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1. “The Purple Cow” by Gelett Burgess I never saw a Purple Cow, I never hope to see one; But I can tell you, anyhow, I’d rather see than be one. Short and sweet. If you’re looking for something more sentimental for, say, your mom, browse through these sweet Mother’s Day poems . 2. “Strong Beer” by Robert Graves “What do you think The bravest drink Under the sky?” “Strong beer,” said I. “There’s a place for everything, Everything, anything, There’s a place for everything Where it ought to be: For a chicken, the hen’s wing; For poison, the bee’s sting; For almond-blossom, Spring; A beerhouse for me.” “There’s a prize for everyone, Everyone, anyone, There’s a prize for everyone, Whoever he may be: Crags for the mountaineer, Flags for the Fusilier, For English poets, beer! Strong beer for me!” You knew one of these funny poems had to be about drinking. Read the entire poem here . 3. “The Attraction of Levitation” by H.G. Paine “Oh dear!” said little Johnny ...

Tax season stress is real. Whether you hire an accountant , prepare your taxes using an online service or tackle them yourself, April 15th looms large on the calendar. Anxiety over filing, filing on time and filing correctly leaves people vulnerable to tricky tax scams . Scammers come in—as scammers do—to prey on weaknesses and fears. “While it can be tempting to rush through your tax return filing as quickly as possible, it’s important to remain diligent throughout the process to protect your finances from both commonly used scams and emerging threats,” explains Sean Murphy, PhD, a cybersecurity professional with over three decades of experience, including 21 years doing risk management work for the United States Air Force. “Criminals often pose as the IRS, tax preparers or financial institutions to steal money and personal information.” When we think of people getting scammed online , we usually think of older adults, who can be less internet savvy. But it’s actually Gen Z, who are...

When it comes to inflation, nothing is safe right now. First, the price of eggs shot through the roof. Then, orange juice followed suit. And now, it’s lottery tickets—specifically, Mega Millions lottery tickets. That’s right: Our favorite game offering us the chance to become millionaires is getting a mega price increase, and you’re likely going to be shocked by the new ticket prices. (We certainly were!) Keep reading to find out just how much Mega Millions tickets will now run you, when this change will go into effect and whether this will ultimately be a good thing by boosting your chances of winning big . Get  Reader’s Digest ’s  Read Up newsletter  for more humor, cleaning, travel, tech and fun facts all week long. How much will Mega Millions lottery tickets cost? Mega Millions lottery tickets are more than doubling in price. Currently, a single ticket costs $2, but it will soon be skyrocketing to a whopping $5. Yes, you read that right—$5 for a single ticket tha...

No matter how old you are or where you’re from, there is one thing everyone has in common: We all have a favorite Disney movie that can instantly brighten our day. And if you’ve ever been to Disney World , you probably have a favorite ride too—you could go on it a hundred times and never get bored. While most of us don’t have the privilege of going whenever we want (darn geography!), we do want to go for a whirl on that favorite ride when we visit … but sometimes those rides close and we miss our chance. Unfortunately, that’s what’s happening this summer with a huge fan fave, according to a new Disney announcement. But while it’s definitely a bummer, thankfully this attraction isn’t closing forever like others that we recently learned were on the chopping block. Still, if a trip to Disney is in the cards and you really love this ride, you may want to plan accordingly. Keep reading to find out everything we know about the Disney World attraction that’s closing—including when you can ...

The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966) Role : Rob Petrie This half-hour sitcom centered around the lives of television comedy writer Rob Petrie (Van Dyke), his wife Laura (Mary Tyler Moore) and their son Ritchie, who live in the suburb of New Rochelle, NY, a train ride away from Rob’s job in New York City. Supporting characters include Rob’s two co-writers Sally and Buddy and the Petrie’s neighbors and friends Jerry and Millie Helper, along with Carl Reiner as Alan Brady, the star of The Alan Brady Show which Rob writes for. Reiner created the show and based it on his real life as a writer on Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows and Caesar’s Hour variety programs. Read on for some of the best Rob Petrie quotes. Episode : “My Blonde-Haired Brunette” Aired Oct. 10, 1961 Laura thinks Rob is no longer interested in her so she decides to color her hair blonde. [ Laura, with Millie’s help, had dyed her hair blonde and talks to Rob on the phone ] Laura : Well, honey, what if I were a bl...