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Hello there, members! Happy Thursday morning! It has been a bit gloomy lately, but the SDC team and I (Athena) are here to add a bit of sunshine to your day! 🌞 Let’s start with the answer to yesterday’s riddle:

I know a word of letters three. Add two, and fewer there will be.

And the answer is… ‘few’! Congratulations to those who got it correct—your shout-out awaits below! Up next, we have a Fascinating Fact! Did you know that a single strand of spaghetti is called a ‘spaghetto’? In Italian, adding ‘i’ at the end of a word makes it plural, while adding ‘o’ or ‘a’ makes it singular.

News and Finance

Almost half a million families will receive $500 in a second wave of energy relief. Are you eligible?
Spread the holiday cheer! Join the conversation, and we’ll donate $5 to charity for every comment.
Fill your tanks NOW before this huge price increase hits on Christmas Day.
Nearly $18 million in unclaimed lotto winnings is up for grabs! Are you one of the lucky ones?
Financial relief is coming for Far North Queensland flood victims. Here’s how you can apply.
Australia Post might pay you to compensate for lost or damaged parcels. Make your claim here.
Nearly 87% of home and contents insurance policyholders have seen their premiums rise. Have you?
7-Eleven customers are bracing for a major setback as the company confirmed it axed this essential service.

Food and Lifestyle

Deck the halls on a budget! This simple strategy can help you save hundreds during the festive season.
Woolworths is giving away Christmas gifts! But shoppers are NOT happy… Did you receive one, too?
Member @Iggydi hosted a delightful 'Rocky Road Off'—which brand makes the best Rocky Road?
This collector’s long wait for a rare $2 coin worth $1,500 ended in disappointment.
Attention, ALDI shoppers! Oprah's favourite $12.99 kitchen buy is landing on supermarket’s shelves.
Speaking of ALDI, this spacious camping essential will be perfect for your next adventure!
Ready to put your best foot forward and make a positive impact? This stylish collection might be for you!
This Coles supermarket has been dramatically fortified at night, and you won’t believe the reason why.
Indulge in the perfect Christmas treat this festive season with this delicious recipe shared by member Petra!

Entertainment

Do you have a smart TV on your wishlist? Check out member Alan G's must-read review!
Catch this hilarious joke from member @mOiOz—it's guaranteed to give you a good laugh!
Join our December Competition to win a $100 voucher! Also, if you’re a SDC Rewards member, join this competition TODAY to win your $100 voucher!
Test your luck and play SDC Bingo today! Also, try SDC Trivia, SDC Crossword, Solitaire, and Word Explorers.

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Today’s bingo numbers

Win a $50 Coles or Woolworths gift card!

Today's Trivia

How many floors does the Eiffel Tower have?

Image source: Unsplash

One

Two

Three

Four

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Best Christmas Present

Image source: Unsplash

Today’s trip down memory lane is from member @dobbieray: ‘We were poor, not much money to go around and not much for presents or anything really. But we had each other. One day just before Christmas, I went for a walk, and then when I came home…’ This sweet, nostalgic story brought tears to my eyes! Make sure you have tissues when you read the rest of it here. Want to share your own cherished Christmas memories? We’d love to read them in our Nostalgia forum!

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Interhampers Christmas Classic Hamper $25 @ BIG W

Bring joy to your loved ones with gourmet goodies made for the holiday season.

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Free 2pc Fried Chicken or Large Chips @ Red Rooster*

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Blaze Lightweight Slide $15 @ Rivers

Perfect for various occasions, these will complement every outfit!

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Note: Deals are not sponsored unless stated. For more Deals, Discounts, and Bargains click here.

Picture of the Day

21 December, 2023

Image Source: Member @Marcy1

Story Bridge in Christmas Colours

This image posted by member @Marcy1 is absolutely enchanting! The Story Bridge, adorned with red and green lights, is perfect for the festive season. A big shout-out to member @Marcy1 for sharing such a lovely photograph! Do you have photos you'd like to share? We'd love to see them in our Photography forum!

Fun & Games

Want to try some other new and challenging games?
Head to our games forum here!

21 December

On this day in History

1937	Walt Disney debuted the first full-length, animated feature: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

1968	Apollo 8 was launched on a mission to orbit the moon.

1998	A bomb exploded on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland, killing 270.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

My son wanted a proper drum kit… Trust me, you’ll find member @Skipton’s joke really punny!

Today's trivia answer:

The Eiffel Tower has three floors: the first level, the second level, and the summit.

Congratulations, Riddle Masters! We promised you a shout-out, and here it is!

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