Thursday Edition

Good morning

Good morning, members, and happy Thursday! How are we all doing today? We hope you are all staying warm on this cold winter day. Us? It’s freezing here in Sydney, and it’s raining too! So, if you have any tips on how to stay warm, please share them with us on our forum. Anyway, enough about the weather, let’s get down to business. As we do every morning, we have a stellar lineup for you today, so make yourself comfortable, grab a cuppa and enjoy!

First up on the agenda, it’s time to give you all the answer to yesterday’s tricky riddle. For those of you who don’t remember, the riddle goes:

Can you write down eight eights so that they add up to one thousand?

Yes, you can! The answer is 888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1000. We thought this one would stump you, but a fair few of you got it correct! So, if you did, stick around because you’ll find a shoutout waiting for you at the end of the newsletter.

Next, we have our Fascinating Fact for the week!

Did you know that there are almost 5 billion internet users in the world? That’s approximately 63% of the world’s population! And if you think that’s a lot, consider this: by 2030, it’s estimated that there will be nearly 8 billion internet users worldwide. That’s 90% of the projected world population of 8.5 billion. How’s that for a Thursday fascinating fact?

Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?

• This is not a drill! KitKat is set to release a new chocolate bar that combines two of Australia's favourite treats into one!
• Urgent Product Recall: ALDI has recalled a popular chocolate-peanut snack due to an undeclared allergen.
• A woman has faced backlash after sharing the bizarre way she cuts her sandwiches, with social media users calling it madness.
• Social media users have slammed Kmart after an Aussie shared a disgusting find in a bin behind a local Kmart store.
• A man has left an elderly food delivery worker devastated after yelling at him while delivering a meal. But there’s more to the story.
• This retailer may be the cheapest supermarket in Australia, but there is one glaring issue that may make you think twice before going.
• Bad news, members! Expect to pay more for this popular Bunnings item as its price is set to increase for the first time in 15 years. Here's why.
• A professional cleaner has revealed the five spots in the kitchen you are forgetting to clean. So, does yours need a good scrub?
• A traveller has sparked a fierce debate after slamming a fellow plane passenger’s rude act. So, who’s in the wrong?
• LOOK: NASA’s James Webb Telescope captures the most detailed snapshot of our universe to date, showing galaxies billions of light-years away.
• Craving something creamy and comforting but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Then try this Creamy Pesto Gnocchi recipe!
• And finally, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce’s $19m harbourfront property has been left covered in eggs and toilet paper amid a slump in the airline’s popularity.

And that’s it for today’s news, folks! But don’t go anywhere yet, as we still got plenty in store for you below. We’ve got a great joke from member @Fisherman2320, a beautiful ‘Picture of the Day’ from @Suzanne Rose, and a fun ‘Trivia Question of the Day’ for all you trivia buffs out there.

Also, check out today's OzWord, our 'Last Two Letters' game, 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 happy reading!

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