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Monday Edition
Good morning, folks! How is everyone feeling on this fine Monday morning? Well, I hope! And if you aren’t doing too well today then don’t stress. We are here to make you (hopefully) feel even just a little bit cheerier. Perhaps what you need to do to feel a bit better is have a go at cracking today’s riddle.
It wouldn’t be a Monday at the Seniors Discount Club without a riddle, that’s for sure! Today’s riddle is thanks to member Dennis R.
You might make me this Christmas so that you can stuff me in your face, a cake, icing and lollies make an edible dwelling place. What am I?
Oh yes, that’s right, we are stepping up our ‘Christmas game’ by introducing Christmas-themed riddles to get you all in the spirit! I think this one is a relatively easy one to start with… If you think you know the correct answer, post it here on our forum. If you get the answer correct, we will give you a shout-out in tomorrow’s newsletter. Not too shabby, eh?
So, what is happening across Australia and around the world today?
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A flight attendant has revealed the ‘secret lounge’ that is only accessible to Virgin Australia crew members. Wouldn’t this be nice?
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A Woolworths employee has ‘spilled’ on how the supermarket conveyor belts really work, but cheeky shoppers are using the tip to mess with
staff.
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Sunrise’s Sam Mac showed an X-rated picture of presenter Matt Shirvington on air, and has to be seen to be believed.
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KFC has announced some bad news for its customers in 2023, blaming the current economic climate for their decision.
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Floods across the nation could see this beloved Aussie beverage price soar. How will we stay refreshed this summer?
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A British woman has revealed the three things she hates about living in Australia… And I feel personally attacked!
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Shoppers have noticed a hilariously naughty detail in a Shaver Shop item reduced from $129.95 to $1…
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Is your pantry a messy and sticky place? You need these tips on how to keep it fresh and clean all year round.
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This word has been named the 2022 word of the year according to the online dictionary Merriam-Webster. Are you surprised?
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Gosh, don’t you miss going to the supermarkets and getting pushed around in the trolley? @Skipton shared a hilarious joke about this exact experience! Click here to read the joke.
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This story blew my mind when I first read it… Take a look at what a three-month-old Big Mac looks like compared to a freshly made one.
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Finally, a retired couple in their 80s have been locked out of their OWN apartment three years after they bought it. Is this even legal?
And that’s a wrap of the news for this morning! More news will be coming to your inbox this afternoon if you’re subscribed to our afternoon newsletters. If not, we will be back in your inbox tomorrow. Of course, before you go anywhere don’t forget to check out the rest of this newsletter. We have a wonderful Christmas memory in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment that was shared with us by member @Elbe, I highly recommend checking it out.
Before we go, don't forget to enter our Christmas Giveaway for your chance to win one of our five $100 vouchers. All you have to do to go in the running
is sign up to our forum. If you already have a profile on our forum, then you’re already in the running!
While you're here why don't you check out our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game. Of course, we also have our classic games, including Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
And don’t forget to enter our Christmas Competition! Simply tell us your favourite Christmas memories for your chance to win a $100 voucher to the supermarket of your choice
(Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!).
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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A. Heliophobia
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B. Nomophobia
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C. Arithmophobia
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D. Ablutophobia
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Shutterstock
I absolutely adored this Christmas memory that was posted on our forum by member @Elbe. They posted it as an entry into our Christmas memory competition, ‘Mine is a weird one… A decade or two ago, we had the joy of hosting an Italian exchange student for 6 months which included the festive season. Oh boy! Did it rejuvenate Christmas for our family! It is hard to pick a favourite from our memories of her joy at decorated shops (shopping took forever!), driving around looking at decorated houses (and her complimenting the owners of every house she thought was wonderful), going to our local carols (and her singing 'Cool Rockin’ Santa') or how amazed she was at being hot
at Christmas (and us still having the baked dinner)... However, I think my favourite memory is her joy at getting a sleeping bag & her hopping around in it like a kangaroo for ages! Did I mention she was a super sophisticated utterly adorable 19-year-old back then? She is now a Supreme Court Judge in Italy and our darling girl still keeps in touch with us.’
It sounds like you gave this lovely Italian woman a Christmas she will never forget, @Elbe! Thank you so much for sharing this memory with us. It’s going to be so difficult choosing the winner of this competition! Don’t forget, we will be announcing the winner on Tuesday, December 13.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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34 Peg Stainless Steel Airer $14 @ Kmart
Dry your clothes the best way with a 34 Peg Stainless Steel Airer from Kmart. This airer is made from durable stainless steel and features 34 pegs so you can easily hang up multiple items of clothing. It's perfect for small spaces and clotheslines, and is currently on sale for just $14! What a score!
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Silk Hair Bonnet $7.83 @ Amazon*
Keep your hair healthy and looking fabulous while you sleep with a Silk Hair Bonnet from Amazon*. This bonnet is made from luxurious silk fabric and is designed to help protect your hair from damage while you sleep. It's available in multiple colours and would be a great gift. They're currently on sale for just $7.83*, so hurry and take advantage of this great deal before it ends!
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Men's Scuff Slippers in Khaki $7 @ BIG W
Keep your feet warm and cosy all year long with a pair of Men's Scuff Slippers from BIG W. These slippers are made from a soft and comfortable fabric and feature a trendy scuff design. They're available in multiple colours and would be the perfect slipper to wear around the house. They're currently on sale for just $7, so you save $5! This would make a great Christmas present for the homebodies in your life.
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Image Source: Member @dragabagalong
The old Russian Trams in Prague
This incredible photograph was posted on our forum by member @dragabagalong. It was posted with the caption, ‘These old Russian Trams in Prague are slowly being replaced with the more modern versions. More efficient maybe, but far less photogenic’. Wow! These trams really are photogenic and extremely colourful, especially with the black and white effect that @dragabagalong has on the rest of the picture. It really makes the tram pop! Thank you so much for sharing this with us all @dragabagalong.
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1958 Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD) was inaugurated in the UK by Queen Elizabeth II when she spoke to the Lord Provost in a call from Bristol to Edinburgh.
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1968 Rolling Stones release Beggar's Banquet.
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1972 Australian Labor party wins election.
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1975 NASA launched the space vehicle S-196, but it failed.
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1979 Ex-World Series Cricket combatants Greg Chappell (124) and Kim Hughes (130no) rescue Australia on the last day of the drawn 1st Test v West Indies in Brisbane; WSC players return in this Test.
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2017 Online store Amazon begins operations in Australia.
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Two 70-year-old men, Mike and Joe, have been friends all of their lives. When it's clear that Joe is dying, Mike visits him every day.
One day Mike says, ‘Joe, we both loved football all our lives, and we played football on Saturdays together for so many years. Please do me one favour, when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there's football there.’
Oh, this made me laugh big time! A big thanks to member @Leonard Hall for sharing this joke with us! Click here to read the rest of the joke.
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Heliophobia refers to an intense, sometimes irrational fear of the sun. Some people with this condition are also afraid of bright, indoor light. The word heliophobia has its root in the Greek word helios, which means sun. For some people, heliophobia may be caused by extreme anxiety about getting skin cancer.
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