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Did You Know?

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!
What makes the comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS special?
It's a long-period comet that takes about 170,000 years to orbit the Sun!
What amazing thing did the robot Ace do?
The robot Ace beat professional table tennis players at their own game!
How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?
Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!
What was special about the All Whites' win against Chile?
It was the All Whites' first-ever victory over a South American team!
How many New Zealanders were recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list?
One hundred and seventy-eight New Zealanders were honored for their service!
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!
Which part of Wellington helped keep the heavy rain falling over the same places?
Wellington got more than 70mm of rain in just one hour during the storm.
How many Rubik's cubes did Ishaan solve during his skydive?
Ishaan solved two Rubik's cubes while skydiving from 13,000 feet!

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What is the special net called that the crew uses to collect ocean samples?
The crew uses a special net called a mantra trawl to collect samples from the ocean surface.
What exciting event did PSG achieve by winning the Champions League again?
PSG became only the second team to win the Champions League back-to-back!
What colors are seen in the aurora australis?
The aurora australis lights up the sky with beautiful purple and green colors!
What is one fun way to help you save money?
You can use the 24-hour rule to think before buying something!
What amazing milestone did Sir David Attenborough recently celebrate?
Sir David Attenborough just turned 100 years old!
What happens when a cricket match is washed out?
When a cricket match is washed out, it means heavy rain stops the game before it can start, and both teams get one point each!
What special event did King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrate during their visit to the US?
They celebrated 250 years of American independence during their trip!
What major dairy brands are changing ownership?
Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.
How many officials will help with India's census?
More than three million officials will help count India's people!
How much money is the New Zealand Government spending to restore Tongariro National Park?
The New Zealand Government is spending $3.5 million to restore Tongariro National Park after fires.

Vocabulary

  • pizzeria A restaurant that makes and sells pizza. We went to a pizzeria for dinner last night.
  • ingredients The foods used to make a dish. The ingredients for the cake include flour, sugar, and eggs.
  • historian A person who studies and writes about history. The historian shared stories about ancient Rome.