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Thursday Edition
Good morning members! How is everyone on this fine Thursday morning? Or maybe the morning is long gone for you, and you're having a nice evening read after dinner. Either or, there's no bad time for a cuppa and a read of the SDC newsletter eh? Speaking of time, today it’s of the essence as we have a mountain of great stuff for you lot.
Now let’s start off with something we’re sure you are all very eager to hear: the answer to yesterday’s riddle. For those who don’t remember what it was, let's take a quick gander.
I was born in March, but my birthday is in July. How come?
This was a tricky one eh? Well it seems it wasn’t for all of you though! The answer is they were born in the village of March, Cambridgeshire, in the month of July. As long as you identified that March was the place of birth, you got that one correct! And you know what that means folks? You get a shoutout! Further down in the newsletter you’ll find a shoutout with your name on it!
Now, next up on our Thursday agenda is our Fascinating Fact. This one is bloody brilliant!
How good is brunch? A nice extra snack, perhaps spent with friends, family and loved ones. It’s become quite the popular pastime. However, did you know that it was actually invented with a purpose, and no, not just for an excuse to eat a little bit more (no excuses needed there)! In fact, brunch was designed as a way to help recover from hangovers! The concept of brunch was formulated in 1895 by an English writer named Frank Behringer, who suggested after a wild night, waking up early is a pain. Brunch allows everyone to recall the events of the night prior and rejuvenate themselves. Sounds like a pretty practical meal don't you think?
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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One woman has gone viral online for sharing her hack for renovating rental properties.
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Aldi have launched a brand new range of high quality cooking appliances, from coffee machines to air fryers starting at only
$39.99!
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A manager at Woolworths was left fuming after spotting a job applicant's Facebook post: “Consider the job offer withdrawn, we will contact you directly.”
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One Aussie is being referred to as ‘Man of the Year’ after he assisted his tinder match with giving birth on their fourth ever date…
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The kind gesture of a Woolworths staff member has absolutely blown away a deserving customer.
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Hate having leftover peanut butter in your jar (or any spread for that matter)? Check out this fantastic and simple hack ensuring you get every last bit!
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The list of the most popular frozen food products amongst Aussie shoppers during supply shortages has been revealed, and there are some real goodies here members.
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Sunrise host Natalie Barr has cracked down on Prince Andrew and his agreement of a $14 million payout “if he didn’t do anything”...
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“Easy and delicious.” Check out this recipe for a healthy and easy pesto chicken pasta.
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And finally, just in time for National Tim Tam Day, Arnotts have released a limited edition range of new must-have products…
And that everyone, is the news for today! Now, we have plenty more in store for you further down, including an incredibly cheeky joke, courtesy of member @cheb, as well as a stunning photo, brought to us by the one and only Ron!
Oh and don't forget... We have just launched another competition for your chance to win a $100 Coles, Woolworths, Aldi or IGA voucher! All you have to do is write a review of your favourite product from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi or IGA in 100 words or less... Gosh, we are making these competitions too easy 😉 Get reviewing, members!
As always stay safe, and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: The BBC
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB page
Who here used this bluing agent when doing the laundry back in the day? These were used in the rinse water to make the sheets as white as snow. Who here still uses this?
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Source: Aldi
If you’ve been with us for a while, you will know how much we love Aldi. Not only because of their high-quality groceries and low prices but also because of their Aldi Special Buys, which are released every week and often provide great value for money.
This week, Aldi has released a pretty nifty range of appliances that we are sure you will love. The budget supermarket has launched some kitchen essentials to make meal preparation easier, including a 3L air fryer, a food processor, a coffee machine and a pastry maker. So many great deals are up for grabs, so we’ve rounded up this week’s best kitchen gadget deals!
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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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Bamboo Standing Corner Caddy $15 @ Target
When it comes to the design and function of a room, corners are often overlooked and hard to style. Why not make the most of any space in your home by using this bamboo standing corner caddy from Target? It is stylish and functional, and designed to make use of unused space in your home's corners. It has three generous shelves and a simple and contemporary design that will go with any furniture in your home.
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Liz Jordan Woven Spot Shirt $10 @ Noni B
Look elegant and sophisticated in Liz Jordan's woven spot shirt. This top was designed with both comfort and style in mind, and would be a great addition to your wardrobe. It has a hidden button up front and a flattering fit suitable for any occasion. Pair it with your favourite pants for the ultimate dinner date look. Get this deal for only $10, down from the original price of $99.99. Talk about big savings!
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Premium Tote Bag $10 @ Cotton On
Who says you have to break the bank to carry a stylish tote bag? Cotton On is putting their Premium Tote bag in SOFT SAND on sale! It is a large capacity tote bag with heavyweight canvas, vegan leather trims, and an internal zip pocket to keep small belongings safe. It’s stylish and will go with any outfit, perfect for travel or a quick trip to the market. It’s now only $10, down from the original price of $39.99.
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Source: Member Ron
Blue Banded Bees
Today’s picture is thanks to our very own member Ron. This photo is one of the photos he posted in our photography forum as an entry to the SDC photo competition. He said, “Blue Banded Bees are one of about 1,500 - 2,000 species of Australian Native Bees and also my favourite Bee.”
And you did it again, Ron! What a fantastic shot! Your photography skills never cease to amaze us. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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1917 In Australia, Nationalist Party, took over a coalition government.
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1936 The world’s first superhero, The Phantom, a cartoon strip by Lee Falk, made his first appearance in comics.
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1972 British Parliament voted to join the European Common Market.
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1979 After the Vietnam War, Vietnam bolstered its ties with the Soviet Union rather than with China. Following a series of anti-Chinese, pro-Soviet maneuvers by Vietnam, China invaded its southern neighbour.
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2016 Oldest known case of human-Neanderthal sex (100,000 years ago) revealed by Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig), 50,000-year-old Neanderthal woman’s remains from Altai mountains show traces of Homo Sapiens DNA.
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2017 Discovery of a new mostly underwater continent Zealandia in the South Pacific announced in research journal “GSA Today.”
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A woman, cranky because her husband was late coming home again, decided to leave a note, saying, “I’ve had enough and have left you…don’t bother coming after me.”
Then she hid under the bed to see his reaction.
After a short while, the husband comes home, and she could hear him in the kitchen before he comes into the bedroom.
Check out the rest of this hilarious joke by member @Cheb by clicking here. Make sure to read it until the end for a good laugh.
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Stephen Hawking, in full Stephen William Hawking, (born January 8, 1942, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England—died March 14, 2018, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire), is an English theoretical physicist whose theory of exploding black holes drew upon both relativity theory and quantum mechanics. He also worked with space-time singularities.
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