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Thursday Edition
Good morning members and happy Thursday! How is the weather in your suburb this morning? If you live on the east coast, you've had a very wet week, and we're hoping the worst is over. If you live in a flood-prone area, please stay safe and keep an eye on each other during these trying times. Always know that you are in our thoughts, and if you need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to contact us by clicking here.
Now, we have the answer to yesterday’s riddle. Here is a quick refresher of what it was!
I am in a house that is perfectly square. There is a single window on each of its four walls. Each window faces south. As I gaze out of a window, a bear walks past. What colour is the bear?
Well? To be honest, we had no idea the house was in the North Pole, which means the bear is a polar bear, so the bear is white! We really thought this one would have you all stumped, but alas, a lot of you got the answer correct. And you know what that means, right members? A correct answer earns a shoutout! So stick around, and you’ll spot a shoutout with your name on it! Congratulations.
Next, as we do every Thursday, it’s time to share with you a fascinating fact!
If you think that all cows’ moo sounds the same, you’d be mistaken! It turns out that cows moo in regional accents! How cow’d it be? (Sorry, we had to) Yes, cows actually sound like where they’re from. Language experts have suggested that cows, like humans, have regional accents. According to the BBC, dairy farmers discovered this phenomenon when they noticed that their cows had different moos depending on what herd they came from. How interesting is that?
Well then let’s moo-ve onto the news then shall we? What’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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One Woolworths worker has revealed a 'disgusting' behaviour that frustrates them the most about customers. ‘Please stop doing this.’
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The Federal government has announced a one-off payment of $250 for pensioners under the new Budget. But is this really enough to cover pensioners’ needs, especially with the ongoing price hikes? Share your thoughts here with us.
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Woolworths has revealed fascinating facts about its $11 item, which is its most popular product after fresh produce. No wonder it is
such a hit!
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Does your house smell musty during heavy rains? These homemakers share their hacks for getting rid of musty odours after weeks of rain and high humidity.
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Shoppers are racing to get their hands on Kmart’s very stylish new $149 bedroom must-have, which looks similar to high-end designs costing as much as $3,000.
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Bunnings has unveiled a new $29 item designed for children, but it's the adults who are most excited!
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Are you having a hard time cleaning your blinds? Check out this professional cleaner’s genius hack that will cut your blind cleaning time in half!
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McDonald’s has unveiled an all-new dessert item coming to its restaurants soon and has been dubbed "the ultimate delight worth melting for."
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Shoppers are obsessing over Big W’s latest budget range of stylish and high-end looking homewares and furnitures.
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Look: Queen Elizabeth II made her first public appearance in five months, joining her family at a memorial service for her late husband, Prince Philip.
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Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? You’ve come to the right place! Check out this delicious Italian meatballs recipe that’s quick and easy to make.
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And finally, this home cook has revealed how to make the salad Jennifer Aniston ate on the set of Friends for ten years. We’re definitely trying this!
That’s a wrap of the news for today, folks! But don’t go away just yet because we have plenty in store! Like today’s joke, which was brought to us by member @Ricci, and an awesome photo courtesy of member @Toinytuna.
Most importantly, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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B. Vatican City
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C. Nauru
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D. Tuvalu
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When FB Page
Remember when we used the backyard incinerator to burn things we didn't want? Every household had one. Who here remembers their father burning anything he could get his hands on every Sunday morning: chop bones, the kids' art project, and the leftovers from Friday night's dinner. This was great back in the day as it reduced landfill waste, but it was harmful to the environment, so it was banned in the 1980s.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Rivers Zip Front Hoodie Atlantic Deep Green $19 @ Catch*
Are you trying to stay warm as the cooler months are creeping in? This Rivers Zip Front Hoodie in the colour Atlantic Deep Green Marl not only provides you with the extra warmth you need, but it's also great over plain t-shirts with a pair of denim jeans, leaving you to build a dapper outfit for the day stress-free! Oh, and did we mention you can only get it for only $19 too?
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Deep Dish Sandwich Maker $12 @ Kmart
Who doesn't like easy, quick snacks? Kmart's Deep Dish Sandwich Maker can cook up to 4 sandwiches, which is convenient for those hectic days with the grandkids, or those days you just don’t feel like cooking. Now you can make delicious toasted cheese sandwiches stress-free! Better yet it’s down from its usual price of $17, to only $12!
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Millers Long Sleeve Brushed Top With Button Neck Detail $24 @ Catch*
How gorgeous is this style of top? We absolutely love the unique neck detail which gives the top a much classier look. This is the kind of top that you can wear to a nice lunch or dinner and still feel comfortable! Grab this today for only $24, down from $40. You know we love a bargain!
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Source: Member @Toinytuna
Flying fast
Today’s awesome picture is thanks to member @Toinytuna. They posted this photo in our photography forum along with the caption, “Flying fast, my son on his first bike flying down the driveway, lucky shot as he was going so fast! Mount Canobolas NSW.”
Oh my goodness! What a fantastic shot! This reminded us of when we were young and full of energy, just living in the moment. Thanks for sharing this with us @Toinytuna!
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1596 French mathematician, scientist, and philosopher René Descartes, widely considered the father of modern philosophy and perhaps best known for the famous phrase “I think, therefore I am,” was born.
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1877 Test Cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred “The Demon” Spofforth; Australia loses 2nd Test by four wickets vs England at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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1889 Eiffel Tower officially opens in Paris. Built for the Exposition Universelle, at 300m high, it retains the record for the tallest man-made structure for 41 years.
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1967 1st time Jimi Hendrix burns his guitar (The Astoria, London).
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1972 Northern Ireland’s Government and Parliament were dissolved by the British Government, and 'direct rule' from Westminster was introduced.
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While enjoying their evening cocktails, the wife asks her husband, in a very seductive voice, "Have you ever seen twenty dollars all crumpled up?"
"No," said her husband.
She gave him a sexy little smile, unbuttoned the top three buttons of her blouse, slowly reached down into the cleavage created by a soft, silky push-up bra, and pulled out a crumpled twenty dollar note.
Warning: this one is a little rude and crude, so ‘click’ at your own risk. It took us a second to get this joke, but it’s guaranteed to make you laugh! A big thank you to member @Ricci for sharing this one! Check out the rest of
this hilarious joke here.
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The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, with a landmass of just 0.49 square kilometres (0.19 square miles). Vatican City is an independent state surrounded by Rome. The country’s population is around 1000 only.
Riddle masters: Well Riddle Masters, you have done it again. We had more than 9 pages of riddle answers, majority of which were correct! So we couldn't possibly fit all of your names in today's newsletter, so instead we have given you a well deserved shout out on our website. Congratulations!
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