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Thursday Edition | PM

Good afternoon

Greetings, members! As another Thursday afternoon unfolds, I (James) want to take a moment to celebrate the simple joys that make life truly special. From the comforting embrace of a hot cuppa to the soothing melody of birdsong outside our windows, let's cherish the little moments that bring warmth to our hearts.

Breaking News

Police were left 'sick to their stomach' after a 73-year-old was beaten in her own home.
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Food, Health, and Lifestyle

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Here's what you need to know about this bill aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities.
Australia is seeing growth in its population—and it's now more diverse than ever. How does that sit with you?
Combat post-rain mould menace with these expert tips to keep your home safe and clean.

Entertainment

Two new Australian novels are challenging stereotypes by putting older women in the spotlight.
Get ready for a good laugh! Member @Observer's joke is guaranteed to leave you with no regrets.
This hilarious joke also shows just how clever kids can be—they may just outsmart us adults!
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Today's Afternoon Trivia

Which city spans both Asia and Europe?

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Istanbul

Tbilisi

Beirut

Moscow

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Be careful what you wish for! Or, you might end up like this bloke here in member @Skipton's joke. 😆

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Thursday, 18 April

What's the image saying?

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Can you figure out what word this image is trying to 'spell' out? If you think you know the correct answer, post the answer here.

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Fun & Games

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Fact of the day

Carrots were originally not orange.

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Did you know that orange carrots weren't believed to exist until hundreds of years ago? Originally, they were said to come in shades of purple, white, red, or black. Rainbow carrots, anyone?

WORD OF THE DAY

Foolhardy

Bold or rash. For example: 'It was foolhardy of him to attempt diving.' Pronounced as FUL-HUH-DEE.

Quote of the day

'As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're going to be dizzy, and we're going to make mistakes.'

— Mel Brooks

Today's trivia answer:

Istanbul straddles two continents: Asia and Europe.

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