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Tuesday Edition
Good morning members, and happy Tuesday! How are you all feeling this morning? I was thinking over the weekend, does anyone have any good book recommendations? I’m after a page turner. I started ‘The Silent Patient’ by Alex Michaelides over the weekend and I could NOT put it down. It’s a psychological thriller (not too scary, I promise) and it has an incredible twist at the end. But as we all do after finishing a good book I now feel lost, so please recommend your favourite books here! Maybe we can make an SDC book club? Anywho, we have some fantastic things for you to get up to today, starting off with the answer to yesterday’s riddle! Let’s jog our memory and look at exactly what it was!
When Deke Hay’s five sons turned out their pockets, they discovered that they had 18 toffees between them. No two boys had the same total of toffees. And no single boy’s tally was as great as any three boy’s combined. How many toffees had each lad tucked away?
Stumped? We sure were! The answer is… 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6! So boy number one had 1 toffee, boy number two had 2 toffees, boy number three had 4 toffees, boy number four had 5 toffees, and boy number five had 6 toffees. If you add up their toffees, you'll get 18 toffees! We absolutely loved this one, especially for a Monday morning. So how did you go? As usual, it seems like you had no trouble at all! If you got the answer correct, look further down for a shoutout just for you!
Now, what’s happening across Australia and the world today?
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With grocery prices set to rise, Choice has revealed Australia’s cheapest supermarket that offers the best bang for your buck!
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A Woolworths shopper has left social media users shaking their heads with his bizarre trolley act. “Only in Australia, mate, will you see this.”
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Check out these must-have beauty items flying off shelves, including a new $35 product that shoppers are obsessing over.
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Aussies are going crazy for this $39 Kmart gadget that allows you to cook toast and eggs.
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Planning to deep clean your kitchen? An expert reveals how to spring clean your kitchen using five common household items that will save you time and money!
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Kate Middleton dazzles in royal hue as she and Prince William embark on the much-anticipated Caribbean tour in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's
Platinum Jubilee.
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Speaking of the Queen, she has reigned for 70 years, but with her health deteriorating, is it time for her to do the unthinkable?
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Let’s put an end to this debate once and for all! Is Costco really cheaper than Woolworths? Let's find out!
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Kmart has denied claims they are planning to phase out a check-out staple, despite rumours of the contrary.
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Not sure what to make for dinner? Leave it to us! Here’s an easy dinner recipe that will be on your table in just 30 minutes!
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Sick of paying a hefty price for fresh veggies? Here's a few easy ways to grow your own!
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And finally, a family in Sydney's west has stubbornly refused to sell their beloved family home to developers, despite being offered millions of dollars!
And that, ladies and gents, is the news for today! But wait! There’s more! We have a ton of fantastic stuff waiting patiently for you below, including a fun childhood memory for our Yesterday’s Australia segment and a stunning picture of the day courtesy of our very own @bugsytom.
And as always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Mount Everest
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B. Mount Chimborazo
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C. Nanga Parbat
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D. Mount Pandim
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB Page
Who here used to get a dink on a friend's bike as a kid? It was also called a "double” back in the day. Remember when we rode our bikes to and from school, and we rode everywhere with friends, sometimes with the dog running behind? Not a helmet in sight either. Ah, good (but maybe not the safest) times!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Helm Olympus Casual Slip On Boat Shoe $39.99 @ Catch*
Who doesn’t love a boat shoe? They are the perfect combination of trendy and comfortable. You can wear these with any outfit, whether you’re going out casually, or to a more formal event. You can also wear them knowing you will be comfortable, with a shoe that offers good support (for a casual shoe!) The bottom has a good grip, the material is breathable, meaning your feet won’t get too hot and for only $39.99, they are a good deal too.
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Magnetic Laundry Station $15 @ Kmart
Tired of lugging heavy bottles of laundry liquid or powder to and from your washing machine? So are we! So it’s about time Kmart came up with this invention. Introducing Kmart's Magnetic Laundry Station that sticks on the side of your washing machine to hold all your cleaning accessories as well as everything you need quick access to. This rack isn't limited to washing machines too! You can attach it to your fridge or dryer - and it's only $15 a pop. Ah how we love
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Millers 3/4 Sleeve Print Top $21.12 @ Catch*
Unfortunately Ladies and Gents, we are well and truly into Autumn, which means the warmer weather is starting to fade away and we are digging into our wardrobes for our long sleeve tops, long pants and jumpers. But you know what the best thing about the cold weather is? The fashion! There’s so much more to play with. Like this ¾ sleeve Millers print top! This would be the perfect top to go under a cardigan, keeping you warm on these cooler days, whilst still looking fabulous. Grab it today for only $21.12.
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Source: Member @bugsytom
Silvereye
Today’s stunning picture is thanks to member @bugsytom. It’s a photo of a juvenile silvereye in an elderberry bush. What a really fascinating creature! Thanks for sharing this with us @bugsytom!
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1903 Niagara Falls ran out of water because of a drought.
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1947 Harry Vanda Vandenberg, Dutch-Australian rock guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Easybeats - “Friday On My Mind”) was born in Voorburg, Netherlands.
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1948 English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, whose works such as Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Phantom of the Opera helped revitalize British and American musical theatre in the late 20th century, was born.
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1963 The Beatles released their 1st album, “Please Please Me.”
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2012 Australia’s most wanted man, Malcolm Naden, is captured after seven years on the run in Gloucester, New South Wales.
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A woman has a problem with her wardrobe door in the bedroom.
Every time a bus passes outside the house, the wardrobe door would fall off.
She called a repairman to try and fix the problem.
Ooh, this one is a must-read, members! Make sure you read it until the end here. Special thanks to member @Cheb for sharing this one!
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Mount Everest may be the tallest mountain on Earth at more than 29,000 feet, but researchers found that Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is actually the closest point on Earth to the atmosphere. It only stands 20,548 feet above sea level, but because it sits only a single latitudinal degree south of the equator, it gets a bit of a boost from the shape of the earth. So if you measure from the moon, Chimborazo is 1.5 miles closer than Everest.
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