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Friday Edition
Good morning you lot, welcome to Friday here at the SDC! What are everyone's plans today? Staying in and trying out some hacks maybe? Or are you out nabbing some fantastic deals? Well as many of you know, we have plenty of each on our website so a trip over there is a good place to start! 😉
Now, as we do every Friday, it’s time to reveal the third and final riddle for the week! Take your time with this one folks, this one from member Dennis R. had us stumped!
I flop and swing around, on the floor or on some sticks, and I sometimes look as if I have no bones. I desperately need a white powder to do what needs to be done, and looking at me you might wonder why I look like I am about to go swimming. What am I?
Any ideas? We’re scratching our heads with a vengeance here ladies and gents. As always, if you have more luck than us and think you’ve got the answer, head over to the riddle masters thread here and submit your answer. The grand prize for a correct answer? A shoutout in tomorrow’s newsletter of course! Pretty much makes you SDC royalty eh?
One more thing before we dive into the news today is this week's Coles Best Buys. There are a few 'best buys' in our opinion, so be sure to check them out!
Now then, what's been happening in Australia and around the world today?
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After making an alarming discovery, one mum has issued an urgent warning about the dangers of childrens' bath toys, so please keep an eye
on the grandkids!
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McDonalds Australia has decided to change things up, by adding a new variety of McNuggets and sauce to their menu.
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The best Woolworths purchases revealed: We take a look at all the best non-food products hitting the supermarket’s shelves this week.
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Money experts are warning consumers of the mystical “shrinking $5 note”. Keep an eye out for this one folks!
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This is a good laugh. One man assigned $360 for his partner’s Valentines day gift, and took $1 off of the total every day he was yelled at. You won’t believe how much was left…
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A mother's instinct is a powerful thing eh? One mum noticed a strange issue with her son’s reflection, which ended up saving his life!
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One Woolies customer’s behaviour went viral after they were kicked out of the store. Wow members, this is really disrespectful behaviour on her part.
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A great-grandmother has revealed the ultimate hack for stopping toddler tantrums and we think it’s brilliant.
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A simple pub advertisement has sparked a debate for one specific reason... Can you guess what it is?
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And finally, the cleaning queen is back with a trio of incredible life hacks that everyone should know!
Not a bad collection of news eh? Well we have plenty more in store that we would consider at least ‘not bad’ (hint, it's excellent)! For example, our (grand)dad joke of the day is an absolute giggle fest, brought to you by the wonderful member @Thomas. Thanks for this one, we were having a good laugh here at the SDC HQ.
Now, as you may not be aware, we have started a brand new competition! Woo hoo! This is the SDC Product Review Competition! All you have to do to enter is head over here, choose a product from Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA you love and would like to review, and submit around 100 words about the product including it’s price and why you love it so much! The winner will receive a lovely $100 voucher to spend at Coles, Woolies, Aldi or IGA (and purchase some of the amazing products eh?) Gotta be in it to win it folks, so get reviewing!
Most importantly, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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B. IBM
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C. Microsoft
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D. Samsung
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB page
Who here used to listen to music on a Walkman back in the day? This was the first mobile electronic device that allowed us to listen to music privately. You could create your own cassettes or purchase pre-recorded cassettes of your favourite album. Does anyone still use their Walkman today?
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Source: Instagram/mama_mila_au & TikTok/mama_mila
Do you often find yourself scrambling to find the key to your door, trying each key on the doorknob in the hopes that it will open? What a waste of time, eh? This is just one of the many things we do every day that takes up a lot of our time. Fortunately, there are people on the internet (bless their hearts) who share brilliant hacks to make our daily lives so much easier.
One of our favourite "cleanfluencers," Chantel Mia, has shared three incredible hacks that everyone should know. And the best part is that she only uses a few common household items to complete the easy tricks. From easily finding your keys to keeping your water colder for longer, here are her three life hacks to make your life much more convenient.
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Compare Health Cover Now*
Three health insurance rate rises in the space of 18 months are what Aussies are being slapped with after a two year long global pandemic. Aussies were paying an average of $230.26 more for their health insurance after the 2021 price hikes. And now from 1 April 2022, a single person over the age of 65 will pay an additional average of about $75* more per year, with families paying an additional average of about $154* more per year.
What few people realise is that there are government rebates out there that could save you hundreds of dollars per year on your cover*. For eligible Aussies, the starting cost of a combined hospital & extras policy comes in at under $23 / week (or $3.22 per day) once the rebate has been claimed.
See if you're eligible for the latest government rebates to get health insurance from under $23 a week.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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3 Tier Metal Trolley $12 @ Kmart
Do you want to declutter and organise your home? Then we’ve got just the thing for you to keep your room tidy. Organise cosmetics, bath linen, and other necessities with this 3 Tier Metal Trolley from Kmart. It is made of sturdy metal and has wheels for easy mobility. Its minimalist design and matte black finish make it look less like an organising tool, and more like modern décor, so you can use it in any room. Use it to store books and decorative items to elevate the look of your living room. This is now only $12, down from the original price of $19.
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Leon Quilt Cover Set $12-$23.20 @ Target
We’ve been putting in a few more hours in bed these days (who isn't!), so it is crucial to find a quilt cover that will provide comfort for a good night's sleep, and looking great whilst doing so. Luckily, we have found an incredible deal from Target. This Leon Quilt Cover Set is made of a soft cotton/polyester blend that will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It has contrasting horizontal stripes that will brighten up your bedroom and make you feel more at ease while relaxing at the end of a long day.
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Liz Jordan Woven Neck Tie Top $10 @ Noni B
Do you remember the iconic tie-neck blouse from the 1970s? Well, it’s back! And it is one of the hottest selling items to date, embraced by women in their 20s and 30s. But who says over-60s can’t pull it off? Show the kids who the real trendsetter is in this Liz Jordan Woven Neck Tie Top. It’s a must-have statement piece and an excellent addition to your wardrobe. Pair it with jeans or fitted slacks for a breezy and casual look. Get this deal for only $10, down from the original price of $9.99.
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Source: Member @lindyfreeman
Grizzly Bear
Today’s picture is thanks to member @lindyfreeman. She posted this photo in our photography forum as an entry to the SDC photo competition along with the caption, “The day was very misty when we saw this awesome grizzly bear on the top of Grouse Mountain, Vancouver.”
Woah! This shot is absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for sharing this with us @lindyfreeman!
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1917 1st major strike of the Russian "February Revolution" started at the giant Putilov factory in Petrograd.
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1930 Using a 13-inch (33-cm) telescope at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, Clyde W. Tombaugh, a 24-year-old American with no formal training in astronomy, discovered the dwarf planet, Pluto.
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1933 Japanese artist and musician Yoko Ono, who became internationally famous as the wife and artistic partner of musician John Lennon, was born.
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2009 English fantasy author Terry Pratchett received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
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2014 Ukrainian Revolution of 2014 began as protesters, riot police, and unknown shooters took part in violent events in the capital, Kyiv, culminating after five days in the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych.
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I’m driving down the road and I spot police behind me, so I speed up, and they put on their flashing lights.
I speed up more, and they speed up with lights flashing and now siren blaring. I speed up a bit more then they overtake me and block me.
"Didn't you see us behind you?" says one policeman.
Oooh, this is a good one. Click here to read the rest of this hilarious joke by member @Thomas.
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Microsoft (the word being a portmanteau of "microcomputer software" was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975, to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800. It rose to dominate the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS in the mid-1980s, followed by Microsoft Windows.
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