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Friday Edition
Good morning members, and happy Friday! Did you know that it was on this day five years ago that Chuck Berry passed away at the ripe old age of 90? Although he wasn't the perfect man, he did alright as the grandfather of rock & roll, eh? I don’t know about you guys, but I think Berry’s songs still stand the test of time. Riding along in my automobile, Johnny B. Goode, Roll Over Beethoven - there are too many to count.
Now, before we get too carried away and start singing Chuck Berry’s songs, let’s give you the third and final riddle for the week, courtesy of member Suzi H. Thanks so much for this one, Suzi!
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?
We will be honest, we have no idea how he does it? We’re absolutely stumped! How are you folks faring with this one? If you're having more luck than us and think you’ve got the answer, head over to the riddle masters thread here and submit it. If you get the answer correct, then we will give you a shout out in tomorrow’s newsletter!
Oh and one more thing before we get stuck into today's stories, don't forget to check out this week's Coles Best Buys.
So, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Urgent Product Recall! A brand of sliced ham has been pulled from various stores due to listeria contamination.
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One mum has revealed the very unusual but effective pantry ingredient she swears by to keep her stainless steel sink sparkling. And no, it’s not lemon or baking soda!
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You won’t believe how this clever mum uses a heavy-duty Bunnings toolbox to organise her kitchen.
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“Ewwwwww!” This photo of a home owner’s bathroom makeover has sparked a heated debate over an easy-to-miss detail.
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Aldi is releasing a $30 sleep essentials range, with one item described as “so heavenly it makes you feel like you’re sleeping on a
cloud”.
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Speaking of new releases, Kmart has just dropped a $39 gadget that can cut your cleaning time in half without hurting your back and with minimal effort!
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A home hacks expert has revealed her secret four-ingredient DIY cleaning recipe for quickly removing tough stains.
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Are you running out of dinner ideas? Here’s a quick and easy beef stroganoff dinner recipe to try tonight.
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How do you dispose of cooking grease? This woman has shared her simple hack for disposing of cooking grease in just seconds.
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Australians are being warned of huge price increases, with milk potentially rising to $2 per litre.
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And finally, this shocking video has captured the bizarre moment a neighbourhood spat over a light escalates into a fight.
And that’s the wrap of the news for today, ladies and gents. But don’t go away just yet because we have plenty more in store for you, including a hilarious joke, courtesy of @Cheb, and a stunning picture of the day taken by @leslieqld! Thanks so much for sending them.
Most importantly, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: Pexels
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A. Lake Tanganyika
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B. Great Slave Lake
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C. Lake Baikal
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D. Lake Matano
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Flickr
Remember when you could get a bush biscuit smothered in butter and vegemite from the tuck shop? They were filling and cheap and the best thing to eat after just about anything back in the day. Unfortunately, Arnotts stopped producing them in 1998. They brought the biscuit back a few years ago, but I believe it was only for a limited time. Petition to bring back bush biscuits!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Katies Woven Ruffle Sleeve Top $20 @ Catch*
Another day, another bargain! Grab this gorgeous teal green woven ruffle sleeve top from Katies for only $20, down from $69.99! That’s $49 worth of savings! Look good and feel good, knowing you paid less than half price for a top you will love.
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Wooden Tripod Table Lamp $15 @ Kmart
I’ve actually been looking for a nice, stylish lamp to put in my living room for quite a while and I won’t lie to you members, I think I’ve just found the perfect lamp for me! So it might just be the perfect lamp for you too? It’s on sale at the moment at Kmart for $15, down from $20. Get in quick members, at this price we have a feeling it will sell out quick.
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House & Home Outdoor Cushion $6 @ Big W
I love that we can now decorate our outdoor furniture with outdoor cushions! It just lightens up the whole area and makes it feel so much more ‘homey’. Get this gorgeous House & Home Outdoor Cushion, featuring a tropical print and plain reverse side for extra versatility, for only $6! Don’t you just love Big W?
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Source: Member @leslieqld
Fishing with the mates
How stunning is this photo shared by member @leslieqld? They posted this photo in our photography forum with the caption "Scarborough, Queensland. This is the place to be!" Ah, nothing beats fishing with your mates as the sun goes down. What a breathtaking shot! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, @leslieqld!
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1766 The British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act of 1765 after violent protests from American colonists, including a group known as the Sons of Liberty.
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1834 Six farm labourers from Tolpuddle, Dorset, England were sentenced to be transported to Australia for forming a trade union.
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1902 Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso became the first well-known performer to make a record.
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1965 Soviet cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov became the first man to walk in space.
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1990 In what was considered the world's biggest art heist, two men pretending to be police officers stole 13 works, including paintings by Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer, from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston; the stolen art was never recovered.
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2017 American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chuck Berry, who was a leading and influential performer in rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll music, died at age 90.
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A cowboy told his grandson the secret to a long life.
He said, "You gotta sprinkle a little gunpowder on your oatmeal. If you do, you'll live to a nice ripe old age."
Hahaha, this is hilarious! Check out the rest of the joke here. Special thanks to member @Cheb for sharing this one!
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Lake Baikal, in Siberia, holds the distinction of being both the deepest lake in the world and the largest freshwater lake, holding more than 20% of the unfrozen fresh water on the surface of Earth. It is also the oldest freshwater lake in the world, with an estimated age of 20 million to 25 million years.
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