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Parents around the world have gotten hip to just how handy that middle name can be, but traditions still vary...

If you pronounce these words differently, don’t worry—many people do. But here’s how they were originally meant to be pronounced...

April 9 marks the 100th anniversary of Canada's victory at the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Photojournalist Racheal McCaig has been...

Celebrate Earth Day with our must-see list of the greatest movies that showcase the majesty of our planet and the...

The origins of the Easter Bunny are more mysterious than you think, and religion has nothing to do with it.

Sometimes all you need is a good cry. Grab your box of tissues and take a look at these films...

Best known for his work on CBC's hit sitcom Mr. D, comedian Gerry Dee talks about his stand-up tour, teaching...

Celebrated Canadian writer Margaret Atwood talks duct tape, deadlines and predicting the future.

When you were a child, did you stop in the middle of reading "Green Eggs and Ham" and think, "Hey,...

Most businesses could not care less how you say their name as long as you spell your name correctly on...

Veteran Canadian actor Graham Greene on paying the bills, dancing with wolves and channelling a higher power.

How a virtual girl brought a real-life predator to justice 

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Fool others about your intellect…or are they fooling you about theirs?

Before you make your picks for this year's Oscars, be sure to take a look back at the Academy's most...

Whether you live in Paris, France, or Paris, Texas, these are the French sayings that, according to Jeannette DeJong, senior...

The way you dot your "i's" and cross your "t's" could reveal more than 5,000 different personality traits.

The time Queen and David Bowie had a pizza party, Robert Plant protested "Stairway to Heaven," and more.

Yale University professor and bestselling author Timothy Snyder rounds up five popular myths about history, and why they're absolutely false.

Forgetting to eat, counting down the days until the next release, having a crush on a fictional character—it's all just...

That mysterious ball of rock 239,000 miles from Earth has inspired myths and superstitions for thousands of years. But sometimes...

Add these to your reading list—then pass them along to your best girlfriends.

At 82, Jane Goodall is more driven than ever. Here's what the famed conservationist has to say about apes, aging...

Here’s a prescription for a memorable Valentine’s Day: 'Netflix and chill' with one of these amorous classics.

Which music genre says you're more creative, and which says you're selfish? Find out here.

Writer Stanley Newman coined the term “RAS syndrome” in 2001 as a diagnosis for anyone who adds an extra word...

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Plastic pollutes the world’s oceans, killing marine life and damaging the planet. Boyan Slat just might have the answer

Canadian screen legend Geneviève Bujold speaks with Reader's Digest about walking away from Hollywood, and her return to the screen...