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Friday Edition
Good morning members, and happy Friday! It’s marvellous to see you all here this morning. How was the first week of 2023 for you all? We hope it was a good one! As for us, it’s been a busy first week of the year here at the SDC, but it’s also been a great one. It was nice to be back in the swing of things after the holiday break, and we’ve got plenty of things planned for you all in the coming weeks!
A quick life update: I (Vella) will be a bridesmaid at a friend's wedding tomorrow! I’m very excited but also a little nervous as I’ve never been a bridesmaid before. If you remember, I mentioned losing weight before the wedding to fit into a nice dress. Well, I am happy to report that... I did not lose those extra kilos 🤣 (holiday eating, right?). However, the good news is that the dress is very forgiving! Phew! Do you know what I have realised? Don’t be so hard on yourself if you don’t meet your goals. The universe has a funny way of working things out in the end. After all, it’s how you carry yourself that counts, not the number on the scales!
Anyway, enough about me; let’s get into today’s newsletter! First up, we have the third and final riddle of the week for you:
At the playground, there are a total of ten bicycles and tricycles. If the combined number of wheels is twenty-four, how many tricycles are there?
How are you all going with this one? We know you love a good brain teaser, so have a good, long, hard think about this one and see if you can come up with the answer. If you think you know it, head over to our riddle masters thread here and submit your answer. If you get it right, we will give you a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter!
Now, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Thousands of Aussies have reportedly had their smartphones wiped after installing a software update. Is your phone at risk?
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Do you ever lack the energy to cook? This savvy shopper has the perfect solution: a delicious four-ingredient recipe she swears by, which only costs $3!
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A shopper has slammed Woolworths over an ‘annoying’ new self-service checkout feature, calling it ‘absolutely useless’.
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A father was outraged after a bank blunder left him $375,000 in debt, leaving his family with no money to spend on Christmas.
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Are you guilty of making this common but deadly driving habit that many of us do every day? It's even more dangerous than texting or making a call!
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‘Gross!’ Social media users have been left shocked after a woman revealed her controversial new ‘eco-friendly’ alternative to toilet paper. Is she going too far?
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A French chef has been wowing millions with his 'genius' trick for finely slicing onions — but not everyone was impressed by the result.
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This lucky woman has started the new year as a millionaire after winning the $3.3 million Grand Lotto Prize! Here’s her lotto-winning strategy.
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A camper has been left horrified after a disgusting creature crawled into their ear while they were sleeping - and it’s not the only case of its kind! This is my worst nightmare!
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Believe it or not, predictions made a century ago about the year 2023 are coming true. Check out which ones made the cut and how accurate they were!
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Check out this 'tiny town' with cute furry residents that's taking the internet by storm!
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Member @Suzanne rose is back with another mouthwatering recipe. This time she shares her Mongolian Lamb recipe that is sure to tantalise your taste buds.
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Finally, did you know that beer doesn't make you fat? In fact, it makes you... Find out in this hilarious joke shared by member @mOiOz!
And that’s a wrap on your Friday news! But not the wrap of our newsletter, of course. We’ve still got plenty in store for you below, including a stunning 'Picture of the Day' from member @Wayne Blair, a lovely 'Yesterday's Australia' segment from @Fairanne12, and a knee-slapper of a joke from @Skipton.
And if you’re looking for some fun brain training, we’ve got you covered! Check out our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game. We also have our classic
games, including 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.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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B. Crab
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C. Snake
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: www.nsw.gov
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is thanks to our dear member @Fairanne12. ‘In 1988, I met up with my sister in Sydney for Australia Day celebrations with the Tall Ships in Port. We sat on the concrete with feet hanging over the edge, watching the spectacular fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.’
Wow, what a fun and memorable experience! It sounds like you and your sister had an amazing time celebrating Australia Day in Sydney. To add a nostalgic touch to the memory, we’ve featured a photo of the Sydney Harbour Bridge fireworks from 1988. Thank you for sharing this memory with us, @Fairanne12.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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3/4 Sleeve Blouse $11.95 @ Rivers
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3.3L Twin Slow Cooker $29 @ Kmart
Cook your favourite meals to perfection with Kmart’s 3.3L Twin Slow Cooker! This handy and efficient device allows you to cook delicious meals conveniently and easily. With two removable and independent 1.65 litres ceramic pots, you’ll never worry about having enough space to cook your meals. This twin slow cooker boasts a mechanical control with off, low, high and ‘keep warm’ settings. It also features a brushed stainless steel housing for easy cleaning, a tempered glass lid to view cooking and a cool-touch handle to carry easily. No more hovering over the stove; this slow cooker will do the work for you! And the best part? It’s now only $29, down from the original price of $49.
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Davis & Waddell 8-Person Electric Party Grill $59.95 @ Amazon*
Make entertaining a breeze with Davis & Waddell’s 8-person Electric Party Grill. This black grill heats up quickly, with a convenient thermostat control to maintain optimal and safe temperatures for cooking. Featuring two tiers, cook up an array of delicious dishes. The upper tier has a grill plate consisting of half natural grill stone and half non-stick. The non-stick half is reversible with a griddle side and side with four shallow round impressions, perfect for pancakes or eggs. The lower tier features eight non-stick mini pans, great for individual portions and keeping food warm. This party grill is designed to bring everyone together, cooking and socialising. With recipes included in the user manual, you can be sure to impress your guests. All
this for only $59.95 – what a great deal!
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Image Source: Member @Wayne Blair
A Kiwi sunrise
Oh my goodness! This stunning picture is thanks to member @Wayne Blair. They posted this photo in our photography forum with the caption: ‘Located at Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Te Awanga is a seaside settlement on the East Coast of the North Island in the Hawkes Bay province. Within half an hour of getting this panoramic shot, heavy rain fell. The bitter cold at the time was soon forgotten when I
captured this shot.’
Wow, what a breathtaking shot! The panoramic view of Te Awanga captures the region's beauty perfectly, and I can imagine how stunning it must have been to witness it in person. Thank you for sharing this photo with us!
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1955 Rowan Atkinson, English comedian and actor (Mr Bean; Blackadder), is born in Consett, County Durham, England.
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1970 Australian boxer Johnny Famechon retains his WBC featherweight title with a 14th-round knockout of Fighting Harada in Tokyo, a re-match of the questionable 15-round decision in 1969 in his first title defence.
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1979 The Village People’s YMCA becomes their only UK #1 single. At its peak, it sold over 150,000 copies a day.
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1987 Astronomers at the University of California see 1st sight of the birth of a galaxy.
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2021 Supporters of Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington during congressional certification of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s win, resulting in five deaths and prompting an evacuation of lawmakers and vice-president Mike Pence.
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Why do Italian Fathers and Grandfathers pass their handguns down through the family?
An old Italian man is dying. He calls his grandson to his bedside,
‘Guido, I wan’ you lissina me. I want you to take-a my chrome-plated 38 revolver, so you will always remember me.’
Hahaha, this one had us laughing! A big thank you to member @Skipton for sharing this one. It’s a bit rude and crude, so be warned! Read the rest of the joke here.
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Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer. The constellation Cancer is named after the Latin word for crab, and it is depicted as a crab in astrological charts and diagrams.
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