Even 4,000 years ago, people tested one another’s critical thinking skills with riddles and logic puzzles. This ancient civilisation, located in what is today the country of Iraq, left us with one of ...

Sugar is public health enemy No. 1 when it comes to ageing, says plastic surgeon, Dr Anthony Youn. “One study attributed 184,000 deaths each year to sugary drinks like soft drinks and cordial,” he ...

The new study performed what is known as a meta-analysis where the results of many previous studies are combined. The authors searched for studies examining technology use in people aged over 50 and ...

Numerous studies show that mirroring body language increases empathy. It makes salesmen more likely to close deals, and it allows con men to build subconscious bonds with their victims. Retired con ...

In this image, there are six different Christmas trees. One of them isn’t like the others. Can you figure out which one doesn’t belong? Make sure you look closely at the decorations and the different ...

This gorgeous blue paint shade was once such a rare colour, the cost often exceeded the price of gold. Artists would wait for months for shipments to come in. The pigment was made from grinding lapis ...

Coffee is a morning constant for many, as reliable as the sunrise or the tides. Miss it, and you can feel dazed, confused and even risk a pounding headache. There’s a good reason for that: Caffeine ...

Approximately 50 people die here every year, making a drive on the 250km Karnali Highway in the Himalayas of West Nepal a literal death wish. It is one of the most dangerous roads in the world even ...

One doctor was so eager to prove his nagging family wrong that he cracked the knuckles in his left hand at least 36,500 times (by his count) for over 50 years while leaving his right hand untouched.

He only does it to eat all the corn he collects. These hilarious animal memes will make you laugh every time. Sign up here to get Reader’s Digest’s favourite stories sent to your inbox! Source: ...

Modern medicine has finally caught on to a folk remedy that’s been used for centuries. Because honey fights bacteria, hospitals and clinics sometimes apply it to burns and other open wounds. For the ...

Boredom itself promotes fatigue. Break the cycle by starting a conversation, engaging in a new activity, or reading an article about a topic that interests you. Now that you know how to stay awake, ...