Tuesday Edition

Good morning

Well, good morning, and happy Tuesday, folks! How are we all feeling this morning? We hope you’re feeling excited as we are because we have a ton of stuff waiting for you to dig into.

But, before we get into the swing of things, we'd like to apologise for the Trivia error in Saturday's newsletter. For those who don't remember, the question was, "What is the driest place on Earth?" And the answer we gave was the Atacama desert. The Atacama Desert is the world's driest warm desert, receiving less than 1 mm of precipitation per year, and some areas haven't seen a drop of rain in more than 500 years. However, there is one place on Earth that is even drier: the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica, which haven't seen rain in nearly 2 million years. This region receives no precipitation and covers an area of 4,800 square kilometres with almost no water, ice, or snow. A big thank you to member Jackie for pointing out the error! We will do our best not to make the same mistake again (but remember, we are only human!)

Now, let’s get to the answer to yesterday’s riddle. So let’s jog our memory and take a look at exactly what it was!

Although she is still quite young, Babs was becoming increasingly shy about her age. When a friend inquired on her birthday to see how old she was, Babs replied with: "It's a number of years of which one half, one quarter and one seventh added to 3, equals itself." How old is Babs?

Did you get it? The answer is 28! This was a tough riddle that took us back to our equation days in high school maths class. 'It's a number of years of which one half, one quarter and one seventh added to 3, equals itself' can be rewritten in mathematical notation as (1/2 * x) + (1/4 * x) + (1/7 * x) + 3 = x. Half of 28 (14), plus a quarter of 28 (7), plus a seventh of 28 (4) is 25, plus an additional 3 equals 28, so Babs is 28 years old. If you managed to crack this one, then give yourself a pat on the back, and head further down in the email, and you’ll spot a well-deserved shoutout waiting for you.

Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?

• Woolworths has launched a delicious new baking range that customers are loving!
• This Coles receipt has revealed a crushing new reality for Australians as grocery bills hit eye-watering levels.
• According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the impact of the increasing cost of living is hitting pensioners the hardest. However, government benefits are not keeping up with inflation, and pensioner checks are not being increased…
• Speaking of cost of living, find out if you qualify for the $250 cost of living payment under the new Federal Budget and how to get it.
• Scam Alert: Cadbury has warned customers about a social media scam that claims to offer free Easter hampers but instead accesses your personal information. Members, beware!
• Is it time to ditch Coles and Woolworths? Check out this photo that might make you reconsider shopping in the two supermarket giants.
• A shopping error is costing Australians millions of dollars – but there is an easy solution to ensure it doesn't happen to you that can save you $3,800 per year!
• One woman has blown people away by sharing her hack for making perfect fairy bread with no mess! We've been doing it all wrong!
• One mum has been left dumbfounded after discovering a shocking error in one of Kmart's educational toys. So, can you spot it?
• One TikTok user has shared a hack that will reveal the hidden grime lurking in your drain.
• Not in the mood to cook? Here’s a no-fuss beef and broccoli stir fry you can make in just 20 minutes.
• And finally, the iconic soap opera Neighbours was involved in a cruel 'April Fools' joke which left loyal viewers devastated. 

How’s that for a wrap of the news members? Not a bad wrap for your Tuesday, eh? Well, the good stuff doesn’t stop there! Stay tuned for an absolutely stunning photo courtesy of member @kramx and a hilarious joke from the one and only @Cheb.

Now as always, stay safe, and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.