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Welcome to our little corner of the internet, members! Tell me (James), have you reached the age yet where you find yourself saying, ‘I remember when…’ more often than not? I stumbled across some old photo albums the other day, and it was amazing to see how so many things have changed over the decades! Did you hold onto any priceless photos from the past? I'd love for you to share some of them here! Sometimes, it's healthy to look back—and have a good laugh—at your younger days. 😆

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Food, Health and Lifestyle

Member @Veggiepatch had us giggling after suggesting what the perfect gift for Mother's Day might be!
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Sex Over 60: Seventy-something lovebirds spill the beans on how they keep things spicy in the bedroom!
Transform your body with these top four weight-loss wonders, according to a nutrition expert!
Budget-friendly never tasted so good—thanks to this recipe shared by member @Suzanne rose.
Don't fret over a dry cake; with a sprinkle of know-how, you can turn it into a moist marvel!
Meet the troublemakers hiding out in your own backyard, as revealed by experts.
Aussie drivers are up in arms over this 'sneaky' new tactic. But is it fair play for road safety?
Privacy invasion or security measure? A mum's outrage over her neighbour's camera has sparked a debate.
In a single note, a neighbour's words brought a mum to tears. What did they say?
Tenants across Australia are furious after a landlord's shocking confession. ‘I would rather…’
A tradesman's life was turned upside down after vandals destroyed the only place he could call home.
The push for bulk billing may not be the money-saver it seems. Here's why it could impact your wallet.
Discover how the ABS is delving deeper into our lives than ever—and what it means for you.

Entertainment

Member @Observer's joke shows why people say: 'Truth hurts'!
Speaking of painful truths, prepare for a joke that'll have you relating and laughing until your sides hurt!
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Today's Afternoon Trivia

Which Shakespeare play features the line 'Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown'?

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A	Henry IV, Part 1

B	Henry IV, Part 2

Hamlet

D	Richard III

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Don't underestimate your partner's wits! Or else, you'll be like the bloke in member @Skipton's joke…

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Wednesday, 8 May

What's the image saying?

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Fun & Games

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Fact of the day

Snails can sleep for up to three years

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Did you know a snail can sleep for up to three years? They rely on moisture for survival, adjusting their sleep to weather conditions. That’s why they have bursts of activity followed by disappearances for a day or two. Good thing they don’t have jobs, eh?

WORD OF THE DAY

Adept

Highly skilled. For example: 'She's adept at playing multiple musical instruments.' Pronounced as AD-EPT.

Quote of the day

'The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.'

— Alice Walker

Today's trivia answer:

The quote is from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 2.

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