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1,037 people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to break the record!
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How long do you now have to use a gift card in New Zealand?
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You now have at least three years to use gift cards in New Zealand!
Find out more: Gift Card rules change
How much is the Triceratops fossil expected to sell for?
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The Triceratops fossil named Trey is expected to sell for about five million dollars!
Find out more: Dinosaur Fossil Heads to Auction
How many eggs do Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay in a year?
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Southern Brown Kiwis usually lay only one egg a year!
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What type of illness was linked to the Taco Bell lettuce?
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What rare bird did Harold spot in his backyard?
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Harold spotted a kākārearea, New Zealand's rare native falcon!
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What color was the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainted?
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The pool was repainted in a color called 'American flag blue'!
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What happened when a dog joined the Olympic ski race?
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A dog ran onto the ski course and sprinted alongside the athletes, making everyone laugh!
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