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Monday Edition
Gooooood Morning Members! Or should we say, bom bia, members! Como você está hoje? Which means, ‘how are you today?’ in Portuguese. We are absolutely loving trying to find new languages to say good morning to you lot in. It’s been very fun learning all of these different languages!
Now, Monday is here and you know what that means? It’s time for the first riddle of the week. Today’s riddle is thanks to member @Dennis R.
A man was driving a black truck, his lights were not on, the moon was not out, and a lady was crossing the road. How did he see her?
Oooooh, we loved this one when @Dennis R. sent it through, so we are looking forward to seeing all of your answers! If you think you know the answer to this riddle, post it on our forum here. If you get the answer correct, we will give you a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter. Not a bad deal, eh?
So what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Are Coles’ ‘Flybuys’ and Woolies’ ‘Everyday Rewards’ a lucrative hobby or a trivial pursuit? We investigate.
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Have you ever been shopping and found the price tag extremely misleading? Find out when the store has to honour them.
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Did you know that these two common viruses can trigger the early stages of Alzheimer's disease?
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An Australian hairdresser’s shocking ‘head lice’ video has left the internet ‘itchy’.
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Are you looking for some simple tweaks to make your home look more expensive? Check out these handy tips!
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Check out this 4-ingredient biscuit recipe that can make 100 biscuits in just 20 minutes. The grandkids will love this one.
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This is the strangest but the most effective way to clean your bath.
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Speaking of baths, a mum has been praised for her clever bath covering tip using a very unusual Kmart item.
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An American man has discovered ‘an incredible fact’ about vegemite that he thought every Australian knew, but do you?
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Check out how this mum-of-four makes 49 dinners for $3 a serve! And they are healthy.
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And finally, a husband-to-be sent a replacement groom to his own wedding… Here’s why.
And that’s a wrap of the news for your Monday morning! But don’t go anywhere just yet, because we have a great trivia question for you folks today, and a lovely ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment thanks to member @EllyTG.
Check out today's OzWord, OzGrid, our Sudoku puzzles, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. Also, don’t forget to have a go at some of our card games such as Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. And if you have suggestions for other games you’d like to see, let us know by emailing us here.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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B. Left common carotid
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C. Subclavian
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D. Posterior tibial
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Member @EllyTG
We absolutely loved these memories shared by member @EllyTG in our nostalgia competition. When asked what Australia lost to time that you want to bring back, Elly said: ‘Good old 60s Holden they were made tough back then, remember my dad had one a great station wagon. I recall as a child I remembered the number plate HPH225 so when I walked home from school and saw dad's car parked outside the pub he would give me a lift the rest of the way home.’ When asked what Elly missed the most about the Australia she grew up in? She said: ‘I miss my mum and dad. They have passed on and the family is just not the same without them!’ And finally, when asked how she thinks her
childhood was different to today’s kids/grandkids? Elly said, ‘So so different technology in this day and age has come such a long way. If only it was back in my day. I do remember however that I loved it when the calculators came out as I had learning difficulties as a child and the calculator changed my life.’ Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us @EllyTG. The above photo is also of Elly and her family, she is the one on her dad’s lap!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Large Tan Ottoman $49 @ Kmart
Add a touch of style and comfort to your home with a Large Tan Ottoman from Kmart. This ottoman is made to keep your feet comfortable, and it features a trendy tan colour. It would look great in your living room or bedroom and would be the perfect place to put your feet up after a long day (or during a long day, we won’t judge). It's currently on sale for just $49, down from its original price of $99! Now that’s a bargain. Get in quick before they all sell out.
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Brooklyn Straight Jeans $32 @ Target
Update your denim collection with a pair of Brooklyn Straight Jeans from Target. These jeans are made from soft and comfortable denim fabric, feature a trendy straight- leg design, and are the perfect pants for winter and spring. They would go great with a pair of sneakers or dress shoes, and with a t-shirt or collared shirt. The best part is these jeans are currently on sale for just $32, down from their original price of $40.
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SodaStream Spirit Sparkling Water Maker in White $68 @ Big W
Make your own sparkling water at home with a SodaStream Spirit Sparkling Water Maker in White from Big W. If you want to keep your SodaStream on the kitchen bench, but white doesn’t suit your kitchen design then it is also available in red and black! SodaStream is renowned for making quality sparkling water, soft drinks, and flavoured sparkling water at home. It comes with a 60L CO2 cylinder and a reusable bottle. It's currently on sale for just $68, which means you get to pocket $31 of savings! Not too shabby, eh?
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Image Source: Member @Big Al
Eastern Water Dragon
How awesome is this photo posted on our forum by member @Big Al? We love how up close and detailed it is! @Big Al posted this photo, along with the caption ‘Quite common here on the Gold Coast. This one even tolerated the chlorine in our pool after being chased there by the cat!’
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1886 Bill Whitty, Australian cricketer (left-arm bowler 1909-12), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1974).
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1903 New Zealand's All Blacks play their first Rugby Test Match against Australia's Wallabies at the Sydney Cricket Ground; New Zealand win 22-3.
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1914 Peter Nicholson Gunn, Australian writer (The Churches of Rome), born in Sydney, Australia (d. 1995).
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1939 The Wizard of Oz, American musical fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming and King Vidor, premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood.
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A friend and I used to play every Saturday.
One day I went around to pick him up. He was not there. His wife said he was down at the shops for her. So while I waited, she asked me to have a look at the new lawnmower they bought, because according to her husband it wasn’t starting and the lawn was growing…
Oh, this is a classic! Click here to read the rest of the joke. A big thanks to member @Singomate for sharing this with us!
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