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.

9 Royal Ghosts That Still Haunt Britain to This Day

From Elizabeth I to Henry the VIII still hobbling about Windsor Castle, royal ghosts have been making the rounds about...


9 Quirky Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Origin of Your Favourite Foods

From salads to sandwiches to ice cream cones—we've got the scoop on the history of your favourite foods.


Meet Esther, The Giant Pig Who’s Capturing Hearts All Over the World

The story of how a pig turned it's owner's lives—and hearts—upside down.


The River of No Return

When a rock-climbing trip goes disastrously wrong, a 13-year-old boy is forced to make a heartrending decision: should he leave...


Back to Life: The Incredible Story of the Boy Who Died for Two Hours

When two-year-old Gardell Martin fell into his backyard creek, his heart stopped. Dead for over two hours, it would take...


That’s Outrageous: 3 Stories About Creepy Crawlies That Will Give You Goosebumps

When human beings and creepy crawlies collide, it can make for some pretty strange news stories...


Jesse Owens’ Greatest Olympic Prize

In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest in 1960, Jesse Owens recounts his friendship to a German athlete...


20 Last Words From History’s Most Famous People

We've rounded up some thought-provoking parting words from famous leaders, writers, politicians and entertainers. Did the most memorable ones make...

This is How the Third Royal Baby Might Completely Change British Royal Succession History

Find out what the third royal baby could mean for the throne.


The Inspiring Reason People Are Painting Their Pumpkins Teal This Halloween

They make trick-or-treating safe and fun for kids with and without food allergies.


Two Pilots Were Flying from Oahu to Hawaii—Then They Heard the Engines Go Quiet

They swam through jellyfish, the threat of sharks and 25 kilometres of exhaustion before being sighted.


There’s a Reason Why Howling Wind Is So Spooky

There’s a reason why the sound is always used in horror movies and on Halloween soundtracks.


9 Great Words You Never Knew Were Gaelic

More than 1.3 million Irish citizens still speak Gaelic—and whether you know it or not, you do too! Here are...



12 Things You Never Knew About the Queen’s Guard

Have they met the Queen? What do they do when they get bored? Here's everything you ever wanted to know...


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12 Hilarious School Stories From Across Canada

If you're looking to take a master class in humour, look no further than our country's classrooms.

Shania Twain: She’s Still the One

Shania Twain has made it through a painful divorce, self-doubt and a vocal-cord ailment. At 52, she's back—with her first...


That’s Outrageous: 3 Times Critters Wound Up Where They Shouldn’t Be

A dead bat isn't the kind of protein most people are looking for in their salad.


10 Halloween Costumes Only Science Nerds Would Appreciate

"Why can you never trust atoms? They make up everything!"


This is How Much Each Person in the British Royal Family is Actually Worth

You’ll be shocked at who has the highest net worth.


Meet Alex Honnold, the World’s Most Fearless Rock Climber

Here's what the brain of the world’s greatest free-solo rock climber, Alex Honnold, can teach us about fear.


Drama in Real Life: Bradley’s Last Hope

The two-year-old had never suffered any complications from diabetes, so his rising blood sugar was too unusual to ignore.

Alan Doyle: The RD Interview

The musician, writer and proud Newfoundlander on touring Canada, hosting kitchen parties and why he doesn’t give career advice


14 Etiquette Rules Everyone in the Royal Family Must Follow

From the way you eat to the way you walk down a flight of stairs, here's what it takes to...


This Woman’s Beautiful Ode to Her Sister Will Change The Way You Think About People With Speci...

Lauren McKeon shares an unbreakable bond with her special needs sister that defies stereotypes.


10 Obsolete Inventions People Thought Were Going to Last Forever

When was the last time you actually used one of these?


Chris Hadfield’s Canada: True Patriot Love

To mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, the country’s most beloved space explorer, Chris Hadfield, reminds us there’s no place like home.


TIFF 2017: 4 Underrated Films to Check Out

The 2017 Toronto International Film Festival screened hundreds of movies over a 10-day period. As always, certain films got overlooked....