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Jen McCaffery

Jen McCaffery covers money, tech, products, health and safety for Reader's Digest and other publications and websites. When she’s not writing or editing, she’s growing veggies or trying to figure out the way home from assorted trails.

Why You Should Always Store Apples in the Fridge

Trust us, they'll last a lot longer.

9 Items in Your Kitchen That Could Be Worth Money

What's taking up space in your kitchen could be someone else's treasure.

18 Foreign Words That Sound Rude in English

You may not want to use these words in polite company until you know what...

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Drink Coffee on a Cold Day

Sip some hot chocolate instead.
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This Is Why All McDonald’s Aren’t Open 24/7

Here's why hours vary from location to location.
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This Is What Dunkin’ Donuts Was Called When It First Opened

Dunkin' Donuts announced it was changing its name in January 2019. But can you guess...
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How Much 12 Classic Fast-Food Items Used to Cost

Find out what your favorites cost back in the day.
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18 Bad Habits Costco Shoppers Should Really Stop Doing

Have you seen some of these behaviors at Costco?

Can You Spot the Snakes in These 11 Photos?

See if you can spot the reptile in its natural habitat.
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Here’s How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Revealed Baby News to the Royal Family

The Queen is said to be "delighted."

10 Things You Should Never Keep in a Storage Unit

From family treasures to flammables, there are plenty of things you shouldn't stow in your...

Here’s Why There Are So Many Snakes on the Loose

If you encounter one, take a deep breath and a few steps back!

11 Things Mice Don’t Want You to Know

As cold weather approaches, so do mice. Find out these secrets about the rodents to...
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This Is Why So Many Logos Are Red

Yep, there's a scientific reason behind why you can't resist those bright red logos you...