Did Your Milo Explode? The Great Melbourne Earthquake Mystery (of 2024, Not That Other Time)
Look, we've all been there. You're just brewing your billy for a classic cup of Milo, daydreaming about that golden layer of sugary goodness, when suddenly... the house rattles! Pictures fall off the wall! Your pet emu wanders in looking confused (it's a Melbourne thing, don't ask).
Now you're left with two burning questions:
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- Did I just experience an earthquake, or did a particularly enthusiastic magpie take off from my roof? (Don't underestimate those territorial birds.)
- What time was this whole ground-shaking shindig supposed to happen? Because let's be honest, if it was meant to be a wake-up call, Mother Nature needs to work on her timing.
Well, fret no more, fellow Melbournians! Here at the Department of All Things Not Cricket (because that's already covered), we've been glued to our earthquake monitoring equipment (it's basically a fancy phone with an app that says "wiggle wiggle").
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Breaking News (from the mildly interesting category): There were absolutely no earthquakes in Melbourne today, June 25th, 2024. Not a tremor, not a wobble, not even a polite "excuse me" from the earth's core.
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So, what gives?
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- The culprit: Our money's on that rogue magpie. Those fellas pack a punch.
- Alternative theories: Maybe it was a particularly enthusiastic game of backyard footy next door. Or perhaps you just dreamt the whole thing up after one too many Milo refills.
The takeaway: Melbourne is safe from earthquake-induced Milo explosions... for now.
But hey, if the earth ever does decide to do a little fandango under our fair city, you'll be the first to know. We'll be here, brewing emergency cups of tea and dispensing slightly-less-than-scientific earthquake advice.
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Frequently Asked Milo-Sipping Earthquake Inquiries:
How to tell the difference between an earthquake and an overzealous magpie? Easy! Earthquakes make the whole house shake, while magpies just try to steal your shiny things.
How to prepare for an earthquake? Honestly, keeping a good supply of Milo and a sturdy cricket bat (for magpie defense, of course) should do the trick.
What if I feel the ground shaking? Don't panic! Take cover under a sturdy table (or behind a magpie shield, if necessary) and hold on until the shaking stops.
Where can I find more information about earthquakes? The good folks at Geoscience Australia have you covered: https://earthquakes.ga.gov.au/.
When is the next time Melbourne will have an earthquake? Unfortunately, earthquakes are unpredictable. But hey, at least you'll be ready with your Milo and magpie defense plan!
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