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Paying It Forward
Readers Digest Australia • Vol. 199 No. 1183 August 2020
LETTERS • Reader’s Comments and Opinions
WIN A PILOT CAPLESS FOUNTAIN PEN
READER’S DIGEST SHOP
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
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
DR KATRINA’S TIPS FOR OTHER PETS
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
WORLD OF MEDICINE
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MY Thank you YEAR • How writing 365 notes of appreciation reconnected me to what’s important in my life
Better How to Write a Thank-you note
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
WHAT TO DO IF BITTEN
LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing the Funny Side
WITTY KITTIES
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
Apple and Blackberry Pie • Time: 2h 15 min Servings: minimum 8
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
He Cured His Own Disease • A medical student battling a deadly disorder finally got a lifeline – from his own research
SEE THE WORLD… …DIFFERENTLY
LAUGHTER The Best Medicine
SONNY DAYS
DEAD LINES
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
PLANTING SEEDS OF Hope • In my darkest days, gardens have offered the promise of new life
The First Thing I Learned in Isolation Was…
Food for Fitness • What, if anything, should you eat before a workout?
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK • Humour on the Job
SOLDIERING ON
Phat Phil’s ROAD TO SLIM • At 11 kilograms of feline flabulosity, Phat Phil needed to lose weight – but try telling him that
WATCH WHAT YOU’RE EATING • Many of our everyday foods – processed and convenient – are dangerous to our health
QUOTABLE QUOTES
LAND OF BEAUTY AND SPIRIT • An end-to-end road trip reveals the natural wonders of New Zealand and the generosity of its people
TRAVEL TIPS
THAT’S OUTRAGEOUS!
MY FAMILY’S SECRET PAST • Mysteries swirled about my grandfather, but no one would talk to me about him honestly. Finally, I decided to find the answers...