Saturday Edition

Good morning

Welcome to another wonderful Saturday, members! We hope you're all ready for a bit of rest and rejuvenation after a busy week, because we certainly are! And you know a great way to kickstart a restful weekend? Reading our jam-packed newsletter 😉 So, settle in, make yourself comfortable, and get ready to dive into today's activities!

First, let's look at the answer to yesterday's riddle. So, what was it again?

One is to three, as three is to five, and five is to four - but four is the magic number. Why?

And the answer to this one is... Because four is the only number with the same number of letters as its name. If you read the riddle carefully, you’ll notice that the word one has three letters (one is to three), the word three has five letters (three is to five), five has four letters (five is to four), and four has four letters, so four is to four! We love a good word play riddle here at the SDC, and this one certainly had us stumped for a while. But, as always, a fair few of you came through with the correct answer! If you did, you'll find a well-deserved shoutout waiting for you at the bottom of this newsletter.

Now onto our next segment for the day, 'What Would the Grandkids Say.' Today we're taking a look at the term ‘sus’. Sus is short for suspicious, and it's often used to describe someone or something that seems fishy or off. Sus can be used to describe a person, a situation, or even a place. For example, if you're at a party and you see someone you don't know, you might say they're sus. Or if you're talking to your friend about a new person they're dating, and you don't trust them, you might say they seem sus. So next time your grandkids are in a sus situation, make sure they know to get out of there!

And now, what’s happening across Australia and the world today?

• A mum has been left shocked after her son found a disturbing note inside a toy she bought him from Kmart.
• Shoppers are flocking to their local ALDI stores after the retailer brought back its popular snack Special Buys.
• Attention, members! Are you a Coles Flybuys member? If so, you could be getting a $100 gift card in the mail right now! Here's why.
• An ALDI customer has been left scratching his head after noticing a bizarre issue with a stash of the supermarket's trolleys in his local store's car park.
• URGENT PRODUCT RECALL: An IKEA product has been recalled nationwide due to a defect that poses a risk of bursting, burns, or serious injury.
• A DIY queen has revealed the simple and cheap upcycling trick behind her stunning white vases that look very expensive.
• This mum has revealed that she uses an unlikely pantry staple to heal mouth ulcers quickly. Do you do this too?
• Businesses have been left frustrated and baffled after receiving shipments of dozens of fridges they did not order.
• Aussies have savagely mocked Americans for being way behind the times after The New York Times published an article about a kitchen appliance that went viral online.
• And finally, are you looking for a delicious and healthy salmon recipe? This Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a perfect weeknight meal!

And that’s a wrap on today’s news, everyone! Stay tuned for more fun below, including a hilarious joke from member @OperaticZeus and a nostalgic photo courtesy of member @Hazzard.

Also, check out today's OzWord, our 'Last Two Letters' game, our Word Search, our Sudoku puzzles and our ‘Let’s write a limerick’ game for some fun brain training.

And last but not least, don’t forget to enter our ‘Nostalgia Competition’! All you have to do is simply tell us your most cherished memory from the Australia you grew up in for your chance to win a $100 gift voucher to Coles, Woolies, Aldi or IGA!

As always, members, stay safe and have a fantastic Saturday. Happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.