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Monday Edition
G’Day members! How are we all doing today? We hope you’re ready and raring for the week ahead, because my goodness do we have a great week in store for you! And to kick it off, of course, we have our first riddle of the week. Today’s head scratcher of a riddle is thanks to member Mary F. Thank you Mary!
The day before yesterday I was 17 years old. But next year I will be 20 years old. How is this possible?
We did say it was a head scratcher, so don’t say we didn’t warn you. Have a good, long, hard think about this one and if you think you know the answer, 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?
Now, let’s dive into the news. What’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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We are so excited about this Product Review! We bring you: ‘The Great SDC Shortbread Review of 2022’ by the lovely member Gayle.
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A doctor has revealed a new ‘miracle product’ for taking care of ageing skin, without the need for botox or toxins.
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The top 100 Australian baby names have been revealed with one boy’s name retaining the #1 for seven years.
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Wow! Aussie Mums are sharing how they are growing their own pineapples from store-bought fruit.
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A home stylist has shared her DIY trick for transforming her $59 Bunnings mirror into an incredible state-of-the-art piece.
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Speaking of DIY, this incredible Mum has transformed her old storage unit to look identical to a $400 luxury buy, using just a few products from Bunnings.
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The much loved Darrell Lea has released two new chocolate block flavours and members, we think one of them may be the greatest block of chocolate of all time…
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A simple 10-second orange peeling hack has gone viral online, and wow we wish we knew about this sooner. Is this how you peel your oranges?
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It has been leaked to the media that some Royal Family members believe the Queen needs protection from Prince Harry, following his latest interview.
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A young Aussie artist who has an uncanny resemblance to Kate Middleton could play the royal in the next season of ‘The Crown.’
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And finally, one of our own has gone viral on TikTok for her take on the bizarre celebrity fashion we all saw at this years ‘Met Gala,’ and all we
have to say is Nonna we couldn’t agree with you more!
And that’s a wrap of the news for today ladies and gents! But don’t stop reading the newsletter here, because it only gets better from here on out. If we can say so ourselves 😉 We have a fantastic ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, does anyone remember these hooks? And a gorgeous picture of the day thanks to member @Theresa.
Not to mention, we also have today’s OzWord, our ‘Last Two Letters’ Game, and some great Sudoku puzzles. Oh and of course, don’t forget to post your best joke in our joke competition forum for your chance to win a $100 voucher to Coles, Woolies, Aldi or IGA!
And as always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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A. The Thumb
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B. The Hip Joint
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D. The Ankle Joint
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: The Australia I Remember FB Group
Believe it or not pram hooks on the back of Perth buses were a thing in the 1940s through to the 1980s. During the baby boom there were not enough pram hooks to go around, and drivers who were trying to keep to a schedule found it tough having to leap down and race around the back of the bus to fit prams on the hooks, so often the Mum’s had to put the pram on the hook, while holding their baby, all while trying to do it quick enough so they didn’t hold up the bus. It also would appear based on news reports at the time, that occasionally a kiddie did get left strapped in the pram! My goodness, how times have changed!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Millers Oatmeal Long Sleeve Stripe Brushed Top $15 @ Millers
Layer up in style this autumn with the Millers Oatmeal Long Sleeve Stripe Brushed Top. This top is made from a soft and easy to wash fabric, and features a trendy oatmeal colour with white stripes. It would look great paired with a pair of jeans or pants, with a tan coat or cardigan, and is currently on sale for just $15!
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Faux Trailing Plant in Pot $12 @ Target
Add a touch of greenery to your home with the Faux Trailing Plant in Pot from Target. This plant is made from a durable and realistic fabric, and features a trailing design. It's the perfect way to add a pop of colour to your home, without having to worry about actually taking care of the plant and keeping it alive! The best part is, it’s currently on sale for just $12, down from $15.
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Goldair 2200W Ceramic Tower Heater $139 @ Big W
Keep your home warm and comfortable all winter long with the Goldair 2200W Ceramic Tower Heater from Big W. This heater is made from a durable and reliable ceramic material, and features a 2200W heating element, as well as a digital display and soft touch controls. It's the perfect way to keep you warm all winter long, and is currently on sale for just $139.
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Source: Member @Theresa
Kookaburra
How gorgeous is this photograph of a Kookaburra? Member @Theresa posted this on our forum, along with the caption, “A delightful Kookaburra I captured in Healesville, Victoria.” It is delightful indeed @Theresa! We just adore the colouring of the blue feathers on this fella.
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1386 Treaty of Windsor between Portugal and England (oldest diplomatic alliance in the world still in force).
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1901 The first Australian Parliament opens in Melbourne, though the first working session will not be until 21 May.
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1962 US performs atmospheric nuclear test at Christmas Island.
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1988 Australia's new parliament house is opened by Queen Elizabeth II in Canberra.
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2019 New Australian $50 banknote misspells responsibility as "responsibilty" on 46 million notes.
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Mary was married to a male chauvinist. They both worked full time, but he never did anything around the house and certainly not any housework.
One day Charley, her husband, read a magazine article that suggested working wives would be more romantically inclined if they weren't so tired from having to do all the housework, in addition to holding down a full-time job. So one evening, he declared to do her work.
Oh @Vinylted this one is just too good, you had the whole SDC office laughing! Click here to read the rest of the joke, it’s a long one but a good one!
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The Hallux is the first or innermost digit of the foot of humans and other primates or of the hind foot of other mammals; great toe; big toe.
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