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Isabel Roy

Isabel Roy is a former newsletter editor at Reader’s Digest who writes and reports on home, culture and general interest stories. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in 2017 with a B.A. in Rhetoric and Writing.

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Can Dogs See Color? Learn All About a Dog’s Color Spectrum

Can your pooch even see that yellow tennis ball in the grass? Find out if dogs can see color.

This Is How You’re Supposed to Pronounce “Worcestershire”

Wor-ces-ter-shire? Wo-chess-ter-shire? Wer-ches-ter?

If You Live in an Old House, There Could Be Razor Blades in Your Walls

If your house was built before 1970, it's very likely that there are razor blades...

11 Ways Exterior Paint Colors Could Boost Your Home’s Value

Selling a house can be a nightmarish task, but don't worry! We've consulted top property...

Here’s How Often You Should Be Washing Your Dish Towels

It's so easy to completely forget about washing your dish towels until they start smelling...

The Under $11 Spray That Keeps Your Glasses Fog-Free Over a Face Mask

We've talked to glasses and mask-wearing experts to find out why glasses fog up when...

19 Lies You Were Told as a Kid—That You Probably Still Believe

These long acknowledged "facts" are anything but. We'd bet that you believed all of these...

The Heart-Wrenching Moment That Led to the Idea of the Red Cross

From tragedy, sprung hope.

25 Photos That Show Face Masks Are Part of the New Normal

These pictures prove that face masks are just one part of the new normal.

Can You Answer These Basic Questions About Earth?

There's a lot we don't know about our home planet and solar system.

12 Epic Ways Real Employees Have Quit Their Jobs

If you're looking for a memorable exit strategy, these famous resignations will show you how...

Why Five Guys WANTS You to Complain About Its Fries

It's not something you hear often in the service industry, but this company wants you to...

This Is Why Most Commercial Airplanes Are White

Not that mauve isn't a great color or anything.

Why You Shouldn’t Keep Plastic Wrap in a Drawer

That sticky ball of plastic wrap isn't doing anyone any good. Stop ruining your plastic...

How Much Money Do YouTubers Make?

Could you quit your job and make a living off posting videos?

This Is How Often You Should Restart Your Phone

We live and die by our cell phone, rarely giving it the chance to reboot...

The Healthiest Foods to Order at McDonald’s, According to Nutritionists

Drum roll, please!

The Royal “Rule” Kate Middleton Has Been Breaking This Whole Time

This Is Why Firehouse Dogs Are Usually Dalmatians

Dalmations have been affiliated with firehouses for centuries—but how did the spotted pups become so...

What Is the Oxford Comma—And Why Can’t the Grammar World Agree on Whether to Use It?

Who gives a darn about an Oxford comma?

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Cooking Pasta

You might not even realize the trouble it causes.

6 Things You Need to Know Before Swimming in the Ocean

A trip to the ocean sounds like a perfect addition to your travel itinerary this...

The Real Reason Aquariums Never Have Great White Sharks

It's probably not what you're thinking.

Everything You’ve Heard About Surviving a Rip Current Is Wrong

Plus, more common myths about rip currents, debunked.

This Is the Only President Queen Elizabeth II Didn’t Meet with During Her Reign

Her Majesty has met 12 presidents during her reign—except for this one!

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