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    Hidden Dangers: Uncover the eerie 'calling cards' thieves might be using to mark your home

    The thieves would paint a circle with a cross through it on our house; nothing worth stealing!
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    Discover this simple stretch a massage therapist swears by to ease your lower back pain!

    I have severe chronic lower back pain, also chronic hip pain that is getting worse and makes walking very difficult. There is no way I could get my leg in that position and if I tried I would be in excruciating pain!
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    Aussie scientists discover a method to bypass the need for CPAP machines

    I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnoea and I'm booked in for a CPAP trial at the sleep study centre. My dentist also mentioned the dental splint for sleep apnoea. She said the CPAP machines are the gold standard, but if it doesn't work for me to speak to her about the dental splint. I am...
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    Discover the Surprising Benefits of Muslin Bed Linens—You'll Never Go Back!

    They have Laura Ashley bedding at Harris Scarfe.
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    This optical illusion can 'reveal' a bit of your personality—what does it say about you?

    I saw both the apple core and the two faces at the same time!
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    This optical illusion can 'reveal' a bit of your personality—what does it say about you?

    At first I could see 5 numbers, then when I look really hard I can see 7.
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    Bride's heartwarming surprise for grandmother who was unable to attend her wedding

    What a lovely idea! That would have made, not only her Grandmother's day, but all the other residents as well!
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    Shocking medical disaster: Botched varicose vein treatment leads to leg amputation for elderly patient

    Exactly! I have had sclerotherapy injections for varicose veins, but they were done by a vascular surgeon, not the GP!
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    Discover ALDI’s new service that will revolutionise your shopping experience

    I prefer to shop in person, I like to select my own produce, check use by dates on dairy items etc. But I am about to sign up for online shopping as I am having surgery on both feet in two weeks and will be out of action for a while. I am hoping they have nice delivery people who will bring the...
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    Aussie frustrated over common constant back-and-forths at restaurants–Find out why!

    Thankfully not an allergy, but I have fructose intolerance and I am always very stressed eating out. My worst foods are onion and garlic and they are seriously in EVERYTHING! It is not well understood and people often think you are just being fussy, but eating the wrong food can result in a...
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    Discover the ‘hidden’ health benefits of this common kitchen spice!

    How on earth can it make you feel hungrier AND help you lose weight???
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    Bendigo bank scam

    Yep, I just received this one this afternoon. Came from a weird email address, plus I don't bank with Bendigo Bank! Email deleted and sender blocked!
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    You won't believe what's hiding in your pillows! See how this grandma's easy cleaning method exposes a disturbing secret

    We have chiropractic memory foam pillows and they are not washable. I have thick quilted pillow protectors on them and wash the protectors regularly and air the pillows outside. I once washed some polyester pillows and they ended up lumpy and had to be thrown out. I really don't think the harsh...
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    Woolworths' BIG change: They’re doing what with their shopping trolleys?!

    Ridiculous! And aside from the $35, will they provide a strong person to lift that enormous bag of fruit and veggies into my car?
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    Small typo, massive consequence: Couple’s $325k windfall ‘vanishes’ after minor transfer mistake

    Strange that the incorrect account number matched up with the BSB number. Usually they don't match, so the transfer doesn't go through.
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    Can you outsmart this nearly undetectable Australia Post scam? Online shopper gives urgent advice

    Actually Australia Post regularly send emails about your parcels, but not like the scam one in this post. I received one today along the lines of: Your parcel from ............ is on its way, tracking number .......... Expected Friday 18th August - Tuesday 22nd August. We order quite a lot...
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    Look at this 'bizarre' ALDI exercise bike ad and see if it makes sense to you

    Quite cute and funny, but it's not up there with the ads that everyone remembers like: "It's your money Ralph", "Not happy Jan", "Bugger", "It's...a....big....ad" (Carlton Draught) and the Rhonda/Katut ads.
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