A fabulous Friday afternoon, members! As we wind down the week and gear up for the weekend, I (Dani) find myself with a cuppa in one hand and a desire to catch up with all of you fine folks. After all, a good chat and a warm brew seems like a perfect combination, doesn’t it? I’ll sip to that! 😊 Now, let's take a look at what's been happening across Australia and around the world!
Tennis players at Wimbledon can be fined nearly $30,000 for swearing. But it doesn’t end there! If they did it again in a match, they may lose a point. And if they swear again after that, they could lose a game or even the whole match! That’s why it’s best to stay calm on the court.
Ornate
Intricate or elaborately detailed. For example: ‘My mother had an ornate set of jewellery that I liked.’ Pronounced as OR-NAYT.
Quote of the day
'Not being heard is no reason for silence.'
— Victor Hugo
Today's trivia answer:
b
The Golden Girls series finale aired on May 9, 1992.
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