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Saturday Edition
Good morning, members! Or, as they say in the Philippines, Magandang Umaga! How do you like our little foray into learning some foreign phrases? We sure are having fun with it! If you have suggestions for other languages or terms you would like to learn, please let us know in our forum here. Anyways, it's Saturday once again! Oh, how we love weekends. We hope you have some fun planned with family and friends today. Or maybe you're planning on taking some well-deserved 'me-time’. Whatever you end up doing, we hope you have a
great day!
Now let's get into the answer to yesterday's riddle, shall we?
Sometimes I shine, sometimes I’m dull, sometimes I am big, and sometimes I am small. I can be pointy, I can be curved, and don’t ask me questions because even though I’m sharp, I’m not smart enough to answer you. What am I?
Did you get it? The answer is a knife! Why? Because sometimes knives are dull (when they need to be sharpened), sometimes they are big (like butcher knives), sometimes they are small (like a paring knife), and they can be pointy and curved. And, of course, knives can't answer questions because they're not alive! So, if you got this one correct, stick around and you'll find a shoutout waiting for you further down in this newsletter.
Now, onto our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say.’
Today we’re taking a look at the phrase 'I'm baby'. This phrase is used to express being needy and tender in a funny/cute way. When someone says ‘I'm baby’, they mean they're innocent, adorable, and lovable. This phrase is told to a loved one or a friend as a way of being affectionate. It can also be used in arguments to prove your innocence or that you don't deserve punishment. So next time your grandkids say ‘I’m baby’, impress them with your knowledge!
Oh, and before we get into the news, don't forget to check out today's ALDI Special Buys! There are some great deals on kitchen essentials, so make sure you take a look!
So what's happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Are you tired of ironing your clothes? This mum has shared an easy hack to avoid it for good, and all you need are two ingredients.
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Woolworths has unveiled a new app feature that may change how you shop for groceries.
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This is not a drill! KFC has launched its first-ever plant-based snack in Australia - but there’s a catch.
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A Woolworths shopper has vowed to boycott the supermarket giant after being sold an ‘utterly disgusting’ piece of fruit. But here’s what an expert has to say.
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A mysterious detail on the iconic Bunnings aprons has left shoppers scratching their heads. Do you know why it’s there?
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Planning to fly with your pet? You might want to first watch this video of how some airlines treat our furry friends – and it will shock you.
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A Bunnings shopper has been left speechless after receiving a heartwarming gift.
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A Coles shopper has been left outraged after a single mum tried to pay for his groceries at the checkout. Here’s why.
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An ALDI customer has been slammed after sharing a ‘rant’ about a recent checkout experience at her local store – but who’s in the wrong?
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Rising inflation and interest rates can be a real pain, but there are ways to combat them. Check out these 7 saving hacks to help you deal with rising costs.
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Looking for a hearty yet creamy soup to warm you up on a cold winter day? This Creamy Sausage Soup with Kale and Potato is the perfect recipe!
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And finally, meet The Chase Australia’s youngest ever Chaser: The Smiling Assassin. She looks harmless, but she is not to be underestimated.
And that's a wrap of today's news, ladies and gentlemen! Stay tuned for more below, including a hilarious joke from member @Luckyus and a lovely memory from one of our members in our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment.
Also, be sure to check out today's OzWord, OzGrid, our Sudoku puzzles, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word game for some fun brain training. And don’t forget to have a go at some of our card games, such as Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. And if you have suggestions for other games you’d like to see, you can email us here.
And as always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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B. To put on as an accessory
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C. To help the police have better vision
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D. To help judges hide their facial expression
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When FB Group
Today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment is thanks to member @JayKay, who shared a lovely memory as an entry to our Nostalgia Competition. ‘A fond memory I have is my billy cart my brother built using scrap materials dragged home from the local tip down the bottom of our street. The wheels were from a discarded pram, and the frame was from timber off-cuts from building sites after World War 2 ended. We used to sell our old newspapers. My Mum used to get The Sun, which is a smaller size (Tabloid) than The Age (broadsheet), so my Grandpa used
to bring us his old Age newspapers for Mum to bundle up into long rolls and tie with string. My sister and I would wheel the bundles up to the local greengrocer on our billy carts to sell for a penny a pound.’ Read the rest of their story here.
Oh, this is such a heartwarming story of sibling bonding and resourcefulness. It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we work together and use our imaginations. You and your siblings clearly had a blast wheeling your homemade billy carts around. This brings us back to a simpler time when people weren’t so reliant on technology, and we had to be more creative. Thank you, @JayKay, for sharing your lovely memory with us!
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Image Source: Member @Cherry
What are African tails?
Today’s picture is thanks to our dear member @Cherry. She posted this photo in our photography forum along with the caption, ‘My husband and I went to dinner at ‘Rumba Island Bar & Grill’ in Clearwater, Florida, before a ‘Men at Work’ concert, which by the way, was absolutely fantastic! I’m always ready to try something different, something local to eat. I looked at the board on the wall and saw African tails. What are African tails? So curiosity got the better of me, so I asked the waitress. Would you believe they were lobster tails from Africa? Obviously, it was very popular, because there was nothing left. I’ll have to keep an eye out for them.’
Wow, I’ve never heard of African tails before! I'm definitely curious now and would love to try them. They sound like they would be really good! For those of you who have never heard of African tails, they are produced off the cold shores of South Africa. These lobster tails are one of the premier lobster tail species served around the world. This got us craving for some lobster tails and we had to share this recipe with you all!
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1790 William Wentworth, an Australian explorer, and politician, was born in Norfolk Island (d. 1872).
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1913 Stainless steel was invented by Harry Brearley, Sheffield, England.
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1956 Elvis Presley released the music single ‘Don't Be Cruel’.
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1967 Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, was released.
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2008 American super-swimmer Michael Phelps won 3 gold medals, all in world record times at the Beijing Olympics; 200m I/M (1:54.23), 200m butterfly (1.52.03) and 4 x 200m freestyle relay (6:58.56).
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2008 Australian swimmer Stephanie Rice wraps up the medley double at the Beijing Olympics when she swims a world record of 2:08.45 to win the 200m I/M gold medal.
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Grandma and Grandpa were visiting their grandkids overnight.
When Grandpa found a bottle of Viagra in his grandson's medicine cabinet, he asked about using one of the pills.
The grandson said, ‘I don't think you should take one. They're very strong and expensive.’
Oooh, this is a good one! Get ready to laugh out loud, members! Check out the rest of the joke here. A big thank you to member @Luckyus for sharing this one!
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The first sunglasses were used in China in the 12th century or possibly earlier. Documents describe the use of such crystal sunglasses by judges in ancient Chinese courts to conceal their facial expressions while questioning witnesses.
Oh my goodness, what can I say? You guys have done it again! There were over 110 of you who got the answer correct that we cannot fit all of your names in this newsletter. So we’re giving you your well-deserved shoutout in our forum here. Congratulations, Riddle Masters!
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