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Thursday Edition
Good morning everyone and welcome to another happy Thursday. We hope you all had a fantastic Australia Day filled with good food, great company, even better reading, like I don’t know, but maybe our Senior Australians of The Year article 😉 and most importantly, some time to relax. Now however, we return to our regularly scheduled programming.
We all know how much you lot enjoy your riddles every second morning during the week, so much so that our Monday riddle had over a whopping 380 riddle masters! That is a well and truly smashed record so congratulations to everyone that got stuck in and participated. Now where was I… Ah yes, the missing wednesday riddle! Not to worry, we're making up for it with a fantastic, one off, THURSDAY riddle! So without further ado, let's get into it!
"Your life will be spared, if you can solve this simple problem." The King told his prisoner.
"On your cell floor, the guard has placed six bags of gold coins. Bags 1 and 2 each contain 50 coins. Between them, bags 3 and 4 contain 75 coins, and bags 5 and 6 each hold 2 coins. Your task is to keep as many of the coins as you can. In 1 minute, which of the bags should you throw away?"
Luckily, the life or death scenario in this one is just a bit of fun storytelling, so don’t worry too much about solving the problem. I mean you aren't in a cell or anything 😉 We are massive fans of this one that Suzi H. sent in for us, and we hope you all are too. It's a bit of a tough one, so don't overthink it. We would hate to cause any riddle rage eh?
Now, next on the agenda for today is of course our fascinating fact of the day. Who here likes a good horror film? Whether you do or don’t, it would be hard to argue that Psycho (1960) isn’t an absolute classic, and one of the most famous films of all time. Most know it for the classic shower scene and the use of sound to create tension and convey the violent stabbing. Movies just don’t do that anymore eh? Well this scene wasn’t the only ground breaking thing that the film achieved. It was only the
first American film to ever feature a toilet flushing!
Yep, you read that right! No US film had ever shown a toilet, let alone the sound of one flushing. Pretty groundbreaking (or wind breaking 😉) stuff!
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Craving a delicious donut? Well check out the ‘best’ cinnamon and jam donuts in all of Australia, tried and tested for over 70 years!
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However, don’t feel that you have to miss out on a delicious treat because of your dietary requirements. Coles’ new gluten-free biscuit range ‘tastes just like the real thing’!
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Did your Australia Day celebrations get a little out of hand? Are you reading this while nursing a nasty hangover? Well we have just the thing!
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Or maybe the celebratory bevvies aren’t the cause of your headache. Maybe it’s the stress of cleaning after a day of cooking. Not to worry, we have the ultimate hack for that too!
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Headache still there? We have one more trick up our sleeve. Check out this ‘SleepTok’ hack that uses science to get you snoozing in minutes!
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In a $20 million tax-payer funded deal, the Aborigianl flag is now the property of the Australian public.
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Has your bread been sitting out for that little bit too long? Is it going stale? Well it’s not too late! This chef shares the hack of bringing your bread back from the dead!
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Or maybe it’s your snacks that are going stale. While resurrecting them may be out of the question, we have the perfect hack to guarantee they never go stale again!
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Who doesn’t love munching down on the occasional Big Mac? Well it turns out that you may have been enjoying your favourite maccas burger wrong all this time…
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And finally, one TikTok mum has shared how her house looks like everyone else's, sparking a massive debate. What do you think?
That ladies and gentlemen, is what we in the film business (not us of course) call ‘a wrap’. But don’t go turning off the proverbial telly just yet folks, as we have plenty more in store, including a cheeky joke thanks to the lovely @Vinylted that had all of us at the SDC headquarters holding our sides from laughter.
So enjoy the rest of the newsletter, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: collection.maas.museum
Who here remembers the washboard being used as part of their weekly laundry routine? Before the washing machine, every family had one of these. It’s amazing how effective these were at removing dirt and grime from your clothes.
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Source: news.com.au
Gluten-free foods are all the rage these days, promising a healthier alternative to traditional foods. For some, following a gluten-free diet isn't easy, from sifting through lengthy ingredient lists to settling for foods that, let's face it, don't taste all that great. Whether you're gluten-free due to allergies or diseases, particularly celiac disease, the good news is that there are delicious and nutritious gluten-free options. And one of them is this $3.50 item sold at Coles that many shoppers claim tastes "exactly like" the real thing...
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Three health insurance rate rises in the space of 18 months are what Aussies are being slapped with after a two year long global pandemic. Aussies were paying an average of $230.26 more for their health insurance after the 2021 price hikes. And now from 1 April 2022, a single person over the age of 65 will pay an additional average of about $75* more per year, with families paying an additional average of about $154* more per year.
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The GOOLOO Car Jump Starter deal is back! The car gadget you never knew you needed. It can start cars, motorcycles, RVs, tractors, light-duty trucks, mowers, and other vehicles! It also has over-current protection, overload protection, over-voltage protection, and over-charge protection, making it entirely safe for use. Keep this gadget handy for future emergencies on the road. It’s now only $99.99, down from its original price of $149.99!
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Further 40% Off Already Reduced Styles @ French Connection
It's time to update your wardrobe! French Connection is offering an additional 40% off already discounted styles. There are some great deals on T-shirts, casual shirts, and accessories. Get in quick because we're sure the stock will sell out quickly at this price point.
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Artiss Bedside Table $35.95 @ Catch
If you’re anything like us, a glass of water by your bed is a necessity. So, investing in a good bedside table is definitely a wise decision. Here's one that's extraordinary, with a drawer and extra shelf space to keep your essentials within your reach. Artiss Bedside Table is highly functional and durable, yet stylish and will go with any home decor. Get this deal for only $35.95, down from its normal price of $65.66.
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Source: Member Cherry
Gosau Austria
Today’s picture is thanks to member @Cherry. She posted this photo on our photography forum along with the caption, “I took this photo on my iPhone on my last holiday before lockdown.”
What a stunning shot, @Cherry. Nature indeed is mesmerising. Thank you for sharing this photo with us.
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1820 Russian Antarctic Expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev discovered the continent of Antarctica.
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1880 Thomas Edison patented electric incandescent lamp.
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1944 The Soviet Red Army ousted German and Finnish forces from Leningrad St. Petersburg, concluding an 872-day siege.
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1956 “Heartbreak Hotel” single released by Elvis Presley, his first million-selling single.
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1970 Movie rating system modified “M” rating to “PG.”
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1973 US & North Vietnam’s William Rogers & Nguyen Duy Trinh signed cease-fire, ending longest US war and military draft.
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Members, just a joke warning here! This one is a little rude...
A bloke thought his wife was cheating on him. So he waited for her to leave that night and jumped in a cab to follow her.
By following her, he found out she was working in a whorehouse. The guy says to the cabbie, “Wanna make $100?” The cabbie says, “Sure, what do I have to do?”.
Read the rest of this hilarious joke submitted by member @Vinylted by clicking here.
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Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime, Red Vineyard at Arles. This painting now resides at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow. The rest of Van Gogh’s more than 900 paintings were not sold or made famous until after his death.
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