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Wednesday Edition | PM
Good afternoon Member
G’day, members! Just like that, we’re halfway through the week, and I (Dani) hope that these last couple of days have been a delight for you. If not, let our newsletters cheer you up and keep you company as we inch closer to the weekend. We’ve got your daily dose of news, a sprinkle of brain teasers, and some laughs on the side, all lined up just for you. If you’re all set, let’s jump into today’s afternoon stories, shall we?
The shortest commercial flight in the world is a thrilling two-minute hop between the islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland. Covering a mere 2.7 kilometres, this flight carries up to 10 passengers—less than the crowd at a local footy match! Talk about a quick getaway!
Diaphanous
Translucent. For example: 'The diaphanous curtain gently filtered the sunlight.' Pronounced as DYE-UH-FAN-UHS.
Quote of the day
'Don’t count the days, make the days count.'
— Muhammad Ali
Today's trivia answer:
D
‘Take Five’ is a jazz standard composed by Paul Desmond.
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