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  1. The best hot weather treat, how to make any dish look more delicious, and more in this week's Food Reads. Subscribe now rd.com/newsletters/
  2. Who says critics always get it right? We gathered the best bad reviews of classic films, including 1 from @ebertchicago bit.ly/JTn36f
  3. Making dinner tonight? Keep it simple -- but make it unforgettable -- with these great finishing touches: bit.ly/JPzYUN
  4. Missed our post on delayed drowning yesterday? You'll want to check it out before you jump into that pool: bit.ly/JQV7zY
  5. A recent favorite for your afternoon #longreads: "In the Jaws of a Polar Bear," a fierce tale of survival bit.ly/LOAh9m
  6. Healthy foods, healthy skin. See what to chow down on to protect yourself against the sun this summer: bit.ly/KWgHks
  7. Get in on editor @LaurenGniaz's supermarket secret: new KIND nuts and spices bars. (Tasty and healthy!) Read about 'em: bit.ly/KZC46c
  8. “Should I let my daughter rock a Metallica shirt?” Your turn to answer: bit.ly/KToZOl
  9. Today's funny cartoon, now on @Pinterest! Stop by for a chuckle and to write a caption: pinterest.com/pin/2203949754…
  10. You can't take it with you, but there's no reason you can't save some cash now. Read 13 secrets from funeral directors: bit.ly/L5iNRw
  11. In case you missed it: RD editor-in-chief @LizVacc on the story beyond the pages of "Unbroken" bit.ly/MXL8Nz #RDRecommends
  12. For tonight's #longreads: What Happens When Soldiers Become Civilians Again? An inspiring story about moving on: bit.ly/M3PrI9
  13. Attention, grillers: You could win a great set of prizes from our friends at @SandDmag. Contest runs until June 8th: facebook.com/simpleanddelic…
  14. Time for a laugh break. Check out these funny (and stylish) dogs in sunglasses: bit.ly/L1Ycxk
  15. Hot tips for balmy weather: We've rounded up the very best new sunscreen products to help you stay healthy this summer bit.ly/HzPuIX
  16. Weird but true: pouring cola over your car's windshield is an easy way to get rid of streaks and blotches. See more: bit.ly/Jy80Pi
  17. There's power in your pantry! See how to maximize your energy using what you've already got: bit.ly/KpXWuB