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Thursday Edition
Good morning members, and welcome to another wonderful Thursday! We hope you’re all enjoying your day so far. We have an exciting lineup in store for you, so without further ado, let’s get started, shall we?
First things first, it’s time to give you all the answer to yesterday’s tricky riddle. For those of you who don’t remember, the riddle goes:
“What day is it?” Professor Fawg-Etfull asked an Irish Policeman. “The day after the day after tomorrow will be the day before the day before Sunday.” Replied the Constable. What day is it?
This was a tricky one, eh? We had to look at it backwards to get the right answer. The day before Sunday = Saturday. The day before the day before Sunday = Friday. So the day after the day after tomorrow is Friday. Therefore the correct answer is Tuesday, because the day after the day after tomorrow (Wednesday) is Friday. Whew - even after writing the answer down we're still sort of scratching our heads. Anyway, if you got it right, stick around, and you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.
Next up on the agenda, folks, is our Fascinating Fact for the week!
Did you know that it’s considered impolite to use first names in Japan? In fact, most Japanese people only use first names with close family members and very good friends. Instead, they use last names with titles such as “-san” (Mr. or Mrs.) or “-sensei” (teacher). You can only call Japanese people by their first names if they invite you to do so. So, if you’re ever in Japan, be sure to mind your manners!
And now, for the news. What’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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A pair of Coles shoppers sparked outrage after being caught doing a bizarre act in the supermarket's lettuce section.
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Aussies have been left in shock after a man shared a photo of his near-empty shopping trolley, the contents of which cost him nearly $100.
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The experts have revealed the cheapest way to heat your home this winter...
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Australia's "cleaning queen" is back with more hacks, sharing her top three tips for making your home smell beautiful on a budget.
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Attention, members! Over 31,000 cars are being recalled over concerns the vehicle could catch on fire.
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SCAM ALERT: A sophisticated scammer has ripped off Aussie families for more than $1.5 million in an elaborate series of banking frauds that have left victims penniless. Here's how to avoid the same fate.
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KFC has revealed why your usual order may start looking slightly different.
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Check out how an Australian pensioner manages to spend only $50 on food each week and the lengths she will go to snag a deal as the cost of living crisis worsens.
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A mum has revealed a newfound dread before going shopping as rising grocery prices prevent her from buying her usual staples.
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LOOK: Inside a family of four's dream tiny house on wheels, where they've been living for years after escaping the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Take your rice to the next level with this quick and easy fried rice recipe packed with veggies and flavour (Yum!).
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And finally, a man was killed, and eight other passengers were injured in a horrific tour bus accident in remote Central Australia.
And that’s a wrap on today’s news, everyone! Stay tuned for more fun below, including a joke from member @Ricci and a fond car memory from our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment.
Also, don’t forget to check out today’s OzWord, our ‘Last Two Letters’ game, our Sudoku puzzles, and our newest game, “The -ing game”, to train your quick-thinking skills.
And as always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Nikola Tesla
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B. Luigi Galvani
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C. Alessandro Volta
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D. Isaac Newton
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When Fb Group
Who here had a shaggin wagon back in the day? They were basically brightly coloured panel vans with a sound system, a built-in fridge, and murals on the sides. They were all the rage in the 1970s and 1980s and were perfect for drive-ins. And who can forget the saying, 'When the wagons are rocking, don't come knockin.' 😂
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Brilliant Basics Men’s Check Flannelette Pyjama Set - Peacoat $15 @ Big W
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Image Source: Member @Algieboy
Frozen in time
How interesting is this photo posted by @Algieboy? It's a photo of the famous old water wheel that has been completely encased in solid limestone in Cape Leeuwin, Australia's most south-westerly point. It was built to help pump water from a spring up to the lighthouse cottages, and the wood has been coated in and replaced by minerals over the years. It has now calcified and become frozen in time, like a stalagmite. What a fascinating piece of history! Thank you, @Algieboy, for sharing this with us.
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1803 British explorer Matthew Flinders arrives in Sydney, becoming the first person to circumnavigate Australia, proving it is one continent.
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1945 Australian troops land in Brunei Bay, North Borneo.
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1977 Silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain celebrated with fireworks.
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1983 Zimbabwe win their 1st one-day cricket international, v Australia.
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2012 The brand-new Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane crashes. All 45 people on board perished in the crash caused by pilot error.
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An elderly couple, who were both widowed, had been going out for a long time.
Urged on by their friends, they decided it was finally time to get married.
Before the wedding, they went out to dinner and talked about how their marriage might work.
Ooh, @Ricci is back with another hilarious joke! This one is a little rude and crude but still hilarious, so click at your own risk. Thank you so much, @Ricci, for sharing this one! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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The Italian physicist Alessandro Volta is generally credited with having developed the first operable battery. Following up on the earlier work of his compatriot Luigi Galvani, Volta performed a series of experiments on electrochemical phenomena during the 1790s. By about 1800, he had built his simple battery, which later came to be known as the “voltaic pile."
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