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Thursday Edition
Well good morning members and welcome to a lovely Thursday morning! Wow it’s been an interesting year of weather so far hasn’t it folks? All over the country the temperature and precipitation has been a bit of a lucky dip! Wherever you are, we hope the weather is treating you well. Not too hot, not too cold, but just right, just how Goldilocks likes it!
Now before you head out into said weather, let's get into our activities for today, starting off with the answer to yesterday’s riddle! Let's get a quick refresher on exactly what it was.
What has four wheels and flies, but never leaves the ground?
So? How did you go? The answer is… A Garbage Truck! We really thought this one was going to have you all stumped, but alas, a ton of you nailed it! And you know what that means, right members? A correct answer earns a shoutout! Woohoo! So read on and you’ll stumble across your name, verifying your riddle solving expertise!
Next, as we do every Thursday, it’s time to share with you a fascinating fact!
Us Aussies love a good laugh eh? Well did you know, one Aussie bloke pranked the globe by listing the entire nation of New Zealand on eBay? That’s right folks, as a not so subtle and lighthearted jab at our buddies down south, in 2006, one man opened a bid for the country, starting at $0.01 AUD. Prices soared quickly to $3000, before the listing was taken down by eBay officials. While for us Aussies, this is a good laugh, our friends in NZ weren’t too happy. The Kiwi foreign minister at the time titled the prank as “nonsensical stupidity”. When us Aussies pull pranks, we go big or go home eh?
Now, what’s happening in Australia and around the world today?
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One Facebook user has caused a stir online after claiming she found ‘spider legs’ sticking out from her shower head…
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We all want to feed our kids the finest food we can right? Well, one mum is under fire after feeding her 6 month old baby steak? Gosh, we wouldn’t mind being this mum’s child…
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Check out this ultimate Woolworths hack, cutting your time spent shopping in half!
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Maccas have confused people all over the world with the release of an ‘interesting’ and very green sundae flavour…
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Speaking of strange food, an infamous cookbook author has made the claim that the perfect bacon sandwich needs to be made with marmalade.
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Wanting to keep your avocados fresh for longer? Try out this mind blowing tip! ‘I can’t believe it works!’
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One health coach has shared her secret recipe for a homemade and healthy McDonald's chocolate frappe!
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IGA and Big W are under fire for misleading and disruptive pricing errors, and honestly, it’s just not good enough.
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One Mum has taken to social media, after her little boy was shamed for having an unhealthy lunch box by kids at school and goodness me we couldn’t disagree more.
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This Coles self-serve trolley hack has stunned shoppers online, and we can see why!
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And finally, we have a new juicy recipe that we’re sure you will love to try tonight. Here’s the Crispy Baked Potatoes recipe brought to us by member @nickname.
That’s a wrap of the news for today folks! But don’t go away just yet, we have plenty in store! Check out this absolutely hilarious joke, brought to you from the mind of member @Gzr. Cheers for sending this one in!
Most importantly members, stay safe, and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Dan & Maddie.
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Source: Shutterstock
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B. Armenia
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C. Turkey
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D. Saudi Arabia
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Source: The Australia I Remember FB Group
Who here remembers this TV/stereo/liquor cabinet furniture? This three-in-one TV stand was the centrepiece of living rooms back in the day (if you could afford it!) It was popular back in the 1960s and cost a fortune, but it was totally worth it!
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Source: Woolworths_au/TikTok
How long does it take you to go grocery shopping? Did you know that the average person spends 43 minutes at the grocery store? If you go shopping twice a week, that’s 75 hours a year! 75 hours of your life frittered away on a necessary but time-consuming task. Don’t get us wrong: many people enjoy grocery shopping, but it can be a chore for others. Queues, heavy baskets, and the most exhausting part: not being able to find what you are looking for.
If you’re tired of going back and forth to the grocery store to find what you have missed, Woolworths has revealed a little-known hack to get you out of there in a flash. All you need is the Woolworths app. This simple trick ensures that you spend the least amount of time in the store and do not forget anything on your shopping list.
