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Sir David Attenborough just turned 100 years old!
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People are worried that fuel prices will keep rising, so they want to buy petrol before it gets more expensive.
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Why have mince pies become more expensive in New Zealand?
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Mince pies cost more because beef prices have risen sharply, making ingredients pricier.
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Steven George used his excavator to slice a pizza!
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How much guacamole did the people of Tancítaro make?
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They made nearly 15,000 pounds of guacamole in one giant bowl!
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What did New Zealand Rugby do for Moana Pasifika players?
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New Zealand Rugby is paying the wages of Moana Pasifika players after the team faced financial troubles.
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What makes the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola different from other strains?
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Rakiura hasn't had a full-time doctor for over 10 years!
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