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Friday Edition
Good Morning Members! And a very happy Good Friday to you all! We hope you’re spending today with those you love, and if you aren’t, just remember we have an entire online community of incredible people just like yourself that you can connect with any day, any time so jump online for a guaranteed smile, eh? Oh and of course remember: There’s nothing a cuppa can’t fix, so be sure to make yourself
one (or get someone to make you one) to enjoy while you’re reading today’s newsletter.
Now, it wouldn’t be a Friday without the third and final riddle of the week, would it? Today’s riddle was sent to us by the lovely @Rest1953 and it’s a pretty tough one if we do say so ourselves…
Glittering points, that downward thrust, sparkling spears, that never rust. What am I?
Have a good, hard think about this one members. It’s such a good one, but it had to be ‘good’ for Good Friday now didn’t it? (Sorry, we had to). If you think you know the answer, post it here on our forum! Unfortunately we won’t get the chance to announce our Riddle Masters in tomorrow’s newsletter, just because we’ll be a bit busy eating a few too many Hot Cross Buns and sipping on a few too many coffees. However, don’t worry we will let you know what the correct answer is, so you can use this riddle to test anyone you
see over the long weekend… and we promise we’ll make up for it next week by doing one big Riddle Masters announcement!
Okay, let’s get into the news shall we? What’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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A big change is coming to all Aldi stores nation-wide and we think all of you will love this announcement.
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Some very savvy shoppers are scoring cookware valued at $100, for only $30 at this unlikely store.
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Are you not eating meat today? Well, we’ve got a few delicious, crispy, fresh fish recipes for you to enjoy!
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Aussies are going crazy for this $7 coffee mix that tastes ‘just like liquid caramilk’ (um, sign us up please!)
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A Tradie is being praised for leaving this note on a ‘selfish’ Bunnings Shoppers car.
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Not a fan of store bought Easter Eggs? Check out these 3-ingredient Easter Egg treats that you can whip up in just a few minutes.
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A health coach has shared how to make ‘the best’ and ‘healthiest’ sausage and egg McMuffin at home.
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One woman has shared a shocking discovery she made inside a jar she bought from an op-shop.
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We spoke not too long ago about the baby names sweeping the nation, but we never thought someone would call their baby ‘Esky’? Although we must admit, we kind of like it…
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Woolies has revealed the ‘insane’ amount of Hot Cross Buns they sell every year and my goodness, we knew Hot Cross Buns were popular but this takes
things to a whole new level.
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A gardening guru has revealed a very clever tip on how to get an unlimited supply of herbs with one simple trick.
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And finally, who here is a self proclaimed Disaster-Chef? (Jon’s hand is up 😉) Well here are some hilarious pictures of cooking gone wrong, from a very-charcoal chicken to a scary looking poached egg.
And that’s a wrap of the news today members, but it most certainly isn’t the end of the newsletter. We highly recommend checking out today’s ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment for some Milk Bar memories as well as today’s picture of the day posted by member @Wayne B. It’s a really gorgeous photograph!
Also, it wouldn’t be a Friday if we didn’t let you lot know there are some great deals on the Coles Best Buys website. And of course, there’s today’s OzWord which we are absolutely loving, so if you’re into ‘Wordle’ but want to give the Aussie version a go, this is a must!
Most importantly members, stay safe especially this long weekend and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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A. Stone Fish
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B. Piranha
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C. Tigerfish
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D. Eel
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: The Australia I Remember FB Group
Who here loved their local milk bar? We don’t see many around these days, but there is still no one better at making milkshakes than these Milk Bars! This specific Milk bar was ‘The Golden Star’ and was Perth’s first ‘American-style’ milk bar. It was established by two Greek brothers, Stavros and John Coufos, originally from the island of Kastellorizo. The enterprise was located at what is now Gledden Arcade, corner of Hay and William Streets, in Perth’s central business district. It’s a great picture, isn’t it?
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Mini Massage Gun $52 @ Kmart
Aldi released a massage gun in their special buys a few months ago and they flew off the shelves, so when we found this mini massage gun at Kmart for about $8 cheaper we knew we had to include it in the newsletter! This handy massager comes with 4 different head attachments and a 4-speed setting so you can customise the massage to your specific needs. Get in quick though members, because at this price we are sure Kmart will sell out quickly too!
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Women’s Sidney II Slipper Boots $16 @ Target
Unfortunately there’s no denying winter is upon us! But there are good things about the colder weather, like getting to wear uggs and slippers without our feet overheating! To make this even better, Target has some super cute slippers and uggs on sale at the moment! You can grab a pair of these Womens Sidney II Slipper Boots which feature suede look outer and are super soft and fluffy on the inside for just $16. They come in multiple colours too including sand, black, sage green, blush pink and brown!
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Heated Throw $39 @ Kmart
Okay, while we are on the topic of winter, we had to include this deal too. These heated throws are actually the best blankets ever. They keep you nice and cosy with their variable heat settings with timer controls, a detachable controller and overheat protection. If you find yourself getting cold even with a blanket on and don’t have a heater (or have a heater that doesn’t do the best job) then get your hands on one of these $39 heated throws from Kmart. They come in all different colours too!
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Source: Member @Wayne B.
Busy Bee
This incredible photo was posted in our forum by member Wayne B. He posted it along with the caption, “A very busy Bee at work in a Silk tree. Photo was taken in NZ.” We absolutely adore the colours in this picture, Wayne! Thank you so much for sharing it with us all, it’s such an awesome shot.
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1755 Samuel Johnson's "A Dictionary of the English Language" published in London.
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1896 1st modern Summer Olympic Games close in Athens, Greece; USA wins gold medal count, 11; Greece wins total medal count, 46; IOC has retroactively assigned gold, silver & bronze medals to 3 best-placed athletes in each event.
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1912 RMS Titanic sinks at 2:27 AM off Newfoundland as the band plays on, with the loss of between 1,490 and 1,635 people.
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1966 The Rolling Stones release "Aftermath", their fourth studio album in UK (6th in US).
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1989 96 crushed to death and 766 injured at Hillsborough Football Stadium, Sheffield, England, during FA semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
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2019 Paris cathedral Notre Dame catches fire, toppling its spire and destroying its roof.
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An 85 year old lady was waiting for her husband at the bar in Harpoon Harry's.
Suddenly, a very handsome man enters and sits down a few seats away. The man is so attractive, she cannot keep her eyes off him. After a short time, the man notices her staring and approaches her.
Oh member @Cheb is at it again with her killer jokes! To read the rest of this joke, click here! It’s a long one, but a good one, it had the whole team laughing!
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The world's most venomous fish is a close relative to the scorpionfishes, known as the stonefish. Through its dorsal fin spines, the stonefish can inject a venom that is capable of killing an adult person in less than an hour.
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