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Three health insurance rate rises in the space of 18 months are what Aussies are being slapped with after a two year long global pandemic. Aussies were paying an average of $230.26 more for their health insurance after the 2021 price hikes. And now from 1 April 2022, a single person over the age of 65 will pay an additional average of about $75* more per year, with families paying an additional average of about $154* more per year.
What few people realise is that there are government rebates out there that could save you hundreds of dollars per year on your cover*. For eligible Aussies, the starting cost of a combined hospital & extras policy comes in at under $23 / week (or $3.22 per day) once the rebate has been claimed.
See if you're eligible for the latest government rebates to get health insurance from under $23 a week.
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Rivers Sleeveless Broderie Boho Top $7 @ Rivers
Flaunt your stunning arms in Rivers’ Sleeveless Broderie Boho Top. It’s beautifully designed and combines feminine and boho styles, perfect for a casual look. It comes in four different colours so that you can pair it with your favourite pair of jeans or shorts and sandals for the ultimate summer look. This deal is on clearance and is now only $7 from the original price of $39.99 for a limited time only. So get in quick while stocks last.
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Arm Rest Organiser $7 @ Catch*
Don’t you just hate it when you are sitting on the couch watching TV, and you have to search through the lounge for the TV remote? Well, with this Arm Rest Organiser from Catch, you can say goodbye to missing remotes and portable devices. This couch arm rest organiser is ideal for keeping magazines, remote controls, and other items organised and within easy reach. It is made of premium Oxford material that is highly durable and wrinkle resistant. Get this deal for only $7, down from the original price of $10.
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Target Luna Geo Quilt Cover Set $12-$23.20 @ Catch*
Quilt covers can be expensive these days, but you can still get them at reasonable prices without sacrificing style or quality, thanks to Target. This Luna Geo Quilt Cover Set will keep you comfortable, protect your comforter, and add style to your bedroom at an affordable price. It’s made of durable polyester and cotton and has an all-over print with a plain reverse that will add a stylish touch to your bedroom. Prices start at $12.
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Source: Member @Algieboy
Autumn in Aberdeenshire Scotland
Today’s picture is thanks to our talented member @Algieboy. He posted this photo in our photography forum and said he took it late in the afternoon in Scotland. He said, “I used an FZ-200 Panasonic for this pic. I shoot in raw and process a little to remove the blue tinge and lighten the background forest for some detail. Specs are; f/4; 1/125sec; ISO-100 & 60mm focal length @35mm equiv.”
Oh, my goodness! What a magnificent sight! Look at those fantastic colours. Absolutely stunning! Thank you, @Algieboy, for sharing this photo with us!
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1607 Claudio Monteverdi’s opera “LOrfeo” premieres in Mantua, the oldest opera still regularly performed.
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1875 The SS Gothenburg hits the Great Barrier Reef and sinks off the Australian east coast, killing approximately 100, including several high profile civil servants and dignitaries.
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1969 "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" film based on a novel by Muriel Spark directed by Ronald Neame, starring Maggie Smith (Academy Award Best Actress) premieres in London.
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1976 The regime of Fidel Castro adopted the constitution of Cuba, which mandated the operation of only one political party—the Communist Party of Cuba.
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2008 Fidel Castro retires as the President of Cuba due to ill health after nearly fifty years.
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2014 A 4.4 billion-year-old Crystal is discovered to be the oldest known fragment from the earth’s crust.
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Modern Love
His fingers glided over her natural curves. "Ooo", she purred, "Do that thing you know I like."
Ooh, you’ll love this one! Check out the rest of this hilarious joke shared by member @Gzr by clicking here.
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Troy was an ancient city located at Hisarlik in present-day Turkey, 30 kilometres southwest of Çanakkale. It is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War. The story of its destruction was one of Greek mythology and literature cornerstones, featuring prominently in the Iliad and the Odyssey and numerous other poems and plays.
There were so many Riddle Masters yesterday that we couldn't fit all your names in our newsletter! So we've given all you Riddle Masters a well deserved shout out right here in the forum! Congratulations.
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