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Good morning, members! It's the start of another week and, oh boy, do I have the pleasure of sharing it with you all. I (Vella) feel incredibly lucky to wake up knowing I get to connect with you all. It's true! Your comments and insightful stories make our little corner of the internet blossom into something special. So, thank you, members! Now, here's your first riddle of the week:

John’s father has five sons. Their names are Papa, Pepe, Pipi, and Popo, respectively. What is the name of the fifth son?

Share your answers on our Riddle Masters thread here. If you get it correct, we'll give you a shout-out in tomorrow's newsletter.

News and Finance

Australians are losing $1.4 billion every year on this commonly unused item. Are you one of them?
A shopper sparked a debate after asking why Aussies struggle with this common supermarket feature.
If you don’t know this little-known road rule, it could cost you big.
You won’t believe what this Coles shopper did to fight back against the store’s controversial policy.
You could be eligible for the latest government rebates and get health cover from just $23.73*/week.

Food and Lifestyle

Why are Aussies outraged with this $15 Kmart buy? 'In what world is this okay?'
ALDI's $3 dessert has the internet buzzing. Will you love it or hate it?
How about this ‘plant-based’ burger?
Shoppers are raving about this $12 Kmart item that's become a summer must-have.
This common pantry staple is secretly harming you, according to scientists.
Introducing the $5 'miracle' cleaning spray that has taken Australia by storm.
This $6 Coles product will make your dirty white shoes look brand new again.
Mould problems? Discover the $2.79 ALDI cleaning product a professional cleaner swears by.
Strangers at a Woolworths car park joined forces in an extraordinary act of heroism to save lives.
Upgrade your dinner repertoire with this mouth-watering recipe shared by member @Babybird.
Here’s how you could get health insurance cover for less than the cost of a cup of coffee.

Entertainment

This hilarious joke from member @SirExton, will have you in stitches! But be warned, it’s cheeky.
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Today's Trivia

Mars has two moons: Deimos and…?

Image source: NASA

Lobos

Phobos

Lapetus

Kerberos

Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.

Yesterday's Australia

Cloth nappies

Image source: Facebook/Australia Remember When

Who remembers cloth nappies? Before Huggies, parents fitted their babies into one of these. They mastered folding, pinning, and washing these trusty cloth companions. A parent's true test of strength and skill! Do you have cherished memories of using cloth nappies? Share your stories here.

Let's Save

Today's deals of the day

Hazel Bedside Table $19 @ Kmart

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24-Pack Chevron Alkaline AA Batteries $14 @Woolworths

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Picture of the Day

22 January, 2024

Image Source: Member @Algieboy

Just Joey in a vase

How stunning is this photo of Just Joey roses shared by member @Algieboy? The vibrant orange hue is like a burst of sunshine—it's impossible not to feel uplifted looking at it. Thanks for sharing this breathtaking shot, member @Algieboy! Members, do you have other photos to share? Post them here!

Fun & Games

Want to try some other new and challenging games?
Head to our games forum here!

22 January

On this day in History

1899	The leaders of six Australian colonies met in Melbourne to discuss confederation.

1901	Queen Victoria, reigning over 60 years, died at 81.

1931	Sir Isaac Isaacs was sworn in as the first Australian-born Governor-General.

Jokes

(Grand)Dad joke of the day

Prepare to laugh at member @Skipton's pun-filled jokes.

Today's trivia answer:

Mars has two moons, Deimos and Phobos.

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