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Landing On The Freeway
Reader's Digest US

Landing On The Freeway

“MAYDAY! WE GOT MAYDAY!” Frank Pisano screamed over the microphone to the air control tower at John Wayne Airport last June.

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May 2018
Perfect Strangers
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Perfect Strangers

Why a grieving widow, a Minnesota high school, and a Nebraska online community are devoted to helping people they’ve never met.

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5 mins  |
May 2018
How To Survive Anything!
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How To Survive Anything!

Expert advice on navigating life’s perils—great and small

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10+ mins  |
May 2019
The Dog That Came Back From The Dead
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The Dog That Came Back From The Dead

On a run in the Rocky Mountains, the author’s dog, Merle, fell 800 feet, injured beyond hope. But he wasn’t done yet.

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9 mins  |
February 2019
50 Health Facts Your Doctor Wants You To Know
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50 Health Facts Your Doctor Wants You To Know

Knowing which of these statements have been verified by SCIENCE—and which are MYTHS—could boost your health

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March 2019
The Perfect Brain Food
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The Perfect Brain Food

Reading isn’t just filling your head—it’s nourishing it. The latest science on the magic of books.

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March 2019
13 Things - Surprising Facts About At-home DNA Tests
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13 Things - Surprising Facts About At-home DNA Tests

If you send your DNA to two different companies to find out your ancestry, you may end up with two different results.

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May 2019
Why It's Ok To Snack
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Why It's Ok To Snack

Nibbling between meals has gotten bad press in recent years. In fact, snacking can be good for you.

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September 2019
I Am Milk!
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I Am Milk!

Milk everyone’s first drink

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September 2019
The Multiplying Dollar
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The Multiplying Dollar

It was only a dollar. Dylan Belscher noticed it on the floor as he sat at the back of his English class at John F. Kennedy High School in Cheektowaga, New York, in March 2018.

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September 2019
50 Old-Time Doctor Remedies That Really Work
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50 Old-Time Doctor Remedies That Really Work

Your grandma probably swore by these treatments, and now science is catching up.

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10 mins  |
October 2018
How To Make It As A Fossil
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How To Make It As A Fossil

Many species die off without a trace. If humans are to leave a lasting record, well need to make sure our DNA survives.

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2 mins  |
October 2018
Inventing The Soldier Of The Future
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Inventing The Soldier Of The Future

The minds at DARPA are creating another batch of sci-fi-worthy tools to fend off most any kind of enemy (and shape up civilian life too)

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September 2018
​​​​​​​The Power Of Fake Pills
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​​​​​​​The Power Of Fake Pills

Surprising new research shows that placebos work even when you know they’re not real.

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9 mins  |
September 2018
Wake Up Smarter
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Wake Up Smarter

No, you are not dreaming. You really can boost your brainpower while you snooze. Try these seven tips.

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September 2018
Fascinating Facts That Are False!
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Fascinating Facts That Are False!

25 tall tales that are impossibly true …… and 25 facts that are actually myths

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6 mins  |
February 2019
Keep Internet Spies Out Of Your Home
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Keep Internet Spies Out Of Your Home

“Smart” devices equipped with cameras and microphones can be easy targets for hackers

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5 mins  |
November 2018
Wish You Were More Creative? Just Pretend!
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Wish You Were More Creative? Just Pretend!

Thinking you aren’t gifted may be what’s blocking your inner artist

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November 2018
A Healthy Fruit Celebrates Its Holiday
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A Healthy Fruit Celebrates Its Holiday

A cranberry like me thinks of itself as the self-sufficient type.

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November 2018
Real-Life Stories Of Hope
Reader's Digest US

Real-Life Stories Of Hope

This holiday season, we’d like to share these stories—these gifts—of wonder, faith, and eternal life

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December 2018/January 2019
Reader's Digest US

Early Diners Are Healthier

A study of more than 4,000 men and women in Spain found that people who ate their evening meal before 9 p.m. or at least two hours before going to bed had a 20 percent lower risk of breast or prostate cancer than those who ate after 10 p.m. or went to bed soon after eating.

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December 2018/January 2019
America's Children Need You
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America's Children Need You

The well-being of children shouldn’t be a political issue. Their success needs to be the common commitment of our national life.

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July/August 2017
As American As Apple Pie?
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As American As Apple Pie?

Turns out that none of the ingredients in our favorite dessert are native to the United States. Yet history made it ours. How?

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July/August 2017
High-Wire Act
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High-Wire Act

When a freak accident threatens a skier’s life,his friend takes a daring chance.

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April 2017
The Case Of The Violent Rap Lyrics
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The Case Of The Violent Rap Lyrics

Should the menacing music of a performer in legal trouble affect his sentence?

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2 mins  |
April 2017
Extraordinary Reuses For Ordinary Things
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Extraordinary Reuses For Ordinary Things

Don’t toss that old toothbrush. Give it a second life—and make your day easier in the process.

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April 2017
Son, Here Is How You Save
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Son, Here Is How You Save

MY WIFE AND I recently welcomed a child into the world. His only interest right now is keeping us awake 24/7. But one day, he’ll need to learn something about finance. When he does, here are some suggestions.

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April 2017
My Professor, My Mentor, My Rock
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My Professor, My Mentor, My Rock

Decades after they met in the classroom, a remarkable teacher counsels her student on one of life’s most difficult lessons.

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4 mins  |
April 2017
8 Things You Should Never Do On An Airplane
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8 Things You Should Never Do On An Airplane

Flying isn’t always enjoyable,but these tips will help make for a smoother trip.

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April 2017
50 Everyday Mistakes 
Reader's Digest US

50 Everyday Mistakes 

And How To Fix Them

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10+ mins  |
April 2017