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G'day, members! How are you riding along the week's wave so far? Whether it’s been smooth sailing or a bit choppy, I (Dani) am here to add a sprinkle of excitement to your day with our mix of news, nuggets of wisdom, and a dash of humour! This week, I’m hoping to catch up with a dear old friend. What about you—got any pals from the past you’ve lost touch with? Maybe it’s time to pick up the phone for a good ol’ chat. But before that, why don’t we go ahead and browse through the latest in Australia and around the world?
Did you know that four countries in the world have national anthems with no lyrics? These are Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and San Marino. So, what do these anthems sound like? Well, they are purely instrumental. Despite this, the anthems still evoke strong national pride.
Elysian
Heavenly or paradise-like. For example, ‘He often cherished the Elysian summers he spent with his grandfather.’ Pronounced as I-LIZ-EE-UHN.
Quote of the day
‘The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.’
— Helen Keller
Today's trivia answer:
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Nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere.
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