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Good afternoon Member

G’day, members! Here we are again, rolling into your inbox this fine afternoon. Is it just me (Athena), or does Monday come around quicker every week? Not that I'm complaining! After all, a new week means there are new memories to made and new adventures to begin. We at the SDC are just thrilled to spend it with you! Anyhow, let’s dive into today's stories, shall we?

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What was the name of Paul McCartney's mother?

Image Source: Paul McCartney/Facebook

A. Mary Patricia

B. Anne Elizabeth

C. Mary Rose

D. Anne Margaret

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

‘Two fish were swimming…’ This dad joke by member @Ian D will bring a smile to your face!

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Fact of the day

The Double Sunrise flights

Image Source: Qantas/Facebook

From 1943 to 1945, Qantas operated flights from Australia to Sri Lanka that lasted between 28 to 33 hours, the longest non-stop air route of any airline at the time. The flights were so long that passengers witnessed two sunrises and were awarded the certificate of ‘The Secret Order of the Double Sunrise’.

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Gossamer

Delicate. For example, ‘The gossamer spiderweb was stretched between branches.’ Pronounced as GAH-SUH-MR.

Quote of the day

'What we fear of doing most is usually what we most need to do.'

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today's trivia answer:

Paul McCartney’s mother’s name is Mary Patricia.

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