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    Former Sergeant reveals the DEADLY REASON why you should never flash other drivers with your headlights

    To older drivers, I have been driving 75 years, headlight flashing was also used to warn others of hazards: trees down, flooding, road subsidence and crash. To let overtaking vehicle {usually trucks) know it was clear to complete manoeuvre and pull in, and to acknowledge fellow motorists driving...
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    This little-known road rule could cost you a $600 fine

    Lucky they they weren't one of us 1940/1960, Army/military drivers who grabbed and ate a snack when possible. And driving.
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    Want to live a long life? Try these 4 famous Okinawan food staples!

    I am ninety, do not smoke and gave up alcohol eight years ago. Retired at eighty two and my longevity is in my opinion inherited. No special diets, exercise or routines but genes. My mother was ninety and her father ninety two.
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    Whipper Snipper or Brush Cutter – What do you call it?

    Coming from South Africa I had never heard a weed eater called a brush cutter until arriving in Australia.
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    Australia's oldest man dies from COVID aged 110 – here’s how he lived his life to the fullest!

    Hope to emulate Frank, now four score and ten, with excellent health and great wife and family plus motorcycle and car licences to enjoy.
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    The two 'unusual' ingredients in the Queen's favourite breakfast recipe

    In South Africa and Australia the eggs are usually brown
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    Man suing Australia Post for 'carding' him finally sees justice

    The Post Office, by their own admission, carded the wrong address for one item on several occasions and finally left a card at my address, in Dakabin. After, they had returned the item to sender, in Belgium. This involved contacting the sender, the item being re despatched, the extra costs...
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    Effortless 45-second Cooking Hack for PERFECT poached eggs

    crack egg into microwave safe glass, No water or anything else, do not cover, cook for 30 seconds. Perfect poached egg. Time may vary according to Kw of microwave.
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