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Tuesday Edition
Good morning members, and welcome to another fine and dandy Tuesday! So, what’s on the agenda for you lot today? How about us, you ask? Well, we have a great big mountain of stories for you to check out, and as always, we absolutely cannot wait to show you all. So, without further ado, let’s get into the swing of things.
First things first, let’s give you the answer to yesterday’s riddle!
If a man has a bee in his hand, what’s in his eye?
The answer to this one is… beauty! Why? Because if a man has a bee in his hand, then he’s a bee-holder (beholder). And according to a popular idiom, beauty is in the eye of the beholder (bee-holder)! We know, we know, that was a bit of a trick question, but we love a good pun here at the SDC HQ, and we're hoping this one makes you chuckle or at least crack a wry smile. If you got the answer correct, scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter for your well-deserved shoutout.
Now then, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Shoppers have been left scratching their heads after an iconic snack brand mysteriously disappeared from Woolworths and Coles shelves…
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Millions of Aussies struggling to pay rising energy bills will be able to access up to $1,600 in cash per year. Here’s everything you need to know.
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URGENT Product Recall: This popular line of dips has been recalled from supermarkets due to allergy concerns.
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This shopper wowed thousands by creating a very stylish kitchen island using a $35 Kmart buy.
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This retail worker has revealed a simple hack for cleaning your jewellery in two minutes using a common pantry staple.
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Aldi is back at it again with new affordable drops, perfect for upgrading your home office.
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A bizarre glitch on the Bureau of Meteorology's rain radar has spooked social media users, sparking a slew of wild conspiracy theories online.
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Do you want to save more money each year? Here are the things you should get rid of, according to financial experts.
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Queen Elizabeth II is said to finally meet her granddaughter Lilibet for the first time this weekend.
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A royal photographer has stirred controversy after claiming that Camilla ‘is nicer than Princess Diana’ and ‘easier to get on with.’
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Looking for a new way to enjoy chicken? Try this Chicken stuffed with herby mascarpone recipe.
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And finally, read how Renee McBryde uncovered the truth about her dad Michael Caldwell who was convicted of two murders.
And that, ladies and gents, is the news for today! But wait! There’s plenty more for you below, including a hilarious joke courtesy of the one and only Wendy and a stunning picture of the day courtesy of member Big Al.
Also, don’t forget to check out our exciting games such as today’s OzWord, our ‘Last Two Letters’ game, and our newest game titled 'The Movie Game' for all our movie buffs out there. We’d also love to hear your suggestions for other games or activities you’d like to see in the newsletter.
Now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for (drum roll, please!) We get to announce the winner of the SDC Joke competition! We had so many hilarious entries and it was so difficult to choose a winner. However, after much deliberation and many, many laughs, the winner of the SDC best joke competition is… Dennis Ringrose! Here’s his entry:
"Woman says to the Dentist I do not know which is worst having a tooth out or having a baby, Dentist says make up your mind as I have to alter the position of the chair."
We all thought this joke was absolutely hilarious. It had the SDC HQ in stiches! Congratulations, Dennis! You’ve just earned yourself a $100 voucher for Coles, Woolies, Aldi or IGA! Congratulations!
And of course, thank you to everyone who entered and made it such a fun competition. We’ll be sure to have another one soon, so keep your eyes peeled!
Now, as always, stay safe, members, and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.
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Source: Britannica
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A. Hebrew Law
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B. The Code of Hammurabi
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C. The law of Moses
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D. Ten Commandments
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When Fb Group
Remember these cups? No trip or picnic would be complete without them. This set was always included with a wicker basket, as were the odd-shaped Bessemer plates and other assorted utensils. Drinks always stayed cooler in these cups. Who here still has one of these?
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Hope Quilt Cover Set - Double Bed $5 @ Kmart
Give your bedroom a makeover today with the Hope Quilt Cover Set from Kmart. This classic quilt cover features a stylish design that gives your bedroom a fresh new look. The set includes a quilt cover and two pillowcases. It’s a great deal for only $5, so don’t miss out!
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Turmeric + Formula - 60 tablets $39.99 @JSHealth Vitamins
Looking for a natural way to relieve joint pain and inflammation? Look no further than Turmeric + from JSHealth Vitamins. This supplement contains premium standardised Curcumin C3 Complex, which is the most studied and highly regarded Turmeric extract in research. Curcuminoids, the active component of Turmeric, have been shown to decrease and relieve the symptoms of mild arthritis, such as mild joint pains, joint pain and soreness, and joint inflammation. In addition, Curcuminoids support general health and wellbeing. Best of all, our friends at JSHealth gave us a coupon code exclusively for SDC members. Just type in AU20TR60 to get 20%
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Image Source: Member @Big Al
Osprey at Port Douglas
How stunning is this photo by member Big Al? He posted it in our photography forum with the caption, "Just returned from a 3-week holiday in FNQ. Got some great shots - more to come."
What a beautiful photo! We're excited to see more photos from your trip Big Al. Thank you for sharing this with us!
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1279 BC Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, becomes Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt (19th Dynasty).
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1813 Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth reach Mount Blaxland, marking the end of a route across the Blue Mountains.
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1859 The Great Clock housing Big Ben starts keeping time. The clock at the top of Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the British Houses of Parliament is one of the world's best-known timekeepers.
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1930 Don Bradman batting for Australia v Hampshire at Southampton is 47, not out at stumps, bringing his aggregate to 1,001 runs, the first cricket touring overseas batsman to complete 1,000 runs by the end of May.
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1970 7.75 Ancash earthquake off the coast of Peru kills 66,000-70,000 and sets off the world’s deadliest avalanche.
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1976 The Who set the record for the loudest concert of all time, 120 decibels at 50 metres, at The Valley in Charlton, London, England.
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An elderly couple is attending a church service.
About halfway through, the lady writes a note and hands it to her husband.
Oh, this one will have you in stitches! A big thanks to member Wendy for sharing this with us. Check out the rest of this hilarious joke here.
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Hammurabi’s Code is one of the most famous examples of the ancient precept of “lex talionis,” or the law of retribution, a form of retaliatory justice commonly associated with the saying “An eye for an eye.” Under this system, if a man broke the bone of one of his equals, his own bone would be broken in return.
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Robbo128, j.r.e., SandyM & Lochiedog.
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