Kiwi Kids Quiz – 14th August 2026

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NASA's spacecraft changed the path of the asteroid Dimorphos by crashing into it!
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When inflation rises, your money can buy less than before, like needing more points in a game to buy the same snack!
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What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?
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Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!
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In what year did Earth Day become a global event?
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What unique music discovery project was created in Auckland during New Zealand Music Month?
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Auckland turned laundromats into music spots with 'washing machine jukeboxes'!
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What was special about Finn Surman's goal in the match against Egypt?
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Finn Surman's goal was the first time New Zealand led at half-time in a World Cup match!
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What makes the Starship rocket special compared to older rockets?
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The Starship rocket is designed to be fully reusable, which means it can be launched multiple times without needing to be rebuilt!
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What special ability do walking sharks have?
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Walking sharks can use their fins to walk on the sea floor!
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How many tries did the All Blacks score in their match against the Sharks?
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  • defence The team players who try to stop the other team from scoring. Seattle's defence sacked the Patriots' quarterback six times.
  • touchdown When a team scores six points by getting the ball into the end zone. AJ Barner caught the first touchdown of the game.
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