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Saturday Edition
Well, hello and welcome to another wonderful Saturday, ladies and gents! We have a ton of stories waiting for you lot to dive right into, so get yourself comfortable, maybe alongside a nice pot of tea and a couple of cheeky bikkies 😉
To start things off, let’s dig into the answer to yesterday’s riddle! Let’s remind ourselves of it, shall we?
Baker, Fred Floury has invented a method of slicing a pancake into eight equal pieces, with only three straight knife strokes. How does he do it?
So to obtain eight equal pieces with three straight knife strokes, Fred first cuts the round pancake into half; second into quarters. For the third cut, he places the quarters in a pile and slices straight through them. Now, when our wonderful member Suzi H. sent in this riddle, we thought it might confuse a few of you, and we would end up with quite a few different answers. But we were very wrong, as many of you didn’t have any problems solving it! If you got the correct answer, head further down in the email for a shoutout just for you!
Now, on to one of our favourite segments of the week, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say?’.Today we take a look at the term TFW. TFW stands for "that feeling when." It is used to describe a person's feelings in a not-so-typical situation hoping that the readers can relate—which they usually do. In short, it's used to share a relatable experience, whether positive or negative. Examples include, "TFW you're sleeping on a new mattress for the first time," or "TFW you're on your way to the airport, you think you forgot your passport, and then you find it." Use this one with the grandkids to see if they know TFW?
So, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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A professional cleaner has revealed why you should clean your vacuum NOW, shocking thousands after washing the hose in a bath.
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A Woolworths shopper has warned fellow shoppers to always double-check product prices at the checkout after noticing an easy-to-miss self-serve checkout detail.
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Hollywood’s favourite plant-based beef has hit Australian supermarket shelves. Here’s how it tastes.
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From too many bus tourists to flimsy chandeliers, check out these hilariously unimpressed TripAdvisor reviews for some of the world's most renowned 5-star hotels.
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This woman had a glass tumbler removed from her bladder four years after inserting it for 'erotic purposes.'
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Take a look at these adorable photos of Kate Middleton giggling at a toddler swallowed by a bearskin hat as she joins Prince William for the Battalion Irish Guards parade.
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Palace insiders see Prince Harry's decision not to attend Prince Philip's thanksgiving service as a slap in the face to the Queen.
Here’s why.
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Australia's longest-serving game show host, John Burgess, revealed his battle with a sudden illness that nearly killed him.
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‘You're really rolling the dice’: Aussie dentists have issued a strong warning about DIY teeth whitening products going viral online.
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And finally, do you regularly nap during the day? A new study suggests that regular daytime napping could be a sign of dementia.
And that’s it for the news of today, folks! But don’t go anywhere yet as we have plenty more in store, including a stunning photo courtesy of member @Alexia and a hilarious joke by member @Ricci. Thanks for sending them!
Oh, and before we go, check out the ALDI Special Buys that started today! There are some absolute winners there, so don’t forget to check them out.
Stay safe, everyone, enjoy your Saturday and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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B. Mediterranean Sea
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C. Adriatic Sea
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D. Celebes Sea
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australian Food Timeline
Who here has hosted or attended a Tupperware party back in the day? It was the first social gathering in which a hostess would show a variety of plastic containers to her friends and neighbours, and everyone would most likely buy at least one item. This type of party actually became a one-of-a-kind marketing strategy.
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These $49 leather spliced boat shoes will finish off any look you’re going for! You can dress up a casual outfit with this pair of shoes and also wear them with a more formal outfit. These shoes are slip ons, making them easy to put on and being a chocolate brown means they will be able to go with almost any outfit. But you know what the best part is? These shoes are on sale down from $109.99! That means you’re saving $60.
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Gioia Casa Asher Reversible Quilt Cover Set $31.96 @ Catch*
There’s not many things we love more than an affordable quilt cover… Other than that very same quilt cover being reversible! Get two quilt covers for the price of one at Catch*. Change your bedroom interior based on your mood, go the colourful, bright side when you’re feeling a little more ‘funky’, and the grey monotone for the days you’re feeling a little more ‘chic’. You will have to get in quick though ladies and gents, as this is only 20% off for a limited time!
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Source: Member @Alexia
Pelican
Today’s stunning picture is thanks to member @Alexia. She took this photo at Coffin Bay whilst on holiday in South Australia. Look at that beautiful pelican with its pinkish and long bill. Phenomenal! Thanks for sharing this with us, Alexia!
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1911 first International Women’s Day was observed.
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1932 The Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened in Sydney, Australia.
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1996 One of the worst fires in the history of the Philippines swept through a Manila discotheque, killing 159 of the 400 people in the nightclub, which was intended to hold no more than 35.
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2003 U.S. President George W. Bush ordered airstrikes on Baghdad, thus launching the Iraq War to oust dictator Saddam Hussein, who was believed (wrongly) to be manufacturing weapons of mass destruction.
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2018 The world lost the last male northern white rhinoceros, age 45.
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You’re not going to believe what just happened.
We pulled up to get some fuel. I noticed these two police officers watching a woman smoking while pumping petrol.
I thought, “This Lady isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, and with the cops right there too.”
Oooh, this is a must-read, members! Make sure you read the rest of this hilarious joke by clicking here. Special thanks to member @Ricci for sharing this one!
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The Sargasso Sea (/sɑːrˈɡæsoʊ/) is a region of the Atlantic Ocean bounded by four currents forming an ocean gyre. Unlike all other regions called seas, it has no land boundaries. It is distinguished from other parts of the Atlantic Ocean by its characteristic brown Sargassum seaweed and often calm blue water.
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