy economist, and currently a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University, to weigh in on...


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16 Questions Polite People Never Ask

While your intentions may come from the right place, you need to think about how a question will make the...


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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Daylight Saving Time

Don't forget to turn your clocks back at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2023! As daylight saving time (DST)...


Inside the November 2022 Issue of Reader’s Digest Canada

Take a sneak peek at the latest issue of Reader's Digest Canada—headed to a mailbox (and newsstand) near you!


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10 True Crime Movies That Will Chill You to the Bone

Telling yourself "it's only a movie" won't work with these terrifying true crime films. Lock the doors and prepare for...

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Funny Physics Jokes Every Science Lover Will Appreciate

We're not just fission for laughs here.


Funny Halloween Quotes to Put You in the Spirit of the Season

"It's my favourite holiday because you can trespass on a stranger's property and make a non-negotiable demand without getting in...


What Your Zodiac Sign’s Element Says About You

Fire, earth, air, water—no, we're not talking about Captain Planet. We're discussing zodiac sign elements and what yours means for...


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7 Scary Things That Actually Happened on Halloween

These nightmarish events sound like they're from a horror movie, but tragically, they're real.


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Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn’t Learn About in Science Class

These quirky science facts will spark your sense of wonder.


What People Used to Carve For Halloween (Before Pumpkins)

So that's why they're called jack-o'-lanterns!