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    The surprising health changes experts say you could experience by quitting alcohol for a month!

    I decided to give up all alcohol and related products 12 years ago. It has had very little effect on me, I have no change in weight and sleep poorly. I am of course everyone's nominated driver. In spite of this I will never return to drinking alcohol.
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    Six items a professional cleaner avoids at home—do you have them?

    Having had dishwashers for over forty years, on three continents, never had a dirty or inefficient one. The writer probably wouldn't like our other treasure, a waste disposer, also used for forty years.
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    'Seas' the day! Aussie couple ditches retirement home for cruise ship

    Very old tale, first seen in 1962 as a widow on a famous cruise liner.
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    Costco vs ALDI: Which store offers you the best savings on your favourite groceries?

    I like your "furphy" reference. I have been using ethanol enhanced fuel, when available, in all my petrol engine vehicles for the last 70 years without the slightest problem.
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    Is the secret to a longer life found within this protein-packed superfood?

    It is difficult to examine the millions of diets issued to see which one suits you. Now in my 92nd year I have eaten moderate amounts of the food that I like, with some advice about what I should avoid.
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    Cleaning influencer reveals 'secret' to smear-free, sparkling glass—here's how!

    A denture cleaning tablet will clean toilet bowls, sediment in base of bottles and jars and tea/coffee stains from cups
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    Avoid a fine by steering clear of this surprisingly common Aussie driving act

    The great racing driver Stirling Moss believed one had greater control and sensitivity driving with bare feet
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    From Martini-Drinking Mummy to Pop Culture Icon: The Fascinating Evolution of the Michelin Man!

    The correct spelling is Tires as fitted to wooden cart wheels before cars appeared. It was a brand name Tyres that the British adopted, like Hoover for vacuum cleaner.
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    Protect your privacy: Remote access scams are targeting Australian seniors more than ever before

    I just tell them that I'm an employee of whatever organization they are representing and ask if I can help them. They hang up
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    The surprising history of Vegemite that most Australians don’t know

    Do not understand anyone liking Vegemite, it is no substitute for British Marmite, neither is Australian Marmite that, by agreement, has a different recipe from the original Marmite.
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    This sneaky delivery scam email is tricking Australia Post customers – Can you spot the difference?

    I forward mine to Australia Post for confirmation
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    Older women are doing remarkable things – it’s time for the putdowns to end

    What's "old" or ageism? Now in my 92nd year I have never had any problem being around for a little longer than some others, especially not from Aussies. I am called "mate" and even "son" at times, usually with a smile. I drove cabs from 70 to 80 and nobody ever mentioned age.
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    Effortless trick for a sparkling clean washing machine using a common household item!

    If dishwashing tablets clean washing machines, why are cleaning products required to clean dishwashers?
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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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