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Hello there, members! We're here again for our afternoon chat. I (James) have really missed you all! How were your holidays? Mine were fantastic—nothing like slowing down and appreciating the little things in life. But hey, enough about me. Have you noticed anything new in the forum recently? We spruced up our homepage! Check it out and let us know what you think. 😊

Breaking News

A truck collision has left one state in disarray, with thousands in the dark following brutal storms.
UPDATE: The champion athlete charged for his 32-year-old Olympian wife's death has broken his silence.

Food, Health, and Lifestyle

A major supermarket is testing a new checkout tech that could make your grocery shopping a breeze.
Meal kits: Are they really the shortcut to healthy home-cooked meals they claim to be?
A fast food giant's quiet menu change didn't go unnoticed, sparking customer backlash.
Eating healthy? Find out which guilty pleasures might actually be good for you!
Can eating just once a day really help you lose weight fast? Here’s what a doctor has to say about it.
This might be the solution to looking and feeling young.
Lower your diabetes risk with this easy exercise!
Sex Over 60: An expert revealed this common intimacy move might be a health hazard.
Energy prices across Australia have risen by over 30% within the last 12 months. Save on your energy today!
The countdown is on to find a long-lost Australian creature. Can it be saved in time?
Forget post-holiday blues! Member @doglover shared a recipe that'll bring back the festive cheer.

Travel

Discover the unexpected essential seasoned travellers never leave their homes without.
Avoid these common packing mistakes to ensure your travel is smooth sailing from takeoff to touchdown.
The smoking ban at airports isn't just about etiquette; it also has serious consequences.
Find out the one thing Airbnb users wish they could change for a smoother stay.
One wrong turn transformed an Aussie's Bali holiday dream into a chilling nightmare.

Entertainment

Grab your popcorn! Our TV show and movie recommendations are here to elevate your downtime.
Need a mood lift? Here's member @Observer’s joke!
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Today's Afternoon Trivia

Which country became the 31st nation to join NATO?

Source: Facebook/NATO

Sweden

Ukraine

Georgia

Finland

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Are you good at 'multitasking' too? See if you can relate to member @mOiOz’s joke here!

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Wednesday, 22 November

What's the image saying?

Source: The Seniors Discount Club

Can you figure out what word this image is trying to 'spell' out? If you think you know the correct answer, post it here.

Curious about the last game? See if you got the correct answer.

Fun & Games

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Head to our games forum here!

Fact of the day

Chemistry of firework colours

Image Source: Unsplash

Have you ever wondered why fireworks are so colourful? It's all thanks to special metal salts inside them, which create different coloured flames. For example, strontium makes red, and copper makes blue. So when you see a fireworks show, you're actually seeing mixes of these metal salts lighting up the sky!

WORD OF THE DAY

Incipient

Beginning to happen or develop. For example: ‘The incipient breakthrough thrilled the team.’ Pronounced as IN-SIP-EE-UNT.

Quote of the day

‘Forget the past, it's gone, but glance back occasionally to remind yourself where you came from and where you are going.’

— Chloe Thurlow

Today's trivia answer:

Finland recently joined NATO as the 31st ally.