Did You Know?
What special title did Jinny Lu win at the dog competition?
Jinny Lu, a rescue pug, won the title of the World’s Ugliest Dog!
What is a common Kiwi habit that might surprise visitors?
Many Kiwis love to walk around without shoes, even in shops!
What record did Danni Wyatt-Hodge break during the match?
Danni Wyatt-Hodge became the tournament's leading run-scorer and set a record for most runs in a single Women's T20 World Cup!
Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit of Mt Everest in 1953!
How many new astronauts did NASA announce?
NASA announced 10 new astronauts who may travel to the Moon or Mars!
How many wickets did Gus Atkinson take in the match?
Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for England in the match!
What surprising place have residents found millipedes crawling into?
Residents have found millipedes in shoes, bags, and even beds!
What important lesson did Bashii the tiger teach visitors at the zoo?
Bashii helped teach visitors about the dangers facing wild tigers and how to protect them.
What amazing score did Ronnie O'Sullivan achieve in snooker history?
Ronnie O'Sullivan scored a record-breaking 153 in snooker!
Did You Know?
What are the three official languages being discussed in New Zealand?
New Zealand is debating making English an official language along with te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language!
What special meal do families share to celebrate the Chinese New Year?
Families share a reunion dinner, which is the most important meal of the year!
How much did the record-breaking bull sell for?
The record-breaking bull sold for a whopping $168,000!
What special award did Rippin Rosie win at the competition?
Rippin Rosie won the special 'spirit of surfing' award!
What unusual ingredient did ancient Romans use for medicine?
Ancient Romans may have used human poo to treat infections!
Did you know how many tries Fehi Fineanganofo scored this season?
Fehi Fineanganofo scored 17 tries this season, setting a record!
What did the goldfish Blub drive to set a world record?
Blub drove a tiny car built by his owner, Thomas de Wolf, which responded to his movements in a water tank!
Why are people in South Westland worried about deer?
Wild deer numbers have grown very quickly, causing concerns for farmers and conservationists.
What is special about the color of the new octopus species?
The new octopus species has a bright blue color, which is very rare in nature!
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