Here’s Why Men's and Women's Buttons Are on Different Sides

Plus: The prettiest lake in every state

VIEW ONLINE GET THE MAGAZINE Happy Friday! In today's new-look Read Up newsletter, we have a pair of stories that will help you appreciate the beauty (and quirkiness) of the United States. But first, a fascinating answer to a question you didn't know you had. —Cameron Songer, Newsletter Editor   who knew? Here’s Why Buttons and Zippers Are on Different Sides of Clothing for Men and Women The answer involves aristocrats, Napoleon, weapons and so much drama—and it explains why women have been mildly inconvenienced every morning for centuries. Find out → tech savvy Warning: Google's Gemini AI Is Reading Your Emails—Here's How to Get It to Stop It almost feels like your new Gmail assistant is spying on you. But there's an easy way to turn it off → funny stuff 10 Funny Family Cartoons That'll Make Your Relatives Seem Less Crazy Whether you live with your family or love them from afar; you’re bound to find one of these cartoons relatable. Smiles ahead → quizzed 22 U.S. Geography Facts You Didn’t Learn in School Think you know everything about the good ol' U.S. of A.? Prepare to be surprised! → round trip The Prettiest Lake in Every State Embrace the majesty of America at one of these gorgeous locales. Read more → stream free The Best Fails of 2026...So Far! Relive the biggest, funniest wipeouts, mishaps and epic fails of 2026 on FailArmy's YouTube channel! Watch now →   $11 a year!   GET THE MAGAZINE Know someone who would love this? SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER UnsubscribeManage PreferencesPrivacy Policy Trusted Media Brands, Inc. 1610 N 2nd St, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 2026 Trusted Media Brands. All rights reserved.