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Did You Know?

What position did the Warriors finish in the NRL regular season?
The Warriors finished in second place in the NRL regular season!
What amazing discovery was found in dinosaur poo?
Scientists found a preserved feather inside a piece of dinosaur poo that is 66 million years old!
What do you think firefighters use to put out big fires?
Firefighters use special trucks and tools to put out big fires, like the one at Wellington Airport!
What new name did Apple Maps give Lake Ontario in the US?
Apple Maps changed Lake Ontario's name to Lake America for users in the US!
What special blocks were installed at Wellington Airport for safety?
Wellington Airport installed special energy-absorbing blocks called EMAS to keep planes safe.
What high-tech tool is New Zealand Customs using to catch smugglers?
New Zealand Customs is using underwater drones to inspect ships for drugs!
What exciting new details are we hoping to learn in the KPop Demon Hunters sequel?
We might learn more about Zoey and Mira's backstory!
What is the theme of Samoan Language Week this year?
This year's theme is based on a Samoan proverb about blessings from mountains.
What tiny dinosaur was discovered in Spain?
The tiny dinosaur discovered in Spain is called Foskeia pelendonum, and it was no bigger than a chicken!

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Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?
The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.
How tall is the Starship rocket that SpaceX launched?
The Starship rocket is an impressive 124 meters tall!
How many tries did the All Blacks score in their match against the Sharks?
The All Blacks scored a total of eight tries during the match!
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 happened during the Chernobyl disaster in 1986?
The Chernobyl disaster was the world's worst nuclear accident, spreading radioactive material across Europe.
What special ceremony marks the beginning of Waitangi Day celebrations?
A special dawn service is held at Te Whare Rūnanga to start Waitangi Day.
What was special about Finn Surman's goal in the match against Egypt?
Finn Surman's goal was the first time New Zealand led at half-time in a World Cup match!
How many people played in the world's largest human foosball game?
A total of 254 people played in the world's largest human foosball game!
What unusual task did the digger operator do at the competition?
Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!
How many practice drills were held for the new rail tunnels?
There were 15 practice drills held to prepare for emergencies in the new rail tunnels.

Vocabulary

  • atmosphere The layer of gases around a planet. Earth's atmosphere helps us breathe.
  • dissolve To mix a solid into a liquid until it disappears. Sugar dissolves in water when you stir it.
  • astronomers Scientists who study space and celestial objects. Astronomers use telescopes to look at stars.