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Thursday Edition
Good morning, members! Or, as they would say in Thailand, sà-wàt-dee ka! We are having nice weather here in Sydney, so we hope you are enjoying the sunshine where you are too! Speaking of weather, did you know that on this day in 1926, the weather map was televised for the first time ever? But there were no fancy graphics, no on-screen forecaster, and only one intended recipient: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington, DC. How things have changed since then, eh?
But enough about the weather, let's move on to today's lineup. As always, we’ve got an exciting lineup for you today. So without further ado, let's get started, 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:
I can travel at nearly 100 miles per hour but never leave the room. You can cover me up, but that doesn’t slow me down. You will not know if I come only once or again and again and again. What am I?
Well? The answer is, of course, a sneeze! A sneeze can travel at nearly 100 miles an hour, but it never leaves the room. You can cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze, but that doesn't slow it down. And finally, you never know if you're going to sneeze once or multiple times. As expected, a ton of you got the answer correct! And you know what that means, right folks? You get a shoutout! So stick around, and you'll find a shoutout waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.
Next up on the agenda, folks is our Fascinating Fact of the week!
Did you know that the fastest muscle in the human body is found in the eye? These are called orbicularis oculi which control the closing action of the eyelids. When the corneal reflex (an involuntary reaction that protects the eye) is triggered – such as by an object touching the eye – the orbicularis oculi muscles snap the eyes shut in less than 100 milliseconds (0.1 second). Isn’t that incredible?
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Cat-lovers are flocking to Kmart to get their hands on a new $25 item.
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Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas? For one store, the answer is apparently no, as shoppers have spotted holiday-themed items in August, sparking debate online.
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A furious Woolworths shopper has been blasted online after berating a delivery driver in an expletive-laden video. But who’s in the wrong?
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This photo of an ALDI and Woolworths trolley bay in a supermarket carpark has sparked a heated debate. Here’s why.
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Woolworths is expanding its 60-minute delivery service to 40 new suburbs! Check the list to see if your suburb is one of the lucky ones.
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SCAM ALERT: Authorities are warning Aussies about a sophisticated scam after a mum was scammed out of $200,000 in life savings when a $210
deposit appeared in her bank account.
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Our favourite Italian nonna has gone viral again, this time for her honest reaction after trying Starbucks coffee for the first time. We must say she knows her coffee.
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Do you have a Kmart gift card burning a hole in your pocket? Well, you’re out of luck if you were hoping to use it to shop online.
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Read the scathing handwritten letter left by a neighbour berating a loud nighttime activity.
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Meet Frank Mawer, the oldest living Australian. On his 110th birthday, he’s looking back on a life that has spanned some of the most momentous
events in history.
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And finally, check out this Pumpkin and Spinach Pasta bake recipe that is both delicious and budget-friendly, coming in at just $5 per serve.
And there you have it, ladies and gentlemen, today’s news all wrapped up nice and tidy! But don’t go anywhere just yet; we have plenty more in store for you! Do we have any theatre fans here? Well, then today's trivia question is for you! And for our lovely members who prefer something a little more visual, be sure to check out the gorgeous photo of the day from member @Big Al. We also have a lovely memory from member @Brian Heenan in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment.
And before we forget, 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 try some of our other games, such as Solitaire, Blackjack, and Mahjong. We hope you have as much fun playing them as we did making them!
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.
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