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Thursday Edition
Good morning members, and welcome to another Thursday! As we do every morning, we have an absolute stellar line up for you today (if do say so ourselves), so make yourself comfortable, grab some brekky and a cuppa and enjoy!
First things first, it’s time to give you all the answer to yesterday’s brain-busting riddle. Here’s a refresher:
A boy was at a carnival and went to a booth where a man said to the boy, “If I write your exact weight on this piece of paper, then you have to give me $50, but if I cannot, I will pay you $50.” The boy looked around and saw no scale, so he agreed, thinking no matter what the carny wrote, he’d just say he weighs slightly more or less. In the end, the boy ended up paying the man $50. How did the man win the bet?
This was a tricky one, eh? Well, it seems it wasn’t for a fair few of you, though! The answer is the man did exactly as he said he would and wrote “your exact weight” on the paper. If you got this one correct, stick around, and you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.
Next up on the agenda, folks, is our Fascinating Fact for the week!
Have you ever wondered how much saliva you can produce in a single day? You can tell that saliva is an important substance because of the sheer amount you produce in a day. An average adult will secrete 1 to 2 litres of saliva per day, which will help with the mouth's various functions. That explains why we dribble at the mere mention or aroma of some chocolate chip bikkies! Isn't that fascinating?
Now, what’s happening in the news across Australia and the world today?
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One furious Woolworths shopper has expressed her disappointment after finding an 'unAustralian' item at her local store. What do you think,
members?
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A professional cleaner has revealed the two budget-friendly tools and one cleaning product she uses for a sparkling clean shower.
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And that’s not all, she also revealed the $4 item she uses to transform her clients’ showers and why you don’t need anything “fancy”.
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Kmart shoppers have been left baffled by a surprising discovery inside Easter-themed crackers.
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Attention members! KitKat has released a new flavour combination like no other.
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Scam Alert: Aussies are being warned of a new scam in the guise of a text pretending to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Be careful members!
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From a burnt sheep to a very scary bunny cake, check out these hilariously bad Easter baking fails shared by social media users from all over the world.
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ANZAC Day is fast approaching, so it's time to break out the Anzac biscuits! But did you know that you can enjoy Anzac biscuits while also helping veterans in need?
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According to new data, us Aussies are paying more for everything from red meat to packaged groceries as supermarket prices rise.
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It turns out that eating stale bread is better for you than you might think! Here’s why.
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Another day another delicious dinner recipe coming your way. Check out this quick and easy Mongolian Beef recipe.
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And finally, this woman didn't tell her husband she'd won the lottery until he found out the shocking news…
Aaaaaaand that’s a wrap of the news for today, folks! But don’t go anywhere just yet, we have plenty in store, including a hilarious joke, brought to you from the mind of member @wazzalox and a stunning photo by member @Algieboy. Cheers for sending these!
Oh! And don't forget to give today's OzWord a go and our new game the 'Last Two Letters', it's surprisingly good fun!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James & Maddie.
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Source: SeniorsDiscountClub
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A. Seahorse
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B. Squid
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C. Vaquita
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D. Jellyfish
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: Australia Remember When Fb Group
Who here used to call their parents from the train station's public phone? Because there was no direct connection to home before mobile phones, kids devised a strategy of using the public phone at the train station or near the bus stop. Allow it to ring twice or three times before hanging up, and your mother will know that you were waiting for a ride!
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Millers Short Sleeve Embellished Top $8 @ Millers
Another day, another Millers bargain! We absolutely love this top, it has really gorgeous detailing over the shoulders and down the arm which makes the top perfect for ‘date night’ or a nice dinner with friends. It can be worn with a nice, long black skirt and a coat or with a pair of nice black, white, or tan pants. The best part? You can grab this top today for only $8!
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Cyprus Wildfire NaturalCroc Flat Slip On Slide Sandal $19.99 @ Catch*
If you’re looking for a nice, flattering, trendy new flat to wear while the weather is still slightly warm (or for when it gets warmer again), then the Cyprus Wildfire NaturalCroc Flat is exactly what you need. It’s the perfect shoe to wear with a nice pair of jeans or pants when you’re going out for coffee or lunch with family or friends.
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Arlo Rug $11 @ Kmart
Are you looking for a nice, small rug to complement your lounge room? Or maybe your bedroom? Well, look no further than the Arlo Rug at Kmart. This rug will add a lovely vintage look to the interior of your home, while also bringing a bit of colour and texture. It is only a small rug (80cm length x 50cm width), so it is easy to clean and vacuum, and goes perfectly well with the Anko non-slip underlay for increased safety and comfort!
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Source: Member @Algieboy
A kea in New Zealand’s Hooker Valley
Today's picture is thanks to our member @Algieboy. It's a photo of a kea taken in New Zealand's Hooker Valley. Kea is a large parrot native to New Zealand's South Island's forested and alpine regions. A fun fact about keas: Did you know that keas are one of the most intelligent birds on earth? This native parrot, known as the 'Clown of the Alps,' can wreak havoc on many things (especially cars) and
has proven to be as intelligent as some of the world's smartest animals.
Fantastic shot, @Algieboy! Thanks for sharing this with us!
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1934 The Daily Mail printed a photograph that reportedly depicted the small head and neck of the Loch Ness monster; the iconic image, widely known as the “surgeon's photograph,” sparked an international sensation but was later revealed to be a hoax.
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1956 Elvis Presley's 1st hit record, "Heartbreak Hotel", becomes #1.
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1959 Alf Dean using a rod & reel, hooks a 1,208kg great white shark off the coast of Ceduna, Australia.
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1970 The Principality of Hutt River (previously Hutt River Province) secedes from Australia - it remains unrecognised by Australia or other nations.
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1977 Annie, a popular musical based on the newspaper comic strip Little Orphan Annie, first opened on Broadway.
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2016 Prince (Rogers Nelson), American funk, rock, R&B singer-songwriter and musician, dies from an accidental overdose of painkillers at 57.
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Two young boys walked into a pharmacy one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the checkout counter.
The pharmacist at the counter asked the older boy, “Son, how old are you?”
“Eight”, the boy replied.
This joke is adorable and hilarious at the same time. It’s definitely a must-read! A big thanks to member @wazzalox for sharing this one! Check out the rest of the joke here.
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In all of the vast animal kingdom spanning the planet, seahorses (and their pipefish and sea dragon relatives) are the only species whose male members give birth to young. They can give birth to a few dozen to as many as 1,000 fully formed baby seahorses into the surrounding water.
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Cinders59, OldBells, SandyM, MarieT & Michael K.
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