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    Discover the Amazing Benefits of Dandelion Tea You've Been Missing Out On!

    In 1950 whilst in the RAF, on weekend leave, my mother always made me a flask of Dandelion tea, to take back with me. Still enjoy it from time to time.
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    Attention, Aussie drivers! Avoid a $556 fine with this little-known road rule

    { always put my mobile in the boot when starting off
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    When is the best time to retire?— by Noel Whittaker

    As Noël knows one cannot generalize, we are all different and some, like me, enjoy working as well as retirement. I drove Black and White cabs from age 70 until 80 and then Building site Supervisor until 82. There were several of my taxi cab colleagues that were also retired and others that...
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    Royal family in flux: Prince Harry reportedly rejects returning home, eyes new path

    He is as insignificant as the Duke of Windsor was and should not be mentioned in Royal business.
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    Get your hands on Bunnings' viral cleaning sensation for just $10 – before it sells out again!

    Tricleanium great product. Have been using it to clean swimming pool pump filters for the last 15 years.
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    Police are questioning drivers about this obscure car feature - could you be breaking the law without knowing it?

    Wen did H stickers first arrive on motor vehicles gear knobs? I have been driving since 1948, starting with a 1929 Morris, without any gear knob stickers.
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    Seniors Discount Club Petitions!

    When does one become an "oldie?" I am 92 and still waiting
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    Senior Aussies urged to follow 'rentirerment' scheme to free up 137,000 homes

    Is this serious? When all the politicians have sold their cars and go overseas with bicycles and as foreign residents are unable to enter parliament here, I may take a look at this preposterous idea.
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    This viral ‘miracle cleaner’ completely transformed a sceptical tester's home!

    Gumption has served me incomparably for 72 years and I have no reason to change.
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    Have Your Say: Rising Cost of Living in Australia

    One cannot generalize, we are all unique and some live better than others, not necessarily financially, and in my 92 years the cost of living invariably increases annually, no matter who is in power. In spite of the ups and downs I have a wonderful life and enjoy every minute of it.
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    AIBU 12.04.2024

    My eldest son chose to have his mother's maiden name and not mine. So, his wife and children are not on my family tree.
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    SDC Trivia Game #301 - 22/03/2024

    Check question 3, the first successful GM Crop was in 1988 Tobacco
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    SDC Trivia Game #294 - 15/03/2024

    Wasn't Golda Meir the world's first female Prime Minister? 1969
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    Learn about these 10 ‘biohacking’ secrets to reversing ageing and boosting your glow!

    Oh yes, you won't publish my comment. Too hard to answer?
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    Learn about these 10 ‘biohacking’ secrets to reversing ageing and boosting your glow!

    It would be interesting to know, how many of the writers of this article are over seventy. As a ninety two year old who has never followed any of their suggestions, particularly cold bathing, and enjoys good health, on what do they base their ideas?
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    Laser Eye Surgery – I Can See Clearly Now…

    I am sorry to hear of your troubles. My first cataract in my left eye age 84 was removed by a National Hospital Optical Department in Brisbane and the second 6 years later, in my right eye, age 90 by another National Hospital Optical Department in Brisbane. The treatment was wonderful on both...
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    This simple question from a homebuyer sparked disbelief: ‘I feel so ancient’

    Yes, house built 1997 and all landline connections are these, including: NBN box, modem and telephone extensions.
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