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EDITOR’S NOTE • A Global Impact
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LETTERS • Reader’s Comments And Opinions
Shooting Stars • Gazing up at the night sky during a meteor shower throws out more than just light
SMART ANIMALS • Some animals have a powerful presence
Teaching Kids Pet Care • Children who have pets enjoy a special learning experience
Easy Ways To Sleep Better • Especially when stress is keeping you up
7 Reasons To Try TAI CHI
News From The WORLD OF MEDICINE
THE QUEEN’S Portrait • Looking back to a special Reader’s Digest moment
When She Was Princess • A 1945 perspective of the woman who would become Queen Elizabeth II
Beyond Burnout • What to do when, or ideally before, stress reaches epic proportions
TRAPPED DOWN A WELL • After his little boy fell into the cold depths, Brandon Leseberg leapt in to rescue him. Then drama quickly engulfed the father and son
LIFE’S LIKE THAT • Seeing The Funny Side
Hamburgers • A simple idea of a meat patty in a bun has morphed into a multi-billion dollar fast-food business
FRIKADELLE HAMBURGERS • The origins of frikadellen are unknown, but are attributed to northern Germany and Denmark and can be traced back as far as the 18th century. The seasoned meat patties can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or in a burger.
SEE THE WORLD……DIFFERENTLY
DEMENTIA WARNING SIGNS • A guide to 13 symptoms you should never ignore
DEMENTIA, But What Kind?
Nothing But SAND • Whether on the beach or inside our very walls – sand is omnipresent and indispensable
Just LISTEN To Us! • What would young people like to say to their elders? Reader’s Digest editorial offices around the world have asked…
I Got Organised The CHAOTIC WAY
The Movie Gets A NEW ENDING • A producer discovers that the bad guy in his real-life crime drama is innocent
LAUGHTER • The Best Medicine
TELL ME WHY… • So Many Logos Are Red
QUOTABLE QUOTES
MUSIC Of The HEART • When I was young my father taught me flamenco guitar. Now I yearn to be part of that world again
ALL IN A DAY’S WORK • Humour On The Job
A VERY SPECIAL JUICE • Ten questions about the liquid that keeps us alive
Learn A LANGUAGE As An Adult • Contrary to conventional thinking, it isn’t too late
TEMPTING FATE At The Onbashira Festival • NOT EVEN A PANDEMIC COULD STOP ONE OF JAPAN’S DEADLIEST TRADITIONS
THE BU$INESS OF LOVE • Mr K was a widower and in his 70s when he met a young woman on the internet. At the time, he could hardly believe his luck – until this chance encounter led him into the clutches of a global industry worth billions
RD RECOMMENDS
Freeing Yourself • Practising forgiveness is essential for a happier life
PUZZLES • Challenge yourself by solving these puzzles and mind stretchers, then check your answers on page 154.
FAMILY FUN
TRIVIA • Test Your General Knowledge
ONLINE • FIND THESE UNIQUE READS AT ReadersDigest.com.au
WORD POWER • Making Cents The centrepiece of this quiz is cent, from the Latin centum – think centimetre, century or centipede – which often means ‘one hundred’. Turn to the next page for answers.