Tuesday Edition
Good morning, members, and welcome to another fine and dandy Tuesday! Ah, it’s that time of the week where we are past the Mondayitis and are getting ready to jump fully into the week. If you’re not quite awake yet, why not try our little wake-up exercise? All you have to do is scroll down and take a look at all the interesting things happening in Australia and around the world today. Of course, a cuppa might help, too, and a cheeky bickie wouldn’t go amiss! 😉
First things first, let’s give you the answer to yesterday’s riddle!
What invention lets you look right through a wall?
And the answer is... a window! We know, we know, that was an easy one. But don’t worry, we’ve got a few more tricky ones up our sleeve for later in the week. If you got the answer correct, make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter for your shout-out!
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Urgent Product Recall: One of Australia’s favourite chips has been recalled due to probable plastic contamination issues.
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Do you know what the ‘M’ in M&M’s stands for? M&M fans finally have the answer!
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A dental surgeon has issued a grim warning about viral teeth whitening and straightening hacks, claiming they could cause serious dental damage.
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A supermarket giant is facing a massive backlash for its new store. Here’s why locals are fuming.
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In case you missed it, you could be eligible for up to $53,000 per year for in-home care services. Here’s everything you need to know about the In-Home Care Package.
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This woman thought her marriage was rock solid — until she found her husband engaged in a shocking act at 3 am. But was it cheating?
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This little girl’s reaction to her ‘new’ mum has gone viral, and it is too adorable for words!
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A professional cleaner has revealed the home feature that is a ‘nightmare’ to keep clean. Do you have it in your home? Warning: Gross images and clips ahead.
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WATCH: This romantic moment on a plane will make your heart melt!
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A paramedic has warned that sticking your fingers in your grandchild’s mouth is the worst thing you can do if they are choking. Here’s why.
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A parent has shared the scathing note their in-laws received from a neighbour after spending the day caring for their grandchildren. What do you think, members?
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Fancy a cake but don't want the hassle? These two-ingredient cake recipes by the lovely @DancingDolphin are for you! Just choose your flavour and get baking!
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And finally, a young Aussie’s simple plan to earn pocket money has exploded into a multimillion-dollar business, with his products now
stocked on Coles and Woolworths shelves.
And that, members, is a wrap on today’s news! But not a wrap on the newsletter because we have plenty more in store for you! For starters, we have a hilarious joke from @Luckyus that is sure to have you giggling. We also have a fond childhood memory from @Snowy121518 in our ‘Yesterday's Australia’ segment, which is bound to take you down memory lane, and a stunning photo of the day from @gazman21.
If that wasn’t enough, why not test your brain with our new games, including 3 Word Story, Can you name 5? and Be careful what you wish for. As well as our classics like our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word. And our card games, including Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
Lastly, don't forget to enter our ‘best piece of advice’ competition. We want to hear the best piece of advice you’ve ever received or given, and the person with the best advice will receive a $100 voucher to your choice of Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: SeniorsDiscountClub
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Pexels
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is thanks to our dear member @Snowy121518. ‘When my dearest Mum said, “Go outside and play and don’t come back for ages”, she’d pack us a bottle of cordial, some biscuits and fruit and tell us to go ‘up the bush’ - woohoo! We (seven of us) always thought we had the absolute BEST EVER BACKYARD IN ALL THE WORLD, being a mountainside all to ourselves. Never bored, too much to do and never wanted to come inside for a bath and bed.’
This is such a lovely memory! The backyard was our kingdom as children. We would make dams in the creek, swing on the (not so stable) vines, climb trees and make cubby houses out of whatever we could find. We would get dirty, scraped and bruised, but we didn’t care; we were having the time of our lives. Thank you for sharing this memory with us!
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Holmvi Throw $10 @ IKEA
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Image Source: Member @gazman21
Rose at Mt Gambier
How stunning is this photo shared by member @gazman21 in our photography forum? They captured this beautiful rose at Mt Gambier in South Australia. The vibrant orange colour is just breathtaking. I can’t imagine how long it took to get this photo just perfect, but it was definitely worth the effort! Thank you, @gazman21, for sharing this photo with us!
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1952 The first British atomic weapons test, called Hurricane, was successfully conducted aboard the frigate HMS Plym.
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1961 The Dick Van Dyke Show, a pioneer of the sitcom genre, began airing on CBS.
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1969 American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani, who came to fame in the 1990s as the lead singer for the rock-ska band No Doubt before starting a solo career, was born.
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1974 John Lennon released Walls & Bridges album featuring No. 1 single ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night’.
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1987 The Last Emperor, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring John Lone, Joan Chen and Peter O’Toole, premiered at the Tokyo Film Festival (Best Picture 1988).
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1995 One of the most sensational trials in U.S. history ended as a jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.
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A man finds himself in need of a good lawyer.
He finds one online and goes to his office. After being allowed inside, he sits across from the lawyer.
He needs legal help, but he wants to make sure he can afford it first.
Haha, this is gold! A big thank you to member @Luckyus for sharing this hilarious joke. Check the rest of the joke here.
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Somniphobia is the fear of falling asleep. People with somniphobia may worry or obsess throughout the day about how they can avoid sleep. They may fear what happens when they fall asleep, such as having a nightmare or sleepwalking.
Riddle masters: My goodness! What can I say? There were over 260 of you who got the answer correct that we cannot fit all of your names in today's newsletter. So instead, we've given you your well-deserved shout-out on our forum. Congratuations Riddle Masters!
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