G’day, members! ❤️ It’s a delight to be here with you all this afternoon. How was your weekend? Mine (Athena) was absolutely fantastic—I had the pleasure of spending a day with the incredible SDC team at karaoke! We had a blast singing our hearts out and laughing together. It got me wondering—if you were to hit the karaoke stage, what’s the first song you’d choose?Let us know here! Now, without further ado, let’s dive into the latest from Australia and around the world!
Ever wondered about what sunsets might look like on Mars? While Earth’s sunsets dazzle with reds and oranges, on the Red Planet, they’re a breathtaking blue spectacle. The Martian atmosphere scatters light in such a way that twilight transforms into a scene right out of science fiction.
Cascade
To flow downwards. For example, ‘Her hair curled into a beautiful cascade on her bare shoulders.’ Pronounced as KAS-KEYD.
Quote of the day
'Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there someday.'
— A.A. Milne
Today's trivia answer:
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Puy lentils, or lentilles du Puy, come from central France.
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