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Good afternoon, members! Can you believe it’s Friday once again? And we’re down to the last few days of September! How has your week been? Full of small victories, hearty meals, and lovely companionship, I (Dani) hope. I’ve been meaning to squeeze in a short walk outside today. What about you? What exercise or hobby has been keeping you busy lately? We’d love to read about it here. Now, let’s go ahead and take a look at the latest stories this afternoon.

Breaking News

Fans are mourning the loss of this celebrated ‘80s musician, who passed away at 70 after battling cancer.
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General News and Health

Watch out! This contagious disease is on the rise—and it could lead to cancer!
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This woman left a family property unattended for years and came back to find… WHAT?
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Frustrated residents are filing noise complaints left and right— but it's not because they're on a flight path...

Food and Lifestyle

This home trend is making a huge comeback after being a laughing stock in the ‘70s. Have you tried it?
Ready for the AFL Grand Final clash tomorrow? This is perfect for cheering on your team from home!
Do you have sensitive skin? Try these steps when washing your clothes and feel the difference!
A landlord is in hot water for charging $260 a week for this tiny room—would you stay here?
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Are you wasting good food? Here’s the surprising truth about the dates on your food labels.
This event catered to seniors was the biggest one yet. Did you catch it?
Is it unreasonable to sue a family member who destroyed a $6,000 item?

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Entertainment

What is Aussie humour exactly? This hilarious stand-up performance will enlighten you!
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How many paintings did Vincent Van Gogh sell in his lifetime?

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A. 2

B. 4

C. 3

D. 1

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(Grand)Dad joke of the day

What’s this funny image from member @mjm9 saying? 😂

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Fact of the day

Longest Gap Between Twin Births

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Twins are usually born just minutes apart, but did you know that the longest interval between twin births was 90 days? Twins Molly and Benjamin were born three months apart in 1996. After Molly’s birth, doctors managed to stop their mother’s contractions, allowing her to carry Benjamin until he was due for delivery.

WOD Head

Gauche

Tactless or lacking social grace. For example: 'The wedding was charming, but a little gauche.' Pronounced as GOWSH.

Quote of the day

‘It is never too late to be what you might have been.’

— George Eliot

Today's trivia answer:

The Red Vineyard is known to be the only painting Van Gogh ever sold in his lifetime.

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