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Thursday Edition
Good morning, members! Or God morgon (go’ morron) as they say in Sweden. Welcome to another lovely Thursday! So, what’s the plan for today? Maybe trying out a new recipe or nabbing some deals? Or perhaps just relaxing with one of our many games? No matter what you choose to do today, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
First off, it’s time for the answer to yesterday’s riddle. For those of you who don’t remember, the riddle goes:
I’m a god, a planet, and a measurer of heat. Who am I?
And the answer is…drumroll, please…Mercury! Mercury is a god in Roman mythology, it’s also the smallest planet in our solar system, and it’s used in thermometers to measure heat. We thought this would stump you, but we were so wrong! A lot of you got it correct, so make sure to stick around and you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.
Next up, it’s time to share with you today’s Fascinating Fact!
Did you know that urine used to be used as a detergent? That's right, Romans used urine to wash their clothes because of its ammonia content, which helped remove tough stains. In fact, it was so effective that they used it to clean and thicken woollen fabrics. And that's not all, Romans also used it to brush their teeth! That's a mind-blowing fact for a Thursday, eh?
Now then, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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ATTENTION shoppers! Coles has announced that it will lower the prices of over 1,000 popular buys and lock in those prices until 2023. Here are some of the items!
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Introducing the $18 frypan that outperformed all the leading brands, according to CHOICE Australia.
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This is not a drill! A fan-favourite Macca’s item will be available again in Australia. But you need to be quick, it’s only for a limited time!
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A Woolworths shopper has been left shocked after noticing a disturbing detail in the eggs she bought at the supermarket.
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Bad news, members! 7-Eleven has announced they are doubling the ‘unsustainable’ price of this everyday favourite item.
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A mum has made a shocking discovery in her backyard, including strange items from the past. Do you recognise any of them?
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A new range of jeans from a popular retailer has caused massive controversy, with many labelling the style ‘weird’ and ‘dumb’.
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One Woolworths shopper was left stunned by this checkout workers’ kind actions after he fell ill in the store.
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A young mum has sparked a heated debate online after her reaction to her toddler splattering red paint on her white walls...
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Urgent recall: A car company has just issued a recall for thousands of its vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could cause explosions. Check if you’re at risk!
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A car enthusiast has offered a whopping $40,000 reward for the return of his beloved vintage car.
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And finally, are you looking for a little something different for your next dessert? Why not try this easy and delicious Greek Custard Pie recipe from member @Suzanne rose?
And that's a wrap of the news for this fine Thursday! Stay tuned for more below, including a fond childhood memory from @beejaz, a knee-slapper of a joke courtesy of @Cheb, and a beautiful photo of the day from @Suzanne rose.
Don’t forget to check out today's Sudoku puzzles, today’s OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. Also, be sure to try our other games such as Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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