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Word Power
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Fast Facts /Quotes
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Postcards from the Future
digital sampler—David
If I Ruled the World
McCallum tells us about
Instant Expert
the books that changed
his life; we reveal the new Regulars at the back
superfoods that may get you through the
1,001 Things Everyone Should Know
year in one piece; and we even give you tips
Health Tips
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Doctor on the Ward
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Beauty
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Money
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The RD Challenge
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