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Thursday Edition
Good morning, members! Or as they say in Cambodia, Arun suasdey! (Arun SOO-wer sa-DUH-ee). Welcome to another lovely Thursday. Whew! September is almost over! Time really does seem to speed up the older you get. But that’s not to say that we’re not enjoying every minute! We love all the beautiful things that come with it, like entertaining you all with our little jokes, riddles, trivia, and maybe even a touching story or two. Ah, we have the best job in the world, don’t we? 😉
Anyways, let’s get started with today’s lineup, shall we?
First things first, it’s time to give you all the answer to yesterday’s tricky riddle. For those of you who don’t remember, the riddle goes:
What has a tongue, cannot walk but gets around a lot?
Did you get it? The answer is a shoe! A shoe has a tongue (the part that goes under the laces), and while it can’t walk on its own, it does get around a lot (on your feet). As expected, a ton of you got the answer correct! And you know what that means, right folks? You get a shout-out! So stick around, and you’ll find a shout-out waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.
Next on the agenda for today, it’s time to share with you a Fascinating Fact!
Did you know that camels have three eyelids to protect themselves from the blowing desert sand? Two of the eyelids have eyelashes that help protect their eyes. The third eyelid is a very thin lid that works like a windshield wiper and cleans off their eyes. It closes/opens side to side and is thin enough that the camels can see through it. So in a sandstorm, they can close that lid to protect their eyes from the sand but still see where they are going. How’s that for a Thursday fact, eh?
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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A Kmart worker has revealed the $10 item you should get your hands on now – and you’ll be surprised by what it is!
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Check out how this savvy Coles shopper scored 11 meat dinners for under $30!
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An iconic frozen treat is back, but in a new form with two new exciting flavours!
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Want to score the best deals on groceries? A finance expert has revealed the best days and times to go shopping at ALDI, Coles, Kmart, and Woolies for the lowest prices.
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An eagle-eyed shopper has spotted unexpected changes to the checkouts at her local Woolworths. Here’s how they work.
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A motorist has claimed that his car has a secret feature perfect for holding Bunnings snags. Does yours have one too?
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This DIY project has been labelled the ‘best transformation ever’ thanks to Bunnings!
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Urgent Car Recall: A government watchdog has recalled thousands of popular cars due to fears they could catch fire. Is yours affected?
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Queen Elizabeth’s death has been shrouded in mystery, but a new detail has emerged that is even more heartbreaking…
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Today Show host Karl Stefanovic has slammed Optus for being too slow in responding to Australia’s largest ever data breach.
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In related news, Optus has announced new changes that will allow victims of the recent data leak to change their licence numbers.
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And finally, who doesn’t love a good bowl of noodles? Check out @DancingDolphin’s 2-minute noodle meals recipes for some quick and delicious ideas!
Now that’s what we call a wrap! We hope you’ve enjoyed today’s stories and found something to keep you entertained. If you’re looking for more (we know you are), be sure to check out what else we have in store for you below, including a hilarious joke from @Skipton, a gorgeous photo for our ‘Picture of the Day’ segment courtesy of @dragabagalong, and a lovely memory for our 'Yesterday's Australia' segment by @Honeybunny!
And if that wasn’t enough, why not check out our new games, including 3 Word Story, Can you name 5? and Be careful what you wish for. As well as our classics like our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word. And our card games, including Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. Enjoy!
Lastly, don't forget to enter our ‘best piece of advice’ competition. We want to hear the best piece of advice you’ve ever received or given, and the person with the best advice will receive a $100 voucher to your choice of Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
PS Did you know millions of eligible Australians are set to receive cash back from their health insurer, while others will be slapped with a 2.70% premium increase? If you’re over the age of 65, you could be paying up to $174 more for the same health cover. Compare and save before October 1.*
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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Source: Pixabay
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B. Uranus
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C. Neptune
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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
For today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment, we have a lovely memory from member @Honeybunny. ‘I remember the iceman coming around in a horse-drawn cart & the iceman would carry the blocks of ice in & put the ice into the ice chest. The ice was carried in by two hooks. This happened once a week & the horse knew which house to stop at.’
What a lovely memory! The iceman must have been a bit of a celebrity in the neighbourhood! It’s amazing to think that this was once a common occurrence, and now it’s something we only see in movies and photos. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, @Honeybunny.
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Millers Extended Frill Sleeve Georgette Blouse $27 @ Millers
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Brilliant Basics Men's Chino Short - Stone $12 @ Big W
Looking for a great pair of shorts to team up with your casual shirts and tees? Then check out the Brilliant Basics Chino Shorts from Big W. These versatile shorts are made from 100% cotton, making them comfortable to wear in warm weather. They also feature a zip fly, button fastening, belt loops, and three pockets. Plus, they're machine washable for easy care. So why not grab a pair today for only $12?
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2 x Maltesers Party Bucket 465g $22 @ Catch
Get ready for trick-or-treating season and start stocking up on all your favourite treats! And what better way to do that than with a massive bucket of Maltesers? For only $22, you can get your hands on two 465g buckets of these delicious bite-sized treats. Maltesers are made with crisp malt centres and a delicious milk chocolate coating. They’re perfect for sharing (or not!) and are sure to make any occasion extra special. So don’t wait – grab your Maltesers Party Buckets today for $22, down from the original price of $33.
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Image Source: Member @dragabagalong
The Macaques of Gibraltar
Today’s awesome picture is thanks to member @dragabagalong. They posted this photo in our photography forum with the caption: ‘These Macaque monkeys up on the Rock of Gibraltar originally came from North Africa. They are deliberately kept to manageable numbers, around 300 to 350. They continually check each other out, looking for pests in their coats. They are very playful, but we were warned not to interact too much with them. Spain is in the background here, and Morocco is to the left of this photo.’
How cool is that? We love seeing pictures from your travels and this one is just amazing. The monkeys look so cute, and the view from the top is breathtaking. We want to visit Gibraltar now to see these monkeys for ourselves. Thank you, @dragabagalong, for sharing this beautiful shot with us!
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1887 Billy Bevan, Australian actor Terror by Night, White Sin, born in Orange, New South Wales, Australia (d. 1957).
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1895 Louise Granville, Australian entertainer, born in Sydney, New South Wales.
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1930 Richard Bonynge, Australian conductor (Aust Orch Sydney-1976), born in Sydney, New South Wales.
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1948 Hamlet, directed by and starring Laurence Olivier, opens at Park Avenue Cinema (Best Picture 1949).
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1954 The first remake of A Star Is Born, starring Judy Garland & James Mason, premieres at the Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles.
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2008 Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 777.68 points, its largest single-day point loss, following the bankruptcies of Lehman Brothers and Washington Mutual.
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A cat died and went to heaven.
God met the animal at the Pearly Gates and said, ‘You have been a good cat all these years. Anything you want is yours for the asking.’
Hahaha, this is gold! A big thank you to member @Skipton for sharing this hilarious joke with us! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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Uranus holds the record for the coldest temperature ever measured in the solar system at -224.2 degrees Celsius. But Neptune is, on average, the coldest planet in the solar system at -201 degrees Celsius.
Riddle Masters: Well, what can I say? You guys have done it again! There were over 270 of you who got the answer correct that we cannot fit all of your names in tomorrow’s newsletter. So we're giving you your well-deserved shout-out in our forum here. Congratulations
Riddle Masters and keep up the good work! 😉
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