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Tuesday Edition
Well, good morning and happy Tuesday members! So, what’s on the agenda for you lot today? Us? Well, we’ve got a jam-packed newsletter for you, and as always, we can’t wait to show you all. So, without further ado, let’s jump right on in.
First things first, let’s give you the answer to yesterday’s puzzling riddle.
What word in the English language does the following:
The first two letters signify a male,
The first three letters signify a female,
The first four letters signify a great,
While the entire word signifies a great woman?
Did you get it? The answer is… Heroine! Well, that was a tricky one, but as usual, it seems like you lot had no trouble cracking this riddle at all! Nice job Riddle Masters! For those who got the answer correct, you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you down below.
So, what’s happening across Australia and the world today?
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A Woolworths shopper has been left speechless after discovering a secret note on a meat buy in a recent home delivery.
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Good news members! Expect your weekly fill-up to become a lot cheaper as the government is expected to slash fuel excise in the federal budget.
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This Big W shopper has scored $54 worth of chocolate for just $4, with fellow bargain shoppers calling it a dream haul.
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This Melbourne resident has been left dumbfounded after receiving a bizarre Coles catalogue in the mail.
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How do you get rid of mould? A cleaning expert has revealed a simple hack for keeping mould out of drawers and cupboards.
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Are your kitchen drawers stuffed to the brim? Here’s a Kmart shopper's 'genius hack' for adding extra storage using a $35 Kmart
item.
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Milo fans, raise your hands! Thousands of Aussies are racing to get their hands on this chilled Milo drink! Here's how to get it.
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Cleaning hacks involving shaving cream are all the rage these days, but one TikTok user has shown that the cleaning hack for streak-free bathroom mirrors does not work.
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LOOK: Kate Middleton wore 16 different outfits while in the Caribbean, with her total wardrobe costing $61,376.
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Qantas has finally released a new version of their iconic commercial, leaving thousands of Australians in tears (yes including the entire SDC team).
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Looking for a healthy dinner? Check out this pesto and parmesan salmon that takes only minutes to prepare!
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And finally, this deer-obsessed grandma had a dying wish: to cuddle a real-life Bambi. And this was made possible by the kindness of
strangers…
And that’s the wrap-up of today’s news, but not of what we have in store. Keep reading on for a hearty laugh thanks to a hilarious joke courtesy of the wonderful member @Cheb. Plus, some incredible deals that you won’t want to miss.
As always, stay safe everyone, and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Tooth Enamel
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B. Bone
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C. Cementum
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D. Dentin
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB Page
Remember how your father would use his shoe last to add an extra sole and heel to your new school shoes? When your shoes’ soles or heels wore out, he used this to repair and shine them back to like-new condition. Dads are, indeed, the best!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Millers 3/4 Sleeve Notch Neck Top $21 @ Catch*
Who here sometimes looks at their Autumn / Winter wardrobe from last year and just wants to add a few more pieces to ‘change it up a bit’? Well, enter this ¾ Sleeve from Millers! It’s a gorgeous colour with a longer sleeve that will fit perfectly under a nice cardigan or trench coat. The best part? It’s only $21, down from $35!
View Deal*
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Target 3-Tier Metal Plant Stand $29 @ Catch*
As a big plant-lover this plant stand caught my attention immediately! I love my plants but they also take up a lot of space, but with this 3-tier metal plant stand you really can have it all. The stand, which mind you can really be used to display anything from plants to trinkets, featured 3 different sized wooden bases on iron legs. It is stylish and adds a modern touch to any room in the house. Grab it today for only $29!
View Deal*
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Flocked Air Mattress Single Bed $7.50 @ Kmart
This single bed air mattress has raving reviews online saying they are perfect for sleepovers with the kids and grandkids, with the kids claiming ‘how comfortable’ it is! It can stay inflated for multiple days and is easy to inflate and deflate. Plus, you can get it from Kmart today for only $7.50!
View Deal
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Source: Member @Algieboy
Huka Falls
Today’s picture is thanks to member @Algieboy. It’s a photo of the marvellous Huka Falls in New Zealand. What a breathtaking sight! No wonder it’s one of New Zealand’s most spectacular and popular natural attractions. Thanks for sharing this with us @Algieboy!
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1807 German astronomer Wilhelm Olbers discovered the minor planet Vesta, the brightest asteroid in the sky.
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1867 With the British North America Act, the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada were united as the Dominion of Canada, and the province of Canada was separated into Quebec and Ontario.
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1901 Edmund Barton is elected Prime Minister in Australia’s first parliamentary election.
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1974 Chinese farmers discover the Terracotta Army near Xi’an, with 8,000 clay warrior statues buried to guard the tomb of China’s 1st emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
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1986 Beatle records officially go on sale in Russia.
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There once was a religious young woman who went to confession.
Upon entering the confessional, she said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.”
The Priest said, “Confess your sins and be forgiven.”
This one is a little crude but hilarious nonetheless! A big thanks to the wonderful @Cheb for sending through this hilarious joke. Check out the rest of the joke here.
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The most durable and tough substance in your body is actually a tissue. Encasing your teeth and helping you chew, bite, and tear your food is your tooth enamel. That’s the hardest substance in the human body.
Riddle masters: You've done it again Riddle Masters! There are so many of you that we cannot fit all of your names in our newsletter. But never fear, your shout out is here on the forum. Congratulations to all of you! That one was a toughie.
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