Thursday Edition

Good morning

Good morning members, and welcome to our Thursday edition of the newsletter! We hope you all had a lovely night’s rest and are ready to take on this Thursday with us. If the weather is nice where you are, why don’t you grab your hat and sunscreen and go for a walk outside? You’ll be surprised at how much better you feel after some fresh air and a bit of exercise. Plus, it’s a great way to stay active and improve your mood, memory, and sleep quality. Perhaps, I (Vella) should add taking a walk every morning to my resolution list for this year. Some of you have added it to your list, so why not? Speaking of resolutions, I would like to thank everyone who shared their New Year’s resolutions with us. It was really inspiring to read all the different goals our members have set for themselves in 2023. It’s not too late to join in!

Now back to our newsletter. 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:

The more you cut it, the less holes it has. What is it?

Did you get it? The answer is a net! Why? Well, a net has a lot of holes, but if you cut it, multiple holes become one, so there will be fewer holes in the end. We also accepted those who answered Swiss cheese! We love your witty answers! As expected, a fair few of you got the answer correct! And you know what that means, right? You get a shout-out! So stick around, and you’ll find a shout-out waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.

Next on the agenda for today, it’s time to share with you a Fascinating Fact!

Did you know that one adult giraffe has the same number of bones in its neck as a human? That’s right! Even though a giraffe's neck can be eight feet long and weigh up to 272 kilograms, they only have seven neck vertebrae - the same number of neck bones that humans have! But unlike our vertebrae, each of theirs can be up to 10 inches long. These large vertebrae link together to form those famous long necks that help the giraffes reach high branches and leaves so that they can eat. Cool, right?

Oh, and before we get into the news, I'm excited to announce that we released our 2023 discounts eBook a couple of days ago and it contains great discounts and deals from a variety of businesses across Australia. You can download it from our thread here. Don’t forget to check out our other free eBooks while you’re there such as the SDC Guide To Cyber Safety and our Ultimate Guide to Household Hacks.

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

• SCAM ALERT: Are you selling something online? Think twice before accepting an offer from a stranger, as authorities warn of scam buyers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting sellers. Here's how to protect yourself.
• Over 100 Aussies were left out of pocket on New Year's Eve after forking out hundreds of dollars for an event that never existed.
• A popular beach item is taking over Aussie beaches this summer, and it’s causing quite a stir! Here’s why.
• Never fear a stain again! An expert reveals the unusual hacks to tackle the toughest spills from red wine to gravy.
• You won’t believe what this controversial veteran broadcaster listed for sale! From his beloved Bentley to empty wine bottles, we take a peek at his ‘luxury garage sale’.
• LOOK: Trial files from Australia’s 1940s criminal underworld have been released, revealing the secrets behind a scandal that shook the nation.
• Want a healthy makeover in 2023? Forget about detoxing! An expert explains why a New Year detox won’t do you any good!
• Want to stay young and healthy? A new study suggests that the key may be as simple as keeping up this simple habit.
• Aussies are gearing up for a blast from the past as a pitch that has not seen action since the dramatic farewell Test of cricketing legend Shane Warne will once again see action.
• Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer after discovering an unusual swelling in her body. But what are the tell-tale signs of these deadly diseases?
• For Aussies living with dementia, driving can be a difficult and dangerous task. But now, thanks to a new video safety test, doctors can assess driving ability and help keep our most vulnerable safe.
• Why does marriage sometimes feel like a game of cards? Find out in this hilarious joke shared by member @Luckyus.
• Finally, treat yourself to a slice of heaven with member @Suzanne Rose's Neenish Tarts!

And that’s a wrap of the news for today! We hope you’ve enjoyed the bits and pieces we’ve prepared for you. But don’t go anywhere just yet! Check out the other content we have in store for you this week. We have a hilarious joke by member @Skipton, a lovely ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment from member @Dawnie, and a stunning ‘Picture of the Day’ from member @Wandiwa.

Of course, we have all the usual games and puzzles to keep you entertained, including our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game. We also have our classic games, including Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.