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NEWS WORTH SHARING • Stowaway Tabby Cat Receives the Goodwill of Strangers
Covid-19 Lockdowns Lower Global Carbon Emissions
Being Audacious Can Make the World a Better Place
The First Thing I Learned in Isolation Was…
Elephant Perspective • Revisiting these magnificent beasts was deeply cathartic
SMART ANIMALS • These clever critters know when it’s time to arrive – and leave
Find Your Perfect Match • Consider your lifestyle and needs when choosing a pet
In Cold Blood • Why do some people always have chilly hands, even when it’s warm?
Is Activated Charcoal Good for You? • The substance is showing up in toothpaste, cleansers, deodorants and even our food
News from the WORLD OF MEDICINE
MY Thank You YEAR • How writing 365 notes of appreciation reconnected me to what’s important in my life
No Pills REQUIRED • How physiotherapy can relieve the pain of some conditions – and even prevent surgeries
NATURE’S DEADLY VENOM • With a long weekend fast approaching, and a camping trip to pack for, one false move almost cost Adrian Main more than just his holiday
LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing the Funny Side
THE GREAT TWEET OFF: PASSWORD EDITION • It’s no laughing matter when you can’t remember your computer passwords.
I Am Butter… Silky Smooth and Ready for Any Stage
ONLINE • FIND THESE UNIQUE READS AT RDasia.com
HOW STAR WARS HELPED ME BOND WITH MY DAD • The epic space films hold a special place in many people’s hearts, but their place in my heart also includes my father
SEE THE WORL…DIFFRENTLY
LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine
15 ACTIVITIES Teenagers will love • Wanting to spend quality time together? Teens share what they enjoy doing with their parents
Weird and Wonderful Inventions • From self-lacing trainers to a pillow that stops you from snoring, these innovations will blow your mind — and budget
A Message in a Bottle • When a family becomes trapped at the top of a raging waterfall, they pin their hopes of rescue on a plan with little chance of succeeding
QUOTABLE QUOTES
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK • Humour on the Job
WATCH WHAT YOU’RE EATING • Many of our everyday foods – processed and convenient – are dangerous to our health
Phat Phil’s ROAD TO SLIM • At 11 kilograms of feline flabulosity, Phat Phil needed to lose weight – but try telling him that
THAT’S OUTRAGEOUS!
MY FAMILY'S SCRET PAST • Mysteries swirled about my grandfather, but no one would talk to me about him honestly. Finally, I decided to find the answers on my own
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STORY TIME IS FOR EVERYONE • Reading aloud, even to other adults, yields surprising rewards
FAMILY FUN
PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 119.
TRIVIA • Test Your General...