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Monday Edition
Why, hello there, members! Welcome to the start of yet another week here at the Seniors Discount Club, as always, we are over the moon to have you joining us today. As most of you know, we like to kick-start our week with a riddle just to get a bit of a brain workout on a Monday morning! Today’s riddle is a little bit challenging, but I think most of you will be able to get it…
I have a neck, but no head, two arms, but no hands. What am I?
Ooooh, what do you think? I really struggled to figure this one out, but once I got it, it felt like the answer was quite obvious… If you think you know the answer to this riddle, post it on our forum here. If you get the answer correct, then you’ll score yourself a shout-out in tomorrow morning’s newsletter! Not too bad for you Riddle Masters. 😉
Now, what’s happening across the world and around Australia today?
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A mortified Woolworths shopper has found an 'appalling' and unwanted addition in her home delivery. But how did it get there?
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Partially naked pensioners have been arrested in South Australia for their ‘Tour Down Under’ protest. But were their actions harmless?
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A British expat was shocked by the ‘insane’ cost of their grocery shop, but unfortunately, it’s no surprise to us.
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Need a Monday pick-me-up? This joke about a dog bowl will have you laughing in no time! A big thanks to member @Skipton for sharing this with us! Click here to read the joke.
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‘Are they gold-plated?’ Would you pay $7.60 for a packet of Sea Salt Chips? Well, if you head to your local supermarket, you might just have to…
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There is a massive push to introduce more public holidays in Australia as the current holidays reflect Western Christian traditions only, despite only a quarter of Aussies attending church every year. What do you think?
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Need an excuse to book a holiday? This Webjet sale might be the sign you’re looking for, with some flights as cheap as $19 one-way. Count us in!
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A segment on Sunrise descended into chaos last week after Kylie Gillies commented on Kochie’s ‘eggplant’. Is it a harmless laugh or just immature?
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A parking inspector’s ‘dodgy’ driveway act caught attention online, but according to the council, it’s completely legal.
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One Aussie has completely transformed her stove top with a popular cleaning buy. Who would have thought you could get it sparkling clean with this?
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Did you know that in the majority of Australian states it’s illegal to run a yellow light? Yes, you read that correctly. Running a yellow light could land you with a fine of up to $587 AND a loss of demerit points.
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Finally, Australia Post has responded to reports of a postie allegedly dumping ‘close to 300 pieces of residents’ mail’ in a service station bin.
And that, members, is all of your news for your Monday morning! What did you think? Did any story stand out to you in particular? You know we love hearing from you, so let us know what you thought in the comments section of one of our articles, by posting on our forum, or by emailing us here! Of course, before you go anywhere, be sure to check out everything else we have in store for you today including a gorgeous ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment thanks to member @Wendy, a wonderful ‘Photo of the day’ thanks to member @Suzanne rose, and a hilarious
‘Grand(dad) joke of the day’ thanks to member @Skipton. If you want to be featured in our newsletter, why don’t you try posting a memory, a photo, a joke, or a recipe? We love featuring our members’ work, so don’t be shy!
If you're looking for some fun brain training, we've got you covered with our newest games, including our Alphabetical Australian Places Game, Change A Letter
Game, and 3x3 Word Thread. Of course, we still have our beloved classic games, including Word Pairs, Abbreviation Game, Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
Last but not least, be sure to enter our Six-letter OzWord competition for your chance to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA. All you have to do is come up with a six-letter ‘Aussie Word’ (or at least slightly Aussie) for our new six-letter version of OzWord! The more entries you make, the more chances you have to win! So get in, and good luck!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Image source: Shutterstock
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A. The liver
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B. The small intestine
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C. The pancreas
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D. The stomach
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Industrial Alchemy
Here’s another member post from our ‘Your First Job. Does It Still Exist?’ thread on our website! This one was posted on our forum by member @Wendy and, my goodness, it made me laugh! Here’s what member @Wendy shared with us, ‘My first job was unpaid, I worked on a Saturday helping on the delivery van for my Dad's bakery. My first paid job was as a comptometer operator, a while ago I was explaining to my Granddaughter that it was a large adding and calculating machine, to which she said "why didn't you just use your phone"!! Kids these days!!’
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Short Leg Woven Pyjama Set $4 @ Kmart
Stay cosy and comfortable with this Short Leg Woven Pyjama Set! This set is crafted from a lightweight and breathable fabric that is designed to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It comes with loose-fit shorts and a shirt featuring a classic check pattern. This set also features a stretchy waistband, so you can get the perfect fit every time. These pyjamas are available in an array of sizes from S to 4XL. And with a price tag of just $4, it’s hard to say no!
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The Pink Stuff Miracle Scrubber Kit $71.81 @ Amazon*
Tackling tough cleaning jobs can be a huge chore, that’s why you need to try the Pink Stuff Miracle Scrubber Kit*! This kit includes every tool you need to make any cleaning job much easier and faster. It includes a multi-use electric scrubbing brush with multiple heads, and two tubs of the very popular ‘Pink Stuff’ which is said to be an all-purpose cleaning paste that is tough on saucepans, cooktops, kitchen sinks, barbecues, tiles, glass, showers, walls, boats, brass, bathrooms, toilets and more. Not only is the kit a bargain at $71.81*, but it’s also made to last! So don’t wait – get your hands on the
Pink Stuff Miracle Scrubber Kit today!
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House & Home Large Mixing Bowl in Silver $6 @ BIG W
If you’ve been searching for a large mixing bowl to pair with your kitchen essentials, then look no further than the House & Home Large Mixing Bowl in Silver with a non-slip base is the perfect addition to your kitchenware. Made to be durable, this bowl is sure to stand up to the demands of your cooking and baking needs. The large size also allows you to whisk, mix, and whip larger batches of food or ingredients. And with an unbeatable price of just $6, down from $9, you can’t go wrong with this buy!
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Image Source: Member @Suzanne rose
Heritage Listed Waterbridge
Today’s photo of the day was posted on our forum by the lovely member @Suzanne rose. It is a heritage-listed waterbridge in Greystanes, Sydney! How cool is that? The arches are huge and the brickwork looks incredible, no wonder it is heritage listed! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful photo with us, @Suzanne rose.
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1942 Battle of Rabaul: Japanese attack Australian air base in Rabaul, New Britain.
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1950 The original microwave oven patent was issued to its inventor Percy LeBaron Spencer under the title ‘Method of Treating Foodstuffs’.
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1978 Sweden became the first nation in the world to ban aerosol sprays, believed to be damaging the ozone layer.
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1997 The Age of Aquarius dawned, some astrologers believe, because for the first time since 1475 a number of planets, the Sun, and the Moon were aligned in a perfect six-pointed star in the first degrees of Aquarius.
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2020 China locks down the city of Wuhan and its 9 million people, in a belated but ultimately successful effort to control the city's COVID-19 epidemic.
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Jesus, Moses, and an old man go golfing.
The first one to tee off is Moses. He smashes the ball and it is heading right for the water hazard before the green. Moses raises his club, the water parts, and the ball makes it to the green…
Oh, this is a clever joke! A big thanks to member @Skipton for sharing it with us. Click here to read the rest of the joke.
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Tucked away behind the stomach is an organ called the pancreas, which produces insulin. Insulin production is regulated based on blood sugar levels and other hormones in the body.
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