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Monday Edition
Well good morning members and happy Monday! Now as you’re probably aware, today is Valentine’s day, so I hope we’re all in a ‘lovey dovey’ mood. If you’re spending today with your partner, or loved ones, that's fantastic to hear and we hope you have the best day. Otherwise if you’re spending today alone, know that we are always here for a chat if you need us! Be sure to indulge in some self love and really pamper yourself, because you bloody deserve it. And don’t forget, we here at the SDC love each and every one of you!
Now before we get ourselves carried away (or is it too late?), let’s dig into today’s activities, starting with the first riddle for the week, and we’re sticking to the theme of ‘love’ today!
A doctor and a truck driver are in love with the same woman. The truck driver had to go on a week-long trip and gave the woman seven apples before he left. Why?
Maybe she just really likes apples? That’s it right? Yeah probably not. Oh well, if you have a better (or correct) answer, then head over to the riddle masters thread here and submit it! Those who crack it will be treated to a shoutout in tomorrow's newsie! We know, we know, we’re just too kind 😉
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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Jeff Bezos is on the quest for the Holy Grail, and has embarked on the journey to answer the age-old question: Can you beat the ageing process?
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From Budget to Bougie! Check out how one mum scored a cheap lamp from Kmart and then transformed it into an eye-catching piece!
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Looking to add some volume to your luscious locks? Well, check out this $4 Kmart gadget that curls your hair without heat!
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One man’s neighbour has gotten fed up with his apparent ‘mongrel dog’ and wrote an angry letter. You’re gonna love the twist in this one folks!
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Take a tip from the pros! One professional cleaner has warned us of the majorly pointless cleaning mistake that we’re all making.
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Get excited folks! For the low price of $10, you can add more room to your dishwasher.
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One Aussie household was hit with a sting of panic, after witnessing liquid oozing from their walls, like something out of a horror movie.
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Apple is adding an emoji to their phones, which has ignited a debate on whether it is necessary or appropriate.
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A price hike on everyone’s favourite soft drinks has shoppers of our major supermarkets infuriated.
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And finally, who here loves a chicken nugget? We know we do! Well, why not step up the nugget game with this recipe for homemade, healthy and wallet friendly chicken nuggets?
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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A. Mr Potato Head
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B. G.I. Joe
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C. BB Gun
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D. Marbles
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB page
Now this is a blast from the past! We have grocery deliveries from Woolies and such now, but remember when the store's would simply just come to you? Look at that lovely fresh produce on the back!
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Source: Facebook
Nobody likes washing dishes right? And if you're lucky enough to have a dishwasher, having to run it multiple times, and constantly pack and unpack it can be just as tedious. So what if there was a device that could reduce the number of times you need to run the dishwasher, by adding more storage space? Turns out, there is an item able to achieve it, despite not being designed for it, and only costing $10. To find out how it works, click the button below!
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Compare Health Cover Now*
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.
What few people realise is that there are government rebates out there that could save you hundreds of dollars per year on your cover*. For eligible Aussies, the starting cost of a combined hospital & extras policy comes in at under $23 / week (or $3.22 per day) once the rebate has been claimed.
See if you're eligible for the latest government rebates to get health insurance from under $23 a week.
Compare Now*
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Richie Check Shirt Navy, $29.99 (down from $89.99) @ MYER
Upgrade your smart casual style with this Ritchie Check Shirt in Navy. The timeless chequered design fits both a professional environment with a suit, and a casual environment with shorts or jeans. Fashion like this is usually expensive, but today, you can pickup one of these for only $29.99, down from $89.99!
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Karlstert Sort & Carry Trolley Bags Large Set of 4, $21.95 (down from $55) @ Clearance Outlet
We talk about shopping hacks all the time here at the SDC, but this product here is a hack in itself! Make your grocery shop that much easier with this set of 4 large trolley bags. These bags mount to your trolley so they are easy to access, have plenty of room and are colour coded so you can put things together easily. While they usually cost $55, Clearance Outlet is offering the full set for $21.95!
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Trudeau Wine Cooling Sleeve, $15.95 (down from $49.95) @ Clearance Outlet
Who doesn’t love a cheeky glass of wine with dinner? When the wine is warm however, nobody is ever too keen to pour themselves a glass. Introducing the Trudeau Wine Cooling Sleeve. Designed to cool your wine and then keep it cool while it’s at the dinner table or away from the fridge, this cooling sleeve ensures you never have to drink warm wine again. While usually this would set you back $49.95, score this one quickly from Clearance Outlet for only $15.95! What a whopper of a saving!
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Source: Member @Algieboy
Snow-Capped New Zealand
As beautiful as Australia is, our good friends over in New Zealand sure are lucky to have this kind of beautiful scenery to call home. Thanks @Algieboy for this breathtaking shot. It really is like something out of Lord of the Rings!
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1900 Date of events in Australian movie "Picnic at Hanging Rock".
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1950 Moroney scores cricket twin centuries for Australia at Johannesburg.
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1966 Australian currency is decimalised, and decimal currency postage stamps introduced.
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1967 "Respect" single recorded by Aretha Franklin (Billboard Song of the Year 1967).
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1992 Comedy film "Wayne's World" starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, based on their Saturday Night Live sketch premieres.
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A prince was put under a spell so that he could speak only one word each year. If he didn’t speak for two years, the following year he could speak two words and so on.
One day, he fell in love with a beautiful lady. He refrained from speaking for two whole years so he could call her “my darling.”
For the rest of this Valentines themed joke, head over here!
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Mr Potato Head, featured in the Toy Story films, was first advertised on television in 1952 after it was distributed by Hasbro, and made use of a real potato, as well as all the plastic parts! In our opinion, they looked a lot scarier than the plastic ones you can buy in stores today.
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