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When I was a kid growing up in the Washington, D.C., area, it was always a big treat to visit the National Zoo pandas , Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, on school field trips or with my parents. This was back in the ’80s, and the pair were the original giant pandas gifted to President Richard Nixon as part of what has become known as “panda diplomacy.” Flash-forward to 2018, and it was my turn to introduce my two kids to Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the giant pandas that China loaned to the United States shortly after the passing of the original pair. We all watched as the black-and-white cuddly bears, along with their cub, Bei-Bei, munched on bamboowith the same delight I remember experiencing as a child. (That’s a photo, above, of one of the three pandas we saw that day.) When it was announced in 2023 that the loan was ending and the three pandas would be returned, I had hoped to get in one more visit. Unfortunately, China reclaimed them quicker than I had expected, and we missed our chance.

As a professional food and beverage writer, I am an expert on Diet Coke . Next to coffee, it’s the official beverage of our industry, and I drink no less than half a gallon of the stuff each and every day. Is this a good idea? I don’t know, and I don’t care. Additionally, as a woman whose tastes are more hard-core punk than pop, I also don’t know/care much about Dua Lipa. So when my editor called me to say, “Dua Lipa is putting jalapeo and pickle juice in Diet Coke,” I thought she was having a stroke or perhaps had been kidnapped and was trying to send me a secret message from the trunk of a Toyota Camry. But nope, there’s actual video evidence of Dua Lipa making this bizarre cocktail and enjoying it. At first, I balked at this seemingly unholy concoctionwhy would anyone, much less a talented woman with impeccable tastes, sully a magnificent cup of Diet Coke in such a violent, vinegar-soaked manner? But even though I think Diet Coke tastes perfectly perfect on its own, I do admit it’

Things are about to get freakier than ever … in a good way! The beloved family feel-good movie Freaky Friday the story of a single mom and her teenage daughter who swap bodies after eating magical fortune cookiesis finally getting a sequel. Freaky Friday 2 , officially titled Freakier Friday , will welcome back its original stars, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, and involve them in more hilarious body-swapping chaos. Even better? The release date for Freakier Friday has just been announced, and more of the original cast members will be reprising their roles as well. For those of you who need a refresher, Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’s 1972 novel of the same name. A popular 1976 movie adaptation starring Jodie Foster followed, along with some made-for-TV specials. Then Disney introduced a whole new generation to the idea with the 2003 film starring Curtis and Lohan. It became a global box-office hit, catapulting Lohan into the spotlight and sparking a wave of films w

When you think about once-in-a-lifetime events, you probably think of weddings, graduations and the birth of a child. But tonight, an even rarer event is headed your way, and all you have to do is look to the sky. The Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet was identified last year, and tonight, you can see it for yourself as it passes near Earth. According to NASA, a comet is essentially a ball of frozen gas, rock and dust the size of a small town that orbits the sun, just like a planet. As a comet gets close to the sun, it heats up and begins to glow, spewing dust and gas that form a tail that can stretch for millions of miles across the sky. How’s that for a fun space fact ? If ever there were a time to keep your eyes on the sky, October is it. Read on to learn all about the Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet, including when it’s visible and how to get the best possible view. Get Readers Digest s Read Up newsletter for more news, science, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. How rare is this

While plain potato chips are the undisputed classic, flavored varieties give us something new and exciting to crunch on with our sandwiches. But you can’t always count on your favorites to stick around. After all, potato-chip flavors come and go depending on how they’re received by shoppers. Some become grocery-store staples (we’re looking at you, salt and vinegar, barbecue, and sour cream and onion). Others get canned along the way. If you’re still in mourning because your favorite flavor disappeared from shelves, it might be time to get excited. Pringles, maker of the world’s most stackable chip, is answering the rallying cry of people all over social media. One of the most beloved flavors ever to be discontinued is making its return to grocery-store shelves once and for all. As chip lovers ourselves, we did some sleuthing. Read on to find out which fan-favorite chip from Pringles is making a comebackand where you can find it. Get Readers Digest s Read Up newsletter for more fo