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SAM BENSON SMITH Humour 90 BAD PUNS ARE HOW EYE ROLL Wordplay competitions are seriously pun- derrated. PETER RUBIN FROM WIRED.COM P. | 108 Medical Breakthroughs 96 BACK FROM THE DEAD The new science of freezing may save your P. | 116 life. RENE EBERSOLE FROM POPULAR SCIENCE Health 102 SAFE-CATION Preparation is the best way to protect your health while on holiday. JODY ROBBINS Travel 108 DISCOVERING DRACULA COUNTRY Are you brave enough to visit a vampire castle in Transylvania? LUKE SPENCER FROM ATLASOBSCURA.COM Bonus Read 116 MESSING WITH OUR HEADS A balding writer in search of a solution. RHODRI MARSDEN FROM MOSAICSCIENCE.COM 2 | February•2018 THE DIGEST Health 16 Silent diabetes symptoms; bad foods for your belly; news you can use. Technology 21 Long-distance apps to stay connected to those you love. Travel 22 Travel tips for a successful and rewarding solo journey. News Worth Sharing 130 Positive stories that caught our eye. 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