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Hey, hey, hey! Happy Thursday, members! How’s everyone doing today? I (Vella) am feeling much better now. I took a long nap yesterday and slept through the evening until this morning, so I’m feeling kind of hungry. Speaking of food, I remember asking you folks yesterday, ‘If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?’ and let me tell you, reading your responses made me even more hungry! I can’t stop thinking about that one person who said T-bone steak. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Someone mentioned Thai food, and now I’m craving some delicious Pad Thai. If you haven’t shared your answer yet, please do so in our forum thread here, so we can all drool together over each other’s favourite foods. Who knows, maybe you’ll get some inspiration for your next meal!

Now, onto another fun question for today: If you could switch lives with any fictional character, who would it be and why? Imagine the possibilities! Would you want to be the adventurous and daring Indiana Jones or maybe the suave and charismatic James Bond? I can’t wait to hear your answers! Share your answers in our forum thread here.

Before we jump into today's exciting content, let's solve yesterday's riddle! Now, what was it again?

What’s the least number of chairs you would need around a table to sit four fathers, two grandfathers, and four sons?

The answer is four! Why? Because the grandfathers are also fathers, and all the men are sons. So two chairs each for grandfathers and two more for fathers. 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 at the end of the newsletter.

Next on the agenda for today, it’s time to share with you a Fascinating Fact!

Have you ever had the desire to enjoy just a few bites of your favourite treat, only to find yourself devouring the entire thing? Then, you can say ‘shemomechama’! This word, originating from Georgia with no direct English equivalent, translates to ‘I accidentally ate the whole thing.’ I can't remember how many times I would have used this word. 😂 How's that for a Thursday fact?

Alright, folks, time to check out what's happening in Australia and around the world today.

• The federal budget is set to include a MAJOR FUNDING INCREASE for aged care this year. Could this be the end of a decade of inadequate funding?
• Move over Kmart and BIG W! There’s a new Chinese-backed shopping app in town offering products at heavily-discounted prices! Will it become your new go-to shopping destination or is there a catch?
• 'First and last time I’ll ever buy this.' An ALDI shopper was left horrified after discovering a stomach-churning find in a popular dip. Do you have this in your fridge?
• Woolworths has implemented a new way of packaging their much-loved Hot Chooks - in a black bag! But why?
• This stunning $19 decor piece from IKEA is sending shoppers into a shopping frenzy because it looks like a luxury item, except it’s not…
• A Kmart customer was left in disbelief after receiving her delivery in a very unexpected and inconvenient state. 'Have to laugh, or I'll cry.'
• Have you ever seen a chinzambee? What about a finger mole? Grandparents share their grandkids' adorable mispronunciations. Trust us; they will make you smile.
• Check out the incredible 30-cent cleaning trick that will have your oven racks sparkling in minutes with next to no effort. ‘Works a charm!’
• Aussies are raving about this ‘miracle’ cleaning trick that completely transformed a leather couch using an unlikely Coles and Woolworths buy. And no, it’s not an expensive leather cleaner!
• Another day, another meal to plan. But fear not, because member @Suzanne rose has shared a unique and budget-friendly recipe that will satisfy both your taste buds and your wallet. We bet you’ve never tried this before!
• Finally, fancy a good laugh? Member @Skipton shared a rib-tickling joke about an old man’s attempt to withdraw his money from the bank. This joke teaches us a valuable lesson about respecting our elders, so don’t miss out!

Well, that’s it for your Thursday morning news, members! As always, we hope you’ve enjoyed this morning's edition. But the fun isn’t over yet! We still have plenty in store for you below, including a beautiful 'Picture of the Day' from member @Leonard Hall, a hilarious joke from member @Luckyus, and some bargains in our 'Let's Save' segment that you won't want to miss.

Also, don’t forget to try comparing your broadband prices and plans to find one that is better suited to your needs*! You can compare and save on your internet here*.

Don’t forget we’ve just launched our brand new newsletter template, and our beloved games now have their very own special segment at the bottom of the newsletter. So, whether you’re a Bingo, Sudoku, or Crossword puzzles fan, you’ll find all your favourite games in one convenient place below!

But that’s not all - we also have a winner to announce! Congratulations to member @Squizzy1 for winning our Bingo game 3! For those who haven’t played our Bingo game yet you can do so here! You can find today’s numbers in the segment below; just click to enter your numbers and join in on the fun. And if you’re new to the game, don’t worry - Jonathan’s got you covered with his easy-to-follow instructions.

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.