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Gooooood morning, members! I (Sethia) hope you don’t mind me hijacking today’s newsletter to cover for the lovely Vella, as she’s on a well-deserved holiday! Can you guess where she is? She left a few clues in this fun game here, and it’s not too late to share your answer with us! Now, let’s proceed with your first riddle of the week, shall we?

In a room, there is a king, a queen, and two twins but nobody is in the room. How is this possible?

You know the drill! 😉 Share your answer here in our Riddle Masters thread! If you get it correct, you’ll get a shout-out tomorrow!

News and Finance

On a tight budget? Here’s how a Coles shopper scored FREE hot chooks for six years straight!
Health cover from just $3.39 per day*? These little-known government rebates could help.
Are you sitting on a fortune? If you have this RARE item stowed away, you could sell it for up to millions!
A VERY common virus is now linked to increased risks of developing dementia.
An Aussie airline was slammed after a passenger's luggage was 'deliberately' damaged.
BIG W is in huge trouble over a $4,000 fee for WHAT?!
Are you paying too much for your electricity and gas? Here’s how to check.

Food and Lifestyle

Woolies shoppers were urged to check their purchases after this ‘absolutely disgusting’ discovery.
Similarly, alarms were sounded following a ‘terrifying’ find inside an iconic Aussie snack from Coles.
Coles’ new policy also received criticism from shoppers. ‘Customer service is dead!’
That’s not all… This parking failure at Coles also raised eyebrows and exposed a lingering issue.
Aussies are flocking to Kmart for this ‘unassuming’ $10 buy! What’s causing all the fuss?
This Aussie wants to help you save big by cutting out the middleman.
What did this shopper do to warrant getting banned from EVERY Woolworths store in Australia?
Over at ALDI, a shopper was left speechless over an odd receipt detail. Have you noticed it, too?
This mouth-watering creation shared by member @Suzanne rose will leave you craving more!

Entertainment

This punny joke from member @mOiOz will have you giggling in no time!
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Today's Trivia

Who wrote The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

Image source: Medium

A	Hans Andersen

B	Charles Perrault

C	Carlo Collodi

D	Victor Hugo

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Picking passionfruit

Image source: Memory Lane - Growing up in Australia/Facebook

Who here picked passionfruit from the backyard vine? Back then, kids would sneak over to the neighbour’s fence to pick this sweet fruit. Ah, those were the days of fun and adventure, weren't they? What are your most memorable memories of picking passionfruit? Share them here!

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Picture of the Day

26 February, 2024

Image Source: Member @Twodogs

Inquisitive roo

Say hello to this adorable little fellow who visited member @Twodogs. It’s the best kind of visitor, spreading happiness with its innocent curiosity. Thanks, member @Twodogs, for sharing! Do you have any cute photos to share, too? Post them here!

Fun & Games

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26 February

On this day in History

1606	Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon arrived in Australia.

1935	RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) was first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt.

1993	The World Trade Center was bombed in a terrorist attack.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Prepare for a hearty laugh as member @Skipton shares a hilarious story about a man and his ostrich.

Today's trivia answer:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame was written by Victor Hugo.

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