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things i learned on my first day in Oz

  • it is possible to get a full night's rest on an airplane as long as you have at least 3 seats.
  • corkscrews are considered deadly weapons in Sydney (as fantastically demonstrated by the security guard who took mine).
  • exchange rates on traveler's cheques are awful - why do people use these?
  • i'm still knockered at about 2pm despite getting a full night's rest.
  • the action in cricket is not as confusing as i thought, but the scoring is impossible ("363 for 9"?!?).
  • and of course (courtesy of the Sydney airport):


BRILLIANT!

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