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Friday Edition
Good morning, members, and welcome to another fantastic Friday morning! We hope you’re all ready for another weekend. We’ve got a busy day planned, so let’s get straight to it!
First up, it’s time for the final riddle of the week! This one from member @Suzi H. had us stumped, so let’s see if you can do better than we did.
Magician Mephisto Mountebank has devised an ingenious way of arranging seven matches so that they equal the number 1221. “I neither bend them nor break them,” he says proudly. How is it done?
Oooh, this one is a toughie, no doubt, but we know you lot are up for the challenge! You know the drill, folks. If you think you know the answer, head over to the riddle masters thread here and submit it. If you get the answer correct, then we will give you a shout out in tomorrow’s newsletter.
Oh, and before we jump into the news for the day, don’t forget to check out this week’s Coles Best Buys. There are a few bargains on there, so be sure to take a quick look!
Now, what’s happening across Australia and around the world today?
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Krispy Kreme Australia is giving away 100,000 free doughnuts for today only to celebrate National Doughnut Day!
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Big W has dropped a new range of winter apparel, including one $30 item that looks exactly like a high-end version retailing for $180.
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Coles is back with another delicious cake, this time a $8 decadent chocolate cake, perfect for parties!
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Bega's iconic peanut butter jar got a makeover this week as the company unveiled new game-changing packaging for the breakfast classic.
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Good news, members! Coles is offering triple Flybuys points and hundreds of items for $1 or less. Here's how to make the most of this fantastic offer.
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A popular pasta sold in independent supermarkets across the country has been recalled after it was discovered to be contaminated with "foreign matter."
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Shoppers have been outraged by the cost of fresh produce at an IGA store, with one remarking that "only the elite can afford fresh fruit and veggies."
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A plant-based feta cheese product with 'Mediterranean inspired flavour' has arrived on Woolworths shelves, and it looks delicious!
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Woolworths is set to open 25 mini supermarkets in schools across Australia as part of their commitment to giving young Australians with special needs a better future.
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LOOK: Music legend Sir Elton John is pictured in a wheelchair ahead of his Jubilee performance after taking a tour break due to multiple ailments.
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Looking for a delicious and easy to make salmon dish? Try this Delicious and Easy Salmon Red Curry recipe.
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Did you know that something as simple as walking more slowly can be a sign of dementia? Here’s why.
And that’s a wrap of today’s news! Stay tuned for a bit of fun below, including a hilarious joke from the one and only @Vinylted and a fond childhood memory in our ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment.
Don’t forget to check out our many games, including today’s OzWord, our Sudoku puzzles, and our movie game for some fun brain teasers.
And as always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia & Maddie.
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Source: seniorsdiscountclub
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B. Horse Racing
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C. Boxing
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D. Golf
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Australia Remember When Fb Group
Who here used to swing on the old Hills Hoist? Or should I ask who got yelled at by their parents every time they swung on the rotary clothesline? We got into a lot of trouble swinging on the hills hoist, didn't we? But, the hills hoist remained intact and lasted for years! Who here still has a hills hoist?
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Millers Sleeveless Quilted Vest $20 @ Millers
Keep yourself warm this winter with the Millers Sleeveless Quilted Vest! This vest is made from a soft and cosy fabric and features a quilted design that will keep you warm and stylish at the same time. You can wear it over a long-sleeved shirt or jumper as a stylish statement piece. It comes in different colours too, so you can choose the one that best suits your style. It’s currently on sale for just $20, so don’t miss out!
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Flip Top 2-in-1 Lap Desk & Cup Holder $19.95 @ Big W
Whether you’re using your computer, iPad, or watching your favourite TV show, Big W’s Flip Top 2-in-1 Lap Desk & Cup Holder makes for a perfect couch companion! It features five pockets – four of which can securely hold drinks and one for remote controls, phones, and more. Flip it over, and you’ve got yourself a portable lap-sized desk for working on your tablet or laptop, reading or writing. Best of all, it’s on sale for just $19.95 from $39.95! Get in quick while stocks last.
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Allgood Men’s Casual Lace Up Boots - Brown $15 @ Big W
Take your everyday look up a notch with the Allgood Men’s Casual Lace Up Boots. These boots feature a desert boot silhouette that pairs well with jeans and chinos. These stylish desert boots feature a leather-look upper, perforated panel and a lace-up fastening, making them both comfortable and practical. Add these boots to your wardrobe today for only $15.
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Image Source: Member @Kramx
Goanna
Today’s picture is thanks to member @Kramx. It’s a photo of his 2-metre pet goanna. Here’s a fun fact about goannas: Did you know that goanna bites are not only painful but may continue to bleed for an extended amount of time? They also take a long time to heal. For many years it was thought that this was caused by bacteria found in the goanna’s mouth. However, it is now known that goannas (and other monitor lizards) have venom glands similar to snakes. But, unlike snakes, goannas don’t have fangs with which to inject the venom.
There also isn’t enough of it to cause serious harm to humans! What a fascinating creature. Thank you for sharing this photo with us @Kramx.
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1492 Martin Behaim presents the world's first globe. The German geographer called his terrestrial globe Erdapfel or Earth Apple.
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1921 Forbes Carlile, an Australian athlete and influential swimming coach, was born in Melbourne (d. 2016).
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1946 Tristan Rogers, an Australian actor, was born (Robert Scorpio-General Hospital).
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1947 Mike Burgmann, an Australian racing driver, was born (d. 1986).
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1982 Shlomo Argov, the Israeli ambassador to the U.K., was shot. The event triggered the 1982 Lebanon War.
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1998 101 people died in the Eschede train disaster. Travelling at 200 km/h, a high-speed ICE train derailed and crashed into a bridge. It was the deadliest high-speed train disaster in history.
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A Husband takes his wife to play her first game of golf.
Of course, the wife promptly hacked her first shot right through the window of the biggest house adjacent to the course.
The husband cringed, 'I warned you to be careful! Now we'll have to go up there, find the owner, apologise and see how much your lousy drive is going to cost us.'
Ohhh, this one is good! It’s a bit long, but it’s well worth the read. Thank you to the one and only @Vinylted for sharing this one. Read the rest of this hilarious joke here.
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In 1457, golf was banned in Scotland to prevent Scots from being distracted from preparations for war with England. King James II of Scotland banned golf and football in an Act of Parliament, believing they were distracting his subjects from their archery practice. This is the earliest written mention of golf.
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