Cheer Up: 17 Reasons It's Great to Be Alive

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Cheer Up! 17 Reasons It's a Great Time to Be Alive Science writer Matt Ridley caused quite a ruckus with this article when it first appeared in Reader’s Digest. One reader put it simply: “What planet did he just beam in from?” Whether you think he’s brilliant or bonkers, you’ll find something to think about in his 17 arguments. Read more » Speak up! Ridley will respond to your questions and comments on RD.com. Join the conversation» SHARE: The Best Political Pranksters From Stephen Colbert's zany antics to a classic gag by Benjamin Franklin, pranks have always been a great way to make serious political points in a light-hearted way. Check out our hilarious history » SHARE: An Uplifting Story Born from Tragedy If you grew up in a war-torn land, what would it take for you to smile? For the young Jean-Paul, who lives in the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide, it's the simple act of assembling bicycles. "This child has every reason to hate yet greets the world with love," said charity worker Steve Madden. Read his inspiring tale » SHARE:   The Digest Diet THE DIGEST DIET sifts out all the hype to deliver an exciting 21-day plan designed to help facilitate your healthy weight loss. We identified 22 of the most powerful, easy-to-do lifestyle changes that we're convinced will help curb cravings AND help with weight loss. Try it Free for 14 Days!   Advertisement Three Bright (Green) Ideas Whether it's wind turbines, urban gardens, or sight-seeing by public transporation, towns are making every day a little greener. Greentowns.com found the best eco-friendly efforts across the nation—which would you bring to your community? See them all » SHARE: The Girl Who Can't Play Ball A simple request to toss a soccer ball turned into two minutes of sheer embarrassment for writer Jen Cordery, but she rallied with this fun letter to her accidental tormentors. Read more » SHARE:   You are subscribed to this email as ignoble.experiment@arconati.us. You can unsubscribe from this email by updating your preferences. View our privacy policy. Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions or comments, email the editors. Reader's Digest Association 750 Third Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10017 Copyright © 2012 Reader's Digest. All rights reserved.