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The reasons for 'functional stupidity
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My wife and I ofter ask each other "why would somebody vote that way? " or "why would somebody believe these things?" whilst watching the news. Now I know why after reading this article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-23/is-dumbness-our-destiny/100679506 We need to slow...
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We may have to switch from wine to beer
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It looks like the Adblue shortage is not the only crisis we're in for: Global shortage of key ingredient in winemaking is causing headaches for producers in Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2021-12-23/wine-industry-dap-shortage-oncern/100718348 It looks l...
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Advice on how to minimise Omicron infection this Christmas
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There is some good advice in this article about minimising the chances of catching the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus: COVID-19 Omicron variant's spread through Queensland prompts health experts to go beyond mask rules to protect themselves [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021...
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This explains why I forward jokes...
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Please read to the very endI've never thought of it this way before, until I got this email from a friend.A man and his dog were walking along a road.The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.He remembered dying and that the dog walking beside him had been dead fo...
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At last the Australian Government is addressing social media issues
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It's about time that the Australian Government should have laws that govern social media, and the internet in general: Facebook's terrible 2021: Will a year of scandal be the catalyst for regulation? [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-21/facebook-year-in-review-2021...
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Comet Leonard is here for Christmas
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Comet Leonard, aka 'the Christmas comet', has arrived. Here's how to spot it and snap a photo https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-18/comet-leonard-sky-and-photography-guide/100695992 It might not be visible to many people but if you're out of light pollution with a pair of binoc...
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Motorised wheeled devices.
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Caution for The Dummy Spitters-recall
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FRIGG Production ApS FRIGG Classic and Daisy Silicone Dummies
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Maybe I can start flying again?
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I stopped flying when I retired for environmental reasons but with hydrogen and electric aircraft, as shown in this article, I may be able to fly again: Blue-sky thinking: Net zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-20/blue-sky-net-zero-aviatio...
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Anyone know what this is for ?
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SNORING
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I am coming under pressure to fix what appears to be a snoring problem. I have a specialist appointment for the end of January but I thought I would seek the opinion of this very knowledgeable community in the interim. Of course some suggest that not drinking, loosing weight, changing partners or slee...
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Maybe robots can save our fish?
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I just read this: Robot fish scare off invasive species in Australian waters, study finds https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-17/robot-fish-scare-off-invasive-species-in-australian-waters/100710764 I've never heard of mosquitofish but if they are as bad as cane toads, then I say '...
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Barbados ditches the Queen
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Barbados has " ditched the Queen " , good luck to them and I trust it all goes well. However I hope Australia remains with the status quo, Why fix it if it aint broke? I think we have a different history in many ways. Not sure what will happen when Q E 2 passes on though.
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What is it about a V8 motor that it makes that Ď want to buy you sound" ? I have worked on all sorts of motors from single cylinder to 14 cylinders, and yet its only the V8 that makes that unique sound.
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OBVIOUSLY A SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION
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Heres a question that would be on everyones mind. Yes, The stick is obviously there to poke away any excess toilet paper or Poo BUT Which end of the stick is used to poke with and which is used to hold it with.
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Philips CPAP machine recall...
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Hi folks, About 5 years ago I was provided with a CPAP machine through a Government scheme. Recently I was notified that it was being recalled due to an operating fault. I'm trying to find out if I'm eligible for a new one also under the scheme, after this period of time, similar to the arrangement in pla...
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Awning stain
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On a recent trip, I had a tight turn in a cramped caravan park. The awning on the van came in contact with a over hanging tree branch and left a dark green stain almost the length of the awning. When we got home, I tried to remove the stain with laundry liquid, but zero success. Any suggestion? Collo.
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Meteor shower over the next few nights
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If you're interested in shooting stars: Geminids 2021: How to see the best meteor shower of the year over Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2021-12-12/geminids-meteor-shower-2021-australia-astronomy-guide/100632500
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How many days to Easter? Xmas comes first, right?
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Easter stuff arrived in the local Supermarket today. I'm not sure if it is just being pre-positioned and/or in anticipation of Supply Chain issues but I am told that any Xmas stuff will be cleared as soon as possible, probably Boxing Day sales. Speaking of supply chain issues, it has been suggested...
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Public Washing machine use
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G'day all, like many of us on here I use public washing machines for bigger items or more than a quick rinse of a couple of shirts etc. I have been using a branded sanitiser in the final rinse cycle to help kill any unwanted hitch hikers. It has been suggested instead of using expensive supermarket brands...
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