Carley Lerner

Experience

Carley Lerner is a freelance writer and former editorial intern for Reader's Digest. She is a member of the Class of 2021 at Duke University, where she writes for the school newspaper, The Chronicle.

Articles

The American flag drapes over the Declaration of Independence document, dated July 4, 1776, in a symbolic historical setting.

12 Declaration of Independence Facts Every American Should Know

Americans learn about the document in school, but there are some lesser-known facts about the Declaration of Independence that are pretty fascinating.

Robot vacuum cleaning, partially on a gray textured rug, with wood flooring visible.

6 Places You Should (and Shouldn’t) Store Your Roomba

While these robotic vacuums require very little help from humans, you should keep them in certain spots for the best possible results.

A large shark swims through dark blue water, its mouth partially open, showing sharp teeth. The lighting highlights its massive body.

Do Sharks Really Smell Blood?

Sensitive cells and an enlarged olfactory bulb allow sharks to detect a small amount of blood in the water, but not in a supernatural sense.