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If you thought you’d tried everything at McDonald’s, think again. Not only does the beloved burger chain continue to add new items ( Dulce de Leche Frapp , anyone?) but it also has a secret menu reserved for only the most passionate McDonald’s diners. And now, a former McDonald’s corporate chef is sharing an even lesser-known upgradeone that’s bound to take your favorite fast-food sandwich to a whole new level. Keep reading to learn about the chef’s secret menu hack and how to order one for yourself. Get Readers Digest s Read Up newsletter for more food tips, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. What is the chef’s upgrade? Sure, McDonald’s burgers are perfectly delicious if you stick to the standard recipes, but according to former McDonald’s corporate chef Mike Haracz, there is one upgrade that makes every sandwich better: a steamed bun. “You need to order a double cheeseburger or a McDouble, and then you need to request a steamed bun,” he told followers on TikTok. ...

We all know that accidents happen. And when they do, they have an uncanny knack of happening on things like carpets, couches and other upholstered surfaces. That’s where the Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner comes in. As one of the best portable carpet cleaners , it works wonders on everything from red wine to muddy paws and yep, even pet urine. This lightweight, cordless machine costs $200, but we assure you it’ll pay for itself in no time. To prove it, our expert product testers took it into our studio to see exactly what it could do. When they were finished, they sent it home with a tester to see how it holds up to real-life messes over time. Heres everything you need to know about the Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner. EMIKO FRANZEN FOR READER'S DIGEST $ 199.99 at Bissell $ 199.95 at Amazon $ 199.99 at Target Shop on Walmart editor's pick Bissell Little Green Cordless Portable Carpet Cleaner This portable carpet cleaner is lightweight, easy to mane...

It’s natural to hope that you are your dog’s favorite personand to wonder if you really are. When my husband, Bryan, and I adopted our first puppy, Rio, we fell head over heels in love with the upbeat Labrador retriever mix. We both showered him with attention, taking him for walks, playing fetch and sneaking him treats, trying to become his favorite. But Rio was so friendly that one of our close friends declared during a dinner party, “I think I’m Rio’s favorite person!” Unsurprisingly, neither of us found that even slightly amusing. This begs the question: Do dogs have a favorite personand is it you? To get to the bottom of this canine quandary, I reached out to an experienced veterinarian for answers. Read on to find out if you’re the No. 1 human in your dog’s life. Get Readers Digest s Read Up newsletter for more pets, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. Do dogs have a favorite person? Many dogs “absolutely” have a favorite person, according to veterinarian Pag...

When your travel plans go off without a hitch, you’ll breathe a sigh of relief. That’s what cloud nine feels like! But when delays and cancellations hit, even the most seasoned jet-setters can be in for a rough landing. Following one savvy strategy, however, could keep things soaring: the 1-3-1 rule. This simple technique could help you score a new booking and continue on your way ASAPinstead of having your trip completely derailed. According to Scott Keyes, the founder and chief flight expert at the flight-deals app Going, the 1-3-1 rule sums up the current best practice for dealing with unexpected issues. “It’s a handy all-of-the-above approach to maximize your chances of getting a good replacement flight,” he says. Ahead, Keyes breaks down the method for us and explains why this flight trick can be a total game changer for you on your next trip. Get Reader’s Digest s Read Up newsletter for more travel, tech, cleaning, humor and fun facts all week long. What is the 1-3-1 rule?...

If you get pulled over for speeding, the first thing the cop will ask you is: “Do you know how fast you were going?” You might be fully aware that you were flying down the freeway at 80 mphor doing one of these other things that could get you flagged for speeding but how you respond to the officer’s question might help you avoid a ticket. TikTokker Mike Mandell, a Duke law graduate and former attorney with nearly 10 million followers, spilled the No. 1 response to get you out of a ticket. We also checked in with Patrick Buelna, a civil rights attorney specializing in law-enforcement misconduct, to find out why this phrase is so useful. Read on to learn how you should (and shouldn’t!) respond to a cop when you’re pulled over for speeding. The expert advice will help you put those speeding tickets in your rearview window. Get Readers Digest s Read Up newsletter for more car tips, humor, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. What to say There’s a bit of nuance when it comes to w...