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Andy Simmons

Andy Simmons is a features editor at Reader's Digest.

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His Super Bowl Parties Feed the Homeless, So Everybody Wins

One party launched a charity now helping thousands of people experiencing homelessness

These Teens Serve on the Front Lines of Their Local Fire Department

In an unexpected turn of events, these teenagers went from math class to answering ambulance...

This Pediatric Social Worker Creates Dolls That Represent Every Kind of Child

Amy Jandrisevits believes that representation matters—and that all kids should have a doll that looks...

This Cyclist Has Given More Than 450 Adaptive Bikes to Children in Need

The idea for the McLindon Family Foundation began with one thoughtful act of kindness.

The Best April Fools’ Day Office Pranks Anyone Can Pull Off

You don’t have to be the office jokester to partake in these funny office April...

25 Clever Jokes That Make You Sound Smart

You don't have to be a genius to tell (or enjoy) these clever jokes.

This Barbecue Restaurant Owner Donates Cars to Those in Need

“He handed me the keys and didn’t ask for anything.”

This Elementary School Teacher Pledges to Donate One Million Books

“I wanted to do something that’s going to stretch my faith, my work ethic, my...

This Veterinarian Helps Pets of Homeless People Out of His Own Pocket

A California veterinarian makes house calls to pet owners who have no place to call...

American Flag Etiquette: 12 Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You Were Making

We’ve checked with some patriotic organizations about how best to display Old Glory based on...

When a Medevac Plane Couldn’t Land Because the Runway Lights Were Out an Entire Village Used Their Headlights to Help it Touch Down Safely

“Any time a plane flies over that late, you know something is wrong.”

10 Accidental Discoveries That Changed the World

From penicillin and anesthesia to saccharin and silly putty, chance played a major role in...

7 Inventors Who Regretted Their Inventions

What do Labradoodles, Mother’s Day, and emoticons have in common? Their creators rue the day...

What an Average Day Looks Like with 18 of the Weirdest Inventions Ever

From a bicycle that rides on water to a pillow that stops you from snoring,...

12 Odd and Creepy Real Things That Happened on Friday the 13th

Is Friday the 13th more scary than other days of the year? These bizarre events...

17 of the Most Memorable Holiday Greeting Card Stories

We asked readers to share their most memorable holiday greeting stories. Most are nice and...

This Teacher Saved a Cafeteria of Students from an Active Shooter

Her students now compare her to Chuck Norris.

22 Hilariously Bad Pieces of Advice You Shouldn’t Follow

This advice will make you laugh, but you definitely shouldn't follow it.

A Car Accident Paralyzed Her from the Waist Down, but That Didn’t Stop Her from Fulfilling Her Dream of Dancing

A pioneering dance troupe is  proving that you can chase your  dreams—even in a wheelchair.

15 Cartoons Introverts Will Perfectly Understand

Let’s get this straight: Introverts are not necessarily shy nor have withdrawn from society. We...

Remember the Hot Coffee Lawsuit? It Changed the Way McDonald’s Heats Coffee Forever

An elderly woman is burned when she spills a cup of hot coffee on her...

22 Animal Species So Gross, They’ll Make Your Skin Crawl

Lions and tigers and ... glowing roaches? Oh my.

The 11 Kinds of People You’ll Unfortunately Meet At Every Wedding

While the bride and groom may change, the supporting cast remains oddly familiar.

14 of the Most Hilarious 911 Calls Ever Placed

People are rarely thinking clearly when they dial 911. Fear, anxiety, and outrage have a...

A Blind and Deaf Passenger Couldn’t Communicate with the Flight Attendants—Then a 15-Year-Old Girl Stepped Up

When she heard, “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language?” over the loudspeaker, she...

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