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Rise and shine, beautiful people! How are you this fine Thursday morning? Did you manage to sneak in a walk? Or maybe you’re still snug under the covers? Either way, I (Athena) am so glad you’ve joined us today. Now, before we jump into the fun stuff, we just want to thank all our SDC Rewards members—your continued support keeps our community thriving! If you’re not part of the SDC Rewards yet and want to join the fun, it’s easy—sign up here! Now, let's answer yesterday’s riddle:

How can you turn a weapon into a dwelling by adding 1 (one) letter?

All you have to do is… add ‘T’ to epee! Well done to those who got it correct; your shout-out awaits below! Next is Fascinating Fact! Did you know that the most expensive artwork ever sold is Salvator Mundi? This remarkable painting by Leonardo da Vinci fetched a staggering $661.8 million at an auction in 2017.

News and Finance

Watch out! Authorities are cracking down on these ‘risky driving behaviours’. Are you guilty of any?
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A popular retailer was slammed after a shopper discovered LIVE WORMS in their order.
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Scammers posing as AMP swindled $200,000 from a mother and son—here’s how they did it!
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Food and Lifestyle

Great news: Aussies might soon enjoy more affordable prices on this grocery staple!
Maximise your space without compromising style or function—here’s how to achieve both effortlessly.
Aussies could soon sip recycled water sourced from showers and toilets—would you dare try it?
Tired of flimsy shopping bags? This Aussie store is trying out a new (and sturdier) alternative!
Revisit sweet childhood memories with this delicious recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose!
ROYAL SURPRISE: A high-ranking royal has delighted a devoted fan with this unexpected gesture.
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Entertainment

A renowned Mary Poppins star has a heartfelt confession: ‘I’m just praying that I make it.’
Exciting news! A fan-favourite show is officially returning to Seven—can you guess what it is?
Get ready to laugh at this joke by member @mOiOz!
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How many countries are there in South America?

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A. 8

B. 10

C. 12

D. 14

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

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Switchboard

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Remember the sound of a switchboard operator connecting your call? Before automatic dialling, every call passed through a telephonist, often greeting you with a friendly voice. Did you ever learn to operate one, or perhaps you worked as a telephonist? Share your stories with us!

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Picture of the Day

Image Source: Member @Jerry Lee

Reel-to-reel tape recorders

Member @Jerry Lee just gave us a peek into his incredible hobby: collecting reel-to-reel tape recorders! With over 100 vintage machines in his collection, it's clear he's passionate about preserving these retro gadgets. Members, do you have a unique collection too? We'd love to see the photos here!

Fun & Games

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26 September

On this day in History

1580Francis Drake circumnavigated the world.

1969The Beatles released their last album, Abbey Road.

2020350 pilot whales died in Australia's largest mass stranding at Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Member @Mikev’s playful pun will chase frowns away! 😂

Today's trivia answer:

South America consists of 12 countries.

Riddle Masters: Bravo, legends! Don’t miss your shout-out.

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