Tuesday Edition

Good morning

Well good morning and happy Tuesday, folks! What’s on the agenda for today eh? Are you busy? Or are you planning on relaxing? Whatever you’re up to, we hope it goes smoothly! As for us, we have a mountain of stories for you to check out, and as always, we can’t wait for you to read them all.

But, before we get into the swing of things, we'd like to thank the incredible Dr. Michael Gliksman for agreeing to write some medical articles for us! He wrote an excellent article for SDC where he answers one of the most frequently asked questions about dementia: Is dementia preventable? It’s an extremely informative piece, so we recommend you check it out.

Now, let’s give you the answer to yesterday’s puzzling riddle. So let’s jog our memory and take a look at exactly what it was.

What connects the second Wife of Henry VIII, The Northern Lights, A nuclear weapon, A character from The Arabian Nights, and an instrument that measures pressure without using fluid?

We had no clue with this one, but it seems quite a few of you figured that the answer was (drum roll please)… they all have the same initials (AB). So the answers were Anne Boleyn, Aurora Borealis, Atom Bomb, Ali Baba, and Aneroid Barometer. For those who got the answer correct, you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you below.

Now, what’s happening across Australia and the world today?

• This man has gone above and beyond to ensure that he never forgets his Woolies Rewards card, and it has stunned social media users!
• Urgent Product Recall: A popular dairy-free milk alternative has been pulled from Coles supermarket shelves after a batch was found to be contaminated.
• More Kinder chocolate products are being recalled from Coles, Woolworths, and Kmart due to potential salmonella contamination.
• One crafty mum from Perth has wowed hundreds of online users after transforming a cheap, second-hand coffee table using a surprise $16 product from Bunnings.
• A cleaning queen has revealed her secrets to a ‘sparkling and stylish’ entertaining space and the cleaning buy she swears by for bringing her outdoor deck to life.
• A new homeowner has been left baffled over the purpose of a mystery gadget near her stove. So do you know what it’s for?
• If that didn’t baffle you, check out this bizarre optical illusion that has left social media users scratching their heads.
• Retail giant Bunnings has once again been named Australia's number one online retailer...
• Coles and Woolies shoppers have speculated that self-serve checkouts are displacing hard-working Aussies. But is this true? Here’s what a consumer expert has to say.
• Dementia is one of the most feared diseases associated with ageing. But, can we do anything to prevent it?
• As Easter Shows across the nation open their gates for another year of fun, showbags, including the cult-favourite Bertie Beetle, are expected to fly off the shelves. Let’s take a look back at its surprising history and its rise to showbag royalty.
• What’s for dinner? Check out this easy peasy one-pot chickpea curry recipe that you can make in under 30 minutes.
• And finally, turning 60 is not the ‘end of the road,’ but why are so many Australians less-than-jubilant about hitting the big 6-0? Analysis reveals ageism makes life a challenge for new seniors.

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 @MotherGoose.

Oh and don't forget to challenge your brain with today’s OzWord for a bit of brain traning.

And as always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.