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Happy Monday, dearest SDC members! Wow — can you believe it’s May already? April flew by so fast (no, not our editor! Haha! 😉), I (Jarred) wouldn’t be surprised to wake up tomorrow to people hanging up their Christmas decorations. How time flies!
Anyway, around the world, this month is associated with many things. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s usually about preparing for the cooler months by getting your winter clothes out and whipping up some nice, warm dinners. But did you know that May is also known as Get Caught Reading Month? As an occasional bookworm, I love the idea of more people appreciating reading as an activity as vital as other more popular ones out there, like exercising (side note: I’ve checked; there is no Get Caught Exercising Month). Personally, reading has helped me get through some difficult times in my life by providing a means by which my mind can run free and unfettered in many universes of stories, which range from the most epic of tales to the silliest of jokes. Speaking of reading, I’ve started on some of the books you recommended reading in this thread, and if by any chance you’re looking for inspiration to start reading, well, take today’s introduction as your cue! Happy reading, members!
That aside, here’s this week’s first riddle:
I am the beginning of sorrow and the end of sickness. You cannot express happiness without me, yet I am in the midst of crosses. I am always in risk, yet never in danger. You may find me in the sun, but never out of darkness. What am I?
How’s that for a challenge, members? I don’t know about you, but this one sounds straight out of a movie, doesn’t it? As always, don’t forget to post your answers here on the forum, and if you get the answer correct, you’ll earn a shout-out in tomorrow morning’s newsletter! But while you think about the answer…
Let’s find out what’s happening across the world and around Australia today, shall we?
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When you notice mould on your shower tiles, what do you reach for? A savvy shopper wowed people online with her bizarre solution to mouldy tile grout — a $2.15 Woolies buy typically used for something else entirely!
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Google email users are being warned against a malicious new scam. Are you a Gmail user? Make sure you delete this scam email as soon as you
possibly can.
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If you’re eating, members, we recommend skipping this story… A shopper was caught on camera feasting on a dangerous item in-store. This one had our stomachs turning!
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An unlikely cleaning tip involving a cheap ALDI find has gone viral after an Aussie mum used it to solve her nasty car woes — but some people aren’t buying it: ‘I have a bad feeling about this…’
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Beware! Aussies have already lost $1 million to fake shopping websites this year... So how do we know if an online store is
legitimate?
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Speaking of being cautious, multiple SDC members have reported falling victim to this shopping scam. Please keep an eye out for this US website targeting Australian seniors.
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‘Diet’ drinks have long been seen as ‘healthy’ consumer items — but there’s a catch. Studies have found that beverages with artificial sweeteners may instead encourage higher sugar intake. ‘Beware of the double whammy’, folks!
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King Charles III’s formal ascension to the British throne is just days away, and the demand for royal memorabilia is expected to skyrocket. But what exactly should you be looking for if you want to make a bit of money on them?
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Stains are an absolute nightmare to clean, and in the case of one mum, a pre-loved chair was covered in them. Luckily, she found the solution in an unlikely $2.85 cleaning product: ‘My chair looked fantastic.’
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This delicious fruit is behind a $500 million industry in Australia, and a new variety that could rock the market has arrived. Is it really ‘unlike anything you’ve ever tasted’?
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Picture this: you fall asleep while riding in a taxi… And wake up to a $468 bill for a $146 ride! Believe it or not, this happened recently to a man on his way from an airport. What would you do in this situation, members?
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Want to avoid dust accumulating in your home? Here are 5 easy and super affordable tips to keep dust to a minimum. Will you be giving these a try?
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Do you have thongs that could use a good scrub or two? Get your old, dirty thongs looking good as new with this woman’s game-changing cleaning tip, which uses an unexpected $5 all-natural item!
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Who’s up for a lovely meal? Get a bite out of this easy meal which uses a staple you have sitting in your pantry!
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Have you ever thought about what keeps your pearly whites together? Well, here's the funny answer!
We hope you enjoyed today’s stories, members! The chicken one was something else, right? Ugh… Anyway, we still have a lot up ahead for you, including a supercalifragilisticexpialidotious trivia question, an odd ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, an absolute stunner of a photograph from member @Big Al, and a Grand(dad) joke from member @Skipton that’s as funny as it is true!
Oh, and one last thing from me, dental, optical, and physio cover from under $9 per week*! You could be eligible for latest government rebates which assist in getting cover from just $1.15* per day. Talk to an advisor now and find out if you're eligible and discover how much you could be saving.*
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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